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Diving In73: The Ghost of Charles Dickens sitting on Barbara Kingsolver’s ShoulderVirginia and Louise do a deep dive into Barbara Kingsolver’s Pullitzer Prize winning and compelling novel Demon Copperhead and talk all things Charles Dickens as well as adding some shameful new entries to the infamous Ick Register.BooksOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, 1838Hard Times, by Charles Dickens, 1854Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, 2023 More Deep DivesEmma, by Jane AustenTelevisionEmma, mini series, 2009 Slow Horses, series 1-3 Apple TV+One Day...2024-04-161h 00Diving In72: This Is A Bit Embarrassing… (books we’ve never read)Louise and Virginia thought it might be fun to do an episode on books that they feel a bit embarrassed to have never read (until now). There were a lot of books to choose from, but they discuss four in this conversation. During this chat they also create an Ick Register for authors who use words that give the ick, so that readers can be warned in advance (kind of like a trigger warning, but more basic). Books The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Norwegian Wood by Haru...2024-02-0652 minDiving In71: The Next Diving In Book Club – Salt River Road by Molly SchmidtLouise and Virginia have a great conversation about a lovely Western Australian novel. Salt River Road by the very talented debut author Molly Schmidt captures the large Tetley family at the worst time of their lives. Their wife and mother, Elena, has died after a long illness and left them all devastated. Although the book looks at grief through the eyes of several different characters, it has a forward-moving arc, plenty of heart, and a wonderful ending, with an authentic Western Australian, 1970s feel.BookSalt River Road by Molly Schmidt, 2023, published by...2024-01-1945 minDiving In70: A Spotlight on Early AustraliaLouise and Virginia have a conversation about two books with many overlaps, one fiction and one non-fiction, and reflect on the fact that none of this information was taught in the classroom when they were at school.BooksKilling for Country by David MarrEdenglassie by Melissa LukashenkoTV ShowThe Crown – NetflixPodcastsThe Rest is History – Dominic Sandbrook and Tom HollandThe Rest is Entertainment – Richard Osman and Marina Hyde2023-12-221h 12Diving In69: It's the very best time of year! It’s new release time and there is a publishing frenzy.Virginia and Louise dive into four new releases some of them from our favourite authors! They also encourage everyone to get their hands on Salt River Road by Molly Schmidt for a bookclub deep dive episode coming up. Books The Fraud, Zadie Smyth, 2023, Hamish Hamilton Penguin Normal Rules Don’t Apply, Kate Atkinson, 2023, Penguin Random House Tom Lake, Ann Patchett, 2023, Harper Collins Pearl, Sian Hughes, 2023 UQP London’s Number One Dog-Walking Agency: A Memoir, Kate MacDougall, 2021 William Morrow Salt River Road, Molly Schmidt, 2023...2023-11-2651 minDiving In68. Literary Scandals, Hoaxes and ControversiesLouise and Virginia have finally had a conversation about six literary controversies/hoaxes/scandals and it’s a lot of fun! This is a Topic they both find fascinating so it was great to select three stories each and dive in. Authors Norma Khouri John Hughes Carmen Mola Antonio Mercero Agustin Martinez Jorge Diaz Harold Stewart James McAuley Dawn Dorland Sonya Larson Helen Demidenko/ Darville BooksThe Dogs by John HughesForbidden Love by Norma KhouriThe Hand that S...2023-11-101h 22Diving In67. It’s that Time of Year Again!Virginia and Louise have read a swag of newly released books both well-known authors and others new - and only some with the hype they deserve.BooksYellowface R F Kuang Harper Collins 2023Crook Manifesto Colson Whitehead 2023The Sitter Angela O’ Keefe Queensland University Press 2023Old God’s Time Sebastian Barry 2023PodcastsThe Trial of Lucy Letby UK The Mail Metro MediaInside Design Jane LedgerTheatre‘A Twelfth Night’ - Bell Shakespeare Company 2023-09-281h 10Diving In66. Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor HugoThis time it’s Louise’s turn to talk about the massive French classic that she has been reading, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo. Louise tells Virginia about a very impertinent act by the original translator of the novel, and they discuss the aspects that Louise loved and some that she wasn’t so keen on. Hugo and Dumas were both born in 1802 and were literary confrères throughout their lives, so Notre-Dame and Monte Christo make a great pairing. Book The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo R...2023-08-1837 minDiving In65. