In addition to being an established novelist, James Bradley is also a journalist and writer of non-fiction, much of it concerned with the natural world and the myriad threats it faces. Set in the near future, in a world that is in the grips of climate catastrophe, his latest novel, Landfall, is a crime thriller at its heart. This week, Michael and James discuss what it means to write into a specific genre and why kindness is so important in both this novel and the world.

 

Reading list:

Clade, James Bradley, 2015

Ghost Species, James Bradley,2020

Deep Water, James Bradley,2024

Landfall, James Bradley,2025

 

Highway 13, Fiona McFarlane, 2024

 

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

 

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Guest: James Bradley

In addition to being an established novelist, James Bradley is also a journalist and writer of non-fiction, much of it concerned with the natural world and the myriad threats it faces. Set in the near future, in a world that is in the grips of climate catastrophe, his latest novel, Landfall, is a crime thriller at its heart. This week, Michael and James discuss what it means to write into a specific genre and why kindness is so important in both this novel and the world.
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Reading list:
Clade, James Bradley, 2015
Ghost Species, James Bradley, 2020
Deep Water, James Bradley, 2024
Landfall, James Bradley, 2025
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Highway 13, Fiona McFarlane, 2024
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You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.&nbsp;
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Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themonthlymagazine/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
Guest: James Bradley

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James Bradley Thinks Kindness is a Superpower

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Australian author Dominic Amerena has been a writer for years. Now, finally, comes his dazzling debut novel I Want Everything. The story follows an ambitious young writer who tells a white lie to land a scoop, and explores desire, deception, authenticity, and the costs of creative ambition. This week Michael and Dominic chat about the necessity for, and pitfalls of, ambition, and why a writer should never be satisfied.

 

Reading list:

I Want Everything, Dominic Amerena, 2025

 

Stinkbug, Sinead Stubbins, 2025

 

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

 

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Guest: Dominic Amerena

Australian author Dominic Amerena has been a writer for years. Now, finally, comes his dazzling debut novel I Want Everything. The story follows an ambitious young writer who tells a white lie to land a scoop, and explores desire, deception, authenticity, and the costs of creative ambition. This week Michael and Dominic chat about the necessity for, and pitfalls of, ambition, and why a writer should never be satisfied.
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Reading list:
I Want Everything, Dominic Amerena, 2025
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Stinkbug, Sinead Stubbins, 2025
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You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.&nbsp;
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Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themonthlymagazine/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
Guest: Dominic Amerena

Dominic Amerena Finds Happiness in the Act of Writing

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Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel Knots and Crosses. Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he’s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, Michael sits down with Ian at Sydney Writers’ Festival for discussion about his latest Rebus book, Midnight and Blue.

 

Reading list:

Knots and Crosses, Ian Rankin, 1987

Black and Blue, Ian Rankin, 1997

The Hanging Garden, Ian Rankin, 1998

Standing in Another Man's Grave, Ian Rankin, 2012

Midnight and Blue, Ian Rankin, 2025

 

A Killing Kindness, Reginald Hill, 1980

In the Woods, Tana French, 2007

The Broken Shore, Peter Temple, 2005

 

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

 

Socials:Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram

Guest: Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel Knots and Crosses. Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he&rsquo;s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, Michael sits down with Ian at Sydney Writers&rsquo; Festival for discussion about his latest Rebus book, Midnight and Blue.
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Reading list:
Knots and Crosses, Ian Rankin, 1987
Black and Blue, Ian Rankin, 1997
The Hanging Garden, Ian Rankin, 1998
Standing in Another Man's Grave, Ian Rankin, 2012
Midnight and Blue, Ian Rankin, 2025
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A Killing Kindness, Reginald Hill, 1980
In the Woods, Tana French, 2007
The Broken Shore, Peter Temple, 2005
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You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themonthlymagazine/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
Guest: Ian Rankin

John Rebus Will Outlive Ian Rankin

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On the surface, Kaliane Bradley’s debut is a time-travel novel; it’s speculative fiction meets romance and espionage. But underneath? It's a sharp, satirical exploration of institutional control—of what happens when government red tape meets the impossible. This week, Michael sits down for a conversation with Kaliane Bradley to discuss her bestselling book The Ministry of Time.

 

Reading list:

The Ministry of Time, Kaliane Bradley, 2024

 

The Time Traveller’s Wife, Audrey Niffenegger ,2003

Life After Life, Kate Atkinson, 2013

Discworld (series), Terry Pratchett, 1983–2015

 

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

 

Socials:Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram

Guest: Kaliane Bradley

On the surface, Kaliane Bradley&rsquo;s debut is a time-travel novel; it&rsquo;s speculative fiction meets romance and espionage. But underneath? It's a sharp, satirical exploration of institutional control&mdash;of what happens when government red tape meets the impossible. This week, Michael sits down for a conversation with Kaliane Bradley to discuss her bestselling book The Ministry of Time.
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Reading list:
The Ministry of Time, Kaliane Bradley, 2024
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The Time Traveller&rsquo;s Wife, Audrey Niffenegger ,2003
Life After Life, Kate Atkinson, 2013
Discworld (series), Terry Pratchett, 1983&ndash;2015
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You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themonthlymagazine/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
Guest: Kaliane Bradley

Hoot and Holler for Kaliane Bradley

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James Bradley Thinks Kindness is a Superpower

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