Diving In
Diving In
Latest Episodes
83: All Around the World: Translated Books
Louise and Virginia travel by book to Brazil, Japan, Skiathos and India in this conversation about four very different books translated into English. How wonderful it is to be absorbed in a book that was originally written in Japanese, Ka...
82: Burnt at the Stake: Witch Trials, Ignorance, Fear, and Superstition
Louise and Virginia dive deep into historical witch trials, told through four fictional stories, based on real events from the 17th and 18th centuries. They discuss the fact that much of the ignorance and prejudice against women in particular,&...
81: A Mélange of Books
Louise and Virginia discuss five very different books. Two very character-driven, interior novels, two set on a dream island, and one classic set during the first French Revolution. They also discuss two great shows currently streaming.<...
80: Five Mothers – impactful, present and absent
Louise and Virginia discuss five completely different books this time, some recent releases, and one old. They randomly chose to read books without any planned theme this time, but interestingly all five books feature mothers who impact their c...
79: The Changing Preoccupations of a local Treasure, Tim Winton
Louise and Virginia discuss two big novels by Western Australian Living Treasure, Tim Winton, which reflect his, and our, changing concerns over a 35 year period. There’s much to think about here.On a lighter note Virginia has a new memb...