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Streaming Au Coeur de Peloton/Tour de France: Unchained Arnold SBS on Demand Rogue Heroes ABC iView Dangerous Remedy Podcast Strict Scrutiny 2023-07-2849 minDiving In64. Deep and Fragile Connections with a Natural WorldVirginia and Louise immerse themselves in the meadows, riverbanks, orchards, high tides and deep snow to explore the deep connection and chasms between community, environment and climate change, in the emerging genre and precious language of eco-fiction. BooksThe Offing by Benjamin Myers, 2019Stolen by Ann-Helene Laestadius, 2023Also consider A Month in the Country by JL CarrLimberlost by Robbie Arnott, 2022.Cuddy by Benjamin Myers 2023The Stella Prize 2023 winner Sarah Holland Batt for The Jaguar. Podcast...2023-06-121h 04Diving In63. Capturing the Zeitgeist with some Fantastic New ReleasesVirginia and Louise are excited to share some must-read new releases including compelling stories about activist guerilla gardeners, true crime podcasters, writers rooms, surveillance and murder as well as the pitfalls and power dynamics of modern relationships, social media, dating apps and late night sketch TV.BooksI Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkah, 2023, Flint PublishingBirnam Wood by Eleanor Catton, 2023, Granta PublishingSearch History by Amy Taylor, 2023, Allen and UnwinRomantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, 2023, Penguin Random House2023-05-1347 minDiving In62. If You’re Going to San Francisco...Louise and Virginia jet off to San Francisco in the episode, where they discuss the origins of the City and County, and why it became the home and haven for people wanting to discard façades and identities they may have held in their home towns. They also discuss the original gold rush and the modern tech gold rush and the impact these have had on the city, as well as the serialisation of novels and they way this can shape the overall architecture of a novel. They also revisit the issue of Nazism and the presence of monsters l...2023-04-2451 minDiving In61. This Book is Cancelled!Louise and Virginia do a deep dive into the very contentious topic of Cancel Culture and the trend of cancelling books and authors. They also touch on the subject of banning books (and indeed burning books), which always have the opposite effect of that sought. Virginia and Lou both have very strong opinions on the subject and it’s such an interesting conversation. They also discuss a few great non-bookish things they’ve been diving into of late.BooksThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, 2006, DoubledayAll...2023-03-241h 10Diving In60. Walking the Streets of Tokyo with the characters from great fiction set in that cityLouise and Virginia have been immersed in some armchair travel to Tokyo, which has made them both very keen to travel there. These four books are great to read if you have a trip to Japan on your horizon or your bucket list. They also discuss some fabulous TV series to get streaming, a podcast, and they’ve both had very different recent experiences meeting Yotam Ottolenghi (although both evenings were great fun). Books Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino, translated by Giles Murray. Published by St Martin’s Publishing GroupTh...2023-02-121h 06Diving In59. Books for Younger ReadersFrom soccer teams, eerie forests, dysfunctional families and loyal companions, Louise and Virginia ventured back into the world of books for younger readers. BooksA Walk in the Dark by Jane Godwin – Lothian HachetteFootball Fever by Kristin Darell - PenguinTake Me with You When You Go by David Levithan and Jennifer Niven – Penguin 2022Runt by Craig Silvey – Allen and Unwin 2022, Illustrated by Sara ActonTake a Bow, Noah Mitchell by Tobias Madden – Penguin 2022PodcastsMaintenance Phase – Debunking junk science beh...2023-01-1952 minDiving In58: Buster - The Best BoyLouise lost her beautiful Lagotto dog Buster, two months ago, and so today Virginia and Louise want to dedicate this episode to him and to celebrate the wonder and loyalty that is a dog. In this conversation they discuss four lovely dog-related books as well as a few other things they’ve been diving into lately. BooksDog Stories – Everyman’s Pocket ClassicsAva’s Apartment by Jonathan LethemThe Emissary by Ray BradburyDog Days by Ericka WallerThe Curious Incident of the Dog i...2022-12-0854 minDiving In57: New Releases by New (to us) AuthorsLouise and Virginia have been reading some books by debut writers as well as a charming re-release from the 1960s. These are all great books which they enjoyed enormously. They also discuss a few other non-bookish things they’ve been diving into. BooksA Helping Hand by Celia DaleDirt Town by Hayley ScrivenorLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn TVMarriage with Nicola Walker and Sean BeanAnnika with...2022-11-1439 minDiving In56: The Diving In podcast girls are back with some new releases!After a long break Virginia and Louise are excited to be back in their makeshift cushion studios to discuss some new releases by authors they absolutely love……. as well as some other popular culture they have been diving in to. Email hello@divinginpodcast.com Instagram @diving_in_podcast Virginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher. Gr...2022-10-3049 minDiving In55. The Revenge of Cervantes – Book Club Part 2Louise and Virginia conclude their dive into Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes in this Book Club episode. They discuss Part 2 of Don Quixote, published over 10 years after Part 1, after an imposter had published a fake sequel. Virginia and Louise discuss several characters, the infamous cave scene and much more .2022-08-3046 minDiving In54. Tilting at Windmills – Book Club Part 1Louise and Virginia dive into Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes in this Book Club episode. They discuss Part 1 of Don Quixote, first published in Spain in 1605 and regarded as the first modern novel. The conversation covers madness, quests, Shakespeare, naval battles, fools, heroes and the role of the sidekick.2022-08-1848 min
