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Episode 29 - New kids on the books Justine and Natalie have retired from Dear Reader, but Natalie gives new hosts Bernadine and Louise a quick tour of the studio and hands over the keys. Bernadine's book: Our souls at night / Ken Haruf Louise's book: South and west / Joan Didion Natalie's book: Woman no. 17 / Edan Lepucki

Episode 28 - Books we love (Justine & Natalie's final episode!) Justine and Natalie talk about their reading habits and some of their all time favourite books, in this, their final episode as Dear Reader hosts. Stay tuned for new host announcement! Justine’s all time favourite books and authors: The Lord of the Rings / J R R Tolkien Alanna, the First Adventure (series) / Tamora Pearce The Magician Trilogy / Raymond E Feist The PERN series, anything by Anne McCa ffrey The Man in the High Castle / Phillip K Dick Farenheit 451 / Ray Bradbury Neuromancer / William Gibson Snow Crash and The Diamond Age / Neal Stephenson The Importance of Being Earnest / Oscar Wilde Ancillary Justice series / Ann Lecke Anne of Green Gables series / L M Montgomery Harry Potter series / JK Rowling The Unbearable Lightness of Being / Milan Kundera Natalie’s all time favourite books and authors: Lincoln in the Bardo / George Saunders all books by Lidia Yuknavitch History of Love / Nicole Krauss all books by Elizabeth Strout My Bri

Panel discussion held at City Library on Wednesday 26 July, facilitated by Christine Gordon (Readings) with: Lucasz Dziadkiewicz (overall winner of the 2015 Lord Mayor's Creative Writing Award), Lee Kofman (author and writing teacher), Veronica Sullivan (Prize Manager of the Stella Prize) and Alan Vaarwerk (online editor at Kill Your Darlings).

Episode 27 - Page to screen Justine and Natalie talk about book adaptations to the big (or small) screen. Justine's books: Cat on a hot tin roof / Tennessee Williams A Walk to remember / Nicholas Sparks Me and Earl and the dying girl / Jesse Andrews Natalie's books: The girl on the train / Paula Hawkins Room / Emma Donoghue Phryne Fisher series / Kerry Greenwood Olive Kitteridge / Elizabeth Strout Music by Ben Mason (www.benmason.com.au)

Episode 26 - Jane Austen readalikes In this episode Justine and Natalie talk about the books that remind them of reading Jane Austen, chat about the Mr Darcy merits of Colin Firth, and make controversial comments about Bridget Jones' Diary, Clueless and Colin Firth. They also spend some time discussing Colin Firth. Justine's books: Dear Mr Knightly / Katherine Reay Match me if you can / Elizabeth Phillips Natalie's books: My name is Lucy Barton & Anything is possible / Elizabeth Strout Bridget Jones' Diary / Helen Fielding Justine & Natalie's favourite Austen book: Pride and prejudice / Jane Austen Music by Ben Mason (www.benmason.com.au)

Melbourne Magazine June July 2017 This podcast was recorded by Vision Australia, read by David Treddinick. For more information, visit magazine.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Episode 25 - Books we haven’t finished reading In this episode Justine and Natalie talk about the books they have not finished reading yet! Justine’s books: The Rose & The Dagger / Rose Ahdieh The Last Painting of Sara de Vos / Dominic Smith Landmarks / Robert Macfarlane Natalie’s books: The Animators / Kayla Rae Whitaker The Beekeeper’s Apprentice / Laurie R King The Secret History of Twin Peaks / Mark Frost Justine is looking forward to The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Natalie LOVED Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Melbourne Magazine April-May 2017 Discover the reimagined YIRRAMBOI First Nations Arts Festival, Melbourne Knowledge Week, local harvest heroes and much more in the latest edition of Melbourne magazine. This podcast was recorded by Vision Australia, read by David Treddinick. For more information, visit magazine.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Episode 24 - Great YA reads Justine and Natalie are joined by their colleague Ben to chat about all things Young Adult and discuss just what it is that makes a YA book YA? Justine's books: Nevernight / Jay Kristoff The Lunar Chronicles / Marissa Meyer Ben's books: The absolutely true story of a part-time Indian / Sherman Alexie The one summer / Jillian Tamaki & Maiko Tamaki Natalie's books: If I was your girl / Meredith Russo Graffiti Moon / Cath Crowley What we're reading now: Justine The wrath and the dawn / Renee Ahdieh Ben His dark materials trilogy / Philip Pullman Natalie Radio silence / Alice Oseman Music by Ben Mason (www.benmason.com.au)

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 10 - Rapid Fire WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes In this episode we listen to a group of writers performing the Hares and Hyenas legendary Rapid Fire 6-minute story challenge. The line-up includes Marlee Jane Ward, Rochelle Da Silva, Reverse Butcher, Kylie Supski, Emerald, Eleanor Jackson, Paul, Vincent Salt, and Ardy Tibby. Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced by Louise Cadell - Melbourne Library Service Mixed and Mastered by Flapjack Industry Records

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 9 - Spoken Word, Rap, and Hip Hop at the Hare Hole, part 2 WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes In this episode we mix it up to bring you a selection of rap, hip hop and spoken word poetry recorded live at the Hare Hole. Featuring Morganics and Tumi (The Be). Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced by Louise Cadell - Melbourne Library Service Mixed and Mastered by Flapjack Industry Records

