Better Words

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• Reviews: The Long Haul, Soft Serve, and Logging Off 02.07.2026 24min

  This episode we’re sharing reviews of recent reads. Michelle discusses The Long Haul by Hannah Doyle and Logging Off by Adele Zeynep Walton. Caitlin talks about George Kemp’s debut novel Soft Serve.For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Mhairi McFarlaneGroundhog Day (film)Palm Springs (film)A Smart Girl’s Guide to Second Chances by Steph VizardPrima Facie by Suzi MillerBig Small Talk podcastEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• The book adaptation phenomenon: why it's great news for readers and publishing 18.06.2026 39min

  In this episode, we’re discussing why book to screen adaptations are so vital for the publishing industry and the incredible stats that show just how many people are starting to read because of what they see on screen. Our main source is the Publisher’s Association report on screen adaptations, released earlier this year. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:National Year of ReadingAustralia Reads 2026 report: Reaching Australian ReadersRivalsNormal PeopleFrankensteinWithering HeightsOff Campus Project Hail Mary Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanHeartstopperInvincibleStranger ThingsOne DayThe Love HypothesisEast of EdenHeated RivalryWickedDraculaBrooklynIt Ends With UsThe Thursday Murder ClubSunrise on the ReapingEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Reviews: Fruit Fly and Anne of Green Gables graphic novel adaptations 10.06.2026 37min

  This episode we’re sharing some reviews of recent reads. Caitlin discusses two graphic novel retellings of Anne of Green Gables: Dan in Green Gables by Rex Ogle and Anne by Kathleen Gros. While Michelle chats about one of her most-anticipated books of 2026, Fruit Fly, by friend of the podcast Josh Silver. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Clueless (film)10 Things I Hate About You (film)Lord of the Flies: Graphic Novel Yellowface by R.F. KuangTraumaland by Josh SilverEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Pansy Books: How Matt Cain is rewriting publishing norms for LGBTQ+ authors 24.05.2026 51min

  This episode is an extra special one as we welcome Matt Cain back to the podcast to talk about his new venture: he and husband Harry have launched an independent publishing company to get queer voices to mainstream readers. Pansy Books is a brilliant concept, and we are so excited for what Matt and Harry are doing in this space. We chat about Matt’s publishing journey from crowdfunding to indie publisher, his new novel The Castle of Stories, and how his autism diagnosis has played into writing. For a more in-depth chat about Matt’s writing journey, be sure to go back and listen to our original interview. Be sure to follow Pansy Books on Instagram and for more information, you can find their website here. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Heated RivalryQuite the Pair by Tobias MaddenTobias’ post about international rightsAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidBeth O’Leary (author)Laura Kay (author)Mhairi McFarlane (author)Slow Horses (TV show)The National Year of Reading Reaching Australian Readers 2026 report Dungeon Crawler CarlBrandon Sanderson (author)Matt’s article in The Guardian exploring a late autism diagnosisUnapologetic Love Story by Elle McNicollEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Book club: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 11.05.2026 45min

  In this episode, we're discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Unlike review episodes, book club chats will include some spoilers, although we will give ample warning before we switch from a general chat into spoiler territory. About the book:Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What Natalie’s followers don’t know won’t hurt them.Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible.*We both read advance copies provided by the publisherHere's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (TV show)Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠ now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Film club: People We Meet on Vacation 04.04.2026 37min

  In this episode we’re deep diving into the adaptation of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation. Caitlin explains the mysterious changes between the UK and US versions, and we discuss the film. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Hoppers (film)Zootopia 2 (film)Hannah Ferguson on kids being inspiring Man on the Run (film)What Went Wrong (podcast)Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Reviews: Half His Age and Lost Lambs 03.03.2026 31min

  In this episode, we’re reviewing Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy and Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. Both were provided by publishers for review! For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Operation Mincemeat musicalCome From Away musical I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdySlags by Emma Jane UnsworthThe Bee Sting by Paul MurrayThe Greatest Possible Good by Ben BrooksEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Reviews: Esther is Now Following You and Bad Publicity 18.02.2026 20min

  In this episode we’re reviewing Bad Publicity by Bianca Gillam and Esther is Now Following You by Tanya Sweeny. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Red Flags by Sophie JoHeated RivalryThe Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah KrasnosteinEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Trending TV and London musicals 05.02.2026 48min