Diving In53. Hola nuestras queridas amigas!Hello dear friends! Virginia and Louise share some truly excellent Spanish writers and stories in preparation for our up-coming deep dive into Don Quixote.BooksThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafonAs I walked out one Midsummer morning – Laurie LeeThe Sun also Rises by Ernest HemingwayThe Tales of the Alhambra by Washington IrvingTelevisionTelevisionPeaky Blinders Season 6A Call to SpyThe White QueenPodcastThe Teachers Trial – The Australian Newspaper2022-06-2448 min
Diving In52. Books We've Been Wanting to Read for AgesLouise and Virginia chat about two books that they’ve been eagerly looking forward to. Louise went down the Crime route with a gripping detective story that spans Tokyo and London. Virginia finally got her hands on Nina Stibbe’s new novel and as also with Nina Stibbe, the book is a complete delight.BooksThe Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert GoddardOne Day I Shall Astonish the World by Nina StibbeNetflixThe Staircase (Docuseries and Dramatisation)PodcastThis American Life – My Lying Eyes2022-05-2029 min
Diving In51. Things That Go Bump in the NightLouise and Virginia have been reading Ghost Stories, a new release and some classic collections. The Louise Erdrich novel is a must-read for book lovers, and the classic ghost stories are the perfect place to start if you love this genre. Louise and Virginia also announce the book they will reading for a Book Club ‘deep dive’ in June.BooksThe Turn of the Screw by Henry JamesGhost Stories by M R JamesThe Sentence by Louise ErdrichThe Ghost Stories of Edith WhartonPodcastThe Rest is History with Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland - Ghos...2022-05-0652 min
Diving In50: A Greek Chorus of Achilles and the SisterhoodVirginia and Louise dive into the Greek Myths but barely scratch the surface.They also celebrate their 50th episode with a list of their 50 favourite authorsBooksThe Theban Plays By SophoclesAntigone by SophoclesThe Song of Achille by Madeline MillerThe Penelopiad By Margaret AttwoodGreek Myths By Charlotte HigginsHeroines of Olympus by Ellie Mackin RobertsTelevisionBridgerton by Chris van Dusen and Shonda RhimesPodcastsDeeply Human by DessaThe Rest is History by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook2022-04-2248 min
Diving In49: Crime, Betrayal and Secrets in Colder ClimesLouise and Virginia are sweltering in the heat of a Perth summer so they are cooling down with books set in cold countries. This episode they head off to Iceland and Norway and there’s plenty of frosty chill.BooksThe Therapist by Helene FloodThe Sorrow Stone by Kári GíslasonA Question of Guilt by Jorn Lier HorstThe Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley ParrPodcastsThe Rest is History – Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook – Episodes 159 -162 PutinThe Rest is Politics – Alistair Campbell and Rory StewartThe Daily – Will Sanctioning the Oligarchs Change the War?and Puti...2022-04-0727 min
Diving In48. Trojan Horses - Things Hiding in Plain SightBooksLove Marriage by Monica AliBrick Lane by Monica AliThe Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan PoeThe Women of Troy by Pat BarkerTV SeriesHidden Assets – SBSPieces of Her - NetflixPodcastsThe Trojan Horse Affair with Hamza Syed and Brian ReedSoundtracking with Edith BowmanMovieBelfast2022-03-2446 min
Diving In47: Reading Over A Long Hot SummerLouise and Virginia record their first bookish conversation for 2022, after an extra long break over a very hot Western Australian summer. Given the state of the world it’s no surprise that they both reached for some cozy crime books, as well as some other great reads. Lou also recommends a fabulous movie, Virginia has been diving into Stoic philosophy, and there are plenty of laughs as per usual.BooksA Three Dog Problem by S J BennettThe Windsor Knot by S J BennettThe Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman The Man who Died Twice by Richard Os...2022-03-1155 min
Diving In46: Redemption and Dingo NoirWelcome to the second Diving In podcast for the FANZA Fringe – Virginia and Louise review six wonderful books including Miles Franklin winner Amanda Lohrey’s The Labyrinth and the much anticipated We Were Not Men by Campbell MattinsonEmail hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksThe Truth About Her by Jacqueline Ma...2022-01-0449 min
