By complete coincidence Louise and Virginia read five books which all feature women who are either locked away or are prisoners of their minds. In spite of the serious-sounding themes of the books they spent most of this conversation in puddles of laughter, providing plenty of bloopers material. Books The Mad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas and translated by Frank Wynne, 2021, DoubledayHistory of the Rain by Niall Williams, 2014, BloomsburyMrs March by Virginia Feito, 2021, Harper CollinsTangerine ...
Nov 11, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Louise and Virginia have been devouring more new releases which have revealed several small coincidences. They also chat about a few non bookish things they’ve been diving into recently. Books The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak, 2021, Penguin.Love and Virtue by Diana Reid, 2021 Ultimo PressAnything But Fine by Tobias Madden, 2021, PenguinCrossroads by Jonathon Franzen, 2021, 4th Estate.Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty, 2021 MacMillan Podcasts A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Louise and Virginia have been reading several new releases and loving all of them. They chat about seven very different books in the conversation and there are plenty of laughs. Books The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, 2021, Penguin RandomHouseBeautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney, 2021, FaberThe Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki, 2021, Text PublishingTreasure and Dirt by Chris Hammer, 2021, Allen and UnwinWild Abandon by Emily Bitto, 2021, Allen and UnwinGreat Circle by...
Oct 14, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Louise and Virginia have been reading some small but gripping books that have been translated into English; perhaps the ultimate type of ‘own voices’ reading. By complete coincidence they ended up in the same parts of the world. Books: Tomorrow They Won’t Dare to Murder Us by Joseph Andras and translated by Simon Lesser. 2021, Verso.People Like Them: A Novel by Samira Sedira and translated by Lara Vergnaud. 2020, Raven BooksMadonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali and translated by Maureen Freely...
Sep 16, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Virginia and Louise loved reading Hamnet for Episode 21 ‘Twin Tales’, so decided to do a deep dive into Maggie O’Farrell’s back catalogue. They discuss four of her earlier novels, all fantastic, as well as a few other things they’ve been diving into. Books After You’d Gone by Maggie O’Farrell, 2000, Tinder PressThe Distance Between Us by Maggie O’Farrell, 2004, Tinder PressThe Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell, 2006, Tinder PressInstructions For a Heatwave by Maggie O’ Farrell, 20...
Aug 26, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Today’s books are all crime books set in the legal world. Some are brand new, one is an oldie, but all are great. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - [email protected] Books The Underground Railroad...
Aug 12, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Louise and Virginia thought it might be fun if they each chose a book for the other, and in this episode they reveal what they thought of the books they were given. They also discuss some great podcast episodes, a couple of books they’ve each finished recently, and an excellent period costume drama series. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written a...
Jul 22, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Louise and Virginia dive into ‘pleasurable terror’ and explore Wuthering Heights for Book Club. They have some controversial views about Heathcliff and Cathy, take a deep dive into why we love all things gothic, and also discuss some new-release Gothic fiction. Email [email protected] Instagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt...
Jun 24, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Louise takes a Swandive with Polly Phillips, author of award winning novel ‘My Best Friend’s Murder’ published by Simon & Schuster. Email [email protected] Instagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - [email protected]...
Jun 15, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Louise and Virginia decided to have another episode where they read whatever they wanted and they chose some great books. They also discussed a couple of good podcasts, a life hack that is wine-related, and some book news. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound product...
Jun 03, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Louise and Virginia abandoned any theme this episode and read whatever books took their fancy. They also have a useful writing tip, a life hack, and they’ve been diving into a variety of other great things. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing ...
May 20, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Louise and Virginia both started reading books by Tana French so they decided to make that the theme for today, and they’ve paired those books with some much older crime novels for contrast. They also discuss some current reads, share some bookish news, a writing tip from a very successful author and discuss a gripping crime series on Netflix. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’...
May 06, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Louise and Virginia discuss several books with truth-telling at the heart of the story. They also chat about two excellent podcasts, a Netflix movie, some publishing news, a life hack and a writing tip. Email [email protected] Instagram @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by ...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Ooh la la! – Virginia and Louise stroll along the boulevards of Paris old and young and also share a couple of recent reads. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - [email protected] Books My Best Frien...
