John Kerr author of The Hit Men with 2UE's Tim Webster
Hit Men: Australia's contract killers
It's incredible to think money is offered to take someone's life. Even more incredible there are people who take the money to do the deed. Contract killers are the subject of John Kerr's book The Hit Men.
The River: Book on Murray Darling
The Murray Darling river system weaves through the heartland of outback Australia. One of our most important waterways, and the topic of The River a Journey through the Murray Darling Basin by author Chris Hammer.
Malcolm Fraser - the Political Memoirs
Malcolm Fraser ruled as 22nd Prime Minister following the dismissal of Gough Whitlam. Malcolm Fraser the Political Memoirs written by Margaret Simons shines light on a misunderstood figure.
Dreams of Ice Beneath My Feet
Diana Patterson was searching for her path in life when she was bitten by the Antarctic bug in her late twenties. Diana has written a book about her Antarctic dream and it's called 'The Ice Beneath My Feet.'
Horrifying story of Black Saturday
It's almost a year since the Black Saturday fires claimed 173 lives and one of the first real life stories of the event has been published by Jane O'Connor. Without Warning reveals the horrifying events of that fateful day.
Sleazy side of Sydney revealed
Delving into organized crime, Clive Small releases Blood Money with a look back on the corruption and the key players of the past few decades in Sydney. He talks to John & Sandy about the sleazy side of Sydney's underbelly.
WAG talks of Playing the Field
Zoe Foster is a former girlfriend of Craig Wing, and with the partners of famous sporting personalities in the news thanks to Tiger Woods, her release 'Playing the Field' is timely and she chats on WAG's to Sports Today.
Outrage: Should book be banned?
Anger in Australia over the book, 'Fifty Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do', yet it's become the #1 selling book on Amazon. Author Gever Tulley on why he encourages kids to make a fire and lick a battery.
Australia: the world in one place?
What makes us unique as Australians? Where are we headed as a nation? David Dale has written 'The Little Book of Australia' and outlines how we've become the world in one place our promising future ahead.
Music, myths and absolute madness
Hail, Hail, Rock'n'Roll is a book about those great yarns from the world of rock music. John Harris talks to Tim Webster on the death rumors of Paul McCartney, to the only man who'll be left standing after a nuclear war.
Clive James 'Blaze of Obscurity'
Clive James is known as a TV presenter, despite the fact he's the author of more than 30 books. 'The Blaze of Obscurity' brings the two together. He chats with John & Sandy about the beginnings ...
Sydney to Tokyo by Any Means
Motorbike adventurer Charlie Boorman has set off on another journey and released a book about it, 'Right to the Edge - Sydney to Tokyo by Any Means' and he reveals some of the toughest parts of the journey.
Will Anderson on Friendly Fire
Will Anderson releases 'Friendly Fire' in time for Christmas Holidays. He discusses lip syncing Britney Spears, National Service and conscripting Steve Price on a midget sub for border protection - his ideas might just work?
Brett Ogle: Tigers, Sharks & Golf
Former top 50 world golfer Brett Ogle and host of the PGA Golf Show on FoxSports chat with 2UE's golfing tragic Tim Webster about his new book 'Tigers, Sharks and Wild Things' on playing the games toughest holes.
Bryce Courtenay on 'Danny Dunn'
Bryce Courtenay is back with a new novel, 'The Story of Danny Dunn' - a family saga across three generations. He tells Tim Webster how the book is a look at the generational changes taking place in Australia.
Maeve O'Meara's Food Safari
Australians can explore a world of culinary adventure thanks to Maeve O'Meara in her TV series 'Food Safari'. Now comes her cookbook, with 180 mouthwatering recipes exploring the exotic and the familiar.
Cadel Evans 'Close to Flying'
Imagine coming second in a race that spans several weeks, and only being a minute behind the winner. Cadel Evans will win the Tour de France, but for now, he's happy to chat about 'Close to Flying' with George & Paul.
Wayne Carey 'The Truth Hurts'
Wayne Carey is simply brilliant on the AFL field, but its off-field where he's also gained a reputation. In this candid interview with Gibbsy & Brandy, he talks about football, drugs, where things unraveled, and the road to recovery.