Diving In45: Sleuthing, Heartbreak and Hoarding- a chat about 6 great books.Welcome to the FANZA Fringe – Virginia and Louise from the Diving In podcast in Australia are thrilled to be part of the fringe program for FANZA, the charitable Foundation for Australian and New Zealand Arts.The psychological consequences of hoarding and a murderous small town in New Zealand are just some of the surprising narratives in the books discussed for this episode.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by...2021-12-2150 min
Diving In44: Our Book Club Pick: The Hero's Quest - Brothers and StowawaysVirginia and Louise do a deep dive into The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, 2021, Penguin Random House.2021-12-071h 09
Diving In43. Women Locked Up (In Prisons Real and Imagined)By complete coincidence Louise and Virginia read five books which all feature women who are either locked away or are prisoners of their minds. In spite of the serious-sounding themes of the books they spent most of this conversation in puddles of laughter, providing plenty of bloopers material.BooksThe Mad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas and translated by Frank Wynne, 2021, DoubledayHistory of the Rain by Niall Williams, 2014, BloomsburyMrs March by Virginia Feito, 2021, Harper CollinsTangerine by Christine Mangan, 2019, Little BrownThe Night Village by Zoe Deleuil, 2021, Fremantle PressTelevisionAnnikaGrantchester2021-11-1145 min
Diving In42: New Releases and Literary CoincidencesLouise and Virginia have been devouring more new releases which have revealed several small coincidences. They also chat about a few non bookish things they’ve been diving into recently.BooksThe Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak, 2021, Penguin.Love and Virtue by Diana Reid, 2021 Ultimo PressAnything But Fine by Tobias Madden, 2021, PenguinCrossroads by Jonathon Franzen, 2021, 4th Estate.Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty, 2021 MacMillanPodcastsA Slight Change of Plans with Maya ShankarBecause of AnitaTelevisionTed Lasso, Apple TV+Nine Perfect Strangers, Netflix2021-10-281h 03
Diving In41: Hot Off The Press!Louise and Virginia have been reading several new releases and loving all of them. They chat about seven very different books in the conversation and there are plenty of laughs.BooksThe Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, 2021, Penguin RandomHouseBeautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney, 2021, FaberThe Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki, 2021, Text PublishingTreasure and Dirt by Chris Hammer, 2021, Allen and UnwinWild Abandon by Emily Bitto, 2021, Allen and UnwinGreat Circle by Maggie Shipstead, 2021, RandomHouseThe Art of Patience by Sylvain Tesson, 2021, Bloomsbury2021-10-1457 min
Diving In40: Reading Around the World - Books in TranslationLouise and Virginia have been reading some small but gripping books that have been translated into English; perhaps the ultimate type of ‘own voices’ reading. By complete coincidence they ended up in the same parts of the world.Books:Tomorrow They Won’t Dare to Murder Us by Joseph Andras and translated by Simon Lesser. 2021, Verso.People Like Them: A Novel by Samira Sedira and translated by Lara Vergnaud. 2020, Raven BooksMadonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali and translated by Maureen Freely and Alexander Dawe. 1943, Other Press.At Night All Blood is Black by David Diop and tr...2021-09-1652 min
Diving In39: Mad About Maggie O'FarrellVirginia and Louise loved reading Hamnet for Episode 21 ‘Twin Tales’, so decided to do a deep dive into Maggie O’Farrell’s back catalogue. They discuss four of her earlier novels, all fantastic, as well as a few other things they’ve been diving into.BooksAfter You’d Gone by Maggie O’Farrell, 2000, Tinder PressThe Distance Between Us by Maggie O’Farrell, 2004, Tinder PressThe Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell, 2006, Tinder PressInstructions For a Heatwave by Maggie O’ Farrell, 2013, PenguinThe Kindness Revolution, Hugh Mackay, Allen & Unwin 2021PodcastsHow to Fail, with Maggie O’FarrellDesert Isla...2021-08-2647 min
Diving In38: Legal Thrillers for Legal EaglesToday’s books are all crime books set in the legal world. Some are brand new, one is an oldie, but all are great.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, 2016, Little, BrownWhile Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams, 2021, HarperCollinsTragedy at Law by Cyril Hare, 1942, Faber and Fabe...2021-08-1255 min
Diving In37: The Book SwapLouise and Virginia thought it might be fun if they each chose a book for the other, and in this episode they reveal what they thought of the books they were given. They also discuss some great podcast episodes, a couple of books they’ve each finished recently, and an excellent period costume drama series.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin...2021-07-2248 min
Diving In36: Wuthering Heights Book ClubLouise and Virginia dive into ‘pleasurable terror’ and explore Wuthering Heights for Book Club. They have some controversial views about Heathcliff and Cathy, take a deep dive into why we love all things gothic, and also discuss some new-release Gothic fiction.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëThe Bass R...2021-06-2458 min
Diving InSwandive 5 - Louise chats with Polly Phillips, author of 'My Best Friend's Murder'Louise takes a Swandive with Polly Phillips, author of award winning novel ‘My Best Friend’s Murder’ published by Simon & Schuster.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.au2021-06-1526 min
Diving In35: Theme and Fancy FreeLouise and Virginia decided to have another episode where they read whatever they wanted and they chose some great books. They also discussed a couple of good podcasts, a life hack that is wine-related, and some book news.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.au BooksMy Policeman by Bethan Roberts, 201...2021-06-0354 min
Diving In34: We Read Whatever We WantedLouise and Virginia abandoned any theme this episode and read whatever books took their fancy. They also have a useful writing tip, a life hack, and they’ve been diving into a variety of other great things.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooks• Burnt Sugar by Anvi Doshi, 2020, Hamish Hamilton for Pen...2021-05-2041 min
Diving In33: Classic Sleuths and Modern DetectivesLouise and Virginia both started reading books by Tana French so they decided to make that the theme for today, and they’ve paired those books with some much older crime novels for contrast. They also discuss some current reads, share some bookish news, a writing tip from a very successful author and discuss a gripping crime series on Netflix.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by And...2021-05-0648 min
Diving In32: Everybody Should Be Talking About ThisLouise and Virginia discuss several books with truth-telling at the heart of the story. They also chat about two excellent podcasts, a Netflix movie, some publishing news, a life hack and a writing tip.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksNo One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood, Bloomsbury...2021-04-221h 05
Diving In31: ParisOoh la la! – Virginia and Louise stroll along the boulevards of Paris old and young and also share a couple of recent reads.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksMy Best Friends Murder, Polly Phillips 2021, Simon & SchusterThe Champagne Wars, Fiona McIntosh, 2020A Paris Affair, Pip Drysdale, 2021, Simon & SchusterEmile Zola, La Fortu...2021-04-0853 min
Diving In30: Growing Up on the Other Side of The TracksVirginia and Louise share their most recent reads and two wonderful books by award winning writers whose characters dwell on the other side of the tracks.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksA Re-Purposed Life, Ronni Kahn and Jessica Chapnik Kahn, Murdoch Books.Death Leaves the Station, Alexander Thorpe, 2020 Fremantle Pr...2021-03-2550 min
Diving In29: Bodices and Breathy SighsLouise and Virginia share their most recent reads and then giggle through some bodice rippers!BooksGirl A, Abigail Dean 2021, Harper CollinsStill Life by Louise Penny, 2006, MacMillan.Hidden Sins by Selena Montgomery, 2006, Harper Collins.Reckless by Selena Montgomery, 2008, Harper CollinsThe Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare, 2017Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare, 2014NetflixBehind Her Eyes, psychological thriller, 2021HBOIndustry, dramaPodcastsCoronacast, Tegan Taylor & Dr Norman Swan, ABC Radio PodcastsHow It Happened, Jonathon Swan, AXIOS PodcastsEmail hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s...2021-03-1159 min
Diving In28: What We Read Over the BreakLouise and Virginia have been diving into a stack of fantastic books over their long summer break and they discuss a few of their favourites. They also chat about some of the other non-bookish things they’ve been diving into lately.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksLucky’s by Andrew Pippos...2021-02-261h 02
Diving In27: All That Glitters Is Not Gold - A Deep Dive into Edith WhartonLouise and Virginia dive deep into Edith Wharton’s 1905 House of Mirth and examine the social conventions and contradictions of the Gilded Age amongst New York high society and the fate of her beautiful flawed protagonist Lily Bart.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksThe House of Mirth, 1905, Edith Wharton2020-12-201h 08
Diving In26: A Gripping Grab Bag of Recent ReadsVirginia and Louise share with you some of their most recent reads including Mark Watson’s moving and modern ‘Contacts’, best-selling author Sally Hepworth’s latest, ‘The Good Sister’ and Mikael Niemi’s atmospheric Swedish tale ‘To Cook a Bear’.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksContacts, Mark Watson, 2020, Harper CollinsTo Cook A Bear...2020-12-0745 min