  In this episode we’re discussing things we watched together in January: The Traitors UK, Heated Rivalry and musicals Hercules, and Just For One Day. Caitlin also talks about The Devil Wears Prada and The Mousetrap.For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Smart Girl’s Guide to Second Chances and The Love Contract by Steph VizardCaitlin’s rom-com recommendations The Work and Seed by Bri Lee (our interview)Do We Deserve This? by Elinor Elliot Thomas (our interview)The Unexpected Mess of It All by Gabrielle TozerThis Stays Between UsEras: ABBA (BBC podcast)Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Book club: Future Boy by Michael J. Fox 22.01.2026 32min

  We were lucky enough to record this episode together in a studio at Vanishing Point Records in Chesterfield. In this episode, we’re discussing Future Boy by Michael J Fox, which explores how the iconic Back to the Future film was made. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Anne of Green Gables (1980s version)Confessions of a ShopaholicWhat Went Wrong podcastEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Our 2025 favourites 05.01.2026 1h 37min

  We were lucky enough to record this episode together in a studio at Vanishing Point Records in Chesterfield. We kick off with a wrap-up of our reading stats for the year: how many books and pages, the moods and re-reads.*Accessed through our work/from the publisher2024 debut book:Caitlin: The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage*Michelle: Confessions by Catherine Airey*Non-fiction:Michelle: John and Paul: A Love story in Songs by Ian Leslie Caitlin: The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly BishopAustralian book:Michelle: Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica StanleyCaitlin: Until the Red Leaves Fall by Alli Parker*Romance: Michelle: Swept Away by Beth O’Leary Caitlin: An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlisterFiction: Michelle: The Offing by Benjamin MyersCaitlin: Ever Blessed by Olivia O’Flynn*Young Adult:Michelle: Red Flags by Sophie Jo*Caitlin: Grumpy Darling by Alexandra Moody*Most surprising:Caitlin: Fake by Stephanie WoodMichelle: The Lamb by Lucy RoseFavourite cover:Caitlin: A Smart Girls Guide to Second Chances by Steph Vizard*Michelle: Sad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirke*Recommendation for each other:Michelle: The Wedding People by Alison EspachCaitlin: *Until the Red Leaves Fall by Alli ParkerWorth the hype:Michelle: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidCaitlin: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsBooks on our radar for 2026:Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Motherfaker by Anna Brook-MitchellThe Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke*Esther is Now Following You by Tanya Sweeny*Heartstopper volume 6 by Alice OsemanThe Silent Appeal by Janice HallettCaller Unknown by Gillian McAllisterWhatever Happened to Madeline Stone by Louise O’NeillFruit Fly by Josh SilverThis Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageSurvival Show by Juno DawsonHopeless Romantics by Mhairi McFarlaneOur Perfect Storm by Carley FortuneFavourite TV:Michelle: The AmericansOutrageousSupernaturalDaddy IssuesCaitlin:Fresh Off the BoatSeverenceHeated RivalryFavourite films:Michelle: Civil WarThe Thursday Murder ClubLily & Stitch (live action)Downton Abbey: The FinaleCaitlin:September 5Wicked: For GoodThelmaFavourite podcasts:Michelle: Just The GistBig Small Talk ‘Big Talk’ episodes Last Podcast on the Left episodes on Heinrich Himmler and The Great Molasses FloodCaitlin:Pulp KitchenGood HangHamish & AndyBut for your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Ready Player One by Ernest ClineThe Beatles by Hunter DaviesKatabasis by RF KuangThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakWings: The Story of a Band Rivals by Jilly CooperThe Dry Heart by Natalia GinzburgPicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindseyThe Job Share by Sophie JoHeartbreak Era by Sophie JoAll Fours by Miranda JulyLiterary Legends Reading Challenge The GoldmansThe Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (film)Zootopia 2Celebrity TraitorsSpotlightThe Rest is EntertainmentInside Out 2Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠ now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
• Aussie rom-com recommendations bonanza and Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run 24.11.2025 33min

