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In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

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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.

We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at GoodBooks@nine.com.au.

Follow all the action on our socials:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast

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Episodes
  • Book Club: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

    Book Club: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
    May 19 2026

    We've got mail - and opinions. Luke pens his reply to Virginia Evans modern epistolary masterpiece and smash lit-hit of 2026 'The Correspondent', including why a book composed entirely of correspondence can be more compelling than prose, what it teaches us about making meaning of our lives, the beauty of connecting to others (and ourselves) and why we should all start writing letters again!

    Thanks to Hachette - visit https://www.hachette.com.au/

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    20 mins
  • Crafting the Chaos of Dungeon Crawler Carl - with author Matt Dinniman and audiobook narrator/producer Jeff Hays

    Crafting the Chaos of Dungeon Crawler Carl - with author Matt Dinniman and audiobook narrator/producer Jeff Hays
    May 12 2026

    It's hilarious, it's heart-wrenching, it's hectic. It's one of the most addictive series in modern fiction. And it's one awesome audiobook experience.

    It's Dungeon Crawler Carl - and in this episode, Luke chats to the masterminds behind it: author Matt Dinniman and audiobook producer, narrator and voice actor Jeff Hays.

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    27 mins
  • The Incredible Science-Backed Benefits of Reading

    The Incredible Science-Backed Benefits of Reading
    May 5 2026

    Here's why books ARE good!

    Luke pages through multiple studies showing the (often mind-blowing) ways that reading has been proven to be beneficial for us.

    Stay connected on our socials:
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    15 mins
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