The Mind and Times of Reg Mombassa
Reg Mombassa is known for his time with Mental As Anything, and everyone has seen his unique Mambo paintings. He chats with Tim Webster about his book, 'The Mind & Times of Reg Mombassa'
Fabulous Food Minus the Boombah
Does food extend your waistline? How to eat decent food and not get fat, well... Jane Kennedy, Comedian, composer & author gives it her best shot in her book Fabulous Food Minus the Boombah.
Wally Lewis 'Out of the Shadows'
Wally Lewis, simply one of the greatest Australian sportsmen, in this very candid interview, discusses his epilepsy, his descent into depression, and shares a laugh or two with Steve Price - compulsory listening.
Edmund Capon 'I Blame Duchamp'
Edmund Capon thrives on a lifelong fascination with both art, and the artists who have enlightened and challenged us, and in his book 'I Blame Duchamp', reveals a collection of essays on art's masters.
Lyndey Milan on her 'Best Collection'
Cooking may be all the rage now, but there's a core of experts that have presented their recipes and opinions on cooking for years, such as Lyndey Milan, who speaks with Tim Webster about her 'Best Collection' book.
Will Swanton on 'Murder Ball'
Some of the toughest sportsmen you'll ever see play the brutal game of murderball. Hardly something you'd expect as a paralympic sport. Will Swanson on his book 'Murderball' & player Ryley Batt with Tim Webster.
David Thompson's Thai Street Food
David Thompson's passion is Thai food, and with the release of his book 'Thai Street Food' he reveals the recipes to the delectable dishes that can found wandering down almost any street in Thailand.
Barry Humphries on Handling Edna
Barry Humphreys spill the beans in a tell all book on the life of Dame Edna Everage. He chats with 2UE's John & Sandy about the Mooney Ponds housewife, and reveals exclusively why she loves singing 'My Way'.
Luke Nguyen's 'The Songs of Sapa'
Luke Nguyen is the owner of Red Lantern restaurant and has released a beautiful and refreshingly new cook book 'The Songs of Sapa' Stories and Recipes from Vietnam, and he cooks for John & Sandy.
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
New revelations have emerged on Marilyn Monroe, and the biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli talks to 2UE Breakfast's John & Sandy about what he's found delving into her past for The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe.
Gerald Stone's 'Beautiful Bodies'
Former founding executive producer of 60 Gerald Stone Minutes has put pen to paper with a new book 'Beautiful Bodies' about 102 female prisoners and their children, killed in a convict shipwreck en route to Australia.
Aged Care: 'What Can I Do?'
Those of us with elderly parents find it difficult sifting through the maze of services to find the best possible care. Now, Lynda Bennett & Trish Stewart an essential guide for the ageing, 'What Can I Do'.
Our Australian Light Horse legends
The Australian Light Horse are the stuff of legend with their tremendous heroism and horsemanship. Author Roland Perry has written of their deeds and talks to Tim Webster about chronicling our bravest fighters.
Navigating Teenage Depression
Just over a year ago, Tim Webster lost colleague Charmaine Dragun to depression and her mother Estelle joins Professor Gordon Parker on 2UE to discuss their book, 'Navigating teenage depression'.
Roberta Williams interview 'My Life'
Roberta Williams is the former wife of Carl Williams and has written an extraordinary book about raising a family amongst the underbelly of Melbourne. 2UE's John & Sandy discuss her incredible and surreal life.
The divide between work & play
Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos took the team to an AFL Premiership in 2005, but how does the former player manage to balance life, sport and work? Paul and Tami Roos discuss their book 'Sport is Life, Life is Sport'.
Stephanie Alexander's Companion
Stephanie Alexander is the author of the bible for foodies, 'Cooks Companion' and now comes the 'Kitchen Garden Companion' where you're shown how to your your own accompaniments for home cooking.
Walter Burley Griffin's Canberra plan
He was the winner the design competition for the new Australian capital, built of a sheep station called Canberra. Alasdair McGregor on 'Grand Obsessions: The Life and Works of Walter Burley Griffin'.
Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey
Rick Stein is about to open a new restaurant 'Bannisters' on the NSW south coast and has released his new cook book, 'Far Eastern Odyssey'. The world renowned chef chats with Steve Price about all things cooking.
