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Monica Dux: Things I Didn't Expect

Pregnancy is a natural, healthy and fun, right? Maybe if you're lucky. Social Commentator Monica Dux bares all in her book Things I Didn't Expect (When I Was Expecting) and chats with Stuart Bocking.

Judith Lucy: Drink, Smoke, Pass Out

Drink, Smoke, Pass out: An unlikely spiritual journey is a frank exploration of Judith Lucy's life and her on again off again relationship with the spiritual. Stuart Bocking discusses her searching for a deeper meaning.

Pamela on The Varnished Untruth

Stuart Bocking with Pamela Stephenson on her new memoir The Varnished Untruth: My Story. About her life's path, from her childhood in Australia, to forging the way as a young female comic in the UK and US.

Mark Tedeschi QC: story of Eugenia

Eugenia Fallini lived life as a man, gave birth, married twice, convincing both wives of his masculinity. Crown Prosecutor turned Author Mark Tedeschi with Stuart Bocking on this fascinating & intriguing yarn.

Bigwig: rise and fall of Tony Mokbel

Tim Shaw speaks with award winning journalist Liam Houlihan about his new book Bigwig. The remarkable rise and fall of drug king Tony Mokbel described as a danger to the Australian justice system.

Kathleen: Saint Mary’s second miracle

Kathleen Evans is Mary McKillop's second miracle. Kathleen reveals to David Oldfield how she was suffering lung cancer and secondary tumours in the brain before being cured by praying to Mother Mary McKillop.

Religion for Atheists: is there a God?

Alain de Botton is talking religion, but with a slight twist. He talks with David Oldfield about his book Religion for Atheists suggesting rather than mocking religions, agnostics and atheists should in fact steal from them.

Organic: Don Burke back in the garden

Is it still possible to grow your own veggies in the backyard completely organic? Healthy Living's Dr Ross Walker with Don Burke discuss his new book Organic, and why growing your own is more popular than ever.

Greg Chappell: Fierce Force

We all wanted to bat and captain a cricket team like Greg Chappell did when he was in charge of the Aussies. Jason Morrison discusses the thoughts behind the cricket great, revealed in a biography Fierce Force.

Enigma: Geoffrey Edelsten on 2UE

Geoffrey Edelsten is often vilified, a millionaire several times over, spent time in prison and Enigma is his book. In a fascinating chat he reveals to Prue & Tracey his fears in prison, and if he'll have children with Brynne.

Scarecrow: Reilly's new bestseller?

Espionage, action, spills and thrills is what Matthew Reilly puts down in print better than anyone. Stuart Bocking discusses Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves, an action-packed new thriller from the hugely popular bestseller.

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health

Mark Bunn speaks with George & Paul about Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health, combining thousand-year-old spiritual teachings, natural health science secrets, and the natural wisdoms of healthy living.

Mullins: Keep Your Head Down

Nathan Mullins was deployed to Afghanistan as a Special Forces Commando. He tells his incredible story to George & Paul. Enduring the daily threats of roadside bombings, being ambushed and the fire fights.

Frank Sartor: The Fog on the Hill

Was Frank Sartor the Premier we never managed to get? Unashamedly polarizing, but could he have beaten O'Farrell? He chats to Jason Morrison of behind the scenes maneuvering of Labor in a last ditch effort for power.

Sarbi: Australia's Canine War Hero

Our soldiers have done a remarkable job in Afghanistan, but so too have our military dogs. Jason Morrison on Saving Private Sarbi by Sandra Lee, the heart-warming story of unbidden loyalty, trust and devotion to a canine war hero.

Richard Wilkins on Black Ties

Richard Wilkins shares in his book more than 17 years of interviewing the best in the entertainment industry, Madonna to the Rolling Stones. He chats with Paul Murray about Black Ties, Red Carpets and Green Rooms.

Ily: a book for bullied teenagers

Julia Weber was bullied at school. But, unlike many who remain silent, she decided to do something about it. 'Ily' is the book she wrote for teenagers on how to deal with bullying and cyber bullying. Jason Morrison with her story.

