Eyes & Ears
Books and podcasts to enjoy while you’re travelling with Journey Beyond.
Butter Asako Yuzuki, Polly Barton (Translator) (Harper Collins)
A cult Japanese bestseller and the number one Sunday Times bestselling sensation, Butter is a slow-burning literary mystery that simmers with intrigue. Inspired by a real-life case, it follows a journalist investigating a woman accused of murdering lonely businessmen after seducing them with her delicious home cooking. As their conversations deepen, questions of guilt, desire and power swirl beneath the surface. A rich and provocative read.
Modern Australian Baking
Christopher Thé(Hardie Grant)
From native spice-laced scones to a Geraldton Wax cheesecake, this beautifully crafted cookbook reimagines baking through a distinctively Australian lens. Acclaimed pastry chef Christopher Thé (of Black Star Pastry fame) shares more than 80 seasonal recipes that spotlight native ingredients, local produce and modern culinary techniques. Thoughtful, accessible and richly photographed, it’s a celebration of flavour and culture.
Gone Before Goodbye Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
(Penguin)
Reese Witherspoon’s first novel, co-written with thriller legend Harlan Coben, is as addictive as you’d expect. When elite combat surgeon Maggie McCabe takes on a mysterious patient who vanishes under her care, she’s thrust into a world of conspiracy, privilege and peril. Fast-paced and cinematic, it’s pure escapism – slick, smart and laced with just the right dose of glamour. A high-gloss thriller with brains and bite.
A Different Kind of Power Jacinda Ardern (Penguin)
More than a political memoir, this international bestseller traces Jacinda Ardern’s rise from small-town New Zealand to the world stage – and the leadership style that made her a global icon. With warmth and clarity, Jacinda reflects on crisis, conviction and what it means to lead with empathy. A deeply human story from one of the most quietly revolutionary political figures of our time, remiding us that strength and softness can co-exist in politics.
Rock ‘n’ Rail
Dreaming of heading to Parkes Elvis Festival with Vintage Rail Journeys? These Elvis tracks are made for scenic swooning.Travel the great expanse of this wild and wonderful country with these tunes that inspire wilderness wanderings.
Process The Podcast
Hosted by filmmaker and creative strategist Arielle Thomas, Process The Podcast digs beneath the surface of creative work to uncover how ideas come to life. Through insightful interviews with guests across fashion, media and design, Arielle explores the rituals, roadblocks and real-world tactics that shape artistic careers.
More Energy
Looking to boost your energy? Wellness coach Melissa Kitchen blends real talk with practical tools to help you reclaim your vitality. From breathwork and kinesiology to mindset shifts and life systems that create ease, each episode offers a grounded, actionable roadmap to help you show up fully in all your roles. Uplifting, purposeful and refreshingly real.
Forgotten Australia
This compelling podcast uncovers the stranger corners of Australian history – the stories left out of school books. Host Michael Adams brings a journalist’s rigour and a storyteller’s flair to tales of unsolved crimes, cultural scandals and overlooked figures who helped shape the nation. Deeply researched and surprisingly bingeable, it’s history told with curiosity, compassion and mystery.
Are You A Charlotte?
Hosted by Sex and the City and And Just Like That’s Kristin Davis, this warm, nostalgic podcast isn’t just a rewatch, it’s a conversation. Kristin shares behind-the-scenes stories from both the original series and And Just Like That, reflecting on what made the show iconic and why its themes and characters still resonate. With candid chats, special guests and plenty of heart, it’s a true love letter to fans of both series.
Casefile
This cult true crime podcast has become an Australian export success – and for good reason. With its signature anonymous host and meticulous research, Casefile recounts solved and unsolved cases from Australia and around the world. Gritty without being sensational, it’s a masterclass in slow-burn storytelling, where fact is scarier than fiction.
No Filter
After a decade with Mia Freedman at the helm, No Filter entered a new era with Kate Langbroek stepping behind the microphone. Known for her sharp humour and deep empathy, Kate brings her own spin to the long-form interview series that’s made raw, honest storytelling its trademark. In a standout episode with Osher Günsberg, the two explore what it means to truly be seen. Unscripted, unexpected and often unforgettable.