Podcasts & Books

Whether you’re a life-long bookworm or you’ve never quite gotten into reading, now is the perfect time to fall in love with…

Ah, France, the nation of l’amour, exceptional fromage and striped bretons; it’s the world’s most travelled to destination…

Plug in.

Chances are you’re already dabbling in sustainability by using reusable products and making thoughtful swaps to better our planet. Now…

Whether you’re a baby feminist or a seasoned equality fighter, this list covers the freshest feminist reads from Australian and…

There’s nothing more glorious than curling up with a good book.

While the rainbow celebrations, glitter-fuelled performances and drag icons and legends that are set to fill your world are no doubt the…

The next generation of children’s books guaranteed to keep even the busiest tiny tot occupied.

Summer and reading go hand in hand.

The game is life, the lead player is you.

In a world where there are movie adaptations of just about every book ever written, we’re at risk of forgetting the joy actually…

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full of lots of banana inflatables) in…

Essential reading.

 Kleenex Ultra Soft at the ready.

Serious page-turners you won’t be able to steer away from.

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

Reading is a bullet-proof method for accepting stress, learning how to cope with it, and living happily ever after. 

Cashing in your AL and going on vacay might seem tempting, but these tips will help your craft a healthy foundation for dealing with burnout…

We share tips on how to implement achievable goals, ahead of Reason Season with Rob and Lachlan from Funny Business. 

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Join us for Reason Season to craft healthy daily habits and routines.

 In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true crime.

Enter the SBS Emerging Writers' Competition and you could win $5,000.

We've tried to hit a range of genres to please every ear and offer a listen for every mood. 

Barefoot Investor is great and all but have you read these?

If you’re keen to step up your sustainability game and keep the momentum going you've already achieved through this crisis, then…

Autobiographies are a window into the soul and sometimes they are so powerful they can change the reader, so and here are our top picks of…

There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…

With International Women’s Day before us, what better way to get yourself prepared than listening to some podcasts that are hosted by…

 Think new talent, new reads and new voices that are well worth your time.

Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling.…

Full-blown heart-palpitating terror from start to finish.

Bring on the climax.

If you’re in need of some solid recommendations for summer, you’re in luck because we’re here to tell you what to plug…

Here are 15 brilliant books we’ll be both reading and giving this silly season.

No matter what kind of reader you are, we’ve got your bookworm needs covered with all of the best LGBTQI+ books, from romantic…

Get ready to dive into the unruly world of politics.

Your write of passage.

So, whether you want to reminisce about Game of Thrones and The O.C. or find out hot gossip from The…

In 2020 we consumed a shedload of podcasts, and the one that truly stuck out for us, was The Dropout. Not familiar? The true crime…

 Enlighten yourself harder than the 1700s.

Simply put, audiobooks are a way to cheat your way into being a literary legend.

2020 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…

 Escapism at its finest.

Investigative journalist Rachel Brown returns with season two, this time unpacking the infamous story of Nicola Gobbo (AKA Lawyer X), the…

Slasher fans—and Victorians who’ve exhausted every other streaming platform available—can rejoice in the news that…

Booktopia has recently dropped a super slick Textbook Finder, which allows you to source your books and have them speedily shipped direct to…

While Tiger King proved to be the MVP of iso-life viewing, Where The Crawdads Sing absolutely took out the top spot for the book world. And…

These days, it’s almost as if every person and their dog has a podcast. If you really wanted, you could piece one together with the…

As we start the new year and we’re all trying to suss out what 2021 has in store for us, we’re furiously reading up on our…

If 2020 has you thinking new year, new job, then we’ve got good news for you. Instead of trawling through job sites (that will…

We decided to catch up with the guy behind it and chat all things about the making of Search Engine Sex, how sex is represented in…

Oh, queen Bey, how we have missed you! In news that the world truly needs right now, Beyoncé has announced she’s finally…

The new true-crime podcast series Chasing Charlie is about as juicy as they come. The seven-part series follows an eight-year chase of New…

OnePlate’s newest cookbook Brunch In Melbourne, featuring over 130 brunch recipes from 100 iconic cafes and restaurants…

Recipes include “Sourd’Ohhhh” and “Pump Her Nickle”.

With restrictions easing, we’re finally seeing that glimmering light at the end of the iso tunnel but until that time comes,…

While we loved binging the craziness that was Netflix’s Tiger King, sometimes we need a hit of wholesomeness, and it doesn’t get…

While we’re loving our Netflix binges and we’ve dominated every puzzle put in front of us, we’re craving a new creative…

From the Australian Outback to huge sand dunes in the heart of the Orkney Islands — travel books will transport you to places all over…

Rejoice, the doyen of documentaries, Louis Theroux, is finally set to release a podcast thanks to the good folk at the BBC.

