Cirrus@Austlit

'Jess Hill in conversation about how the #MeToo movement is changing Australia and her recently released Quarterly Essay, The Reckoning.' 

'Jeff Sparrow, author of Crimes Against Nature, discusses the nature of capitalism and our current environmental crisis with fellow author Tony Birch.'

'Hannah Kent in conversation with Mark Rubbo about her latest novel, Devotion.'

'Bernadette Brennan in conversation with Ramona Koval about her latest work Leaping into Waterfalls, which explores the rich, tumultuous life of Gillian Mears, one of Australia’s most significant writers.' 

'David Hunt in conversation about the latest volume of his Unauthorised History of Australia series, Girt Nation.' 

'Author for young adults Lynette Noni in conversation with Angela Crocombe and the Readings Teen Advisory Board.' 

'Journalist, social commentator, and author Jane Caro in conversation about her new crime novel, The Mother.'

'Sarah Krasnostein in conversation with fellow author Chloe Hooper about Krasnostein's recent Quarterly Essay on mental health and vulnerability in Australia.' 

'Hear Michael Farrell read from his beautiful collection of poems, Family Trees.'

'Andrew Leigh in conversation with Mark Rubbo about Leigh's book, 'What's The Worst That Could Happen?'. In the book, Leigh looks at catastrophic risks and how to mitigate them, arguing provocatively that the rise of populist politics makes catastrophe more likely.' (Production introduction)

'Journalist Troy Bramston discusses his latest book, Bob Hawke: Demons and Destiny.'

'm//otherland is a literary debut that cradles the intimacies of longing and love for a country torn apart by distance, violence and desire. In the tradition of Latin American literature, these poems explore the nooks of Mexican roots, family, queerness, sanctity and memory.' (Production summary)

'Kate Grenville in conversation about her new book, Elizabeth Macarthur’s Letters.'

'Tom Tilley in conversation with John Safran about Tilley's recently published memoir, Speaking in Tongues.'

'Comedian and crime author Benjamin Stevenson in conversation about his latest work, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone.' 

'Karlie Noon and Krystal De Napoli in conversation about their recent book, Astronomy: Sky Country' 

'Sarah Holland-Batt discusses her poetry collection The Jaguar with fellow author Emily Bitto.'

'Hayley Scrivenor in conversation with fellow author Lyn Yeowart about Scrivenor's debut novel, Dirt Town.'

'Scott McCulloch in conversation with Justin Clemens about McCulloch's novel, Basin.'

'Miranda Luby in conversation about her debut YA novel, Sadie Starr's Guide to Starting Over.'

'Nell Pierce’s A Place Near Eden was the 2022 winner of The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award. Hear Pierce in conversation about her award-winning work.' 

'Caroline de Costa in conversation about her new novel, The Clone Kid.'

'George Saunders in conversation with Sean O'Beirne about Saunders' new short story collection, Liberation Day.'

'The first episode in a new series on the Readings Podcast, which focuses on all things comics!

'In this episode, our own Bernard Caleo speaks to fellow comic artist Mirranda Burton about her graphic novel, Underground. Underground was the recent winner of the 2022 Readings Young Adult Prize.' 

'Lystra Rose in conversation about her debut young adult novel, The Upwelling. This conversation took place as part of our Teen Advisory Board program.' (Production summary)

'Jane Godwin in conversation about her new young adult novel, A Walk in the Dark.'

'A live recording of the launch event for Kill Your Darlings fourth print anthology, New Australian Fiction 2022. This recording includes writers reading their original works.'

'Michael Farrell discusses his latest collection of poetry, Googlecholia. This recording includes Farrell reading from the collection.'

'Richard Fidler in conversation with fellow author Chloe Hooper about Fidler's latest work, The Book of Roads and Kingdoms.'