Chapter One: My Story | In The Good Books with Luke Bateman

Описание: From the NRL field to overnight BookTok fame, Luke Bateman shares his personal journey to be a 'open book' about his deep passion for reading.

In The Good Books is a weekly podcast that serves as a community for those who believe in the power of a good story.
Each week, 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.
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00:00:00 Welcome to "In the Good Books"
00:01:12 Creating a book club community with you
00:01:34 Luke's childhood Story
00:02:40 Growing up in Western Queensland meant no magic
00:04:13 Finding Home in the Fantasy Genre
00:05:53 The Shame of Reading Fantasy as a Boy
00:07:48 The Secrecy of My Private Thing
00:09:59 Finding the courage at age 30
00:12:25 Books that gave Luke the power to change
00:13:58 Why reading is Important for boys and men
00:18:03 Finding Community on BookTok
00:21:38 Getting a Book Deal
00:23:43 The joy of writing
00:24:32 Why a Podcast
00:26:15 Share Your Story: Listener Voice Memos