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Books On The Go

Anna Baillie-Karas

Booking Overview

A literary book-club podcast focused on discussing selected books and sharing reading recommendations, with occasional external guests who are fellow book-podcast hosts or literary commentators rather than regular author interviews. PR agencies could credibly pitch book podcasters, booksellers, critics, and literary commentators with strong reading and recommendation expertise; booking difficulty is likely low because the demonstrated guest level is an accessible professional rather than a highly prominent author or public intellectual.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Australia

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jkar1788@bigpond.net.au

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Host

Anna Baillie-Karas - Co-host of Books On The Go, a literary podcast focused on book discussions and reading recommendations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Book-podcast host or literary commentator with expertise in reading recommendations and book discussion.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate Slotover - Holiday Reading Recommendations, Criteria For A Good Holiday Read, And A Wide Range Of Contemporary And Literary Book Selections.

Recent Topics

Literature, Book Clubs, Book Recommendations, Literary Fiction, Book Prizes

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Books On The Go
:

The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout

October 13, 2026

Anna and Geoff react to the 2026 Booker Prize Shortlist.   Our book of the week is THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY by Elizabeth Strout. The latest novel by the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize winning author centres on Artie Dam, a history teacher who has a full life but is upended by feelings of isolation and a secret that is revealed. This has been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize.   Is this a political book? Will there be a spin-off novel about Flossie? Where do we rank it in the Booker shortlis...

Switzy by Emma Cline

September 24, 2026

Anna and Geoff discuss the Singapore government paying people to read books, and the 2026 National Book Awards longlist for fiction.   Our book of the week is SWITZY by Emma Cline. Switzy is Cline's latest novel after her best-sellers The Girls and The Guest. David, a retired executive suffering from Alzheimers, is travelling to Zurich to end his life.  We follow David's point of view as he visits his daughter and an old school friend, while pretending he is fine. Switzy is a national best-s...

All Them Dogs by Djamel White

September 13, 2026

Anna and Geoff discuss the challenges facing our local bookstores: rising taxes in the UK and a cyber-hacking event affecting a major distributor in Australia.  We also take a look at the current front-runners for the Booker Prize.   Our book of the week is debut novel ALL THEM DOGS by Djamel White. A gritty neo-noir story about Tony Ward who returns to Dublin and starts working for an enforcer in a local gang, it has been long listed for the 2026 Booker Prize.   We talk about: What make...

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Frequently asked questions

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Books On The Go
:

How do I get in touch with Books On The Go?

Books On The Go is hosted by Anna Baillie-Karas. Its publicly listed email is jkar1788@bigpond.net.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Books On The Go?

The publicly listed email for Books On The Go: jkar1788@bigpond.net.au.

How many listeners does Books On The Go have?

Podseeker estimates Books On The Go reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Books On The Go?

Books On The Go typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Book-podcast host or literary commentator with expertise in reading recommendations and book discussion. Recent guests include Kate Slotover.

How hard is it to get booked on Books On The Go?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Books On The Go cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Book Clubs, Book Recommendations, Literary Fiction, and Book Prizes. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jkar1788@bigpond.net.au

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