The Making of Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard is an impressive political figure, the first woman to be Deputy Prime Minister - will she become our first female PM? Author Jacqueline Kent on The Making of Julia Gillard.
Psychic medium Lisa Williams returns
Ever felt deja vu or the presence of passed loved ones around you? Medium Lisa Williams returns to Sydney with her stage show at the State Theatre and talks all things psychic, and communicating with the dead.
Peter Howard's BBQ Collection
Peter Howard is one of Australia's cooking icons and brings together the recipes that have made him famous in his BBQ Collection, and he tells Steve Price it's a celebration of his love of barbecuing.
Freemasons, Lost Symbols & Codes
After six years, Dan Brown is back with his new novel 'The Lost Symbol.' Jennifer Byrne discusses the phenomenal career of the author of 'The Da Vinci Code' and what critics are saying about his new book.
Paul Kelly's 'March of the Patriots'
Who do you think had the biggest impact on us as Prime Minister, Paul Keating or John Howard? Paul Kelly has written 'March of the Patriots' and reveals the influence both leaders had on Australian society.
'Wolf of Wall Street' Jordan Belfort
Jordan Belfort is infamous for swindling investors in the 1990s, and tells Tim Webster The Bonfire of the Vanities led him to write a memoir, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' about greed and the current world economic downturn.
Adrian Tame 'Deadlier than the Male'
Majority of Australia's most infamous murderers through the ages have been men, but author Adrian Tame has written a tomb to the female crooks called 'Deadlier than the Male' on crime committed in high heels.
Harold Mitchell's 'Living Large'
Harold Mitchell is an advertising mogul, who weighed 165kg until recently, and since losing 50kg has written the book 'Living Large.' He relates some amazingly true tales from the world of advertising.
What's a man's role in today's society?
What is the role of a man in the modern era? Psychologist Steve Biddulph has written 'Stories of Manhood', a collection of tales by famous people about their struggle with the perceptions of being a man.
Search for the Sydney: Mystery Solved
David L. Mearns is one of the world's most renown shipwreck hunters who solved our greatest ever maritime mystery and unveils his book 'The search for the Sydney' with 2UE's Tim Webster.
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki on Bullocks
Is there global warming? Are we meant to be vegetarian? Does using a mobile at the petrol station lead to a fire? Dr Karl Kruszelnicki answers all these questions and more in his new book, 'Never Mind the Bullocks'.
Ray Martin: Stories of My Life
In the thousands of people Ray Martin has interviewed, who would stand out as a favourite? 'Ray: Stories of My Life' is out now, and he relates to Tim Webster a few highlights of his career.
The Men Who Killed Qantas
Matthew Benns claims Qantas is full of staff who remember the good old days, when the emphasis was on safety not profit, and speaks with Clive Robertson on the reputation of the airline considered the world's safest.
Greek Cookery from the Hellenic Heart
George Calombaris has released Greek Cookery from the Hellenic Heart, a cook book of fabulous authentic recipes that have been handed down through the generations.
Don Watson on Bendable Learnings
Don Watson has previously written on the decay of public language with his compelling books, and now turns his acerbic wit to the rise of modern management language with his new book 'Bendable Learnings'.
Bomber - From Vietnam to Hell & Back
'Bomber - From Vietnam to Hell & Back' has been penned by Tony 'Bomber' Bower-Miles, who reveals his life in the army, clearing and disarming landmines in Vietnam, to his decline to alcohol, and then redemption.
The life of a national hero revealed
Peter Fitzsimons talks to 2UE Breakfast about some facts gleaned while writing a biography on the life of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. A national hero, Smithy had some interesting twists to his life.
What's for dinner tonight?
Who these days has time to come home and cook like a top grade chef? Matt Moran from Aria restaurant has released a book for the everyday chef 'When I Get Home' that takes a practical look at cooking.
Anna Meares' story of inspiration
Anna Meares reveals just how close she came to being a quadriplegic after a bike crash 8 months out from the Beijing Olympics, where she managed to overcome her injuries and take home an inspirational silver medal.
