Podcasts & Books
10 New Podcasts Worth Listening To This April
Our love affair with podcasts runs deep, and this month is no different. Whether you’re keen for a new listen to get you through your…
13 Of The Best Books To Read Right Now
Whether you’re a life-long bookworm or you’ve never quite gotten into reading, now is the perfect time to fall in love with…
Chill Out With 9 Of The Best Podcasts For Mindfulness And Meditation
There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…
10 Of The Best True Crime Podcasts As Chosen By You
It’s official, we’re straight up obsessed with true crime. And for the real super sleuths among us, there never is enough true…
Feel Inspired With 8 Of The Very Best Podcasts For Women, By Women
With International Women’s Day before us, what better way to get yourself prepared than listening to some podcasts that are hosted by…
16 Female-Written Books To Read In 2022
While the pool of epic female-written books is deeper than ever, we could write about Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison and Harper Lee all-day…
14 Of The Best LGBTQI+ Podcasts To Listen To Right Now
Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling.…
10 Self-Help Books Worth Reading In 2022
Here’s the thing, self-help books have a bad rap. While previous rut-ending books have been packed out with hundreds upon hundreds of…
10 Of The Best Australian Podcasts Worth Listening To In 2022
From our morning commute to a gym session and walking the dog to falling asleep, podcasts are the perfect way to be alone with company.…
20 Of The Best Audiobooks To Listen To In 2022
Don't get us wrong, we absolutely love picking up a book and sitting down for a long session of page-turning. But with life continuously…
14 Books That Will Change The Way You Think In 2022
This year, you’ll want to fuel your soul with a number of juicy reads guaranteed to challenge the way you think. Through a broad…
The Best Horror Books Of 2022
If you’ve clicked on this page, you’re no doubt the type of being who likes a little fright from time to time. And though you…
The Best Romance Novels Of 2022
Hopeless romantics (and Ariana Grande fans) unite. There’s no doubt in the world you’ve clicked on this article, ready to…
The Best Sex Books Of 2022
Gone are the days where reading books about sex are considered well, embarrassing (to say the least). We say open that sex book with a…
The Best Career Books To Read In 2022
If charging up your career game has been a priority this year, then you’ve come to the right place. Sure, Barefoot Investor definitely…
The Best Thriller Books Of 2022
Murder, mystery, secrecy, parallel stories, empty investigations, lifelong grudges and naturally, a dark and undiscovered…
14 Summer Beach Reads Worth Losing Yourself In These Holidays
Summer and reading go hand in hand. Long languid days mean finding a nice shady spot to rest up and devour all those books that have sat…
10 Of The Best Podcasts You Should Have Plugged Into This Year
2021 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…
15 Of The Best Feminist Books To Check Out
Whether you’re a baby feminist or a seasoned equality fighter, this list covers the freshest feminist reads from Australian and…
15 Amazing Summer Reads To Gift The Bookworm In Your Life
Know someone keen to turn some pages this summer? A great book is always a good gift idea, whether you’re shopping for the bookworm in…
Tune In To These 10 Epic Indigenous Podcasts
Right now, the communities around the world are changing the narrative, and people—especially here in Australia—are finally…
10 Of The Best LGBTQI+ Books To Celebrate Pride All Year Round
LGBTQI+ voices may traditionally be marginalised in literature, however, this is slowly but surely changing as the queer community’s…
13 Political Books That Will Seriously Blow Your Mind
Nothing feels as great as being informed does so keep on that New Year’s resolution of schooling yourself on things that matter and…
Get Sucked Into Some Serious Page-Turners With 8 Of The Best Fiction Books
When you spend your day looking from your laptop to your phone, then back to your laptop again, sometimes a screen detox is exactly what you…
8 Of The Best Rewatch Podcasts To Get Nostalgic About
We’re never quite ready to let go of our favourite TV shows. We miss the laughs, plot twists, dramas, relationships, cliffhangers,…
10 Of The Best Books Written By First Nations Authors
The truth is, you’d be doing yourself a complete disservice if you didn’t work your way through this essential reading list,…
10 Of The Best Sustainability Books To Inspire Change
Chances are you’re already dabbling in sustainability by using reusable products and making thoughtful swaps to better our planet. Now…
One Of Our Favourite True Crime Podcasts Is Turning Into A TV Show
We consider ourselves connoisseurs of true crime entertainment here at Urban List. A new eerie podcast—we’ve listened to it…
8 History Podcasts That Will Help You Relearn The World As You Know It
History podcasts—they’re juicy, they’re plumpin’ and they’ve got all the tea that will make you light up the…
5 Audiobooks On Spotify You Need To Listen To Right Now
Simply put, audiobooks are a way to cheat your way into being a literary legend. So you might have hit up good old Sparknotes in your senior…
10 Of The Best Podcasts You Should Have Plugged Into This Year
2020 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…
Bring On Witch Lords And Curses In 6 Of The Most Spellbinding Fantasy Books
Fantasy books are peak escapism at its finest. From abandoned towns and bewitching worlds to dark curses and sacred artefacts, these…
Unpack The True Story Of Melbourne’s Gangland War With This Chilling New Crime Podcast
If you caught the first season of Aussie true-crime podcast Trace, you’ll know it was equal parts shocking, heartbreaking and…
Scare Yourself Stupid With Shudder, The New Horror-Only Streaming Service
Slasher fans—and Victorians who’ve exhausted every other streaming platform available—can rejoice in the news that…
Score Discounted Textbooks With Booktopia’s Uni-Approved Library
Whatever you’re studying right now—2020 has likely added an extra layer of stress to your uni life. As tricky as a Zoom meeting…
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Your Next Movie Obsession, Where The Crawdads Sing
If lockdown gifted us one thing, it was the chance to finally catch up on all those books (and let's be honest, TV shows) that…
Listen In, This 101 Is The Ultimate Guide To Making Your Own Binge-Worthy Podcast
These days, it’s almost as if every person and their dog has a podcast. If you really wanted, you could piece one together with the…
10 Of The Best Astrology Books You Need To Check Out
If you haven’t asked your friend, co-worker or COVID crush precisely what time they were born so you could figure out their…
Plug Into These Career-Focussed Podcasts That Will Help You Land Your Dream Gig
Along with most of Australia, the jobs market is slowly beginning to open back up. Good news for those who lost out riding the redundancy…
Get Educated, This Legend Just Turned Your Most Googled Sex Questions Into A Podcast
Think back to when you first learned about sex. Perhaps you were sitting in a classroom, fixated on an educational VHS starring…
Bow Down, Beyoncé Is Dropping A Visual Album On Disney+
Oh, queen Bey, how we have missed you! In news that the world truly needs right now, Beyoncé has announced she’s finally…
Meet The Private Investigator From Chasing Charlie, Your Next True-Crime Podcast Obsession
The new true-crime podcast series Chasing Charlie is about as Juicy as they come. The seven-part series follows an eight-year chase of New…
Spice Up Your Life With 8 Of The Juiciest Sex Podcasts Worth Listening To
Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full with lots of banana inflatables)…
Help Feed Children Around The World With This Delicious Brunch Cookbook
There’s no denying Melbourne’s brunch culture is well known and respected throughout Australia and the world. Boasting an…
Get Ready To Heat Things Up In The Kitchen With This Sensual Bread Cookbook
Right now, couples are home quarantining, spending more time together than ever before — and they’re baking bread together in…
Crack The Code, Here Are The Best Virtual Escape Rooms To Solve From Your Couch
With restrictions easing, we’re finally seeing that glimmering light at the end of the iso tunnel but until that time comes,…
Bless Your Ears With Daniel Radcliffe’s Live Reading Of Harry Potter
While we loved binging the craziness that was Netflix’s Tiger King, sometimes we need a hit of wholesomeness, and it doesn’t get…
Unleash Your Inner Big Kid With These Epic Adult Colouring In Books
While we’re loving our Netflix binges and we’ve dominated every puzzle put in front of us, we’re craving a new creative…
Learn How To Go Plastic-Free With This Practical Go-To Guide
There’s no denying the current situation has been a serious struggle but there has been one silver lining—the profoundly…
7 Of The Most Life-Changing Travel Books To Immerse Yourself In This Year
From the Australian Outback to huge sand dunes in the heart of the Orkney Islands—travel books will transport you to places all over…
Listen Up, Louis Theroux Is About To Bless Our Ears With A Podcast Series
Rejoice, the doyen of documentaries, Louis Theroux, is finally set to release a podcast thanks to the good folk at the BBC. Titled Grounded…
Dream Of Your Next Trip With 8 Of The Juiciest Travel Podcasts
If you thought Instagram and YouTube was the only vice to satisfy your travel bug, think again. The number of travel podcasts to dig into…
Watch Time Go By With These 8 Long Reads Perfect For Isolation
Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands? Who would have thought? Get comfy, switch on your reading light and unleash your…
Get Comfy, WellRead Is The Book Subscription Made For Quarantine And Chill
If you, like us, are living for deliveries and doorbell rings a whole lot more than you used to—we’ve got another parcel drop to…
Escape Reality With 5 Of The Best New Release Books
When it comes to the current state of the world, it’s important to look for the silver linings. So, come through the real MVP of…
Plug Into This Inspiring Podcast Breaking Down The Stigma Around Mental Health
Our love affair with podcasts runs deep and this month is no exception. As per usual, we’ve got you covered with a generous serving of…
Align Your Soul With The Celestials With 6 Of The Best Astrology Podcasts To Get Around This Year
If you have a love-hate relationship with Mercury Retrograde, you’re intrigued by equinoxes and solstices and are inexplicably…
Here’s Your Chance To Sit Down With The Mastermind Behind The Handmaid’s Tale
With news dropping this week that The Handmaid’s Tale season four will commence filming this March, our curiosity on the future of…
Tune Into Netflix’s Juicy New Docudrama On The Rise Of The Ottoman Empire
Settle in for good times this weekend because there's a sling of binge-worthy goods you need to cross off your bucket list. Here's…
Drop Everything And Plug Into The New True Crime Podcast From The Creator Of Dirty John
When LA Times reporter Christopher Goffard released a little-known podcast by the name of Dirty John last year, true crime buffs lost their…
Here’s Why You Need To Jump On The Disney+ Bandwagon Now
Until now, your Friday nights and long-haul flights have most definitely been loaded with all the Netflix, Stan and Neon content. Now, brace…
The Best Podcasts To Listen To If You Want To Kickstart Your Side Hustle
So you’re reading this article because, we're assuming, you’ve got something happening on the side you’d like to…
Listen Up, This Podcast Will Teach You How To Find True Happiness
If you have moments where you find yourself scrolling through Insta, longing for a life that isn’t yours, you’re going to want…
6 Of The Best Wellness Podcasts You Should Be Chilling Out To
In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true-crime. And though speculating on all things mysterious is fun,…
Expand Your Mind With 6 Of The Best Books On Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness is often something we overlook as a part of our wellness, but being mindful can really help to get you in tune with…
We’ve Found Your Fave New Crime Podcast And It’s Voiced By Lisa Simpson
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s true crime podcasts, so we’re always a little giddy when…
Praise Be, Handmaid’s Tale Is Getting An Eerie Sequel
While we endure the long and anxious wait for season four of The Handmaid’s Tale to hit our screens (and find out if June ever…
Ghosthunter Is The Haunting New True Crime Podcast You Need To Start Now
Get your headphones ready, a brand new true crime podcast has dropped and it’s the only thing you need to binge this week.…
10 Of The Best Podcasts You Should Have Plugged Into This Year
There have been a ton of great new podcasts out in 2019 and other not-so-new-ones that had strong seasons. But like with anything…
4 New Harry Potter Books Are Dropping And Here’s Everything To Know
In news more magical than the world of Hogwarts itself, Pottermore Publishing has just announced plans to drop a sling of short, non-fiction…
The Best Books To Read This Month
This month, there’s a relatable Millennial saga, The New Me, a proper laugh out loud with Cheer Up, Mr. Widdicomb and a mystical…
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Season Of Casefile
On 23 March, Australian podcast juggernaut Casefile officially confirmed the next sling of true-crime episodes on the horizon. So perk your…
7 Slow Lit Podcasts To Help You Get A Decent Night’s Sleep
Fun fact; we’ll sleep for a third of our lives. Granted, we’re all pretty clued up on why sleeping is so good for a happy,…
The Greats | The Best New Podcasts Of 2018
