Writers @ Stanton
Every month Stanton Library hosts some of the world’s most exciting writers and thinkers to discuss their latest books. Catch up with our audio recordings and relive the discussion.
Episodes
79 episodes
Annie Smithers
Sharing her journey to self-discovery in this new memoir, respected chef and paddock-to-plate pioneer Annie Smithers answers the question she is asked most often: why cook? This is a tale told through the kitchens and recipes that shaped her.
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Seana Smith
Delve into Seana Smith’s new memoir that reveals the true story behind her lifelong battle with drink, from a tumultuous childhood to finding the courage to break free from her past. This is a tale of family secrets, addiction and escape.
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48:54
Scott Ryder
Discover the secretive world of the Australian commandos as Scott Ryder shares his firsthand experiences in the Australian army. Frankly written, Forged in Fire reveals the qualities of strength and resilience that characterise special forces o...
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47:23
Tim Forcey
Join Tim Forcey as he shares tips and strategies on how to slash your energy bills and save the planet. Learn how to transform your home for an efficient, comfortable, cheaper electric future.
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58:55
Andrew Ford
From award-winning broadcaster and composer Andrew Ford comes an authoritative tour through several thousand years of music. This fascinating book sets out to understand what exactly music is – and why humans are drawn to making it.
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Hayley Scrivenor
Join the bestselling author of Dirt Creek with her new thriller about a woman’s story in the aftermath of the climbing incident that killed her girlfriend — and getting to the truth. It’s a meditation on grief, and a tale of just how much our l...
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Andrew Fowler
Hear investigative journalist Andrew Fowler discuss the spectacular fallout from Australia’s duplicitous AUKUS deal, piecing together the story of this botched operation that severely compromised Australia’s ability to defend itself.
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Ailsa Piper
Join Ailsa Piper for her newest memoir of living and dying - and flying. This is an unforgettable and moving insight into loss, hope and starting again, aided by the incredible healing power of nature and a community of unexpected angels. ...
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Shankari Chandran
From Miles Franklin award-winning author of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens comes a new novel about displacement and seeking refuge—and ultimately, a story about finding home.
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Michael Brissenden
Discover an exhilarating tale of corruption and betrayal unfolding against the backdrop of a devastating wildfire that ravages the town of Jasper in the Californian Sierras.
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46:09
Nick Bryant
Join former BBC correspondent Nick as he shares his insightful and urgent reassessment of America’s past, present and future – as a country which is forever at war with itself.
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Satyajit Das
Brimming with passion, Satyajit combines travelogue, history and science in this book as a lament for the decline of wild spaces and a celebration of the animals who roam them.
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Meg Keneally
Inspired by historical figures and actual events, Free is Meg’s newest historical fiction novel that follows one woman’s rise in colonial Australia — from horse thief to merchant queen of Sydney Cove.
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Catherine McKinnon
To Sing of War is a beautifully rich novel of death, sacrifice and forgiveness, a novel that insists on our interconnectedness and hums with the energy of the world.
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49:09
Anna Downes
In Red River Road Anna Downes blends suspense and sisterhood in a compelling thriller about a woman desperate to discover what happened to her sister on a solo road trip through the Australian outback.
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52:26
Hugh Mackay
Join Australia’s leading social psychologist Hugh Mackay as he shares his new book, The Way We Are, that examines the major trends that are shaking the foundations of the Australian way of life, to present a compelling portrait of Austral...
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Anne Manne
Discover a searing expose of institutional child abuse and the remarkable story of the survivors who would not be silenced. Journalist Anne Manne reveals how a sinister network of paedophiles was finally exposed and brought to justice.&nb...
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Rachael Mogan McIntosh
Rachael Mogan McIntosh returns with her second book, a comedy, tragedy and farcical romp all rolled into one. This is a love story about becoming a mother, a year of joy and survival in the trenches of early parenthood.
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Lech Blaine
Join Lech Blaine as he shares a revelatory portrait of the Opposition leader Peter Dutton in this perceptive and compelling book. This is a story of ambition, race and power, and a politician with a plan.
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46:22
David Hardaker
Investigative journalist David Hardaker shares the inside story of the global megachurch and its charismatic leader, Brian Houston. How did Hillsong, the brightest star of international evangelical Christianity, fall so spectacularly?&nbs...
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58:47
Kathy Lette
From the witty mind of Kathy Lette comes her latest book, a new subversive, irreverent revenge romp. Confronted by a society that thinks they’re past their amuse-by dates, 4 friends come together to form the Revenge Club. Let the games begin......
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Jack Beamount
Former DGSE spy Jack Beaumont brings the next installment of his bestselling The Frenchman series and delivers authentic spycraft in this high-stakes thriller that spans across Europe to prevent an international catastrophe.
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Jamelle Wells
One of Australia’s most experienced court reporters goes on a judicial road trip in this sometimes funny, sometimes tragic look at the comings and goings on inside the country courtrooms dotted across Australia.
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