A book review podcast and blog, where two psychologists take a deep dive into your favourite books.
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Podcast episodes include book reviews, author interviews, and discussions about mental health in fiction.
Meet the hosts
We are Priscilla and Elise, two psychologists and book nerds who live in Melbourne, Australia.
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For more information about mental health issues discussed in our blog and podcast, and writing about mental health.
Latest blog posts and written reviews
S3E2. Tiger Daughter (ft. interview with Rebecca Lim)
Last episode was prompted by Elise’s recommendation. This time, it’s Priscilla’s. Tiger Daughter tells the story of Wen and Henry, and what happens when tragedy strikes their…
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Interview: Dr Jac den Houting on Autism Advocacy
Everything we know about autism is wrong… or is it? In this special interview, we chat with Dr Jac den Houting, research psychologist and Autistic…
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S3E1. I’m Glad My Mom Died
We’re baaaaack! To kick off Season 3, we’re covering the very hyped memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. We discuss Jennette’s experience…
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There is hope, even if your brain tells you there isn’t.
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About Us
We are two psychologists and book nerds. Our podcast and blog Novel Feelings is all about mental health and psychology in fiction: the good, the bad and the misinformed.
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