Mia Freedman on driven success
Having babies can be hard. Having a career can be hard. Having a successful relationship can be hard. Mia Freedman discusses having all three at once in her new book Mamamia and with 2UE's John Stanley.
Legacy of Secrecy: Who killed JFK?
Who killed John F. Kernnedy? For nearly 50 years we've heard conspiracy theories about that day in Dallas, but now comes new revelations from Lamar Waldron that draws together the pieces of the puzzle.
'Water Dreamers' Michael Cathcart
We constantly debate water in Australia, no doubt because it's so precious in the dry continent. Author of 'The Water Dreamers' Michael Cathcart speaks with 2UE about the history of our scarcest commodity.
Relaxed Cooking and Curtis Stone
Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone is the latest in the range of cookbooks from the author and chef. With cooking toping the TV ratings, Steve Price talks with Curtis about the resurgence of fine cuisine.
Bra Boy Sunny on the rough tribe
Sunny Abberton is a member of the close-knit and misunderstood group given the title of 'The Bra Boys'. Sunny has released the book 'My Brother's Keeper', focusing on the rough tribe and Maroubra Beach culture.
Hugh Mackay's 'Ways of Escape'
The economic downturn and workers being told to work longer before retiring, just what does it mean in regard to the baby boomer generation? Social researcher Hugh Mackay discusses the culture shift and 'Ways of Escape'.
Latifa Ali's amazing story 'Betrayed'
Latifa Ali is lucky to be alive. Unable to marry as a virgin, her hard-line Islamic father kept her in a prison after being dragged back to Iraq, she reveals her amazing true story now in 'Betrayed' and with 2UE's Tim Webster.
Middle East Future: Arabian Plights
Where is the Middle East headed with a rising superpower that I Iran and the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. Former Australian Ambassador to Israel Peter Rogers discusses the region and his book 'Arabian Plights.'
2UE's Tim Webster with Roger Moore
Actor Roger Moore called into the 2UE studios to discuss his illustrious career along with his role as James Bond. Tim Webster also discusses Roger's autobiography 'My Word is my Bond'.
Michael Leunig muses with Steve Price
2UE's Steve Price muses extensively with living national treasure Michael Leunig on his new book of jottings 'The Lot', a look at the hypocrisy and despair in the political order and the value of the mundane.
What future for the Middle East?
Will there ever be peace in the Middle East? SMH foreign correspondent Paul McGeough has covered the region for 20 years, and speaks with Tim Webster on solutions for the area.
Tony Maniaty: Shooting Balibo
In 1975 five Australian journalists believed they were covering a scoop, the invasion of East Timor. Steve Price talks with Tony Maniaty, one of the last to see the five alive before fleeing the village of Balibo.
Escaping the Exclusive Brethren
What is life like in the very secretive Exclusive Brethren? David Tchappat is the author of 'How I Escaped From The Exclusive Brethren' and talks with 2UE's Steve Price about family members he's left behind.
How an unknown became President
History made as Barack Obama is voted President. Following him on the campaign trail to the White House, Richard Wolffe, recounts the rise to power in Renegade: The Making of Barack Obama.
Blue Paws: Life in the Dog Squad
Matt McReadie has written 'Blue Paws' about life in the dog squad. From sniffing out drugs to domestic disputes, our four legged friends are on the frontline, sometimes ahead of a human in uniform.
Fast Ed with 'Dinner in 10 Minutes'
Dinner in 10 is the new cookbook by celebrity chef Ed Halmagyi designed to simplify life in the kitchen. Fast Ed talks 2UE's Mike & Sandy on his mouth-watering recipes and tasty small bites.
Communicating with kids takes 'Grace'
Children's author Morris Gleitzman has just completed his 29th book, 'Grace' about a young girl rebelling against a Christian sect. He speaks with Tim Webster about the secrets to writing for young people.
Between Jobs: A Redundancy Guide
The impact of redundancy can be devastating and health & lifestyle expert Andrew May has released a book that reveals it can be a time of positive change and has released 'Between Jobs: A Redundancy Guide'.
Tim Priest's 'Enemies of the State'
Whistleblower and former Detective Tim Priest has written 'Enemies of the State', calling for the NSW Police Force to be returned to the days of strength, and speaks with Steve Price about Sydney's crime gang problems.
