Stories Behind The Story With Better Reading

Kate Mildenhall talks to Chery Akle about her own podcast, how she came to writing, fearing failure (but doing it anyway) and more. A great listen for any aspiring authors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Booker Prize winning author Richard Flanagan talks to Cheryl Akle about the unexpected tenderness he's discovered this year, the renewed attention to the beauty of the world, and the spirit of hope and grateful wonder. All things also expressed in his latest novel, The Living Sea of Waking Dreams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Foreign correspondent, Nick Bryant talks to Cheryl Akle about the political, economic, cultural and technological factors that contributed to America's decline and inadvertently paved the way for Trump's presidency. And also about him and his wife getting COVID. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Good Mother author, Sue Miller talks to Cheryl Akle about her life, being a reader, scholar, the point where she realised she was in charge of her inner life, and her latest novel, Monogamy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor talks to Cheryl Akle about the unusual route she took to publication. An excellent episode for aspiring authors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turia Pitt is living proof that, with the right mindset, anything is possible. Here she talks to Cheryl about life, gratitude and Happy (and other ridiculous aspirations). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist Christine Jackman talks to Cheryl Akle about the noisy world we live in, and how Turning Down the Noise benefits our brains, our lives and our communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author Trent Dalton (and yes, that will now be on his email signature) talks to Cheryl Akle about the huge success of Boy Swallows Universe, and how his highly anticipated second novel was inspired by the sky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kiley Reid's Such A Fun Age didn't make the Booker Prize shortlist, but we're still celebrating her longlist nomination, and all the success this sensational debut has had. Here we revisit the podcast she recorded with Better Reading, before her bestselling book was even published. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Renowned Harvard University geneticist David SinclairPh.D. talks to Cheryl Akle about growing up in Sydney, working at Harvard, his research on ageing and a pill that will help people live longer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Fire Star author, Allison Tait talks to Cheryl Akle about podcasts, writing children’s books and being a voracious reader as a child. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage discuss food and collaboration, as well as their new cookbook FLAVOUR.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Night Whistler author, Greg Woodland discuss obsessive plotting with Cheryl Akle, along with his background as a screenwriter and how that helped shape his novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hugh van Cuylenburg talks to Cheryl Akle about resilience, gratitude and happiness, and about getting better at being wherever you are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Debut author Rose Carlyle's thriller The Girl in the Mirror has been a huge success - Here she tells Cheryl all about her sailing adventures, and how she incorporated that knowledge into the novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor John Wood talks to Cheryl about his life, his career, and his fascinating new memoir How I Clawed My Way to the Middle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheryl Akle chats to best selling author Michael Robotham about the science of lying, TV adaptions, and the inspiration behind his characters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheryl Akle talks to Nat Amoore about making reading fun for kids, the circus, and the power of storytelling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Downes has worn many different hats, including student, actress, and caretaker at a French estate... the job that inspired her bestselling debut novel, The Safe Place. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning writer Anstey Harris talks to Cheryl Akle about the tall tales she told as a child, and how happiness is available to everyone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.