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.

Podcasting since 2021 • 36 episodes

Good Librations - A Kiama Library Podcast

Latest Episodes

Episode 34 - Hansel and Re-Gretel: the Trauma of Children's Stories with Kell Woods

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 ginge...

June 16, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 34 • 1:32:55

Episode 33 - Trophy Life: Literary Awards

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 examina...

May 08, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 3 • 1:00:57

Episode 32 - Wild Wild Westerns

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 o...

March 08, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 2 • 1:08:29

Episode 31 - Science Fiction Double Feature

It's Alive! Plug in and enter the fray as we look at science fiction through the ages. Also, we discuss who the father - or mother - of Science-Fiction really is; how Star Trek very nearly fell at the final frontier and was saved by Lucille Bal...

December 23, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 1 • 1:02:16

Episode 30 - A Vindication of the Rights of Trash

What really are 'trashy' books and why are they so verily looked down upon? This month we inspect the shame and snobbery around readership. And to lighten things up, we leave season 3 with a puddle of bloopers.

October 24, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 10 • 46:01

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Carla James

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Lauren Watkins

Host