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In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

Luke Bateman

Booking Overview

A weekly literary interview and book-focused show featuring conversations with bestselling authors and emerging writers about their careers, creative processes, books, and literary themes. Strong pitch candidates include authors with a new release, established novelists, and emerging writers with a distinctive publishing or representation story; booking difficulty is medium because the show attracts prominent authors while also featuring newer talent.

Metrics

Episodes: 58

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 537 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@taptmedia.com.au

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Host

Luke Bateman - Book-focused podcast host who shares the books that have shaped his world and explores how literature influences the lives of readers and writers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, bestselling novelists, emerging writers with a notable debut, or established figures from the book industry who can discuss their work and literary influences.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling or widely published books, A notable new release or debut, A sustained career in fiction or the book industry, Distinctive expertise in writing, publishing, bookselling, or literary representation

Recent Guest Discussions

Jodi Picoult - Her Writing Career, Research Process, Creative Breakthroughs, Book Bans, Censorship, Women's Healthcare, And Her Novel Hollow Bones.

Joshua Hortinella - Bookselling, Queer Representation, Romance Writing, Enemies-to-lovers Storytelling, Queer Literature, And His Debut Novel.

V. E. Schwab - Fear, Writing Philosophy, The Invisible Life Of Addie Larue, Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil, And The Forthcoming Novel Victorious.

Garth Nix - His Path To Becoming A Writer, Creative Process, Mapping Fictional Worlds, Sabriel, And His Science-fiction Novel Massif.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Authors, Book Publishing, Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Drawing Courage from 'Dangerous' Women - Antoinette Lattouf

October 14, 2026

How do you hold your ground when speaking the truth makes you a target? For award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author Antoinette Lattouf, at least one way is to draw upon the stories of all those who've done it before you. In this episode, Antoinette unpacks the brutal reality of challenging power and the personal price of unflinching integrity - discussing her own battle against the ABC after speaking out on human rights in Gaza, and many other incredible examples from her book Women...

The Serious Power of Uninhibited Imagination, with Andy Griffiths

October 06, 2026

Prepare for a peek inside the one-of-a-kind mind behind some of the most seriously kid-approved stories ever! In this episode, record-breaking and internationally bestselling children’s author and Australian Children’s Laureate Andy Griffiths shares: How telling neighborhood kids fibs about his bath time led to his love of storytelling How his path to being an author first led to teaching and punk-rock Why iconic children's stories like Hansel & Gretel have a special blend of...

Book Club: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

October 01, 2026

Luke becomes acquainted with this regency romance classic, with it themes, characters and moments, and what they all have to show us about modern romance today. Stay connected on our socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast  Thanks to Hachette - for the list of their expert readalikes for Pride and Prejudice and other Good Book Club picks, go to https://www.hachette.com.au/news/in-the-good-books&nbs...

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How do I get in touch with In The Good Books with Luke Bateman?

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman is hosted by Luke Bateman. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@taptmedia.com.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 In The Good Books with Luke Bateman?

The publicly listed email for In The Good Books with Luke Bateman: podcasts@taptmedia.com.au.

How many listeners does In The Good Books with Luke Bateman have?

Podseeker estimates In The Good Books with Luke Bateman reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for In The Good Books with Luke Bateman?

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors, bestselling novelists, emerging writers with a notable debut, or established figures from the book industry who can discuss their work and literary influences. Common among recent guests: Bestselling or widely published books; A notable new release or debut; A sustained career in fiction or the book industry. Recent guests include Jodi Picoult, Joshua Hortinella, and V. E. Schwab.

How hard is it to get booked on In The Good Books with Luke Bateman?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does In The Good Books with Luke Bateman cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Literature, Authors, Book Publishing, and Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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