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The Readings Podcast

Booking Overview

A literary and book-culture show featuring author interviews and recordings from book events, with recent guests including novelists, poets, and historians discussing new books. PR agencies could pitch published authors with a timely book and a strong connection to literature or Australian writing; booking is likely low difficulty for well-matched authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 393

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 82.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

digitalmarketing@readings.com.au

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors with a new or recent book, including novelists, poets, and historians; some guests have literary awards or established publishing credits.
Required Achievements:  
Publication of a new or recent book, Literary awards or recognition for some guests

Recent Guest Discussions

Miriam Sved - Her Novel And Its Historical Setting, Characters, And Themes.

Olivia De Zilva - Plastic Budgie, Memory, Family, Cultural Inheritance, And The Relationship Between Fiction And Autobiography.

Sally Young - The History And Investigation Behind The Curious Case Of The Stolen Mace.

Christopher Raja - His Novel And Its Historical And Contemporary Narratives.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Australian Literature, Fiction, Poetry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Readings Podcast
:

Miriam Sved in Conversation

October 29, 2026

In this episode, a conversation with Miriam Sved, author of a new novel, Illuminated Ruins. For Uri and Lujza Weiss, life in the British colony of Hong Kong is a tailored mask. The two are Hungarian Jewish doctors who escaped the wreckage of Europe in the 1930s only to endure Japanese occupation – but they have rebuilt themselves through a fragile, assimilated restraint. The arrival of the Mackay’s upends this peace. Hugh is a charismatic American with shadowy connections and Nancy is his e...

Olivia De Zilva, Winner of the 2026 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction, in Conversation

October 27, 2026

In this special episode, we're delighted to share a conversation with Olivia De Zilva, whose novel, Plastic Budgie, has been named the winner of the 2026 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction. The Readings Prize has been celebrating outstanding new Australian writing since The New Australian Fiction Prize was first awarded in 2014. We’re incredibly proud of the impact we’ve had as champions of emerging authors in that time. Published by independent publisher Pink Shorts Press, Plastic...

Poetry Reading: Andy Jackson

October 22, 2026

In this episode, a recording taken from the launch of poet Andy Jackson’s new collection, Askew. Jackson was joined by three other poets – Tim Loveday, Angela Costi and Rachael Wenona Guy – to read selections from Askew, and to present one of their own works, too. Following his acclaimed exploration of disability and deformity in Human Looking, the poems in Andy Jackson’s new collection widen the lens, to feel their way into the impairments of our ecologies and our dialogues. How might our ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Readings Podcast?

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What is the email for The Readings Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Readings Podcast: digitalmarketing@readings.com.au.

How many listeners does The Readings Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Readings Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Readings Podcast?

The Readings Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors with a new or recent book, including novelists, poets, and historians; some guests have literary awards or established publishing credits. Common among recent guests: Publication of a new or recent book; Literary awards or recognition for some guests. Recent guests include Miriam Sved, Olivia De Zilva, and Sally Young.

How hard is it to get booked on The Readings Podcast?

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

What topics does The Readings Podcast cover?

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

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