In episode 146, Veronica and Laurie talk quirky second hand book shops, literary events and industry news. Laurie chats with speculative fiction author and musician Stephen Higgins about his words, music and Aurealis the magazine. We preview next month's book giveaways, share book spotlights, quotes and so much more.

Book spotlights:
1. Friends of the Flood by Rhyll Ganter – children’s
2. Golden by Jade Timms – Young Adult
3. Dead Man’s Pose by Susan Rogers and John Roosen - Mystery Thriller
4. The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi - fantasy
5. Where the Dust Settles by Duncan Graham – historical fiction 
6. Le Seconde by Angelina Mastrippolito – biography/memoir

Intro - 00:57
Industry news - 3:31
Book spotlights - 12:45
Author Interview - 32:33
Post interview chat - 1:27:20
Quotes - 1:30:34
Giveaway peeks - 1:33:03

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