Podcasts & Books
The Best New Books To Read In 2023
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…
21 Fabulous Things To Do In Paris
Ah, France, the nation of l’amour, exceptional fromage and striped bretons; it’s the world’s most travelled to destination…
13 Sustainability Books That Will Inspire You To Make Change This Earth Month
Chances are you’re already dabbling in sustainability by using reusable products and making thoughtful swaps to better our planet. Now…
18 Feminist Books You Need To Read This Year
Whether you’re a baby feminist or a seasoned equality fighter, this list covers the freshest feminist reads from Australian and…
12 Of The Best Fantasy Books For Adults To Transport You To Distant Lands
There’s nothing more glorious than curling up with a good book.
The Best Shows, Movies, Books And Podcasts Championing LGBTQIA+ Stories
While the rainbow celebrations, glitter-fuelled performances and drag icons and legends that are set to fill your world are no doubt the…
10 Books Every Kid Needs On Their Bookshelf
The next generation of children’s books guaranteed to keep even the busiest tiny tot occupied.
10 Beach Reads Worth Losing Yourself In This Summer
Summer and reading go hand in hand.
20 Classics You Should Read At Least Once In Your Life
In a world where there are movie adaptations of just about every book ever written, we’re at risk of forgetting the joy actually…
The Best Sex Podcasts Of 2022
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…
14 Of The Best Thriller Books Of 2022
Serious page-turners you won’t be able to steer away from.
We Tried 7 Mindfulness Apps And Here’s What We Found
We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found.
10 Books To Help You Stress Less
Reading is a bullet-proof method for accepting stress, learning how to cope with it, and living happily ever after.
Our Top Tips On Managing Burnout At Work If The Flames Are Tickling Your Toes
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…
Here Are 5 Top Tips To Become A Goal-Setting Pro
We share tips on how to implement achievable goals, ahead of Reason Season with Rob and Lachlan from Funny Business.
Our 6 Fave Reads To Help You Disconnect And Wind Down
As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.
Here’s How To Create A Morning Routine You Can Actually Stick To
Join us for Reason Season to craft healthy daily habits and routines.
8 Of The Best Health And Wellness Podcasts To Plug In To In 2022
In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true crime.
The SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition Is Back, Here’s Why You Should Enter
Enter the SBS Emerging Writers' Competition and you could win $5,000.
25 Of The Best Audiobooks To Listen To In 2023
We've tried to hit a range of genres to please every ear and offer a listen for every mood.
15 Career Books That Will Change Your Life
Barefoot Investor is great and all but have you read these?
Learn How To Go Plastic-Free With This Practical Go-To Guide
If you’re keen to step up your sustainability game and keep the momentum going you've already achieved through this crisis, then…
10 Autobiographies You Should Read At Least Once In Your Life
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…
Chill Out With 9 Of The Best Podcasts For Mindfulness And Meditation
There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…
Feel Inspired With 8 Of The Very Best Podcasts For Women, By Women
With International Women’s Day before us, what better way to get yourself prepared than listening to some podcasts that are hosted by…
16 Female-Written Books To Read In 2022
Think new talent, new reads and new voices that are well worth your time.
14 Of The Best LGBTQI+ Podcasts To Listen To Right Now
Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling.…
The Best Horror Books Of 2022
Full-blown heart-palpitating terror from start to finish.
10 Of The Best Podcasts You Should Have Plugged Into This Year
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…
15 Amazing Summer Reads To Gift The Bookworm In Your Life
Here are 15 brilliant books we’ll be both reading and giving this silly season.
10 Of The Best LGBTQI+ Books To Celebrate Pride All Year Round
No matter what kind of reader you are, we’ve got your bookworm needs covered with all of the best LGBTQI+ books, from romantic…
13 Political Books That Will Seriously Blow Your Mind
Get ready to dive into the unruly world of politics.
Get Sucked Into Some Serious Page-Turners With 8 Of The Best Fiction Books
Your write of passage.
8 Of The Best Rewatch Podcasts To Get Nostalgic About
So, whether you want to reminisce about Game of Thrones and The O.C. or find out hot gossip from The…
One Of Our Favourite True Crime Podcasts Is Turning Into A TV Show
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…
8 History Podcasts That Will Help You Relearn The World As You Know It
Enlighten yourself harder than the 1700s.
5 Audiobooks On Spotify You Need To Listen To Right Now
Simply put, audiobooks are a way to cheat your way into being a literary legend.
10 Of The Best Podcasts You Should Have Plugged Into This Year
2020 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…
Bring On Witch Lords And Curses In 6 Of The Most Spellbinding Fantasy Books
Escapism at its finest.
