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Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Fiona Taylor
49 episodes
1 week ago
Join our host Fiona Taylor for the final RBC Book Club episode for 2025. December’s @readingby.candlelight Crime/Thriller Book Box features the brilliant Matthew Spencer and his gripping new novel BROKE ROAD. Broke Road is the second instalment in Spencer’s acclaimed Rose Riley series, and it’s an absolute masterclass in crime writing. When a woman is found dead in the Hunter Valley, Detective Sergeant Rose Riley is pulled back into the landscape of her childhood, where vineyards and luxury r...
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Join our host Fiona Taylor for the final RBC Book Club episode for 2025. December’s @readingby.candlelight Crime/Thriller Book Box features the brilliant Matthew Spencer and his gripping new novel BROKE ROAD. Broke Road is the second instalment in Spencer’s acclaimed Rose Riley series, and it’s an absolute masterclass in crime writing. When a woman is found dead in the Hunter Valley, Detective Sergeant Rose Riley is pulled back into the landscape of her childhood, where vineyards and luxury r...
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Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Matthew Spencer - "Broke Road"
Join our host Fiona Taylor for the final RBC Book Club episode for 2025. December’s @readingby.candlelight Crime/Thriller Book Box features the brilliant Matthew Spencer and his gripping new novel BROKE ROAD. Broke Road is the second instalment in Spencer’s acclaimed Rose Riley series, and it’s an absolute masterclass in crime writing. When a woman is found dead in the Hunter Valley, Detective Sergeant Rose Riley is pulled back into the landscape of her childhood, where vineyards and luxury r...
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4 weeks ago
34 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Emily Paull - "The Distance Between Dreams"
December’s @readingby.candlelight Historical Fiction Book Box features the incredibly talented Emily Paull and her debut novel THE DISTANCE BETWEEN DREAMS — and our interview is now live! The Distance Between Dreams is a sweeping dual-timeline love story spanning continents and generations. A long-buried family secret links two families from opposite sides of the tracks, and when their children fall in love decades later, that secret threatens to tear them apart. Set against the backdrop of b...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Tanya Scott - "Stillwater"
November’s @readingby.candlelight 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲/𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗼𝘅 features the incredible 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 and her debut novel 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳. It has been called one of the most explosive crime debuts of the year, and it absolutely lives up to the hype! In our chat, Tanya and our host Fiona Taylor dive into: ✨ The spark that inspired 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 ✨ How her medical career shaped the novel’s themes ✨ How she landed a blurb from Jane Harper (!!) ✨ Why she thinks of herself as an “accidental...
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1 month ago
33 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Kimberley Allsopp - "Rise And Shine"
November’s @readingby.candlelight General Fiction Book Box featured the wonderful Kimberley Allsopp and her second novel, Rise and Shine. In our cosy half-hour chat, Kimberley and our host Fiona talk about: ✨ Why she started the book at the end of a marriage ✨ How a rejection of her first novel led her to write Rise and Shine at lightning speed to meet her deadline ✨ Whether her background in publishing influenced her process ✨ And what it’s really like being Trent Dalton’s...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Emma Mugglestone - "In The Long Run"
October’s @readingby.candlelight Romance Book Box featured the lovely Emma Mugglestone and her friends-to-lovers rom-com In The Long Run — and now our interview is live! 🎧💛 In our cosy half-hour chat, we talk about : 🏃‍♀️ her love of running (and run-club romance energy) 🥐 matching her croissant jumper to her book (iconic) 💕 the joy and generosity of the romance writing community 📚 how she went from indie publishing to being commissioned by Penguin (!!) ✨ and the surprising role be...
