Welcome to episode eight. Black River by Matthew Spencer. In this episode we chat to the author about the childhood experiences that inspired the book, about his transition from journalist to novelist and about getting inside the head of a killer.
@matthewspencer #allenandunwin #bookstagram #bookstagrammer
Our next book for July is "Family of Liars" by E. Lockhart.
#bookstagram #fiction
#bookish #bookstagrammer #booklover #Ilovebooks #Ilovereading #trendingaudio #bookworm #bookaddict #bookclub
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode Seven. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. In this episode we chat with the author about sexism in the workplace, about the links between chemistry and cooking, about daring to be whoever you want to be and, of course, about the dog.
#lessonsinchemistry #penguinrandomhouse #bookstagram #bookclub #bookstagrammer
Our next book for June is "Black River" by Matthew Spencer.
#bookstagram #fiction
#bookish #bookstagrammer #booklover #Ilovebooks #Ilovereading #trendingaudio #bookworm #bookaddict #bookclub
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 6 “The Good Mother” by Rae Cairns. In this episode we chat with the author about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, about the long term impact of burying the past and keeping secrets and about what makes a good mother.
Our next book is "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus
@raecairnswrites #thegoodmother #harpercollinsaus #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #ilovebooks
@bonnie_garmus_author #lessonsinchemistry
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#bookish #bookstagrammer #booklover #Ilovebooks #Ilovereading #trendingaudio #bookworm #bookaddict #bookclub
Our next book for April is "The Good Mother" by Rae Cairns.
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 5 Season 2 “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez. In this episode we discuss the legacy that our parents bestow upon us, the devastation of natural disasters everywhere and their lasting impact, resilience, love and the napkins! #olgadiesdreaming @xochitlheg #hachetteaus
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#bookish #bookstagrammer #booklover #Ilovebooks #Ilovereading #trendingaudio #bookworm #bookaddict #bookclub
Our next book for April is "The Good Mother" by Rae Cairns.
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 4, season 2. “Cold Coast” by Robyn Mundy. In this episode we chat to the author @rcmundy about what attracts her to cold, wild places, about the extraordinary life and achievements of the real Wanny Woldstad and about being mindful of one’s footprint in nature.
#coldcoast #ultimopress #bookstagram
Our next book for March is "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez.
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to Both Sides Bookclub and our very first episode for 2022. In this episode we chat with the author about her fabulous debut “Before I knew Your Name”, narrated by Alice, an 18 year old girl murdered and left beside the river. This beautifully written and genre defying story is as much an exploration of who the dead girl was as a who dunnit and will keep you turning the pages long into the night.
Our next book for February is "Cold Coast" by Robyn Mundy
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every month we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
#beforeiknewyourname #jacquelinebublitz @writerock11 #allenandunwin #coldcoast @robyncmundy #ultimopress #hardiegrantpublishing #bookstagram
Welcome to season 2 episode 2 “The Truth about her” by Jacqueline Maley. In this episode, we chat to the author about the pros and cons of sharing our lives on social media and about the intense connection that forms between mothers and their children, which may change over time but never disappears. We also discuss the nature of shame and disgrace and how its impact is far wider than those directly concerned. #thetruthabouther @jaquelinemaley #harpercollinsaus #bookstagram
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to season 2 Episode 1! The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson. In this episode, we talk to the author about what makes comedy funny, about finding the right voice for a child character, about friendship, and about the bonds between mothers and children.#thefunnythingaboutnormanforeman @juliettahenderson #penguinrandomhouse #bookstagram
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 26 and our One Year Anniversary. In this episode we discuss “The Lamplighters” by Emma Stonex. We talk about the romantic thrall that lighthouses hold us all in, versus the reality of working in such isolated circumstances and the impact that working away from home for long periods has on the family. We also discuss how the book gradually lets us piece together what happened to the missing keepers. #thelamplighters #emmastonexauthor #panmacmillanaus
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 25 The Family Doctor, where we talk to the author Debra Oswald about what compelled her to write a novel about Domestic Violence, about the power of female friendships, why this story is not anti-male, and why fictional characters can engender such strong emotions in the reader. #thefamilydoctor @debraoswaldoz #allenandunwin #bookstagram
Content Warning: issues of domestic violence may arise during this discussion. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact
on 13 11 14;
on 1800 737 732
Australian Childhood Foundation
on 1800 176 453; or the
on 1800 656 463.
The next book we are reading is "The Lamplighters" by Emma Stonex.
