• Want To Be A Better Reader? Here's How!
    Jan 27 2026

    Struggling to start a habit or stay motivated?

    Hear all the practical, no-pressure advice and proven hacks to help anyone discover the joy of reading and make it a daily practice.

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (00:31) Listener Audio
    • (02:20)Why Reading is Important
    • (05:11) Mindset Tip #1: Drop the Shoulds
    • (07:33) Mindset Tip #2: The 50 Page Rule
    • (08:33) Mindset Tip #3: Develop a Reading Identity
    • (09:52) Medium Tip #1: Audiobooks are Not Cheating
    • (12:22) Medium Tip #2: Invest in a Portable Reader
    • (14:12) Habit Tip #1: Habit Stacking
    • (15:16) Habit Tip #2: Replace Your Scrolling
    • (16:14) Habit Tip #3: Make it Social
    • (18:20) Consistency Beats Intensity
    • (20:35) Share Your Reading Tips and Tricks

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    22 mins
  • Luke's Favourite Fictional Friendships
    Jan 20 2026

    From ride-or-die besties to deep, complex bonds, Luke explores the most memorable friendships which anchor the greatest fantasy novels and fictional worlds.

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (00:34) Listener Audio
    • (04:47) Friendships in Fiction
    • (07:12) Friendship #1: Locke and Jean from The Gentleman Bastard series
    • (11:57)Friendship #2: Jude and Willem from A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
    • (17:53)Friendship #3: Aman Jair and Arlen Bales from The Demon Cycle series
    • (22:27) The Importance of Friendship
    • (24:06) Share Your Friendship Stories and Favorite Fictional Friendships

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    26 mins
  • BOOK CLUB: The Bronze Horseman
    Jan 13 2026

    Join The Good Books Club as Luke reviews Paullina Simons’ sweeping historical romance, The Bronze Horseman.

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (00:34) Listener Audio
    • (03:23) The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
    • (04:15) First Impressions
    • (06:18) The Setting: Leningrad, the Siege, and the War Hardship
    • (09:11) Tension in the Metanova Apartment
    • (10:26) The Love Story
    • (11:38) The Sexual/Romantic Writing
    • (13:40) Alexander's Character
    • (16:45) SPOILER: Alexander's Sacrifice and The Ending
    • (19:20) Final Takeaway
    • (21:05) The Next Book Club Pick: Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic by CM Ncosta

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    23 mins
  • Celebrating Unsung Heroes
    Jan 6 2026

    Move over, Chosen Ones.

    We're shining a spotlight on the fantastic but often overlooked side characters of fantasy who well and truly make the story.

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (00:34) Listener Audio: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
    • (04:33) Unsung Heroes in Fiction
    • (06:03) #1: Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings
    • (09:28) #2: Szeth-son-son-Vallano from Stormlight Archive
    • (12:49) #3: Night Eyes from Realm of the Elderlings
    • (16:41) The Importance of Unsung Heroes and Why We Relate to Them
    • (18:19) Share Your Favorite Unsung Heroes

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    19 mins
  • Read These To THRIVE in 2026
    Dec 30 2025

    New year, new me... Right?

    Luke shares the four most impactful non-fiction books to help you achieve personal growth, cultivate success, and change your mindset for a better 2026.

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (00:34) Listener Audio
    • (01:19) Book Recommendation: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
    • (02:29) How to Become the Best Version of Yourself
    • (04:47) The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
    • (08:21) Atomic Habits by James Clear
    • (11:24) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
    • (15:40) The Second Mountain by David Brooks
    • (20:01) The 4-Book Wrap Up
    • (21:00) Make Reading Books A 2026 Goal

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    22 mins
  • The Old Kingdom Trilogy
    Dec 23 2025

    Forget everything you know about magic.

    From a deep dive into the incredible world-building to the unforgettable journey of Sabriel, Luke tackles Garth Nix's iconic fantasy series, The Old Kingdom Trilogy.

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (00:32) Listener Audio
    • (02:39) The Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix
    • (05:07) Initial Connection to the Series
    • (07:08) Sabriel by Garth Nix
    • (10:45) Lirael by Garth Nix
    • (15:03) Abhorsen by Garth Nix
    • (17:54) Encouragement to Read or Reread the Trilogy
    • (19:05) Call to Listeners: Share Your Takeaways
    • (19:50) Closing Remarks

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    20 mins
  • BOOK CLUB: The Great Alone
    Dec 16 2025

    Join The Good Books Club as Luke reviews Kristin Hannah's epic Alaskan survival story, The Great Alone.

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (00:34) Listener Audio
    • (03:19) The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
    • (04:12) First Impressions
    • (05:22) Immediate Takeaways
    • (07:20) The Setting of Alaska
    • (08:16) Key Themes
    • (11:57) Complex Characters
    • (15:50) SPOILER WARNING: The Ending
    • (21:17) Call to Listeners: Your Experiences of the Book
    • (23:53) The Next Book Club Pick: The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons

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    25 mins
  • The Writer’s Room: Matthew Reilly
    Dec 9 2025

    Matthew Reilly steps into The Writer's Room to discuss his latest books The Detective and the creative process behind his bestselling novels.

    • (00:54) Matthew Reilly's Books Shaped Luke's Reading Journey
    • (02:55) Getting Young Guys Back to Reading: The Power of Ice Station and Hell Island
    • (05:01) Influential School Books: To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies
    • (07:31) Literary Influences
    • (09:07) Advice to His 19-Year-Old Self
    • (13:43) The Epic Scope of Mr. Einstein's Secretary
    • (14:16) Finding Sam Speedman's Voice in The Detective
    • (17:10) Every New Book Must Be Better Than the Last
    • (22:01) Not Surprising the Reader with Unsolvable Twists
    • (27:55) Obsessiveness in Writing
    • (33:42) Writing for Book Clubs
    • (39:15)The Impact of Killing Off a Character in Scarecrow
    • (44:34) Matthew Reilly's "Good Book"

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    47 mins