Clare Valley Podcast

Do you want to be up-to-date with the latest news in your council area? This monthly podcast brings you the latest news, upcoming projects and issues facing the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area. You’ll also hear about events and meet people who do a lot their community. The Clare Valley Podcast aims to be informative, relevant and entertaining, by interviewing not just Council representatives but members of the entire community. The podcast is hosted and produced by Annabelle Homer, a former ABC broadcast journalist and a Clare Valley local. The theme music has been produced by Solo Practice and local rural GP, Gerry Considine.

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Clare Valley Podcast - Special Edition "Book Banter with Tammy, Coedy and Jess"

March 28, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 39

Hey there! Welcome to the Clare Valley Podcast, your go-to spot for monthly updates on all things council and community in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys.

I’ve got some exciting news: we have a new CEO! David Stobbe will be starting on March 31st. I’ll fill you in on what’s happening at the Council in our next episode after he gets settled in.

In the meantime here are the minutes from the latest Council meeting in March:

https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/1783628/19-March-2025-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf

But today, I’ve got something really special for you!

Over the next 40 minutes, we’re diving into the wonderful world of books, perfect for anyone who loves reading—young and old alike.

Podcasting is booming, and library podcasts are right there with it with librarians chatting about everything from what’s hot to what’s not in the world of books—fiction, nonfiction, children’s picture books, you name it!

If you’re a book lover, you’re going to really enjoy this episode.

So, without further ado, I’m handing it over to our amazing Clare and Gilbert Valley Council librarians, Tammy Porter, Coedy Pohlenz and Jess Waldhuter. They’re ready and raring to to share their passion for books with you!

Also, Council has recently launched Clare and Gilbert Valleys Heritage Guide. Check it out:

https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/community-information/arts-and-culture/heritage-guide

Here is the list of books discussed by Tammy, Coedy and Jess:

The Secret – Lee Child

What happened to Nina – Dervla McTiernan

The Bullet that Missed – Richard Osman

The Thursday Murder Cub – Richard Osman

Daisy and Kate – Meredith Appleyard

The Other Bridget – Rachael Johns

The Bad Bridesmaid – Rachael Johns

Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus

The Women – Kristin Hannah

Lola in the Mirror – Trent Dalton

Did I ever Tell you this – Sam Neill

Wifedom – Anna Funder

By any Other Name – Jodi Picoult

Recipe Tin Eats Dinner – Nagi Maehashi

Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros

Iron Flame – Rebecca Yarros

Onyx Storm – Rebecca Yarros

A Court of Thorn and Roses – Sarah J Maas

Tractor – Sally Sutton

All of the factors why I love tractors – Davina Bell

Hairy Maclary – Lynley Dodd

Grug – Ted Prior

Mr Men – Roger Hargreaves

Here One Moment – Liane Moriarty

Wild Dark Shore – Charlotte McConaghy

Once there were Wolves – Charlotte McConaghy

Migration – Charlotte McConaghy

Scrublands – Chris Hammer

Two Turtles – written by Kiah Thomas and illustrated by Jake Minton

The Truck Cat – Deborah Frenkel

The Prospect – Fleur McDonald

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Website: https://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/client/en_AU/claregilbertvalleys

Email: clarelibrary@cgvc.sa.gov.au