About this episode
Award-winning writer and historian Tony Birch grew up listening to stories from his nan, Alma.
In this episode, from Schwartz Media’s podcast Read This, Tony shares how Alma's advice has influenced his life and his writing.
(This episode was first published in July 2023)
Reading list:
Shadowboxing, Tony Birch, 2006
Blood, Tony Birch, 2011
Ghost River, Tony Birch, 2015
Common People, Tony Birch, 2017
The White Girl, Tony Birch, 2019
Dark as Night, Tony Birch, 2021
Yellowface, R.F. Kuang, 2023
Broke, Sam Drummond, 2023
Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram and Twitter
Guest: Tony Birch
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