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Good Librations - A Kiama Library Podcast

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Good Librations - A Kiama Library Podcast
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    Episode 36 - Comfort Zone

    13/10/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
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    This month we're sinking back into the literary duvet of comfort reads. What makes for a cozy read and why do we wrap ourselves so tightly in them? And what does Kafka have to do with it?  And this month, we're out and about asking the good folk of Kiama for their favourite comfort reads.
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    Episode 35 - Comics Stripped: the History of Graphic Novels

    11/08/2026 | 1h
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    From Bayeux to Florence to Tokyo, the humble comic has lived 1000 lives. Come along with us as we turn the brightly-panelled pages of history's most enduring graphic stories. Who is Mr Obadiah Oldbuck? Should we worry if our kids are only reading graphic novels? And do webcomics really predate the web?
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    Episode 34 - Hansel and Re-Gretel: the Trauma of Children's Stories with Kell Woods

    16/06/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
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    We are joined by very special guest, bestselling and Aurealis Award-winning author Kell Woods as we venture into the deep dark woods of children's tales. Hold the lantern high as we breadcrumb our way through boarding school mysteries and gingerbread houses and wicked stepmothers.
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    Episode 33 - Trophy Life: Literary Awards

    08/05/2026 | 1h
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    And the winner is.... Duracell? What do batteries have to do with literary awards? Who snubbed the Nobel? Why on earth would anyone set themselves a challenge to read the entire Booker Prize shortlist? Find these answers and more in our examination of literary awards. And in the spirit of prize culture, let us know whether you think we deserve a gold star.
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    Episode 32 - Wild Wild Westerns

    08/03/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
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    Yeehaw podcast pardners! Jump into the saddle and join us on a journey into the wild West as we take a look behind the fringed leather curtain of the humble Rope Opera. We'll chinwag about the good, the bad and the deeply problematic and find out how the cowboy really got his chaps. We'll also discover why Westerns won't be riding off into the sunset anytime soon.
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About Good Librations - A Kiama Library Podcast
Welcome to the Good Librations podcast, an entertaining dive down the rabbit hole of all things books, reading, libraries and more. Discover how much you really do love poetry (who knew!?), why the book is always better than the movie (or is it?), and the allure of niche genres (yes, food-pun murder mysteries are a thing!).And, just because 45 mins of bookish fun is never enough, we'll have a new episode available every month (or so ...). Check this page or subscribe via Spotify, Google, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts. Presented by Kiama Library and hosted by Lauren Watkins and Carla James (and guests) Produced by Carla and Griffin James. Music by Lauren Watkins.
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