Diving In25. Homegrown Heroes - including a Magical Quest and some 'Metropolis Noir'Virginia and Louise dive in to some highly anticipated new releases by best-selling Australian authors. They include a compelling character driven story about a university reunion, a fast paced crime novel set in Sydney, the story of a magical quest by a gravediggers daughter and a reimagined fictional memoir.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBo...2020-11-1852 min
Diving InSwandive 4 - Louise chats with Cate Sutherland from independent publisher The Fremantle PressSwandive 4: Louise chats with Children’s and Young Adult Fiction Publisher, Cate Sutherland, from independent publisher The Fremantle Press2020-11-1028 min
Diving InSwandive 3 - Virginia interviews Hélène Magisson for the release of her new children's book 'Claudette'Virginia interviews Hélène Magisson by Skype about her new children’s book 'Claudette' which Hélène both wrote and illustrated.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBookClaudette by Hélène Magisson. 2020 Red Paper Kite.2020-10-2918 min
Diving In24. Getting Addicted in 2020 (and 'fessing up)Louise and Virginia have been diving into a stack of fantastic books for younger (and not so young) readers. These books are all so good that Virginia’s become a bit addicted to them. And Louise also has a confession about something she’s been diving into recently, an admission that makes Virginia laugh - a lot. Email hello@divinginpodcast.com Instagram @diving_in_podcast Virginia’s Instagram @virginia_reads Louise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher. Gra...2020-10-2154 min
Diving In23: A Love Letter to ItalyBuongiorno! This week Virginia and Louise discuss two classics set in Italy and the wonderful travel writing of Eric Newby.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksA Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway, 1929.A Room with a View, EM Forster, 1908.Love and War in the Apennines, Eric Newby, 1971.Something Wholesale, Eric Newby...2020-10-0556 min
Diving In22: Books We Read Over Our BreakHappy to be back from their break Virginia and Louise dive into a mixed bag of excellent books, and also discuss some movies, a TV show and some great podcasts.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksEight Detectives by Alex Pavesi, 2020. Penguin Random House.The Bluffs by Kyle Perry, 2020. Penguin Rand...2020-09-1753 min
Diving In21: Twin TalesVirginia and Louise enjoy talking about some recent books with twins as central characters as well as some podcasts and movies they have been diving into.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksThe Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, 2020, Dialogue Books, Little, Brown Book Group.Hamnet by Maggie O’ Farrell, 2020, Tinder Press...2020-07-3040 min
Diving In20: Reading Indigenous AuthorsIn response to the Black Lives Matter movement and to improve our knowledge and understanding of the experience of Aboriginal Australians, Virginia and Louise dive into some fiction and non- fiction books by indigenous authors.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksFollow the Rabbit Proof Fence by Nugi Garimar Pilkington,1996, University o...2020-07-1256 min
Diving InSwandive 2 - A chat with Australian author Imbi Neeme about her new novel 'The Spill'Louise chats with author Imbi Neeme about her new novel 'The Spill’, winner of the Penguin 2019 Literary Prize2020-07-0229 min
Diving InSwandive 1 - Virginia and Louise enjoy a chat with Australian author Suzanne DanielIn this episode we chat with the author of Allegra In Three Parts (sold in the US and Canada as A Girl In Three Parts), Suzanne Daniel.2020-06-2524 min
Diving In19: Contemporary Australian BooksLouise and Virginia have been diving into a mixed bag of fantastic new Australian books, and they also discuss some great podcasts.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksThe Spill by Imbi Neeme, 2020, published by Penguin VikingPhosphorescence by Julia Baird, 2020, published by 4th Estate.The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Willi...2020-06-1543 min
Diving In18: GirlsLouise and Virginia have been diving into lots of excellent books about girls (and they sort of all have Girl in the title). They also discuss a great Netflix movie and a soothing books podcast.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksThe Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré. 2020 Sceptre.Allegra in Three Parts/A...2020-06-0144 min
Diving In17: Family Scandals and SecretsLouise and Virginia discuss five books that all have a scandal or a secret at the heart of the story. They also chat about a few other things they’ve been diving into lately, including a series, some podcasts and a fun Twitter account.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.au BooksIn Lo...2020-05-151h 02
Diving InDuck Dive Two- We Share Your Reading Habits!In the second mini-episode Louise and Virginia discuss your answers to our Duck Dive Quiz such as who influenced you to read as a child, the books you always go back to and your favourite place to read.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.au2020-05-1123 min
