In our globetrotting world, although we're dipping into the Middle East, this is also a show about Australia. About the consuming nature of place, about living across two countries, and of going away and coming home again.
Foreign correspondent Irris Makler speaks to Will Mumford about her memoir, Hope St Jerusalem. A look at the adventure and unpredictability of working in a consuming and dangerous place like Israel.
The Yasmin Parry caught up with Alice Melike Ülgezer about her first book, The Memory of Salt. A tale of family, Turkish culture, and coming to terms with the past.
Featured music: David Byrne and St Vincent, Ice Age