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2 months ago
34 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
January Gilchrist - "The Final Chapter"
What really happens when a writing retreat turns deadly? 🕯️✍️ In this episode, our host Fiona Taylor chats with January Gilchrist, author of the twist-filled thriller The Final Chapter — a story that takes the idea of “writer’s block” to a whole new level. We talk about the dark side of creativity, the lure of isolation, and how far people will go for a story worth telling. It’s atmospheric, unsettling, and utterly compelling — the perfect listen for your evening walk, your commute, or ...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Alli Parker - "Until The Red Leaves Fall"
Our host, Fiona Taylor, had the absolute pleasure of chatting with author Alli Parker about her brilliant new novel, Until the Red Leaves Fall, our September Historical Fiction Book Box pick Set in the velvet seats and backstage shadows of 1950s Melbourne theatre, it’s a story of secrets, betrayal, and resilience — with unforgettable characters like Emmy Darling, dancer Isadora Westlake, and the formidable actress and theatre owner Virginia van Belle. Alli and I discussed the spark ...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Mark Mupotosa Russell - "The Wolf Who Cried Boy"
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Mark Muptosa-Russell, author of The Wolf Who Called Boy, for the @readingby.candlelight Book Club. Mark’s debut is a powerful, lyrical story that blends myth, memory, and the search for belonging. In our conversation, he shared the inspiration behind the book, how his own personal experience shaped the story, and what it means to write about identity, courage, and the ties that bind us. It was such a thoughtful and moving discussion — one that remi...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Luke Johnson - "King Tide"
What happens when a king tide washes up more than just seaweed? 🌊 Luke Johnson’s debut novel King Tide reveals the long-buried secrets of a small community… This epiosde on the Reading By Candlelight Book Club, we dive into Luke’s writing journey, his inspirations, and what it feels like to finally see your debut novel on shelves. 🎧 Listen now or watch on YouTube. 📖 Have you read King Tide yet? Come chat with us in the RBC Facebook group! 'Reading by Candlelight' is a book subsc...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Jessica Seaborn - Isn't It Nice We Both Hate The Same Things
📚 August Book Club – General Fiction This month, I chat with author Jessica Seaborn (@seabornj) about her brilliantly titled second novel, Isn't It Nice We Both Hate The Same Things — a powerful, funny, and insightful look at adult friendships, fractured ties, and starting over in your thirties. As always, there are no spoilers as Jess talks about where the idea for the book began, her writing process (it is fascinating!), and which characters she loved writing the most. 📖 Have you read it ye...
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4 months ago
29 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Emma Babbington - "The Neighbours"
Our host Fiona Taylor chats with debut author Emma Babbington about her twisty thriller "The Neighbours" in this SPOILER-FREE episode. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 is a sharp, fresh spin on the domestic thriller. 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳… 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥? That’s the unsettling dilemma facing Liv Elliot when her odious neighbour, Dr Richard Wellington — morning TV regular and surgeon to the rich and famous — is found dead in the park at the exact time her ...
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5 months ago
29 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Holly Brunnbauer - "What Did I Miss?"
You won’t want to miss this! Our host Fiona Taylor chats with debut author Holly Brunnbauer (@holly) about her delightful rom-com #WhatDidIMiss in this SPOILER-FREE episode. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘐 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴? is a fresh and feisty rom-com about Makayla - newly divorced, nearly 30, and on a mission to make up for everything she missed in her twenties. The book starts with a bang (literally wink) and takes us on a wild ride as Makayla figures out what she really wants from life, love, and a certain very ha...
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5 months ago
30 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Madeleine Cleary - "The Butterfly Women"
Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with author Madeleine Cleary about her debut historical novel The Butterfly Women in this SPOILER-FREE episode. The Butterfly Women is Madeleine’s first novel and was published in April 2025 with Affirm Press. Rich in story, dark in tone and meticulously researched, this is a story that is at its heart about women’s friendships as much as being a historical murder thriller. I loved the descriptions of Melbourne in 1863, especially Little Lon, and ...