Diving In16: Books that Uplift UsLouise and Virginia dive into the books they like to read to be uplifted or comforted. As predicted, they reach for quite different books to distract or escape from the noise of the pandemic. They also discuss the second part of Middlemarch by George Eliot, and they chat about the latest books they’ve been reading.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Or...2020-04-271h 08
Diving InDuck Dive One - A Diving In Quiz for IsolationIn this first mini-episode Louise asks you some questions about your reading habits.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.au2020-04-1506 min
Diving In15: Reading In IsolationLouise and Virginia discuss the strange new world we find ourselves in and are surprised by their responses to the situation. They recommend lots of books about epidemics, pandemics, isolation and adversity, for those so inclined. They discuss the books they’ve been reading, the first half of Middlemarch, The Stella Prize for Fiction shortlist, and they review two books from the shortlist, as well as discussing a couple of things they’ve been diving into.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyri...2020-04-071h 12
Diving In14: The Irish Episode with some great storytellers, Sebastian Barry, John Boyne, Anne Enright, Marion Keyes and Niall WilliamsEmail hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksDays Without End by Sebastian Barry, 2016, Faber and FaberA History of Loneliness by John Boyne, 2014, Black SwanActress by Anne Enright, 2020, Penguin Random HouseGrownups by Marian Keyes, 2020, Penguin Random HouseThis is Happiness by Niall Williams, 2019, BloomsburyMy Underground( American Dream), Julissa Arce, 2016, HatchetteSomeone Like Me. Julissa Arce, 2018...2020-03-1947 min
Diving In13: Nancy Mitford and her eccentric familyLouise and Virginia discuss three of Nancy Mitford’s Radlett family novels as well as the novel that caused a rift in the family. They also discuss a podcast, a BBC radio programme and a TV series they’ve been diving into lately.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksThe Pursuit of L...2020-03-0651 min
Diving In12: Books We Read Over SummerLouise and Virginia discuss Such A Fun Age, The Giver of Stars, Bruny and Long Bright River and the controversy surrounding American Dirt - as well as some movies, podcasts and a TV series they’ve been diving into over the breakEmail hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werkshop.com.auBooksLong Bright River by Liz M...2020-02-2057 min
Diving In11: Christmas Special - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Christmas Pudding by Nancy MitfordLouise and Virginia discuss books set at Christmas, books to give as gifts, their favourite books of 2019 and a few other things they’ve been diving into. They also announce their read along for March 2020.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensChristmas Pudding by Nancy MitfordAn Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina StibbeThe Little Library Cookbook by Kate YoungThe Littl...2019-12-1348 min
Diving In10: More Great British Books - Ian McEwan, Jessie Burton, Dorothy Whipple & James MeekLouise and Virginia have a great conversation about four excellent British novels, The Cockroach by Ian McEwan, The Confession by Jessie Burton, Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple and To Calais, in Ordinary Time by James Meek. They also discuss a couple of great podcasts and a feel-good movie.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_readsSong ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.The Cockroach by Ian McEwan, 2019. Published by Jonothan...2019-11-2949 min
Diving In09: Some Very British Stories - Tracy Chevalier, Elizabeth Taylor, Nicola Upson and Barbara PymLouise and Virginia discuss a number of British books and authors and a few other things they’ve been diving into.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @les__livres__Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.BooksA Game of Hide and Seek by Elizabeth Taylor, 1951. Published by Virago.A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier, 2019. Published by Borough Press,An Academic Question by Barbara Pym, 1986. Published by Virago.Stanley and Elsie by Nicola Upson, 2019. Published by...2019-11-1548 min
Diving In08: Whodunnit - a very criminal episode - Cleeves, Carter, Kevin Barry, Connelly, Sayers and TrussMurderinos Louise and Virginia discuss several crime novels, from cosy drawing room dramas to gritty Scandi noir police procedurals.Email hello@divinginpodcastInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @les__livres__Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Thanks to the other Murderinos – Jen, JA, Linley, Robyn, Caro, and Nicole.BooksThe Long Call, Ann Cleeves, 2019. MacMillanHeaven Sent, Alan Carter, 2019. Fremantle Press.Night Boat to Tangier, Kevin Barry, 2019. Doubleday New YorkThe Night Fire, Michael Connelly, 2019. Allen & Unwin, Australia.Cold Case In...2019-11-0842 min
