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What’s your story? Everyone has one — the ones we read and the ones we live.
In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.
Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He’ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world — from bestselling authors to emerging new talent — as they reveal the inspirations behind their work.
This is more than a book club; it's a space to explore how the stories we consume influence the lives we lead.
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The Serious Power of Uninhibited Imagination, with Andy Griffiths
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Book Club: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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Shen Tao: The Real Magic of Words & the Poet Empress
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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The Limitless Passion of Jodi Picoult
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Joshua Hortinela Talks Representation, That 'Rom Com Feeling' and His Top Queer Romance Recommendations
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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V.E Schwab: Fear, Magic, Monsters and Her Own 'Deep Lore'
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Write What You Love (And Be Lucky): Unfiltered Advice from Fantasy Legend Garth Nix
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Book Club: My Personal 'GOOD BOOK', the Book That Saved Me - Magician by Raymond E Feist
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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"Nothing Makes Me Hornier Than Books": Em Rusciano on Smut, Self-Discovery, and Her New Single Life
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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How Liane Moriarty Tricks Herself to Write Bestsellers
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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The Secret Grief Behind Matt Nable’s Latest Novel
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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One of Luke's MOST LOVED Authors! Peter V. Brett on How Fantasy Worlds Give Us Real Strength
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Book Club: The Layered, Living and Heartaching History of Land by Maggie O'Farrell
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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The Real Story About Boys and Books, with Scott Stuart
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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How Maggie O’Farrell Gives Her Historic Novels Their Own Heartbeat
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Changing the Narratives of Masculinity, with Dr Zac Seidler
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Luke's Favourite Reads in 2026 So Far (Part 2)
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Luke's Favourite Reads in 2026 So Far
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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"Give the Women What They Want!": How Tierney Page Writes Spice That Connects and Desirable Men with Depth
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Georgie Tunny: How Her High Pressure Career Helped Achieve Her Debut-Novel Dream
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Charlotte McConaghy: Finding Ghosts, Skipping School and Using Your Biggest Feelings
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Book Club: the Grief, Wildness and Hope of 'Migrations' by Charlotte McConaghy
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Why the Collapse of Everything is Our Greatest Chance for Love and Relief, with Sarah Wilson
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Why Naomi Ishiguro Chooses Cozy Fantasy
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Books I've Read.... Ranked By Spice 🌶️
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Matt Haig: Writing What You Need to Hear
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May 26, 2026 |
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Book Club: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
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May 19, 2026 |
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Crafting the Chaos of Dungeon Crawler Carl - with author Matt Dinniman and audiobook narrator/producer Jeff Hays
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May 12, 2026 |
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The Incredible Science-Backed Benefits of Reading
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May 05, 2026 |
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Luke Hears From YOU!
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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BOOK CLUB: The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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How books help Nath Valvo 'Do the Work'
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Role Models I Found in Fiction (and What They Showed Me)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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How Men Can (and Must) Heal Their Pain, with Matt Brown (She is Not Your Rehab)
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Luke's perfect FIRST FANTASY reads
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The Writer's Room: Kristin Hannah
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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BOOK CLUB: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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4 MUST READS If You Loved the Movie
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Love Stories That Last the Ages (Part 2)
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Love Stories That Last the Ages (Part 1)
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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BOOK CLUB: Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic by C.M. Nascosta
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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The Writer's Room: Paullina Simons
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Want To Be A Better Reader? Here's How!
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Luke's Favourite Fictional Friendships
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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BOOK CLUB: The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Celebrating Unsung Heroes
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Read These To THRIVE in 2026
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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The Old Kingdom Trilogy
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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BOOK CLUB: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Writer’s Room: Matthew Reilly
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Books Which Will Bring You To Tears
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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There’s A Reason It’s Called Epic Fantasy
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Introducing My First Guest
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Let's Talk About Smut
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Three Books That Saved My Life...
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Chapter One: My Story
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Coming Soon...
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Oct 16, 2025 |