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6 months ago
30 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Angie Faye Martin - "Melaleuca"
Our host Fiona Taylor is chatting with author Angie Faye Martin about her stunning debut crime novel Melaleuca, in this SPOILER-FREE episode. 𝘔𝘌𝘓𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘜𝘊𝘈 - Police Detective Renee Taylor returns to her small town roots only to be thrust into a murder investigation that uncovers more than she expects when it links to a past case. As Renee delves deeper into the past, the mystery grows, spotlighting intergenerational cruelty, corruption, and racism as the dark truth of the town and the past ...
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6 months ago
35 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Darcy Tindale - "Burning Mountain"
Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with the multi-talented Darcy Tindale about Burning Mountain, the gripping second book in her Detective Rebecca Giles series, in a spoiler-free interview. Darcy was an absolute delight to speak with - her background as an actor, theatre sports performer, and director gives her a wonderfully diverse perspective to draw from in her writing. 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 is an eerie, fast-burning (no pun intended) story that is tightly packed with compelling characters...
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6 months ago
33 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Sarah Clutton - "The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains"
Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with debut author Sarah Clutton about her delightful book #TheRemarkableTruthsOfAlfieBains in a SPOILER-FREE interview (under 30 mins!) 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 is a truly heart-warming story about family and the ties that bind. A delight to read - it made me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. I dare anyone not to fall for the irrepressible and irresistible Alfie Bains. 📖 Have you read it yet? Join the conversation in the 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑦 ...
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7 months ago
29 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Anna Maynard - "Dancing With Bees"
Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with debut author Anna Maynard about her book "Dancing with Bees" in a SPOILER-FREE interview. They discuss how beekeeping and hip hop factor into the story, why Anna loves romance and rom-coms, and what she is working on next. When she isn't writing, Anna works as a doctor and is the lead singer for Nuria (check them out on Spotify!). Dancing With Bees is a rom-com with a bee-utiful story (see what I did there!) about love, connection, and what ...
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8 months ago
29 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Michelle Prak - "Barren Cape"
Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with bestselling author Michelle Prak (@prakky) about her brand new thriller #BarrenCape in a SPOILER-FREE interview. "𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦" 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦 is the follow-up to Michelle’s bestselling thriller debut 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘩, which was one of my favourite reads of 2023. We talk about her inspiration for the story, how the setting became a character in its own right, and how her 30-year career in communications and PR has shaped her writi...
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8 months ago
31 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Camille Booker - "The Woman in the Waves"
March Book Box (Crime/Thriller) – The Woman in the Waves Join our host Fiona Taylor as she chats with award-winning author Camille Booker, about her second novel - The Woman in the Waves - in a SPOILER-FREE interview you won’t want to miss! Camille shares the inspiration behind her story, who her detective is loosely based on and her love of gothic mysteries and Peaky Blinders. The Woman in the Waves is a masterful mix of historical fiction and psychological suspense set in the 1920s. The des...
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10 months ago
30 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Claire van Ryn - "Where the Birds Call Her Name"
✨ 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! ✨ 📚 March Book Box (Historical Fiction) – 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑖𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐻𝑒𝑟 𝑁𝑎𝑚𝑒 Join me as I chat with bestselling author Claire van Ryn, about her second novel - 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑖𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐻𝑒𝑟 𝑁𝑎𝑚𝑒 in a SPOILER-FREE interview you won’t want to miss! Claire shares the family history and research behind this beautiful story of family, secrets, and yes, the gorgeous birds of Tasmania. 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑖𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐻𝑒𝑟 𝑁𝑎𝑚𝑒 is set in the breathtaking landscape of Tasmania’s north-west and is a movin...
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10 months ago
32 minutes

Reading By Candlelight Book Club
Join our host Fiona Taylor for the final RBC Book Club episode for 2025. December’s @readingby.candlelight Crime/Thriller Book Box features the brilliant Matthew Spencer and his gripping new novel BROKE ROAD. Broke Road is the second instalment in Spencer’s acclaimed Rose Riley series, and it’s an absolute masterclass in crime writing. When a woman is found dead in the Hunter Valley, Detective Sergeant Rose Riley is pulled back into the landscape of her childhood, where vineyards and luxury r...