Diving In07: Taken Captive by Anne Patchett - The Dutch House, The Magician's Assistant, State of Wonder, and other Patchett masterpiecesVirginia and Louise devote an entire episode to the wonderful writing of American novelist Ann Patchett. They discuss her skill at weaving momentous intergenerational sagas and her deft and intuitive understanding of familial relationships, marriages and siblings. Books – all by Ann PatchettThe Dutch House, 2019. Bloomsbury Publishing.The Magician’s Assistant, 1998. Harper CollinsCommonwealth, 2016. Harper Collins State of Wonder, 2001. Bloomsbury Publishing.Bel Canto, 2001. Harper Collins.The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates, 2019. One World, Penguin Random House.PodcastsHere’s The Thing – Alec Baldwin, WNYC Studios, New York Public RadioThe Daily – The New York TimesNewspapers#Your Right...2019-11-0135 min
Diving In06: Manuscripts, Spies and Mother Russia - Pasternak, Solzhenitsyn and Lara PrescottVirginia and Louise journey to Russia minus the vodka and discuss a new best-seller set in the Cold War and a stolen manuscript, some Russian novels and the fate of dissidents who speak out against Mother Russia.The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott, 2019Dr Zhivago by Boris PasternakOne Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr SolzhenitsynPodcast:Putin, Prisoner of Power, Mischa Glenny, 2019, AudibleDisgraceland, Jake Brennan, true crime and musiciansNewspapers:New York Times, ‘Oleg Sentsov: Russian by Blood and Language, Ukrainian in Spirit’ by Andrew Higgins, Saturday Prof...2019-10-2535 min
Diving In05: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave - Jacqueline Woodson, Téa Obreht and Laila LalamiLouise and Virginia catch up after Louise has been on holiday in New York. Louise has a great New York update, and the chat is about all things New York, iconic buildings, the United Nations General Assembly, a new stage production of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the New York Public Library and its new storage system. They discuss a number of books set in America and some other things they’ve been enjoying.Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson, 2019. Published by Penguin Random House.Inland by Téa Obreht, 2019. Published by Hachette Australia.The O...2019-10-1836 min
Diving In04: Sacred Emus and Missing Sisters - Bruce Pascoe, Melissa Lucashenko and Tara June WinchLouise and Virginia discuss several recent books written by Australian Indigenous writers. Louise talks about two excellent non-fiction books by Bruce Pascoe and Virginia talks about the recent releases by Melissa Lucashenko and Tara June Winch. They also talk about a few other things they’ve been diving into recently.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @les__livres__Song ‘Diving In’ - original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline - https://linktr.ee/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy MaherBooksDark Emu by Bruce Pascoe, 2014. Published by Magabala BooksYoung Dark Emu by Bru...2019-10-1136 min
Diving In03: Rabbits, Rascals, Hideouts and Sleuths - Enid Blyton, Mary Norton and many other great children's authorsVirginia and Louise reminisce about the books that were read to them as small children, and the books they read to themselves when they were young.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @les__livres__Song ‘Diving In’ - original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline - https://linktr.ee/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.BooksLittle Grey Rabbit series by Alison UttleyThe House at Pooh Corner by A A MilneHarry the Dirty Dog by Gene ZionTen Apples Up on Top by Dr Seuss.A Fly Went by Mike McClintock.Nancy Dr...2019-10-0443 min
Diving In02: Memory and Mysteries - Emma Healey and Sarah MossLouise and Virginia discuss a novel that explores dementia and exposes a 70 year old mystery, and a novel that touches on domestic abuse, as well as chatting about complex topics including caring for the aged, the collection and use of our personal data and the consequences of finding yourself a whistle blower.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @les__livres__Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy MaherBooksElizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey, 2014 published by HarperColl...2019-09-2735 min
Diving In01: Locked Up in the South - Colson Whitehead and Tayari JonesLouise and Virginia discuss a number of books that delve into what it means to be a person of colour in America, and the issue of wrongful incarceration. They also talk about a secret religious group that wields considerable power in Washington, run by men only, and a few other things they’ve been diving into.Email hello@divinginpodcast.comInstagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @les__livres__Song ‘Diving In’ - original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline -https://linktr.ee/llauraadelinePodcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.BooksThe Nickel Boys by Colson Whiteh...2019-09-1833 min