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Cool People ReadingBen Shewry, Attica owner and head chefAcclaimed restaurant owner, chef and author Ben Shewry, best known for his innovative approach to modern Australian cuisine and commitment to sustainability at his Melbourne restaurant Attica, joins Steph to talk about his love of books.How on earth does Ben find time to read? And what's his perfect snack to accompany a book?What did he do when he came face to face with the author of Kitchen Confidential, the book he bagged in his own memoir?And will Ben ever dare to skateboard with his long time friend Tony Hawk?
2025-11-1231 min
Cool People ReadingOlivia Molly Rogers, podcaster, speaker and mental health advocateOne of Australia’s most in demand media and digital personalities and host of Tell Me More, Olivia Molly Rogers, joins Steph from @Stephanie's House of Books for a chat.Ever read your book in the shower? Perhaps while putting on makeup? Liv shares her clever reading hacks to get more in her day, the prolific author she has read 11 titles by this year, and how embracing her inner bookworm has helped her connect to her authentic self.And will Liv finally convince Steph to move over to a Kindle...?++Is th...
2025-10-2927 min
Cool People ReadingBrandon Jack, former AFL footballer and authorFormer Sydney Swans footballer and author of 2025's unhinged footy novel Pissants, Brandon Jack, joins Steph from @Stephanie's House of Books for a chat.How did being an AFL player prepare Brandon for being an author? What hurts more - being critiqued by your editor or letting down your coach? And will Brandon actually reveal WHO the embittered fringe players from Pissants are based on?Plus, Brandon shares his hot tips for perfecting your writing craft and we ask the big questions, like can you change the colour of track changes in Word?...
2025-10-2332 min
Cool People ReadingAshley Kalagian Blunt, authorQueen of tech-noir, author Ashley Kalagian Blunt joins Steph from @stephanieshouseofbooks for a chat.Find out what happened when law-abiding Ashley stepped into the dark web for the first time, what current true crime she's obsessed with, and how she single handedly re-defined an entire sub-genre of thriller.Plus, how hitting rock bottom with chronic fatigue actually helped Ashley find the thing she was really meant to do.Ashley Kalagian Blunt is the Sydney-based author of Dark Mode, Cold Truth and How to Be Australian. Her books explore how modern technology makes us...
2025-10-1527 min
Cool People ReadingSeason Finale with Literature LadI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and it's our season finale!I'm joined today by @literature_lad who has brought a small suitcase of Australian fiction to share with us.Join us as we chat about some of our favourite moments from this season, reflect on Steph's latest favourite book Reservoir Bitches, and manifest the celebs we want to visit the pod next season.Also, Zack announces there will be a Cool People Reading in real life book club, but stay tuned, because we need to work out the details first.Thanks so much for l...
2025-04-2228 min
Cool People ReadingMarc Pittonet, Carlton AFL playerI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm joined by avid reader and AFL player, Carlton ruckman Marc Pittonet. Find out how Marc chooses what book to read the night before a big game, how he uses reading books like Fourth Wing as a wellness tool, and what book he's read eight times.Plus, would Marc ever consider reading a book on field during the team warm up like Jack Ginnivan did in round one?++Is there a cool person you’d like to hear on our podcast? Let us know in the comments...
2025-04-1531 min
Cool People ReadingJP Pomare, authorI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today - by popular demand - I'm joined by the very funny, award-winning author of seven books, JP Pomare.JP talks about the process of having his crime books adapted for the screen, how cancel culture becomes problematic, and what happened when his ex-girlfriend said her favourite book was Shantaram.He also gives us a sneak peak into the book he's currently writing, a follow up to The Wrong Woman.Plus, JP reveals that he wants to become a book reviewer on Instagram and needs help deciding on a name...
2025-04-0841 min
Cool People ReadingRose Hartley, author and booksellerI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm joined by Adelaide author, Queen of Matilda Bookshop and the person responsible for about 90% of my To Be Read pile, Rose Hartley.Rose talks to us about what she did when COVID disrupted her debut novel's promo schedule, the book she told a customer was a 'nothing burger' and why she really loves a 'mean, selfish bitch.'Fans of short books, make sure you check out today's reading list because you're not going to want to miss any of Rose's brilliant recommendations.++Is there...
