<p>In this episode, Caitlin gives you dozens of recommendations for brilliant Aussie rom-coms. While Michelle chats briefly about Paul McCartney's new book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run. </p><p>For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Man on the Run (upcoming Amazon documentary)</li><li>Wings Deluxe Collection on vinyl (also available to stream on Spotify)</li><li>Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid</li><li>That Island Feeling by Karina May (listen to <a href="https://betterwordspodcast.com/episode/duck-a-lorange-for-breakfast-karina-may" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our interview with Karina here</a>)</li><li>The Matchmaker by Saman Shad</li><li>The Cicada House by Ella Ward*</li><li>Ever Blessed by Olivia O'Flynn*</li><li>Rival Darling and Grumpy Darling by Alexandra Moody*</li><li> An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister (listen to <a href="https://betterwordspodcast.com/episode/the-re-read-jodi-mcalister" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our previous chat with Jodi here</a>)</li><li>What Did I Miss by Holly Brunnbauer*</li><li>A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances by Steph Vizard*</li><li>Love Overdue by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus (<a href="https://betterwordspodcast.com/episode/reviews-the-life-of-a-showgirl-make-me-a-monster-and-love-overdue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">listen to Caitlin's full rec here</a>)</li><li>Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler (<a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/p/what-we-loved-october-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caitlin's full rec</a>)</li><li>Ghosted by Amy Hutton (listen to <a href="https://betterwordspodcast.com/episode/love-from-scratch-amy-hutton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our interview with Amy here</a>)</li><li>Drive Me Crazy by Lizzie Dent*</li><li>Sex Lives of Married Women by Saman Shad</li><li>Jenna Lo Bianco (The Italian Marriage, Love and Rome, Venetian Lessons in Love, and Love, Al Dente)</li><li>Natalie Murray (Lights, Camera, Love and Love, Just In)</li><li>Anita Heiss (Not Meeting Mr Right)</li><li>Engaged Apparently by Amy Andrews</li><li>The Wedding Forecast by Nina Kenwood (listen to <a href="https://betterwordspodcast.com/episode/tobias-madden-nina-kenwood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our interview with Nina</a>)</li></ul><br/><p>Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. </p><p>We've <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>got a Substack publication</strong></a> now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. <a href="https://betterwords.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Come say hi!</strong></a> </p><p>Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@betterwordspod</a></p>