Claim OwnershipIn The Good Books with Luke Bateman
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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.
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Warning: Get tissues. Luke recommends the most emotionally powerful novels. why we often seek out books that make us cry and how they help us process our own feelings. BOOKS DISCUSSED: Magician by Raymond E. Feist The Witcher Series by Andrzej Sapkowski The Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Road by Cormac McCarthy 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If there is one thing Luke loves, it’s a quest. Luke picks three essential reads that define the epic fantasy genre, diving deep into epic world-building, intricate magic systems, and characters on journeys of impossible scale. BOOKS DISCUSSED: Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb The Painted Man (Or The Warded Man) by Peter V Brett The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strap in, because this is a very special and emotional episode. Luke is joined by his biggest supporter, his Mum, to discuss his childhood love of reading, the books that shaped him, and the stories they cherish together. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it hot in here? Luke's diving into the world of spicy books! It's time to unpack all things "smut," why its blown up as a genre, and the best reading recommendations if you're looking for something a little more saucy. BOOKS DISCUSSED: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M Nacosta 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_podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stories have the power to change you. Sometimes, a few very special few have the power to save you. In this episode, Luke talks about three books which provided an escape from reality and helped him to navigate life during the darkest of times. BOOKS DISCUSSED: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harriss Magician by Raymond E. Feist You Are the One You've Been Waiting For by Richard C. Schwartz 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_podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2From the NRL field to overnight BookTok fame, Luke shares the personal journey which has all led to laying bare a deep passion for reading. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Listening to this made my heart so happy.
yessssss!! love a good book!! I'm here for it!