Books On The Go

Hosted ByAnna Baillie-Karas, Annie Waters & Amanda Hayes

A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!


All Episodes

Ep 273: James by Percival Everett

Anna and Annie discuss the , Parade by Rachel Cusk, and ghostwriters in crime writing. Our book of the week is by Percival Everett.  This re-telling of Huckleberry Finn has been an instant New York Times best-seller, shortlisted for the Booker…

Ep 272: All Fours by Miranda July

Anna and Annie discuss . Our book of the week is by award-winning author and artist Miranda July. Described as July’s ‘peri-menopause novel’, ALL FOURS tells the story of a woman who escapes married life and creates a space for herself.  A…

Ep 271: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 . Our book of the week is by award-winning author Sally Rooney. Intermezzo is a novel about two brothers who deal with grief, family and relationships. Intimate and poignant, it’s been an instant New York Times…

Ep 270: The Valley with Chris Hammer

A special episode! Anna chats with author about his new crime novel , the fourth in the Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic series. Chris’ award-winning debut was an instant bestseller and is now a .  THE VALLEY is his seventh novel and follows…

Ep 269: Book Club recommendations with Kate Slotover

A special episode!  Kate Slotover from the joins Anna to discuss what makes a good book club book and our top recommendations.  We tried to keep it to three each, and failed.  Our best book club books are: by Charlotte Wood by…

Ep 268: Woo Woo by Ella Baxter

Anna and Annie discuss the . Our book of the week is  by Ella Baxter. The latest novel from the award-winning author of New Animal, this tells the story of Sabine, an artist about to open her exhibition.  She faces the pressure of the show…

Ep 267: The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes

Anna and Annie discuss the . Our book of the week is by Caoilinn Hughes.  We loved this Irish novel about four eccentric sisters each grappling with their dysfunctional family in different ways. Gripping, humane and funny, we highly recommend…

Ep 266: Best Books of the Year So Far

Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 winners. We reveal our best books of 2024 so far.   Our favourite reads are: by Caoilinn Hughes by Fabio Morábito translated by Curtis Bauer by Hannah Ritchie by Miranda Darling by Rachel Khong by…

Ep 265: The Busy Body with Kemper Donovan

A special episode!  Anna chats with author Kemper Donovan about his new crime novel , the first in the Ghostwriter series. A contemporary murder mystery told in the spirit of the Golden Age by the host of the , THE BUSY BODY has been described as…

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