The Book Place

Ep 34: The One Where We Say Goodbye

Today we hang up the microphone after a wonderful year of podcasting. We started this project in the middle of the COVID lockdown thinking maybe we'd get to 10 episodes. 34 episodes and over a year later, we were really flying by the seat of our pants most of the time, but what a ride! We have absolutely loved chatting books, reading and what's bringing us joy. But what we've loved most is hearing from and connecting with readers all over Australia, and a couple overseas (crazy!). So thankyou, thankyou, thankyou! We are still on Instagram @thebookplace.pod and you never know, we may pop back in your ears sometime in the future. But for now, happy listening :) Mercy's Current Reads  - The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth  - The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff  - Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Salem's Current Reads  - Know My Name by Chanel Miller  - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

Ep 33: Unpopular Bookish Opinions Pt 2

We loved our first Unpopular Bookish Opinions back in episode 14 so much that we decided to make another one! And we're back with some spicy takes that you won't want to miss! We also have a very important announcement to share with you so make sure you tune in! Happy listening! Salem's Current Reads  - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  - I Survived: A True Story by Victoria Cilliers Mercy's Current reads  - Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell  - Before the Fall by Noah Hawley What's Bringing Us Joy  - Iced Coffee  - Burt's Bees Vanilla Lip Balm  - Doterra Lavender Essential oil  - #206 'The Lazy Genius Guide to Giving Great Gifts' podcast episode

Ep 32: What Makes a Book a Keeper

Hi there and welcome to episode 32 of The Book Place. This week we are talking about what books we keep, what ones we donate and what we might put in the bin. Bookshelf real estate is precious so what makes the cut? Is it cover vs content? Or something a little deeper? Listen to this week's episode to find out. Happy Listening! Salem's Current Reads  - A Year in the Life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen  - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy Mercy's Current Reads  - The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes  - Wild by Kristin Hannah What's Bringing Us Joy  - The Undoing  - Flower 'Light Illusion Liquid Foundation'  - @ATFrenchies on Instagram  - Chocolate Covered Black Cats from Allen's

Ep 31: The Classic Debate - Fiction vs Non-Fiction

You've heard us touch on this topic before but in this episode we're doing a deep dive on the classic debate of fiction vs non-fiction: which we read more, what time of year we read one over the other and even what time of day you'll find us with our noses in each genre. Plus as usual we talk about our current reads and what's bringing us joy. Thanks so much for listening and happy reading! Mercy's Current Reads  - The Heart of the Crown by Hannah Currie  - Dream Big by Bob Goff Salem's Current Reads  - Home Economics by Kate Singh  - Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie What's Bringing Us Joy  - Howard Smith Wharves  - New Bookshelf from FB Marketplace  - Weekend away at Hervey Bay  - Firefly Lane on Netflix  - Wavertree & London 'Prosecco' Candle  - Kmart book shopping

Ep 30: All About Books-tagram

There are literally millions of #bookstagram accounts out there, so how do you know which ones to follow and which to just look at? Well today's episode we go through some of our faves from those just talking about kids books, to friends bookstagrams; from light and simple to styled and prop-heavy, we talk about it all! This is a fun episode with lots of laughs and so much good bookish content. Happy listening! Salem's Current Reads  - Lovely War by Julie Berry  - Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh  - Your Creative Work Space by Desha Peacock Mercy's Current Reads  - That Sounds Fun by Annie F. Downs  - Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh Bookstgram accounts @childrensbooksdaily @littlebirdiebooks @kids.books.we.love @randomhouse @penguinbooksaus @dymocksbooks @whatshouldireadnext @thenester @hannah_currie_author @kayemreads @booksinsix @pieladybooks @theroamingreader @officialagathachristie @elleryadams @ladies.getting.lit @katieladyreads @everydayreading @tellmeastoryxx @meredith.reads @52weekswithbooks What's Bringing Us Joy  - Obela Hummus  - Steph Pase Signature Planner  - Instagram @arrows and bow  - Quiz website: www.sporcle.com