Book Matters

Courtney speaks with Australian crime writer Vikki Petraitis and delves into her new novel The Reckoning which is the third in a series featuring Detective Antigone Pollard and her partner, Wozza. They talk about her writing and her true crime works of non-fiction as well as a screen adaptation of her first novel The Unbelieved. We hope you enjoy. Read Next Newsletter Connected Libraries Website Connected Libraries Facebook Page In a nook with a book Facebook Group Connected Libraries Instag...

Janine speaks with Victorian writer Jock Serong in a Back to Chat episode where we talk about his biography 'A Suitable Man - the eccentric life of Fletcher Jones' We talk about how Fletcher transformed Australian menswear through manufacturing high-quality, ready-made clothing using Australian wool and pioneered employee ownership, by giving staff a significant share in the company. It was a fascinating look into his life and times and the perfect book to celebrate History month. &nbsp...

On this episode of Book Matters, Sam speaks with Ilka Tampke, an Australian award-winning author, academic and teacher about her latest novel "How to Love the World" How To Love the World is a story about the forest. But more than that, it is a story about motherhood, family, and generational trauma. How the lives of our ancestors continue to shape our own lives, and how our childhood impacts us in ways we couldn't have predicted. Read Next Newsletter Connected Libraries Website Connected Li...

Janine speaks with Melbourne writer Victoria Hannan about her new novel - 'I Love The Whole World' which is a celebration of life and self. Hilarious, joyous and beautifully observed, it is a novel about friendship, ageing and the extra/ordinary act of deciding to begin again. Read Next Newsletter Connected Libraries Website Connected Libraries Facebook Page In a nook with a book Facebook Group Connected Libraries Instagram Page Connected Libraries YouTube

Courtney speaks with Margaret Hickey who is an award-winning author and playwright from North East Victoria. Margaret won the Ned Kelly Award for Best Fiction in 2025 for The Creeper. They chat about her new novel Cold River - a thought-provoking crime mystery set in Victoria's High Country. Read Next Newsletter Connected Libraries Website Connected Libraries Facebook Page In a nook with a book Facebook Group Connected Libraries Instagram Page Connected Libraries YouTube