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In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

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

62 episodesEN-AU

Show overview

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman launched in 2025 and has put out 62 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 45 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 1 weeks ago, with 51 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 51 episodes published. Published by Del Fordham.

Episodes
62
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
26 min
Cadence
Weekly

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

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Book Club: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Oct 1, 202631 min

Shen Tao: The Real Magic of Words & the Poet Empress

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The Limitless Passion of Jodi Picoult

Sep 22, 202649 min

Joshua Hortinela Talks Representation, That 'Rom Com Feeling' and His Top Queer Romance Recommendations

Sep 15, 202643 min

V.E Schwab: Fear, Magic, Monsters and Her Own 'Deep Lore'

Sep 10, 202655 min

Write What You Love (And Be Lucky): Unfiltered Advice from Fantasy Legend Garth Nix

Sep 8, 202632 min

Book Club: My Personal 'GOOD BOOK', the Book That Saved Me - Magician by Raymond E Feist

Sep 1, 202629 min

"Nothing Makes Me Hornier Than Books": Em Rusciano on Smut, Self-Discovery, and Her New Single Life

Aug 27, 202647 min

How Liane Moriarty Tricks Herself to Write Bestsellers

Aug 25, 202649 min

The Secret Grief Behind Matt Nable’s Latest Novel

Aug 19, 202632 min

One of Luke's MOST LOVED Authors! Peter V. Brett on How Fantasy Worlds Give Us Real Strength

Aug 12, 202644 min

Book Club: The Layered, Living and Heartaching History of Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Aug 4, 202624 min

The Real Story About Boys and Books, with Scott Stuart

Jul 31, 202649 min

How Maggie O’Farrell Gives Her Historic Novels Their Own Heartbeat

Jul 28, 202637 min
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