September 11: Angel in the Rubble

The day the Earth shook, September 11th is a decade ago, but it feels like yesterday for most of us. Paul Murray speaks with Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last person pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Centre.

Dirty deeds and Outlaws Inc.

Outlaws Inc is a book of non-fiction, but you'd sear it was made-up: the dark world of combat hardened red-army veterans involved in dodgy activities. Stuart Bocking with Author Matt Potter on secretive mercenary airmen.

Massey: Breaking the Sheep's Back

Breaking the Sheep's Back is the shocking true story of the decline and fall of the Australian wool empire. Author Charles Massey reveals to Michael Smith the dangers of letting government intervene into any industry.

Tim Fischer on Trains Unlimited

Tim Fischer has spent some five decades obsessing about trains and talks to Michael Smith about his entertaining and illuminating book, Trains Unlimited in the 21st Century, on his journey along the world's railways.

Pine Gap: its secrets now revealed?

What are they up to in the desert at Pine Gap? David Rosenberg reveals the secrets in his book Inside Pine Gap: the spy who came in from the desert. He reveals in detail with Michael Smith the secrets of the US base.

Food Safari: our cross culture cuisine

Maeve O'Meara is the host of Food Safari on SBS, where the rich texture of world cuisine is her specialty. Have a look for her cook books in stores now, but better still, take a food safari for a unique tour around Sydney & beyond.

How to bring more happiness to life?

In a world that demands consumption, high-octane relationships and perpetual youth, we can find ourselves tormented by dissatisfaction. Michael Foley talks happiness with Tim Webster, and having a better outlook.

Sex Life: Let's talk about sex?

Sex therapist Dr Pamela Stephenson-Connolly takes us on an eye-opening journey about the many myths and embarrassing questions we want asked on sex and our insatiable appetite for it with a new book 'Sex Life'

Sideshow: Democracy and Media

Former finance minister Lindsay Tanner has written a scathing critique of the link between the media and politics entitled Sideshow. He reveals to Jason Morrison a respect for talk radio, our media & terrified politicians.

Sir Terry Pratchett with Michael Smith

Fantasy novelist and million selling author Sir Terry Pratchett was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He talks to Michael Smith about his plans to die. An incredibly sobering interview that raises the issue of euthanasia.

Jeffrey Archer: Only Time Will Tell

Lord Jeffrey Archer is one of the worlds best-selling authors, and returns to the bookshelf with the first in a five part series 'Only Time Will Tell'. David Oldfield catches up with the story on the life of character Harry Clifton.

Loving food and eating for pleasure

Nigella Lawson is one of the worlds most famous foodies, and understands food is about enjoyment. In Sydney to promote Kitchen Recipes from the Heart of Home. Jason Morrison talks about her love of food.

Peter FitzSimons: the story of Batavia

In 1629 the ship Batavia, then on her maiden voyage, sank after running aground some 40 miles off the coast of Western Australia. Peter FitzSimons talks to Paul Murray about his latest read on the good ship Batavia.

Bumper, Sydney's toughest copper?

Bumper Farrell was Sydney's toughest cop, and years after his death the legend continues about this incredible man. Jason Morrison with 'Bumper' author Larry Writer, who relates a few of the tales - Share yours here!

Maria Venuti: A Whole Load Up Front

Maria Venuti is a shining light across Sydney at gala openings and social causes, and has penned a book about her incredible life on the entertainment scene. Michael Smith speaks with her about 'A Whole Load Up Front'.

Manu's French Kitchen cook book

Celebrity Chef Manu Fieldel, host of My Kitchen Rules is launching his cookbook 'Manu's French Kitchen'. He chats with David Oldfield about his rise to fame not being an overnight success, but down to hard work.

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Paul B. Kidd talks of The Mutilator

Paul B Kidd, 2UE broadcaster and prolific true crime author specialising in serial killers and murderers, speaks with Tim Shaw on his chilling new book The Mutilator and Australia's other Signature Serial killers.