  In this episode, Caitlin gives you dozens of recommendations for brilliant Aussie rom-coms. While Michelle chats briefly about Paul McCartney's new book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Man on the Run (upcoming Amazon documentary)Wings Deluxe Collection on vinyl (also available to stream on Spotify)Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThat Island Feeling by Karina May (listen to our interview with Karina here)The Matchmaker by Saman ShadThe Cicada House by Ella Ward*Ever Blessed by Olivia O'Flynn*Rival Darling and Grumpy Darling by Alexandra Moody* An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister (listen to our previous chat with Jodi here)What Did I Miss by Holly Brunnbauer*A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances by Steph Vizard*Love Overdue by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus (listen to Caitlin's full rec here)Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler (Caitlin's full rec)Ghosted by Amy Hutton (listen to our interview with Amy here)Drive Me Crazy by Lizzie Dent*Sex Lives of Married Women by Saman ShadJenna Lo Bianco (The Italian Marriage, Love and Rome, Venetian Lessons in Love, and Love, Al Dente)Natalie Murray (Lights, Camera, Love and Love, Just In)Anita Heiss (Not Meeting Mr Right)Engaged Apparently by Amy AndrewsThe Wedding Forecast by Nina Kenwood (listen to our interview with Nina)Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• Reviews: Girl Dinner, Park Avenue, The Americans and The Buccaneers 13.11.2025 37min

  In this episode, we're chatting about:The secret skill of book signingsGirl Dinner by Olivie Blake*Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh*The Americans (TV series)The Buccaneers (TV series)*Accessed through our work/from the publisherBut for your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:Lucy Worsley (British historian and author) – we didn't mention but you can listen to her brilliant BBC podcast Lady KillersKatabasis by RF KuangThe Great (TV show)Mad Men (TV show)The real-life inspiration for The AmericansMorning Wars (TV show)Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• Book Club: The Names by Florence Knapp 29.10.2025 41min

  In this episode, we're discussing The Names by Florence Knapp. Unlike review episodes, book club chats will include some spoilers (although we'll still try to keep things vague). About the book:It is 1987, and in the aftermath of a great storm, Cora sets out with her nine-year-old daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband intends her to follow a long-standing family tradition and call the boy after him. But faced with the decision, Cora hesitates, questioning whether it is right for her child to share his name with generations of domineering men. Her choice in this moment will shape the course of their lives.Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, and one that will prove as cataclysmic as the storm from which it emerges. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, believing it will give him the opportunity to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his image - but is there still a chance to break the mould?This is the story of three names, three versions of a life and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family and how love endures, no matter what fate has in store.*Michelle received a copy from the publisherHere's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Sliding Doors (film)Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusConsider Yourself Kissed by Jessica StanleyThe Treasures by Hariette EvansEnjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• Seasonal reading recommendations (for summer or autumn) 23.10.2025 38min

  In this episode, we're chatting about seasonal reading: what we're looking for and what it means to us. Then we share some recommendations for the summer ahead in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn vibes for our Northern Hemisphere pals. Enjoy! For your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:Australia's Top 100 books countdownBoy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Hottest 100 Australian songsGravity Let Me Go by Trent DaltonThe Offing by Benjamin MyersLove and Other Scores by Abra PresslerFive Bush Summers and Love Clare FletcherThat Island Feeling by Karina MaySwept Away by Beth O’LearyOne Golden Summer by Carley FortuneThe Summer I Turned Pretty seriesKatabasis by R.F KuangHungerstone by Kat DunnThe Lamb by Lucy RoseCarmilla by J Sheridan Le FanuDracula by Bram StokerThe Treasures by Harriet EvansBuckeye by Patrick RyanSad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirke (this was gifted by the publisher)Our previous interview with Anna about Something to Be Proud OfRewitched and Uncharmed by Lucy Jane WoodThe Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonMake Me A Monster by Kalynn BayronEnjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• Reviews: The Life of a Showgirl, Make Me a Monster and Love Overdue 08.10.2025 28min