There have been a ton of great new podcasts out in 2018 and other not-so-new-ones that had strong seasons. But like with anything…
Crunch Time | New Episodes Of The Teacher’s Pet Have Dropped
For everyone listening, following, deciphering and deliberating Hedley Thomas’ award-winning true crime podcast, The Teacher’s…
Settle In, Call Me By Your Name Is Getting A Book Sequel
It may be too soon to anticipate an on-screen reunion with Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer but—big news—a Call Me By…
The Ultimate Entertainment Gift Guide
Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…
The Best True Crime Podcasts You Need To Listen To Right Now
True crime podcasts are well on the rise in Oz-land and there’s a very good reason why. They’re bloody (not even sorry for the…
Here’s The True-Crime Podcast To Binge After You Finish Teacher’s Pet
For those of you who can’t get enough of True-Crime podcasts, boy do we have some news for you. Yep, this one’s for when…
We’re Running The Ultimate Money-Can’t-Buy Charity Auction
Want to skip the queues and snag a private dining room at Sydney’s Chin Chin? How about a year’s free yoga in Brisbane? Maybe a…
The Binge | BEST OF THE WEEK
Welcome back to the weekend legends and congrats for surviving the nine to five hustle. For the weekend, here’s everything you need to…
Season Three Of Serial Is Dropping Next Week & Bring On The Binge
People of the podcast world we have some MAJOR news for ya’ll. We know you’re already across all things Serial (and if not, we…
The Binge | BEST OF THE WEEK
*Clapping* Good stuff beautiful people, you survived the week (unscathed) and here you are, scouring the internet like any 2018 human…
The Binge | BOOKS
We’re kicking off a new Book Club series today, so settle down and get comfy. Maybe pop the kettle on. Every month we’ll be…
Three New Harry Potter Books Are Being Released in October
It has been over ten years since the release of the last part to the iconic Harry Potter series but the love for these books is everlasting.…
Kevin Kwan (Author Of Crazy Rich Asians) About His Most Memorable Moment On Set
Crazy Rich Asians took the world by storm when it was released in 2013. And, this month the film hit theatres and you’d pretty much…
12 Classic Novels You Should Have Read By 25
Guys, reading is cool (why do I feel incredibly lame typing that??). It was around way before Netflix (or uh, the internet) was a…
10 Historical Fiction Novels You Should Get Your Hands On Now
The recent success of shows like Call the Midwife, The Crown and good ol’ Downton Abbey proves that we all love a cheeky bit of…
8 New Books From Aussie Authors To Read This Winter
Now that the mercury has plummeted through the floor and triggered a mass deficit of electric blankets at Harvey Norman, the only thing left…
Listen Up, Wrong Skin Is Not Your Average True-Crime Podcast
All you true-crime fans, it’s time to stop what you’re doing and download Wrong Skin ASAP. Done? Fab. Now here’s the…
This True Crime Podcast Will Give You Actual Chills
Podcast fiends rejoice, we’re here to send you off into another seriously messed up world and look, you probably won’t thank us…
9 Books That Will Make Your Life Instantly Better
While there’s no quick fix to turning your life into a Disney movie, there’s something to be said for a good self-help book.…
20 Children’s Books From Your Childhood You’ve Forgotten About
Gone are the days of taking your shoes off in supermarkets, eating soil and asking your kindergarten teacher why she has a moustache, but…
9 TED Talks You Need To Listen To Right Now
Settle in team, it’s time to get inspired (in a BIG way). We all know TED talks as inspiring talks by some of the world’s most…
20 Classics You Should Read At Least Once In Your Life
In a world where there are movie adaptations of just about every book ever written, we’re at risk of forgetting the joy…
9 Interesting Podcasts That’ll Make Your Commute Less Crap
Let's be honest, your commute to and from work is unlikely to evoke much excitement. You're just getting from point A—B and…
Australia’s Only External Building Climb Is In QLD (& It’s Bloody Stunning)!
We have absolutely no doubt there are some crazy adrenaline junkies out there who seek adventure at dizzying heights. If harnessing up and…
10 Autobiographies You Should Read At Least Once In Your Life
Sometimes there are stories inside that are bound to be told. And, thankfully, great people, hurt people, vulnerable people and people who…
George R.R. Martin Is Releasing A New Game Of Thrones Book
Some of us procrasti-bake. Some of us procrasti-clean. But if you’re George R.R. Martin, you…