Unpack The True Story Of Melbourne’s Gangland War With This Chilling New Crime Podcast
Investigative journalist Rachel Brown returns with season two, this time unpacking the infamous story of Nicola Gobbo (AKA Lawyer X), the…
Scare Yourself Stupid With Shudder, The New Horror-Only Streaming Service
Slasher fans—and Victorians who’ve exhausted every other streaming platform available—can rejoice in the news that…
Score Discounted Textbooks With Booktopia’s Uni-Approved Library
Booktopia has recently dropped a super slick Textbook Finder, which allows you to source your books and have them speedily shipped direct to…
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Your Next Movie Obsession, Where The Crawdads Sing
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…
Listen In, This 101 Is The Ultimate Guide To Making Your Own Binge-Worthy Podcast
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…
10 Of The Best Astrology Books You Need To Check Out
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…
Plug Into These Career-Focussed Podcasts That Will Help You Land Your Dream Gig
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…
Get Educated, This Legend Just Turned Your Most Googled Sex Questions Into A Podcast
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…
Bow Down, Beyoncé Is Dropping A Visual Album On Disney+
Oh, queen Bey, how we have missed you! In news that the world truly needs right now, Beyoncé has announced she’s finally…
Meet The Private Investigator From Chasing Charlie, Your Next True-Crime Podcast Obsession
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…
Help Feed Children Around The World With This Delicious Brunch Cookbook
OnePlate’s newest cookbook Brunch In Melbourne, featuring over 130 brunch recipes from 100 iconic cafes and restaurants…
Get Ready To Heat Things Up In The Kitchen With This Sensual Bread Cookbook
Recipes include “Sourd’Ohhhh” and “Pump Her Nickle”.
Crack The Code, Here Are The Best Virtual Escape Rooms To Solve From Your Couch
With restrictions easing, we’re finally seeing that glimmering light at the end of the iso tunnel but until that time comes,…
Bless Your Ears With Daniel Radcliffe’s Live Reading Of Harry Potter
While we loved binging the craziness that was Netflix’s Tiger King, sometimes we need a hit of wholesomeness, and it doesn’t get…
Unleash Your Inner Big Kid With These Epic Adult Colouring In Books
While we’re loving our Netflix binges and we’ve dominated every puzzle put in front of us, we’re craving a new creative…
7 Of The Most Life-Changing Travel Books To Immerse Yourself In This Year
From the Australian Outback to huge sand dunes in the heart of the Orkney Islands — travel books will transport you to places all over…
Listen Up, Louis Theroux Is About To Bless Our Ears With A Podcast Series
Rejoice, the doyen of documentaries, Louis Theroux, is finally set to release a podcast thanks to the good folk at the BBC.
Dream Of Your Next Trip With 8 Of The Juiciest Travel Podcasts
If you thought Instagram and YouTube was the only vice to satisfy your travel bug, think again.
Watch Time Go By With These 8 Long Reads Perfect For Isolation
Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands? Who would have thought? Get comfy, switch on your reading light and unleash your…
Get Comfy, WellRead Is The Book Subscription Made For Quarantine And Chill
Expect to be blessed with titles outside the mass market, nuanced characters, compelling themes and rich plots. Basically, all the…
Escape Reality With 5 Of The Best New Release Books
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…
Plug Into This Inspiring Podcast Breaking Down The Stigma Around Mental Health
Every noteworthy podcast trending hard right now.
Align Your Soul With The Celestials With 6 Of The Best Astrology Podcasts To Get Around This Year
If you have a love-hate relationship with Mercury Retrograde, you’re intrigued by equinoxes and solstices and are inexplicably…
Here’s Your Chance To Sit Down With The Mastermind Behind The Handmaid’s Tale
With news dropping this week that The Handmaid’s Tale season four will commence filming this March, our curiosity on the future of…
Tune Into Netflix’s Juicy New Docudrama On The Rise Of The Ottoman Empire
Plus everything you need to binge this week.
Drop Everything And Plug Into The New True Crime Podcast From The Creator Of Dirty John
When LA Times reporter Christopher Goffard released a little-known podcast by the name of Dirty John last year, true crime buffs lost…
Here’s Why You Need To Jump On The Disney+ Bandwagon Now
The shadowy mouse empire is moving, and it’s coming for your bank account.
The Best Podcasts To Listen To If You Want To Kickstart Your Side Hustle
It's time to start that second life you've been dreaming of.
Listen Up, This Podcast Will Teach You How To Find True Happiness
If you have moments where you find yourself scrolling through Insta, longing for a life that isn’t yours, you’re going to want…
Expand Your Mind With 6 Of The Best Books On Mindfulness
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…
We’ve Found Your Fave New Crime Podcast And It’s Voiced By Lisa Simpson
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…
Praise Be, Handmaid’s Tale Is Getting An Eerie Sequel
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…
Ghosthunter Is The Haunting New True Crime Podcast You Need To Start Now
Dubbed as “a paranormal S-Town”.
