In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

What’s your story? Everyone has one — the ones we read and the ones we live.In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He’ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world — from bestselling authors to emerging new talent — as they reveal the inspirations behind their work.This is more than a book club; it's a space to explore how the stories we consume influence the lives we lead.We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au. Follow all the action on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman is a society podcast hosted by Luke Bateman, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  One of Luke's MOST LOVED Authors! Peter V. Brett on How Fantasy Worlds Give Us Real Strength

  Aug 11, 202645 min

  The episode that proves that you SHOULD meet your heroes Luke is joined by Peter V. Brett, the acclaimed writer behind the Demon Cycle, a fantasy series destined to one of Luke's favourites from the moment he picked it up at 13.  In this raw and far-ranging chat, Luke gets to express just how much Peter's work has meant to him, and explore the incredible impact that fantasy can have as a whole. Peter retells the beginnings of his career, from the many manuscripts that will never see the light of day, to writing his breakthrough on his phone on the subway to his day job, the breakthough, all he learned along the way- and even a peek at what's next. He explains how witnessing the 9/11 attacks in New York inspired his written world, how he deliberately aims for his works to make his readers more empathetic, the importance of representation, what true literary heroes really look like, and the incredible power fantasy has to empower us and help us find belonging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Book Club: The Layered, Living and Heartaching History of Land by Maggie O'Farrell

  Aug 4, 202625 min

  Prepare to be immersed in the times and lives of history in the most sweeping epic of Maggie O'Farrell's career yet.  In this episode, Luke breaks down the lyrical, poetry-like prose and perspective-shifting narrative while exploring the story's rich tapestry of 19th-century Irish history, complex family dynamics, and the resonances he himself found with the stories vivid characters.  How do the hardships of the past shape who we are? Can forcing ourselves to slow down help us truly step into another person's shoes? What does it mean to deeply belong to a place that outlasts all human attempts to own or alter it? What are your thoughts? Let us know and have your voice notes featured on the podcast: email goodbooks@taptmedia.com.au . Stay connected on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast   Thanks to Hachette - for the list of their expert readalikes for Land and other Good Book Club picks, go to  https://www.hachette.com.au/news/in-the-good-books   and for more, visit  www.hachette.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Real Story About Boys and Books, with Scott Stuart

  Jul 31, 202649 min

  What books do young boys really want to read? Scott Stuart, a passionate children's author and advocate for inclusive stories, joins Luke to reveal the surprising truths about gender bias in reading, how to break free from it, and the simple (and often joyful) acts that can ignite lifelong love of reading - even for reluctant boys. You'll learn how to model reading as a parent, the importance of diverse voices, and the power of engaging with children’s interests, whether it be Disney or sports. Scott shares inspiring stories about on-the-ground literacy efforts, from author visits to library access disparities, illustrating the broader social impact of promoting inclusivity in literature. And you'll hear about his response to censorship controversies - including having his books criminalised and called out by Donald Trump - how it only encouraged him to continue challenging societal norms and trying to create a safer, more welcoming, more empathetic and inclusive world for our kids.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Changing the Narratives of Masculinity, with Dr Zac Seidler

  Jul 21, 20261h 2m

  'Becoming a man is a process of subtraction' - so says one of the leading experts in masculinity and men's mental health. But why? And what can we do to change that? In this episode, Luke is joined by Dr Zac Seidler: clinical psychologist, Global Director of Research at Movember and Associate Professor with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. Together, they dismantle the many stories men are told, and learn to tell themselves, about how they should be - from how the pressures of self-optimization culture creates isolated "lone-wolves", to the "perception gap" that keeps men from expressing themselves, and how reading, especially fiction, can serve as an antidote, and a path to empathy and authenticity. What are your thoughts? Let us know and have your voice notes featured on the podcast:  email goodbooks@taptmedia.com.au . Stay connected on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Luke's Favourite Reads in 2026 So Far (Part 2)

  Jul 16, 202617 min

  We're back to finish Luke's list of favourite books he's read this year - including an EPIC fantasy, a global best-seller smash, the end of a romantic trilogy very well known to listeners of this podcast, and Luke's absolute top pick which he now calls one of his favourites of all time! Which of these have you read? What have your favourite book discoveries of the year been so far? Let us know and have your voice notes featured on the podcast:  email goodbooks@taptmedia.com.au . Stay connected on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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