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The Book Circle: Christos Tsiolkas, Chrissie Swan & John Safran

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On this month’s Book Circle, Cheryl Akle talks with writer and radio presenter Chrissie Swan, best-selling author Christos Tsiolkas and documentary maker John Safran about their books.

Be sure to check out these fabulous authors and their work.  Especially if you need a little Christmas gift inspiration.

Watch the full episode of this edition of the Book Circle below, where Cheryl and the authors talk more about the backgrounds behind the stories to their books:

 

 

Christos Tsiolkas

Christos Tsiolkas is a critically acclaimed writer. Barracuda is his fifth novel, following the award winning best seller The Slap, which was adapted into a popular television mini-series. Barracuda is one of the most eagerly awaited new novels of 2013. It takes an unflinching look at modern Australia and asks what it means to be a good person and what it takes to become one. Christos is also a playwright, essayist and screenwriter. He lives in Melbourne.

 

 

 

 

 

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Chrissie Swan

Chrissie Swan is a broadcaster, TV host and columnist. Her popular columns have been compiled for the first time in Is it just me? Nothing is off limits for Chrissie, self–confessed ‘over-sharer’. It is a hilarious book about celebrity, friendship, love, being a working mum and the general chaos of life. Chrissie Swan is co-host of MIX 101.1’s breakfast show in Melbourne and The 3pm Pick-Up nationally.

 

 

 

 

 

John Safran

John Safran is an award-winning documentary-maker of provocative and hilarious takes on race, the media , religion and other issues. Murder in Mississippi is John’s first book. It is a true-crime story and is a revealing portrait of a dead man, his murderer and the place they lived in. John’s journey and the process he took to find out the truth makes it a compelling and witty read. He currently co-hosts Sunday Night Safran with Father Bob Maguire on Triple J.

 
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