Mamamia Out Loud

In 2023, book publishers were hustling to bring us the absolute best. So, whether you're into thrillers, romance, or craving a true-life tale, Mia, Jessie, and Holly have handpicked their top choices for your summer reads. And there’s one book we can all agree is a standout. 

Books mentioned in this episode: 

• The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue 
• Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout 
• Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 
  
• Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth 
  
• Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 
  
• Yellowface by R. F. Kuang 
  
• Spare by Prince Harry 
  
• Something Bad is Going to Happen by Jessie Stephens 
  
• Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 
  
• Green Dot by Madeleine Gray 
  
• Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano 
  
• Bright Shining: How Grace Changes Everything by Julia Baird 

The End Bits: 

• Listen to our latest episode: Word Of The Year 2024
• For more recommendations listen to: The Must See Movies We Loved In 2023

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens 

Producer: Emeline Gazilas

Assistant Production: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.