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 24 “What Could be Saved” where we talk to the author in her home in the USA about childhood nostalgia, about living an Ex-Pat life and about the bonds between Siblings. @lilieseschwarzwriter #whatcouldbesaved #allenandunwin
Our next book will be "The Family Doctor" by Debra Oswald.
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear other's voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 23 “Nothing to see here” by Kevin Wilson. In this episode, we discuss how we all feel like bursting into flames at times, how the most unlikely people can form lasting friendships and why a family can be chosen. #nothingtoseehere #kevinwilson #textpublishing #bookstagram
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear other's voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to Episode 22 “Shiver” by Allie Reynolds. In this episode, we chat with the author about elite sports, snowboarding versus surfing and the dangers lurking in the mountains. We also discuss how to create suspense - which “Shiver” has in spades. #shiver @authorallier #hachetteaus #bookstagram
The next book we will be reading is "Nothing to see here" by Kevin Wilson
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear other's voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 21 —and our first book for 2021, The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean. In this episode, we chat to the author in his home in Sweden about how the plot for the novel came to him overnight, about human trafficking, and the importance of personal possessions in holding on to identity. We also talk about the monstrous Lenn! #thelastthingtoburn @willrdean #hachetteaus
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear other's voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to Episode 20 - We are back baby!!! In this episode, we catch up about the holiday season, welcome new listeners, and introduce our first book to kick off 2021!
Our first book for February is "The last thing to burn" by Will Dean. Happy reading!
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape, and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others' voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 19 The Christmas Special by Debbie and Catie. In this episode, we wrap up BSBC2020 and thank you all for joining us to create an amazing book community. We also discuss our Summer Reading Guide, a collection of books we think you will love to read over the holiday season.
BSBC Summer Reading Guide:
- Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
- The long shadow by Anne Buist
- The good sister by Sally Hepworth
- The night letters by Denise Leith
- Betty by Tiffany Mcdaniel
BSBC Thrillers:
- Hermit by S R White
- The Survivors by Jane Harper
- Where the truth lies by Karina Kilmore
Stay tuned for our first episode back in Jan! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. All our love, Debbie & Catie. Happy reading!
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 18 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Novelist Brit Bennett remembers the day her mother began reeling off stories from her Southern past. There was one story too good to let slip by.
“She brought it up the way parents often do, like it’s something everybody knew … that there were towns where people would intermarry so that their children would get lighter with each generation,” Bennett recalls. “And I was like: ‘Wait! Go back to that.’” This is how the story of The Vanishing Half started. (Los Angeles Times).
In our discussion, we discuss what shapes someone’s identity and the special relationship between twins.
#thevanishinghalf @britrbennett #hachetteaus
Stay tuned for our special Christmas episode coming live next Thursday!
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 17 Honeybee by Craig Silvey. The book was inspired by a real situation witnessed by the author’s brother and sister-in-law and in this episode, we discuss the author’s endeavour to portray his characters’ anguish and vulnerability in a way that is both sensitive and heartwarming. We are delighted to be bringing you this episode in Trans Awareness week and hope that you loved the book as much as we did. In our discussion, we refer to Sam as he/him. This is incorrect and we apologise for our mistake. Since Sam identifies as female, it is considered more respectful to use she/her. The following organisations are a fabulous source of education and support: @minus18youth @transendaus2012 @twenty10glcs @reachout_aus
#honeybee @craigsilvey #allenandunwin #bookstagram
Just a content warning: issues of self-harm and suicide may arise during this discussion. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact
on 13 11 14;
on 1300 22 4636;
on 1800 551 800; or the
on 1300 659 467.
The next book we will be reading is "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 16 The Last Migration by Charlotte McConaghy. In this episode we chat with Charlotte about wild places, how the threat of wildlife extinction makes climate change personal and why we should never give up hope. #thelastmigration @charlottemcconaghy #penguinrandomhouse #bookstagram
The next book we will be reading is "Honeybee" by Craig Silvey
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!
Welcome to episode 15 “I Give my Marriage a Year” by Holly Wainwright. In this episode we chat with the author about life, love, how all relationships change over time and how communication is key. #igivemymarriageayear @wainwrightholly #panmacmillanaus
The next book we will be reading is "The Last Migration" by Charlotte McConaghy
Both Sides Book club is a podcast brought to you by Catie and Debbie Allen. Every two weeks we get together to chat about a different book. Reading good books is our passion, our escape and our solace. Through books, we experience different worlds and hear others voices as our own. Books connect us, which is why we would love you to read with us and join the conversation. Happy Reading!