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  We Read The First Stone by Helen Garner with special guest Louise Milligan 30.09.2026 1h 28min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by investigative journalist, Louise Milligan, to unpack Helen Garner’s controversial 1995 book, The First Stone. They discuss the issue at the centre of the book, the approach Garner took, her distinctive writing style and whether it would have been published today. Louise then provides some book recommendations. You can follow Louise @milliganreports He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways. The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We ReRead Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid 23.09.2026 54min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are blasting off into outer space and deep-diving Taylor Jenkin-Reid’s latest novel Atmosphere. They discuss what they like and dislike about the commercial blockbuster and how they would rewrite the ending.Recommendations:Sarah recommended Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead.JP recommended Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. And he snuck in a bonus recommendation Train Dreams by Denis Johnson and The Elements by John Boyne.  He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers. Follow us on Instagram @heread_shereadThe He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We ReRead Heart the Lover by Lily King 16.09.2026 57min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah dive into one of the most talked about books of the year, Lily King’s Heart the Lover. They discuss why it has captured so many hearts around the world and why it is so loved. JP explains his pet peeve of literary references in novels and Sarah explains her allergic reaction to the protagonist’s love interest at the beginning of the novel. They risk cancellation by unpacking whether the tear-inducing ending was earned or emotionally manipulative.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.
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  We ReRead Flesh By David Szalay 09.09.2026 1h 5min

  For the first episode of He Read She Read®, JP and Sarah deep dive the 2025 Booker Prize winning novel Flesh by David Szalay. They talk about how the Booker Prize is determined and the controversial 2025 judge, how they feel about Flesh and whether they believe it’s a worthy Booker Prize winner.Recommendations:JP recommended Dove by Georgia Harper.Sarah recommended Don’t Let Him In by crime fiction author, Lisa Jewell.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.The He Read She Read ®team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We ReRead The Names by Florence Knapp with special guests Clare and Jessie Stephens 02.09.2026 1h 10min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by journalists, authors and fellow podcasters, Clare and Jessie Stephens. They discuss The Names by Florence Knapp. They talk about what they liked and what they didn’t and whether the high concept premise of the book was maintained throughout the novel.Recommendations:Clare and Jessie both recommend Heart the Lover by Lily KingHe Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_shereadFollow Clare Stephens @clare.stephenssFollow Jessie Stephens @jessiestephens90The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn 26.08.2026 1h 1min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah unpack Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.  They discuss the novel’s huge popularity and how it reinvigorated the crime genre, prompting a wave of ‘girl’ books to be published.They talk about its enduring qualities and whether Flynn will ever write another novel.JP and Sarah also share a book recommendation.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers. Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read TRANSCRIPTION by Ben Lerner with special guest Maddison Connaughton 12.08.2026 1h 16min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by ABC journalist Maddison Connaughton to dive into Ben Lerner’s novel, Transcription.They talk about the key themes in the book, Ben Lerner’s body of work, his writing style and the unique story structure of this novel.Maddison also shares a reading recommendation.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers. Follow Maddison @soyfw4eva and sign up to her newsletter One Good Thing hereFollow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded. 
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  Surf Coast Writer’s Festival Live Podcast Recording 29.07.2026 58min