10 Of The Best Podcasts You Should Have Plugged Into This Year
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…
4 New Harry Potter Books Are Dropping And Here’s Everything To Know
Mark down June 27 for more witchcraft and wizardry.
The Best Books To Read This Month
Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack…
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Season Of Casefile
The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.
7 Slow Lit Podcasts To Help You Get A Decent Night’s Sleep
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…
The Greats | The Best New Podcasts Of 2018
Like with anything entertainment-related, diving into the podcasting universe can take you on an information overload trip if you…
Crunch Time | New Episodes Of The Teacher’s Pet Have Dropped
Chris Dawson has been arrested, and it’s all getting very real.
Settle In, Call Me By Your Name Is Getting A Book Sequel
We've already popped it on our reading list.
The Ultimate Entertainment Gift Guide
Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…
The Best True Crime Podcasts You Need To Listen To Right Now
Obviously we've included the one about Lyn Dawson ie. the unsolved murder across the news.
Here’s The True-Crime Podcast To Binge After You Finish Teacher’s Pet
"I've listened to too many podcasts" said no one ever.
We’re Running The Ultimate Money-Can’t-Buy Charity Auction
Want to skip the queues and snag a private dining room at Sydney’s Chin Chin? How about a year’s free yoga in…
The Binge | BEST OF THE WEEK
All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.
Season Three Of Serial Is Dropping Next Week & Bring On The Binge
The team spent an entire year within the criminal courts in Cleveland so you'll get to hear everything that happened on the inside.
The Binge | BEST OF THE WEEK
All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.
The Binge | BOOKS
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…
Three New Harry Potter Books Are Being Released in October
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…
Kevin Kwan (Author Of Crazy Rich Asians) About His Most Memorable Moment On Set
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…
12 Classic Novels You Should Have Read By 25
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…
10 Historical Fiction Novels You Should Get Your Hands On Now
The recent success of shows like Call the Midwife, The Crown and good ol’ Downton Abbey proves that we all love a…
8 New Books From Aussie Authors To Read This Winter
Now that the mercury has plummeted through the floor and triggered a mass deficit of electric blankets at Harvey Norman, the only thing left…
Listen Up, Wrong Skin Is Not Your Average True-Crime Podcast
It came out two days ago and we’re already hooked.
9 Books That Will Make Your Life Instantly Better
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.…
9 TED Talks You Need To Listen To Right Now
Shape, change and challenge your everyday life.
9 Interesting Podcasts That’ll Make Your Commute Less Crap
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…
Australia’s Only External Building Climb Is In QLD (& It’s Bloody Stunning)!
We have absolutely no doubt there are some crazy adrenaline junkies out there who seek adventure at dizzying heights. If harnessing up and…
George R.R. Martin Is Releasing A New Game Of Thrones Book
Yep, a new Game of Thrones book is coming.
The Best Podcasts To Make You Laugh Out Loud
Fire up those downloads and let the LOLs run wild with the funniest podcasts out.
7 Celebrity Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Let Snoop Dogg catch you up on all things pop culture.
10 Books That Will Change The Way You Think
John Green once wrote great books help you understand and they help you feel understood. Naturally, reading is a subjective process,…
10 Documentaries You Should Binge The Hell Out Of This Month
All right, you true crime pervs. We’re back for another month of watching shows about real things happening to real people in…
7 Thrillers You Won’t Be Able To Put Down (Because They’re That Damn Good)
Here’s our round-up of the latest wave of thrillers you won’t be about to put down.
Everything You Should Be Binge Watching This Month
We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen,…
All The Documentaries You Should Be Watching This Month
They say truth is stranger than fiction, but those people probably never watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.…
9 Books That Will Become Movies in 2018
Even though us reading enthusiasts will often agree how good the movie was whilst secretly agreeing with ourselves that the book was better,…
8 Aussie True Crime Novels To Binge Read This Summer
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,…
6 TV Revivals To Look Forward To In 2018
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…
Atlanta Monster Is The Latest True Crime Podcast To Fill The Void In Your Ears
If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt worked your way through every true crime podcast there is by now, and…
A Tell-All Bachie Book Is About To Hit Your Shelves
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…
8 Podcasts To Listen To Over The Hols That Don’t Suck
If you've not yet gotten into podcasts (seriously, what have you been doing?), this holiday season is the…
Spoiler Alert | Everything You Should Be Watching And Reading This December
Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a…