If you thought Instagram and YouTube was the only vice to satisfy your travel bug, think again.

Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands? Who would have thought? Get comfy, switch on your reading light and unleash your…

Expect to be blessed with titles outside the mass market, nuanced characters, compelling themes and rich plots. Basically, all the…

When it comes to the current state of the world, it’s important to look for the silver linings. So, come through the real MVP of…

Every noteworthy podcast trending hard right now.

If you have a love-hate relationship with Mercury Retrograde, you’re intrigued by equinoxes and solstices and are inexplicably…

With news dropping this week that The Handmaid’s Tale season four will commence filming this March, our curiosity on the future of…

Plus everything you need to binge this week.

​When LA Times reporter Christopher Goffard released a little-known podcast by the name of Dirty John last year, true crime buffs lost…

The shadowy mouse empire is moving, and it’s coming for your bank account.

It's time to start that second life you've been dreaming of.

If you have moments where you find yourself scrolling through Insta, longing for a life that isn’t yours, you’re going to want…

Finding the right book to suit you can be a big task, so we’ve done the hard yards to bring you a list of some of the…

If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s true crime podcasts, so we’re always a little giddy when…

While we endure the anxious and long wait for season four of The Handmaid’s Tale to hit our screens (and find out if June ever does…

Dubbed as “a paranormal S-Town”.

There have been a ton of great new podcasts out in 2019 and other not-so-new-ones that had strong seasons. But like with anything…

Mark down June 27 for more witchcraft and wizardry.

Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack…

The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.

If sleeping has become more chore than snore, it’s time you plugged in to switch off; these are the best slow lit podcast to help you…

Like with anything entertainment-related, diving into the podcasting universe can take you on an information overload trip if you…

Chris Dawson has been arrested, and it’s all getting very real. 

We've already popped it on our reading list.

Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…

Obviously we've included the one about Lyn Dawson ie. the unsolved murder across the news.

"I've listened to too many podcasts" said no one ever.

​Want to skip the queues and snag a private dining room at Sydney’s Chin Chin? How about a year’s free yoga in…

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

The team spent an entire year within the criminal courts in Cleveland so you'll get to hear everything that happened on the inside.

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

​We’re kicking off a new Book Club series today, so settle down and get comfy. Maybe pop the kettle on. Every month we’ll…

The Harry Potter hype is just about to get stronger as it has just been announced that three new books will be added to the ever-growing…

Crazy Rich Asians took the world by storm when it was released in 2013. And, this month the film hit theatres and you’d pretty much…

We’ve rounded up a list of the best books that will make you feel cultured, but also won't make you want to stab a…

The recent success of shows like Call the Midwife, The Crown and good ol’ Downton Abbey proves that we all love a…

Now that the mercury has plummeted through the floor and triggered a mass deficit of electric blankets at Harvey Norman, the only thing left…

It came out two days ago and we’re already hooked.

Ready for it.

While there’s no quick fix to turning your life into a Disney movie, there’s something to be said for a good self-help book.…

Shape, change and challenge your everyday life.

Let's be honest, your commute to and from work is unlikely to be an exciting time. You're just getting from point A—B and…

We have absolutely no doubt there are some crazy adrenaline junkies out there who seek adventure at dizzying heights. If harnessing up and…

Yep, a new Game of Thrones book is coming.

Fire up those downloads and let the LOLs run wild with the funniest podcasts out.

Let Snoop Dogg catch you up on all things pop culture.

John Green once wrote great books help you understand and they help you feel understood. Naturally, reading is a subjective process,…

​All right, you true crime pervs. We’re back for another month of watching shows about real things happening to real people in…

Here’s our round-up of the latest wave of thrillers you won’t be about to put down.

​We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen,…

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but those people probably never watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.…

Even though us reading enthusiasts will often agree how good the movie was whilst secretly agreeing with ourselves that the book was better,…

Put down that damn Jodi Picoult novel because we’ve dug up the best Aussie true crime books on the market just in time for Christmas,…

As we wave goodbye to another year in television, we look ahead to 2018 and all the Sundays we’ll spend in bed on Netflix, eating…

If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt worked your way through every true crime podcast there is by now, and…

While we struggle through this complete lull in reality TV, we’ve been buoyed by the news today that there’s about to be a…

If you've not yet gotten into podcasts (seriously, what have you been doing?), this holiday season is the…

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a…

We are ready.