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Reading Between Deadlines PodcastKim Lock Makes Us Read YEAR OF WONDERS by Geraldine BrooksMaeve Binchy’s Evening Class—comfort fiction or structural masterclass?This week, bestselling author Tess Woods joins us to discuss her all-time favourite Maeve Binchy novel: Evening Class. It’s a quiet, sprawling book with no clear protagonist, barely a plot, and somehow...it works.In this episode, we explore:- Why “quiet” doesn’t mean boring- The weirdly satisfying moment when a character locks her mum in the bathroom- How Maeve’s “everyday” prose masks big emotional arcs- What makes a book comforting enough to reread2025-07-2749 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastWe Read THE NAMES by Florence KnappCan a Name Change Your Fate?This episode's pick: The Names by Florence Knapp—a 2025 debut that’s been dubbed the best in years. It’s a literary “Sliding Doors” novel, but with three parallel lives instead of two. The question at its heart? What happens when a single choice—a baby’s name—changes everything?In this episode, we cover:Why The Names is more craft experiment than comfort readThe DV scenes that had us stunned (and one that had food on faces)Who’s really the main character her...2025-07-1344 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastTess Woods Makes Us Read EVENING CLASS by Maeve BinchyMaeve Binchy’s Evening Class—comfort fiction or structural masterclass?This week, bestselling author Tess Woods joins us to discuss her all-time favourite Maeve Binchy novel: Evening Class. It’s a quiet, sprawling book with no clear protagonist, barely a plot, and somehow...it works.In this episode, we explore:- Why “quiet” doesn’t mean boring- The weirdly satisfying moment when a character locks her mum in the bathroom- How Maeve’s “everyday” prose masks big emotional arcs- What makes a book comforting enough to reread2025-06-2747 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastWe read BIG BEAUTIFUL LIFE by Emily HenryThis episode's pick: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry—her sixth novel and departure from pure rom-com territory into mystery/women's fiction waters. But did we want to take that journey with her? Get full access to Reading Between Deadlines at readingbetweendeadlines.substack.com/subscribe2025-06-1341 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastSophie Green makes us read THE AMERICAN WIFE...Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines, the podcast where we read with the same chaotic energy we usually reserve for missed deadlines, burnt toast and re-reading our own bios in horror. This week continues our new format—where a guest author brings a book they adore, and we read it for the first time (sometimes very reluctantly).Our guest this episode? The always delightful and impressively multi-hyphenate Sophie Green bestselling author of Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon and creator of The Sunshine Society Substack and Sunburnt Country Music Substack.This month’s pick: Amer...2025-05-2756 min
Reading Between Deadlines Podcast🛥️ Stuck at Sea or Just Stuck? SWEPT AWAY by Beth O’LearyWelcome back to Reading Between Deadlines, the podcast where two authors read with the kind of energy usually reserved for stress-dreams about book launches. In this episode, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson dive into Swept Away by Beth O’Leary—a bestselling author known for quirky, heartfelt rom-coms.But this one? Let’s just say, our anchors weren’t the only things that didn’t stay put.In this episode, we cover:🌊 Is this a fun high-concept romance… or an oil rig of far-fetched plot devices?🛏️ Why did they bang while the boat was sinking...2025-05-1337 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastNatasha Lester makes us read THE BLIND ASSASSIN...and we have no regrets.This book contains a content warning for loss of a child.Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines, the podcast where we read with the kind of unhinged energy usually reserved for deadline week meltdowns. In this episode, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson attempt to unpack the cult favourite Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido—a book that’s been praised by literary giants and passionately pushed into readers’ hands since 1982.And yet... we didn’t love it. In fact, we might get cancelled.In this episode, we cover:📚 Is this a f...2025-04-2738 min
Reading Between Deadlines Podcast🫣 Literary Hype or Literary Huh? We read Brother of the More Famous Jack.This book contains a content warning for loss of a child.Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines, the podcast where we read with the kind of unhinged energy usually reserved for deadline week meltdowns. In this episode, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson attempt to unpack the cult favourite Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido—a book that’s been praised by literary giants and passionately pushed into readers’ hands since 1982.And yet... we didn’t love it. In fact, we might get cancelled.In this episode, we cover:📚 Is this a f...2025-04-1341 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastThe Life Cycle of the Common Octopus: Come for the Castle, Stay for the Emotional DamageWelcome back to Reading Between Deadlines, the podcast where we devour books with the same chaotic energy we bring to deadline week. This week, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson dive tentacle-first into The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus—a debut novel full of moody university students, Scottish castles, emotionally unavailable parents, and yes... actual octopus metaphors.Written by Emma Knight (co-founder of a fancy Canadian juice company and mysterious woman of few bios), this book swept us away with its atmosphere, aching honesty, and a twist that actually delivered.In this episode, we cover:🏰 Old h...2025-03-2845 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastThe Bridges of Madison County: Kiss, Cry, or Call a Therapist?Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines, where we devour books with the same unhinged enthusiasm as we write them. This week, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson take on The Bridges of Madison County—the love story that convinced an entire generation that cheating is fine as long as it’s poetic.Yes, it’s that 90s classic about a lonely farm wife, a broody photographer, and an affair so powerful it makes Francesca ditch all common sense and pine for decades. Romance? Tragedy? A cautionary tale for every book club member who’s ever fantasised about their barista...2025-03-1341 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastIntermezzo? I Killed It the Way an Irish Book Would Want—Gently, and With Whiskey 🥃🚨 Book rants & wildly fluctuating opinions incoming! 🚨This week, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson take on Sally Rooney’s latest, where two brothers navigate grief, romance, and existential dread—all while occasionally playing chess.Along the way, we discuss:♟️ The many, many chess metaphors—how far is too far?📖 Why this book is giving Ulysses energy (but make it Rooney)💔 A love triangle that had us screaming “just pick someone already!”🎭 The existential crisis of two brothers navigating grief, relationships, and DublinAnd, of course, we rate it: Kiss, Kill, or Marry...2025-02-2744 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastWe don’t fully understand time travel, but we have a lot of opinions anyway—THE MINISTRY OF TIME by Kaliane Bradley🚨 Time travel, book rants & chaos incoming! 🚨In this episode of Reading Between Deadlines, Rachel Johns and Anthea Hodgson take on The Ministry of Time—a book that dares to mix time travel, romance, and social commentary. Does it work? Do they even understand the plot? Who's to say!Along the way, they tackle:⏳ The baffling science of time travel (we’re still confused)💔 A romance that…was technically there?🔥 Sideburns, honour, and whether Victorian men can handle the 21st century🤯 A plot twist that came in way too late📖 The real reason this book blew up (spoiler: we have theor...2025-02-1346 min
Dear Rach & SophBonus episode: The Bad BridesmaidRachael Johns has a brand new book! And it is called THE BAD BRIDESMAID. Those who read and loved Rachael’s novel THE OTHER BRIDGET, which was released last year, will recognise the character Fred, who is Bridget/Bee’s best friend. In THE BAD BRIDESMAID (TBB for short) Fred has the starring role. TBB is a delightful rom com that you will not want to finish, and has a quite lovely hero in the form of Leo.You can find a blurb for TBB on a gazillion bookseller websites so we're not going to reproduce it h...2025-01-281h 10
Reading Between Deadlines Podcast💬 No Girls Left Behind in This Chat - We Interview Jacqueline BublitzRachael Johns and Anthea Hodgosn interview author Jacqueline Bublitz about her latest book (and book club pick), LEAVE THE GIRLS BEHIND. They discuss Jacqueline's journey from a call center worker to a successful author, her writing process, and the themes explored in her novels, particularly around crime and gender. The conversation delves into the challenges of writing, character development, and the influence of personal experiences on her storytelling. Jacqueline also shares insights into her reading habits and future projects, making for an engaging and insightful discussion for book lovers.👋 Follow Jacqueline💻 Jacqueline’s Website📸 Jacq...2025-01-2839 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastShe put her hand where? ALL FOURS by Miranda July🎥 Watch it now Join authors Rachel Johns and Anthea Hodgson in their inaugural episode of 'Reading Between Deadlines,' where they dive into Miranda July's eyebrow-raising 'All Fours.' They debate the book's shock value, delve into its portrayal of midlife awakenings, and humorously dissect its outrageous moments. Don't miss their playful banter and honest critique as they rate the book on their unique 'Kiss, Kill, Marry' scale. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming reads and author interviews!⏰ Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Reading Between Deadlines00:42 Meet the Hosts: Rachel and Anthea...2025-01-1345 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastWe need to discuss why you're wrong...In just under a week, our bookish podcast, Reading Between Deadlines launches and we can’t wait to share it with you!Here’s a sneak peek…sneak listen? Sneak listen…🎧😊What should we read next? Let us know in the comments below. Get full access to Reading Between Deadlines at readingbetweendeadlines.substack.com/subscribe2025-01-0802 min
Writes4WomenNew Release Feature: Anthea Hodgson, The War Nurses with Rachael JohnsGuest host Rachael Johns chats to West Australian author Anthea Hodgson about her new release The War Nurses. Rachael is a regular guest host on Writes4Women, and a best selling author of more than 18 rural romance and women's fiction titles, her most recent being The Work Wives. Anthea grew up in the wheatbelt of WA, surrounded by paddocks, wheat, sheep and her parent’s books. In a previous life she worked as a radio producer in commercial radio and at the ABC. Her first novel, The Drifter, was published in 2016, followed by The Cowgirl in...2023-04-2857 min
