Last year, I embarked on a challenge to read a book published in every single year of the 20th Century. When I catalogued all the books from the 20th Century I’d already read, I found the 1970s to be the decade from which I had read the least. In this episode, I take you through my journey of reading books published in 1970, 1973, 1974, 1976 and 1978. For more links and resources, visit my website www.angourieslibrary.com Books I read to complete the challenge: 1978: Tirra Lirra by the River by Jessica Anderson 1974: Oreo by Fran Ross 1973: Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown 1976: Woman on t ..read more

Since we’re already a quarter of the way into 2024 (!) , it was time for me to sit down with you to talk through my reading stats and highlights from the last 3 months. Visit my website www.angourieslibrary.com for more links and resources. *** Black Lives Matter resources Pay the Rent Greenpeace Australia Pacific Greenpeace International   @angourierice / @the_community_library / our book! Cover artwork is by Ashley Ronning ..read more

Welcome to the fifth annual Community Library Reading Awards! A completely subjective and biased awards ceremony in which the prizes go to the books I read and liked in 2023. Tonight there are twelve awards to give out to honour some of my favourite books I read in 2023. I hope you enjoy! Visit my website www.angourieslibrary.com for more links, resources, and a full list of all the award winners. *** Black Lives Matter resources Pay the Rent Greenpeace Australia Pacific Greenpeace International   @angourierice / @the_community_library / our book! Cover artwork is by Ashley Ronning Ashle ..read more

We’re back for your annual Christmas episode! And this year, we’re tier ranking some popular Christmas treats. Listen to find out our most controversial opinions, and let us know your favourite treat on my suggestions page! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! For more links and resources, visit my website www.angourieslibrary.com *** Black Lives Matter resources Pay the Rent Greenpeace Australia Pacific Greenpeace International   @angourierice / @the_community_library / our book! Cover artwork is by Ashley Ronning Ashley’s Instagram, website, and printing studio website ..read more

What you’re about to listen to is a live recording of The Community Library! In this episode, the incredible award-winning YA author Melina Marchetta interviews my mum and me about our novel, Stuck Up and Stupid! Thank you to everyone who came to the live event. Special thanks to Melina Marchetta for the stellar interview. Also thanks to Melissa Luckman, our publicist from Walker Books, for organising such a beautiful event at the Glebe Town Hall. And thank you to Nova, the sound technician who recorded the event for you all to listen. Stuck Up and Stupid is available now in Australia and New ..read more

Before we get into the topic of today’s episode, I want to acknowledge that we’ve seen some very sad, upsetting, and challenging events recently, both in Australia and globally. I found I just couldn’t continue with the podcast when the world is in such a dark place, so I went on an unexpected hiatus for a month. This week, I offer The Community Library as a space of connection and warmth. This is not what everyone needs, but it's what I can offer at the moment. This episode is a bunch of overly specific book recommendations: I asked my Instagram followers what sort of books they’re looking to ..read more

Have you ever read a book you loved so much, that you were scared to read another book by the same author for fear that it wouldn’t be as good? For me, that book was Station Eleven, and the author is Emily St. John Mandel. Join me as I read Emily St. John Mandel’s next book The Glass Hotel, in an experiment to see if I can trust my 5 star predictions. Visit my website www.angourieslibrary.com for more links, resources, and a full transcription of the episode You might also like: 6.04 Station Eleven, or 2020 6.09 My Sister Chooses What I Read 4.08 Read With Me: Graphic Novels 3.15 Read With Me ..read more

I’m sure you’ve heard of one of the greatest love stories ever written. About a man and a woman who seemed to despise each other at first, before falling madly in love and living happily ever after. But are you intimidated to pick up the original book? Maybe I can help. In this episode of Classic Short Cuts we’re tackling Pride and Prejudice. Visit my website, www.angourieslibrary.com, for a full transcription of this episode. Links: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Stuck Up and Stupid by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice Three character maps for Pride and Prejudice: one, two, three You might al ..read more

When I began the childhood favourites series, I knew that Jacqueline Wilson would need her own episode. This week I talk about her work, which ones were my favourites, and why I think she’s such a successful children’s author. Enjoy! Visit my website, www.angourieslibrary.com for more links, resources, and a full transcription of this episode. You might also like: 6.06 Childhood Favourites: 2008 6.03 Childhood Favourites: 2007 4.13 Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc 3.01 Choosing Between What is Right and What is Easy: Discussing J. K. Rowling *** Black ..read more

Kalliope is back! This time, I enlisted her to help choose what to read next. In this episode, I give her the first sentence of eight different books, and her favourite one is what I read. Visit my website www.angourieslibrary.com for more links, resources, and a full transcription of today's episode. Other episodes you might like 5.10 Tier Ranking Christmas Songs with Kalliope 5.02 Q+A with my sister Kalliope 4.06 A Very Casual Chat with my Sister, Kalliope 3.20 Die Hard, aka The Best Christmas Move with Kalliope *** Black Lives Matter resources Pay the Rent Greenpeace Australia Pacific Gre ..read more