Apr 08, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Virginia and Louise share their most recent reads and two wonderful books by award winning writers whose characters dwell on the other side of the tracks. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werks...
Mar 25, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Louise and Virginia share their most recent reads and then giggle through some bodice rippers! Books Girl A, Abigail Dean 2021, Harper CollinsStill Life by Louise Penny, 2006, MacMillan.Hidden Sins by Selena Montgomery, 2006, Harper Collins.Reckless by Selena Montgomery, 2008, Harper CollinsThe Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare, 2017Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare, 2014 Netflix Behind Her Eyes , psychological thriller, 2021 HBO Industry, drama Podcasts Coronacast , Tegan Taylor & Dr Norman Swan, A...
Mar 11, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Louise and Virginia have been diving into a stack of fantastic books over their long summer break and they discuss a few of their favourites. They also chat about some of the other non-bookish things they’ve been diving into lately. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sou...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Louise and Virginia dive deep into Edith Wharton’s 1905 House of Mirth and examine the social conventions and contradictions of the Gilded Age amongst New York high society and the fate of her beautiful flawed protagonist Lily Bart. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sou...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Virginia and Louise share with you some of their most recent reads including Mark Watson’s moving and modern ‘Contacts’, best-selling author Sally Hepworth’s latest, ‘The Good Sister’ and Mikael Niemi’s atmospheric Swedish tale ‘To Cook a Bear’. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadelin...
Dec 07, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Virginia and Louise dive in to some highly anticipated new releases by best-selling Australian authors. They include a compelling character driven story about a university reunion, a fast paced crime novel set in Sydney, the story of a magical quest by a gravediggers daughter and a reimagined fictional memoir. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics writt...
Nov 18, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Swandive 4: Louise chats with Children’s and Young Adult Fiction Publisher, Cate Sutherland, from independent publisher The Fremantle Press
Nov 10, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Virginia interviews Hélène Magisson by Skype about her new children’s book 'Claudette' which Hélène both wrote and illustrated. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - [email protected] BookClaudette by...
Oct 29, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Louise and Virginia have been diving into a stack of fantastic books for younger (and not so young) readers. These books are all so good that Virginia’s become a bit addicted to them. And Louise also has a confession about something she’s been diving into recently, an admission that makes Virginia laugh - a lot. Email [email protected] Instagram @diving_in_podcast Virginia’s Instagram @virginia_reads Louise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics ...
Oct 21, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Buongiorno! This week Virginia and Louise discuss two classics set in Italy and the wonderful travel writing of Eric Newby. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - [email protected] Books A Farewell to ...
Oct 05, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Happy to be back from their break Virginia and Louise dive into a mixed bag of excellent books, and also discuss some movies, a TV show and some great podcasts. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create...
Sep 17, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Virginia and Louise enjoy talking about some recent books with twins as central characters as well as some podcasts and movies they have been diving into. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - create@werks...
Jul 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In response to the Black Lives Matter movement and to improve our knowledge and understanding of the experience of Aboriginal Australians, Virginia and Louise dive into some fiction and non- fiction books by indigenous authors. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound pr...
Jul 12, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Louise chats with author Imbi Neeme about her new novel 'The Spill’, winner of the Penguin 2019 Literary Prize
Jul 02, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode we chat with the author of Allegra In Three Parts (sold in the US and Canada as A Girl In Three Parts), Suzanne Daniel.
Jun 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Louise and Virginia have been diving into a mixed bag of fantastic new Australian books, and they also discuss some great podcasts. Email [email protected] @diving_in_podcastVirginia’s Instagram @virginia_readsLouise’s Instagram @louise_cooks_and_reads Song ‘Diving In’ – original music and lyrics written and performed by Laura Adeline – https://linkt.ree/llauraadeline Podcast sound production and editing by Andy Maher.Graphics by Orla Larkin - [email protected] Books The Sp...
Jun 15, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