  In this episode, we're chatting about:Michelle's birthday trip to The Lake District and our excitement for the bookish girl autumn Maisie Peters is teasing with her new singleCaitlin's brief thoughts on The Life of a ShowgirlKalynn Bayron's supernatural twist on Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein (which Michelle hasn't read)An update on Michelle's journey through watching SupernaturalSecond-chance dual timeline rom-com Love Overdue by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:We love the vibe from everything Maisie Peters has teased about her new album'Our Review of Life of a Showgirl' by the Shameless podcastOur interview with Kalynn BayronKatabasis by R.F. KuangMary and the Birth of Frankenstein by Anne EekhoutScot and Bothered by Alexandra KileyWhile You Were Reading and Fancy Meeting You Here by Ali Berg and Michelle KalusThe Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances by Steph VizardEnjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• Book club: Rytual by Chloe Elisabeth Wilson 01.10.2025 29min

  In this episode, we're discussing Rytual by Chloe Elisabeth Wilson. Unlike review episodes, book club chats will include some spoilers (although we'll still try to keep things vague). About the book:Marnie Sellick is adrift when she lands a job at the coveted, mysterious beauty brand rytuał cosmetica.The enigmatic founder and CEO, Luna Peters, takes a liking to Marnie, and as the two grow closer Marnie becomes intoxicated by the life that Luna, and rytuał, can offer her.But all is not what it seems at rytuał. Luna has a cult-like hold over the all-female staff, and that’s not to mention what happens at their weekly Friday Night Drinks.As Marnie edges closer to the darkness at the centre of rytuał’s millennial-pink facade, cracks begin to show. Luna is hiding something, but will Marnie uncover the truth – and the role Luna has cast her in – before it’s too late?Here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Shameless (podcast)Sounds Like a Cult (podcast)Cultish by Amanda MontellAll I Ever Wanted to Be Was Hot by Lucinda PriceEnjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• Reviews: Lucy Jane Wood's cosy fantasy, The Book Thief, and The Newsreader 25.09.2025 33min

  In this episode, we're chatting about:Rewitched and Uncharmed by Lucy Jane WoodThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Newsreader (TV series)But for your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV series)Charmed (TV series)Mhairi McFarlane booksBeth O'Leary booksMarkus Zusak's 20th anniversary posts on InstagramBoy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonTwilight by Stephanie MeyerThe Guardian's review of The Newsreader season 3Fake (TV series)Fisk (TV series)The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV series)Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• The Thursday Murder Club movie is finally out! Here's what we thought 15.09.2025 29min

  In this episode, we're chatting about:Behind the scenes of setting up a new bookshopSeeing The Thursday Murder Club in the cinemaOur thoughts on the movie as an adaptation (yes, there are some spoilers here)But for your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:The Rest is Entertainment podcast (specifically, the episode 'Noel Clarke Loses to The Guardian' from August 26)Richard Osman on the film's castingEnjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
• Watching TV the Y2k way and the upcoming releases we're excited for 01.09.2025 50min

  Oh, hello! We're back and trying a new format. In short: we burnt out and lost the love for making the podcast (although we loved speaking to authors). While we've not been recording podcasts, we have been sharing monthly recommendations on Substack. You can take a look (and subscribe!) here. In this episode, we're chatting about:Watching some classic 2000s TV and the joy of not bingingA preview of books we're excited for coming out in the last months of 2025Our favourite read of the year so farBut for your convenience, here's everything we mentioned in this episode:Veronica Mars (TV)Supernatural (TV)Charmed (TV)The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV)The Traitors UK (TV)Married at First Sight Australia (TV)The Americans (TV)Katabasis by R.F. KuangBabel by R.F KuangYellowface by Rebecca KuangUncharmed and Rewitched by Lucy Jane WoodThe Love Of Our Lives by Emma Steel (listen to our interview)Paper Heart by Cecila Ahern (listen to our interview)Sad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirk (listen to our interview)The Killer Question by Janice Hallett (listen to our interview)When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between by James Corden and Ruth JonesCat: On The Road to Findout by Yusuf/Cat StevensWings by Paul McCartneyThe Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah KrasnosteinIf you missed the 'Mushroom murder' you can catch up with this episode of Just the GistThe Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie GilmoreGravity Let Me Go by Trent DaltonChosen Family by Madeleine Gray (listen to our interview)This House of Grief by Helen Garner (which was picked for Dua Lipa's book club)One Golden Summer by Carly FortuneConsider Yourself Kissed by Jessica StanleyEnjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod