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World-leading forest expert, Professor David Lindenmayer, was in conversation with Alex Sloan on his new book The Forest Wars, which lifts the lid on destruction of native forests by government corporations and logging industry that is making bushfires worse, killing wildlife and costing taxpayers millions, for the sake of woodchips for export.

Julia Baird was in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on her new book Bright Shining. How grace changes everything. From the bestselling author of Phosphorescence comes a beautiful and timely exploration of that most mysterious but necessary of human qualities: grace.

Kathy Lette was in conversation with Karen Hardy on Kathy's new novel The Revenge Club, a subversive, irreverent revenge romp.

Sarah Bailey was in conversation with Chris Hammer on her new novel Body of Lies, the latest in her award-winning Gemma Woodstock series.

Hear from Andrew Leigh in conversation with Genevieve Bell on his new book The Shortest History of Economics, a small book that tells a big story.

International best-selling author Dervla McTiernan was in conversation with Chris Hammer on her new book What Happened to Nina, an emotional novel of suspense about two families at war with each other. It also reflects on the power of social media to work both for and against victims of crime and their loved ones.

Karen Viggers was in conversation with Alex Sloan on her new novel Sidelines, a fast-paced contemporary novel from the bestselling author of The Orchardist's Daughter.

Lisa Millar was in conversation with James Glenday on her new book Muster Dogs. From Pups to Pros, a companion book to the heartwarming TV show now streaming on ABC iview and Netflix.

Liz Hayes was in conversation with Alex Sloan on her memoir I'm Liz Hayes. Liz has graced our television screens for more than four decades. Millions of Australians kicked off their weeks with Liz co-hosting Channel 9's Today show, and now for over 25 years have settled into their Sunday nights to watch her investigative journalism on 60 Minutes.

Bryan Brown was in conversation with Alex Sloan on his new novel The Drowning. With sales of over 16,000 copies of his first book, Sweet Jimmy, Bryan Brown's distinctive storytelling voice continues in this cleverly plotted, tension -filled thriller set on the beaches of the north coast of New South Wales

Incendiary feminist and bestselling author Clementine Ford was in conversation with Amy Remeikis on her new book I Don't, which presents the inarguable case against marriage for the modern woman.

Kate Ceberano, a musical force, an electrifying live performer and one of the greatest voices of her generation. was in conversation with Karen Hardy on Kate's beautiful, illustrated memoir, Unsung, featuring her inspirational song lyrics, stories, paintings and embroidery, and celebrating four decades of song writing and recording.

Christos Tsiolkas, the acclaimed bestselling author of The Slap and Damascus, was in conversation with Nigel Featherstone on his tender, sensual and moving new novel, The In-Between, a compelling contemporary love story between two middle-aged men, told with grace, heart and wisdom.

National treasure, Wendy Harmer was in conversation with Alex Sloan on her frank, funny, fearless memoir Lies My Mirror Told Me.

Booker Prize-winning author, Richard Flanagan was in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on his hypnotic and genre-bending new book Question 7. Beginning at a love hotel by Japan’s Inland Sea and ending by a river in Tasmania, Question 7.

Kate Fullagar was in conversation with John Paul Janke on her book Bennelong and Phillip. A History Unravelled a first joint biography of Bennelong and Governor Arthur Phillip, two pivotal figures in Australian history - the colonised and coloniser - and a bold and innovative new portrait of of both

Robyn Davidson was in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on her memoir, Unfinished Woman, the story of a mother and daughter, of love, loss and the pursuit of freedom.

Miles Franklin award-winning author, Melissa Lucashenko, was in conversation with Alex Sloan on Melissa's new novel Edenglassie, which torches Queensland's colonial myths, while reimagining an Australian future.

Listen to the recording of Isabelle Reinecke who was in conversation with Kim Rubenstein on Courting Power: Law, Democracy & the Public Interest in Australia.

Listen to the recording of Trent Dalton who was in conversation with Sally Pryor on Lola in the Mirror, the heartbreaking and inspiring new novel from the award-winning author of Australia's favourite bestsellers.