Read Like A Girl In this episode, Justine and Natalie talk all things women, as they review books written by women about women. They share their love of Clementine Ford's book Fight Like A Girl and talk about books they think you'll love. Justine's books: We Should All Be Feminists / Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie The Power / Naomi Alderman Currently reading: Welcome to Orphancorp / Marlee Jane Ward Natalie's books: Ghost Wife: a memoir of love and defiance / Michelle Dicinoski Eileen / Ottessa Moshfegh Currently reading: How To Be A Woman / Caitlin Moran Extra reading: The Fictional Woman / Tara Moss Speaking Out / Tara Moss Fetish / Tara Moss Justine also recommends: milk and honey / rupi kaur Natalie also recommends: Single, Carefree, Mellow / Katherine Heiny

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 8 - Spoken Word, Rap, and Hip Hop at the Hare Hole WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes In this episode we mix it up to bring you a selection of rap, hip hop and spoken word poetry recorded live at the Hare Hole. Featuring Bastian Killjoy, Gabrielle Georges, and HOB. Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced by Louise Cadell - Melbourne Library Service Mixed and Mastered by Flapjack Industry Records

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 7 - Ageless Sexuality WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes In this episode we throw out the stereotypes and the old expectations and talk about sex after 50, 60, 70 and beyond. Recorded live at the Hare Hole on September 7 in 2015, we join Joan Price and Linda Kirkman as we uncover relationship diversity, sexual health, fitting bodies together when they don’t function or feel like they used to, and much more. Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced by Louise Cadell - Melbourne Library Service Mixed and Mastered by Flapjack Industry Records

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 6 - Lesbians in Exile WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes In this episode we go back to February 14 in 2015 to the launch of issue 94 of Sinister Wisdom entitled Lesbians in Exile. This live recording features the issue's editors, Joan Nestle and Yasmin Tambiah, and other guests, as they discuss the many facets of exile and its fractured, resilient, and complicated relationship to identity through various readings and of course, intelligent and thought-provoking conversation. Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced by Louise Cadell - Melbourne Library Service Mixed and Mastered by Flapjack Indus

​ Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 5 - Last Words from Montmartre WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes In this episode we go back to June 20 in 2014 to celebrate the publication of the first English translation of Tawiwanese author Qiu Miaojin’s 'Last Words from Montmartre'. Performed live at Hares and Hyenas, three different voices read three of Miaojin's letters, including the book’s translator Ari Larissa Heinrich. Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced by Louise Cadell - Melbourne Library Service Mixed and Mastered by Flapjack Industry Records

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 4 - Joan Nestle, The Will to Remember WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes Proud 'out' lesbian, spokeswoman for butch-femme desire, and a tireless freedom fighter, Joan laid the groundwork for the lesbian, gay and transgender movements of today by claiming her right to her own sexual identity at a time when to do so made her a figure of controversy. Joan reads an excerpt from 'A Fragile Union' titled "The Will to Remember: My Journey with the Lesbian Herstory Archive" and two shorter pieces from 'A Restricted Country'. For more work by Joan see link: librarysearch.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin…N=82454 Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and

In our first podcast of 2017, we talk Romantic Reads. Joining Justine and Natalie is their dear colleague Katia. They talk about romance, love, the differences, how to choose romance books and the books that turn the 'romance formula' upside down. Justine's books: His Fair Assassin series / Robin La Fevers – fantasy/historical romance The Cynster series / Stephanie Laurens – historical romance Currently reading: Sweetbitter / Stephanie Danler Natalie's books: The History of Love / Nicole Krauss Our Souls at Night / Kent Haruf Currently reading: The Bricks That Built The Houses / Kate Tempest Katia's books: Gone With the Wind / Margaret Mitchell Not Quite A Husband / Sherry Thomas Currently reading: Fight Like A Girl / Clementine Ford Other series Justine loves: Graceling Realm series / Kristin Cashore – fantasy romance Circle trilogy / Nora Roberts – fantasy romance The Queens Thief series / Megan Whalen Turner – fantasy romance - good for YA / crossover reads Rule of scoundrels series / Sarah Maclean –

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 3 - Joan Nestle, Defining Women WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes Proud 'out' lesbian, spokeswoman for butch-femme desire, and a tireless freedom fighter, Joan laid the groundwork for the lesbian, gay and transgender movements of today by claiming her right to her own sexual identity at a time when to do so made her a figure of controversy. Joan reads an excerpt from her out of print book 'A Restricted Country' called 'Liberties Not Taken' and a piece called 'Two Women'. For more work by Joan see link: librarysearch.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin…N=82454 Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced b

Silver Threads Hares and Hyenas Anniversary podcast Silver Threads is a celebration of 25 years of the Hares and Hyenas Bookstore in Fitzroy Melbourne, supported by the UNESCO City of Literature Known Bookshops fund, in association with the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives, and in partnership with Melbourne Library Service. Episode 2 - Joan Nestle, This Huge Light of Yours WARNING - the following program contains explicit content and themes Proud 'out' lesbian, spokeswoman for butch-femme desire, and a tireless freedom fighter, Joan laid the groundwork for the lesbian, gay and transgender movements of today by claiming her right to her own sexual identity at a time when to do so made her a figure of controversy. Joan reads an excerpt from her out of print book 'A Restricted Country' called 'This Huge Light of Yours'. For more work by Joan see link: librarysearch.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin…N=82454 Introductory music by Alina, Kevin and Harrison - Melbourne Library Service Produced by Louise Cadell