Writes4WomenNew Release Feature: Anthea Hodgson, The War Nurses with Rachael JohnsGuest host Rachael Johns chats to West Australian author Anthea Hodgson about her new release The War Nurses. Rachael is a regular guest host on Writes4Women, and a best selling author of more than 18 rural romance and women's fiction titles, her most recent being The Work Wives. Anthea grew up in the wheatbelt of WA, surrounded by paddocks, wheat, sheep and her parent’s books. In a previous life she worked as a radio producer in commercial radio and at the ABC. Her first novel, The Drifter, was published in 2016, followed by The Cowgirl in...2023-04-2857 min
Dave for Breakfast - Triple M Great SouthernDave - Anthea Hodgson The War Nurses 24 April 23Listen to the FULL interview with Yealering local lass and Distinguished author Anthea Hodgson. The War Nurses - Based on a true story during WWII, in a fictional storytelling style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-2620 min
ReadA Book PodcastReadA Book Podcast- Anthea Hodgson The War Nurses*****This conversation does cover some graphic, serious, tragic fates of the Australian War Nurses*****I loved the latest novel by Anthea Hodgson, The War Nurses, it was completely heart wrenching and completely heart warming all at the same time. It's a read I certainly will not be forgetting in a hurry and one I feel I will carry with me onwards. Come Anzac Day this year I'll be thinking of the nurses as well as all our forces that serve. This novel has really made a huge impression on me. I was honoured to have had the o...2023-04-2430 min
Start Your Day With A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook.The War Nurses by Anthea HodgsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/657717to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The War Nurses
Author: Anthea Hodgson
Narrator: Harriet Gordon-Anderson, Jo Van Es
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 24 minutes
Release date: April 12, 2023
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
'A powerful and absorbing story of friendship and courage, bringing to life a history that should never be forgotten. I could not put this book down, even as it broke my heart.' Kelly Rimmer In 1941, country girls Minnie Hodgson and Margot McNee set sail from Perth, Australia, for Singapore in search of adventure, full of excitement and keen to do their part working...2023-04-1212h 24Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The War Nurses by Anthea HodgsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/657717to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The War Nurses
Author: Anthea Hodgson
Narrator: Harriet Gordon-Anderson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 24 minutes
Release date: April 12, 2023
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
In 1942, country girls Minnie Hodgson and Margot McNee set sail from Perth, Australia for Singapore in search of adventure, full of excitement and keen to do their part working as nurses to the fallen soldiers in a time of war. What they encounter is an army of new friends and the terrors of a city under siege. When the Japanese attack and Singapore falls, they are forced...2023-04-1212h 24Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalThe War Nurses by Anthea HodgsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/657717to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The War Nurses
Author: Anthea Hodgson
Narrator: Harriet Gordon-Anderson, Jo Van Es
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 24 minutes
Release date: April 12, 2023
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
'A powerful and absorbing story of friendship and courage, bringing to life a history that should never be forgotten. I could not put this book down, even as it broke my heart.' Kelly Rimmer In 1941, country girls Minnie Hodgson and Margot McNee set sail from Perth, Australia, for Singapore in search of adventure, full of excitement and keen to do their part working...2023-04-1212h 24
Backchat radio Podcastbackchat prog no 22 2022 NATOBackchat prog no 22 2022 NATOAn interview with Professor Hodgson, about peace marches and the political situation in the War in the Ukraine. We’ve used a false name to protect the interviewee.Philomena Winn reads War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy.Chris Yeo at the Ken Stradling Collection on Scandinavian Design. An interview with Lucy Duggan about the human nature project which involves forest therapy. Robin Haward reads two poem about Liverpool.Russ Leith was a boat builder, he gives an account of his...2022-05-271h 08
Let the Story Come Alive in Your Ears With Full AudiobookFlying the Nest Audiobook by Rachael JohnsListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 434662
Title: Flying the Nest
Author: Rachael Johns
Narrator: Casey Withoos
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:22:27
Language: English
Release date: 10-28-20
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary, Family Life
Summary:
They say a change is as good as a holiday...but what if you don't want either?
Is her family's happiness more important than her own?
The first time Ashling Wood realises her marriage is on the rocks is when her husband, Adrian, suggests they try nest parenting. Heartbroken, Ash suddenly finds herself living a double life - one...2020-10-2810h 22
Writer On The Road#135 How to Build a Community of Loyal Readers, With Rachael JohnsABIA award-winning and bestselling author, Rachael Johns, is one half of the duo who has been organising the upcoming Australia’s West Coast Fiction Festival, an event eighteen months in the making. The other half is Tess Woods.
It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year as sixty top Australian and New Zealand authors converge on Perth on the 3rd of November, 2018, for book signings, a cocktail party and live band.
Johns is currently Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around womens issues and her newest release, Lost Without You, is hitting...2018-10-2300 min