2025-04-0130 min
Cool People ReadingNathan Currie from Nine News MelbourneI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm talking to Nine News Sports Reporter, former Sunrise correspondent and aspiring author Nathan Currie.Nathan gives us a crash course in what Fourth Wing is actually about, how working with Jane Harper at the Geelong Advertiser inspired him, and how he balances his job as a reporter with fatherhood, his love of Stephen King, and writing his own books.Plus, what Nepo Book Baby is Nathan never going to read again?++Is there a cool person you’d like to hear on our podcast? Let us k...
2025-03-2529 min
Cool People ReadingShay from Tough Guy Book ClubToday we chat to Shay, the founder of Tough Guy Book Club, a global book club for guys in pubs.From humble beginnings in a Collingwood beer garden, find out how Tough Guy Book Club came about, how habit stacking has led to Shay taking paperbacks to birthday parties, and what a group of men really get up to when they go on book club camp.Plus, what guest is never, ever invited to a chapter meeting?++Is there a cool person you’d like to hear on our podcast? Let us kno...
2025-03-1827 min
One Large DuvetThe One with Sam Lupton and Tom MajorsThe One with Sam Lupton and Tom Majors. Playing Del Boy and Rodney.The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical will be coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Mon 17 – Sat 29 Mar, direct from a sold-out run in London’s West End.Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back in Only Fools and Horses The Musical and coming to Milton Keynes this March!Join us as we take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of Londo...
2025-03-1212 min
Cool People ReadingRomina from Casa CapriI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm chatting with Romina, the founder of bespoke Melbourne jewellery label Casa Capri.Romy talks about how she fits reading into her life with three busy boys, the memoirs that inspire her and why she refuses to read fiction.Plus we reminisce about the wonderful world of John Marsden and introduce Romy to 'book people' lingo.++Is there a cool person you’d like to hear on our podcast? Let us know in the comments!Follow us on socials:@stephanieshouseofbooks@c...
2025-03-1122 min
Cool People ReadingSarah Jones from Fox FootyI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm talking to Fox Footy and Fox Cricket commentator, avid bookworm and historical fiction devotee Sarah Jones.Sarah shares her tips for fitting reading in during a busy day, how she considers reading her meditation, and her ultimate red flags when it comes to choosing a new book.Plus Sarah shares her favourite tips for developing a love of literature in kids, beyond 'the cat on the mat' readers from school.++Is there a cool person you’d like to hear on our podcast? Let us know...
2025-03-0430 min
Cool People ReadingKimberley Allsopp, author and publicistI'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm chatting to author, book publicist and mum of two, Kimberley Allsopp.Find out how Kimberley finds the time to read, the hilarious reason she hasn't seen Baby Girl, and if being a book publicist is just like being on our favourite TV show Younger. Plus, what did guests at a late night book dinner let on about Anne Tyler's new book?Kimberley is the author of Love and Other Puzzles (Harper Collins, 2022) and the soon to be released Rise and Shine (Harper Collins, 2025).++Is there...
2025-02-2529 min
Cool People ReadingPilot with Literature LadWelcome to our first episode! I'm Steph from @Stephanieshouseofbooks and today I'm chatting to the coolest man on bookstagram, Zack from @literaturelad.We discuss our mutual love of Bret Easton Ellis, what really happened at Dolly Alderton’s show, and the magic '50 page rule’. Plus, which iconic author does one of us shamefully admit to never reading?Is there a cool person you’d like to hear on our podcast? Let us know in the comments!Follow us on socials...
2025-02-1934 min
Global Careers CallsAdi Walker: my professional journey as an International Development consultant in some of the most troubled regions in the worldListen to Adi Walker, director of POD International Consulting. Adi will share with us his journey in the International and Humanitarian development sector.An alumnus of a joint degree from SOAS university and the Imperial college, Adi will talk you through his career in Humanitarian development and will share with you his professional insights and some valuable tips and digital resources to enter this exciting sector. As usual, Laura Brammar will be your host for today’s episode. Enjoy the podcast!Key points:[01:16] - How will you describe yourself: a career st...
2023-01-1335 min
A Teen’s Guide to the WorldYouTube and Netflix 🎬In this episode I review ten YouTubers and Netflix shows. Visit obooko.com to borrow books for free. Please visit my website at: mountainprincess.co.uk
2020-06-1409 min