Read This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you’ll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know and in-depth interviews with the best Australian and international authors talking about their lives and their work. You’ll never be left wondering what to read next.
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Read This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you’ll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know and in-depth interviews with the best Australian and international authors talking about their lives and their work. You’ll never be left wondering what to read next.
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2025
You Should Be Reading Catherine Chidgey
Host Michael talks with author Catherine Chidgey about the enduring appeal of WWII in fiction, her writing process, and contemporary New Zealand writers in this interview.
June 18, 2025
Kevin Barry Is a Gunslinger
Irish author Kevin Barry discusses his new novel, *The Heart in Winter*, set in 1890s Montana, revealing his focus has shifted from glamorous sentences to raw storytelling in this interview with Michael.
June 11, 2025
Dominic Amerena Finds Happiness in the Act of Writing
Author Dominic Amerena discusses his debut novel, I Want Everything, in an interview with Michael, exploring ambition, deception, and the drive that fuels creative pursuits.
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