  This week we have a special He Read She Read® treat for you: our first ever live podcast recording! Listen to JP and Sarah discuss their latest books, talk about hosting the podcast, share their reading preferences and have a generally chaotic meandering conversation. This special event took place on June 27 at the inaugural Surf Coast Writer’s Festival in Torquay.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers. Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded. 
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  We Read LAND by Maggie O’Farrell with special guest Beejay Silcox. 15.07.2026 1h 17min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by revered book critic Beejay Silcox to unpack Maggie O’Farrell’s latest novel, Land. Beejay also shares what it’s like to be a book critic and how she goes about constructing her reviews, plus shares some great reading recommendations.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read VIGIL by George Saunders with special guests Marieke Hardy and Jason Steger. 01.07.2026 1h 1min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by book royalty, Marieke Hardy and Jason Steger to dive into George Saunders latest novel, Vigil. Marieke and Jason share their book reading habits and provide some banging book recommendations.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.You can follow Marieke @marieke_hardyYou can follow Jason @jasonfstegerThe He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 17.06.2026 1h 12min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah jump on the tradwife bandwagon and unpacked the instant global bestseller, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. They talk about the hype of it all and whether these kinds of must-read books are good for publishing. They have a very honest chat about what they didn’t like about the book and what they thought worked well before providing their book recommendations. He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers. Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read The Correspondent by Virginia Evans with special guests Lauren Sams and Kate Watson 03.06.2026 1h 2min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by The Australian Financial Review fashion editor, Lauren Sams, and host and editor, of news podcast The Squiz, Kate Watson, to discuss The Correspondent, the sleeper hit by debut novelist Virginia Evans. They discuss what they found so charming about the book, what they think of Jane Fonda being cast in the movie adaptation and what they think the book of correspondence is really about. Lauren and Kate also provide their personal book recommendations. You can follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenssamsYou can hear Kate on @thesquizHe Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers. Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read Heart the Lover by Lily King 20.05.2026 57min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah dive into one of the most talked about books of the year, Lily King’s Heart the Lover. They discuss why it has captured so many hearts around the world and why it is so loved. JP explains his pet peeve of literary references in novels and Sarah explains her allergic reaction to the protagonist’s love interest at the beginning of the novel. They risk cancellation by unpacking whether the tear-inducing ending was earned or emotionally manipulative.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  Bonus Ep: We Share Our Big Book Predictions 13.05.2026 20min

  *WE APOLOGISE FOR THE SOUND ISSUES ON THIS EP* This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah share their top picks for upcoming book releases. They discuss books they are most looking forward to reading and the books they think will be bestsellers, including a bold Booker Prize prediction.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers. Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro 06.05.2026 53min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. It’s one of JP’s all time favourite books and he explains what he loves about it. Sarah read it for the first time and talks about how it worked its quiet charm on her.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_shereadThe He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley 22.04.2026 58min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah travel back to the early 2000s **and **immerse themselves in the emerging Indie music scene and the early days of social media and influencer culture via Holly Brickley’s 2025 bestseller, Deep Cuts.  JP & Sarah discuss the power of nostalgia, why we love stories about creatives, the strengths and weaknesses of Percy and Joe’s will-they-won’t-they relationship, and whether the characters are realistic or insufferable (or both.)He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_sheread to join in our book chat and to enter some great giveaways.The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  Bonus Episode: News and Gossip 07.04.2026 35min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah discuss the literary goings-on that have made the first quarter of 2026 one of the most action-packed they can remember. From the ongoing fallout of uninviting guests to literary festivals, author Craig Silvey’s shock arrest, who should be allowed to write screenplay adaptations of classic novels and the AI scandal that has dominated the headlines, JP and Sarah dig in and share their thoughts.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_shereadThe He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read Mystic River by Dennis Lehane 01.04.2026 1h

  We Read Mystic River by Dennis LehaneThis week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by ABC journalist, Rachael Brown, and filmmaker, Gil Marsden. They bring their discerning analytical and storytelling skills to review the popular crime classic and talk about Lehane’s characters and writing style.You can follow Gil on Instagram @heyimgilmarsdenYou can follow Rach on Instagram @missrachaelbrownHe Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_shereadThe He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage 18.03.2026 1h

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah put on their poshest outfits and dive into the weird and wonderful world of royalty as they discuss The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage. It’s an Aussie debut that has taken the world by storm having been selected as a Reece Witherspoon book club pick in late 2025. JP & Sarah talk about the plot and the characters and how Rebecca’s journalism background shines though in the novel.Recommendations:Sarah recommended Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.JP recommended A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean.He Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_shereadThe He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.
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  We Read The Names by Florence Knapp with special guests Clare and Jessie Stephens 02.03.2026 1h 9min

  This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by journalists, authors and fellow podcasters, Clare and Jessie Stephens. They discuss The Names by Florence Knapp. They talk about what they liked and what they didn’t and whether the high concept premise of the book was maintained throughout the novel.Recommendations:Clare and Jessie both recommend Heart the Lover by Lily KingHe Read She Read® is proudly presented by Specsavers.Follow us on Instagram @heread_shereadFollow Clare Stephens @clare.stephenssFollow Jessie Stephens @jessiestephens90The He Read She Read® team would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded.