In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

Luke Bateman

Booking Overview

A weekly literary interview show focused on books, authors, and the ways stories shape personal and cultural life, featuring bestselling writers, emerging literary talent, and recognized experts. Credible pitches include authors with notable or newly released books, literary professionals, and researchers or practitioners whose expertise connects to reading, fiction, storytelling, or book-related social themes; booking is likely medium to high difficulty.

Metrics

Episodes: 45

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: Australia

Instagram: 484 followers

Contact Information

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Host

Luke Bateman - Luke Bateman hosts a weekly literary podcast exploring the books that shape people’s lives and the creative processes and perspectives of prominent authors and experts.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Bestselling or critically acclaimed authors, emerging literary talent, and established researchers or practitioners with authoritative expertise connected to books, reading, fiction, culture, or personal development.
Required Achievements:  
Published bestselling or critically acclaimed books, Recognition for literary or professional expertise, Leadership roles in research, mental health, or other relevant fields

Recent Guest Discussions

Maggie O'Farrell - Bringing Historical Fiction To Life, Creative Process, Storytelling, Irish Culture, And The Experiences That Shaped Her Writing.

Zac Seidler - Masculinity, Men’s Mental Health, Self-optimization Culture, Emotional Expression, Empathy, Authenticity, And The Role Of Fiction In Personal Development.

Recent Topics

Literature, Authors, Fiction, Books, Reading

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
In The Good Books with Luke Bateman
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Book Club: The Layered, Living and Heartaching History of Land by Maggie O'Farrell

August 04, 2026

Prepare to be immersed in the times and lives of history in the most sweeping epic of Maggie O'Farrell's career yet.  In this episode, Luke breaks down the lyrical, poetry-like prose and perspective-shifting narrative while exploring the story's rich tapestry of 19th-century Irish history, complex family dynamics, and the resonances he himself found with the stories vivid characters.  How do the hardships of the past shape who we are? Can forcing ourselves to slow down help us truly...

The Real Story About Boys and Books, with Scott Stuart

July 31, 2026

What books do young boys really want to read? Scott Stuart, a passionate children's author and advocate for inclusive stories, joins Luke to reveal the surprising truths about gender bias in reading, how to break free from it, and the simple (and often joyful) acts that can ignite lifelong love of reading - even for reluctant boys.You'll learn how to model reading as a parent, the importance of diverse voices, and the power of engaging with children’s interests, whether it be Disney or ...

How Maggie O’Farrell Gives Her Historic Novels Their Own Heartbeat

July 28, 2026

What does it really take to breathe life into a bestseller? To make another time come alive? To place us into a polyphony of perspectives? In this candid conversation, acclaimed author Maggie O’Farrell joins Luke Bateman to unpack her extraordinary life story and highly intuitive creative process. From surviving a life-altering childhood illness at age eight that forced her to re-learn basic motor skills and embrace reading (and re-reading), to inspirations and insights into her most ac...

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