In The Good Books with Luke Bateman
Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. A community for those who believe in the power of a good story.
9Podcasts · Del Fordham
Show overview
In The Good Books with Luke Bateman launched in 2025 and has put out 53 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 42 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-AU-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 42 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 42 episodes published. Published by Del Fordham.
From the publisher
What’s your story? Everyone has one — the ones we read and the ones we live. In The Good Books is a new weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story. Each week, host Luke Bateman shares the books that have shaped his world, from timeless classics to buzzy bestsellers. He’ll also sit down with the most fascinating voices in the literary world — from bestselling authors to emerging new talent — as they reveal the inspirations behind their work. This is more than a book club; it's a space to explore how the stories we consume influence the lives we lead. We want to hear from you! Send us your audio by emailing us at [email protected]. Follow all the action on our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast