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Better WordsAuthor: Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey
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Aussie rom-com recommendations bonanza and Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run
Episode 9
Monday, 24 November, 2025
In this episode, Caitlin gives you dozens of recommendations for brilliant Aussie rom-coms. While Michelle chats briefly about Paul McCartney's new book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Man on the Run (upcoming Amazon documentary)Wings Deluxe Collection on vinyl (also available to stream on Spotify)Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThat Island Feeling by Karina May (listen to our interview with Karina here)The Matchmaker by Saman ShadThe Cicada House by Ella Ward*Ever Blessed by Olivia O'Flynn*Rival Darling and Grumpy Darling by Alexandra Moody* An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister (listen to our previous chat with Jodi here)What Did I Miss by Holly Brunnbauer*A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances by Steph Vizard*Love Overdue by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus (listen to Caitlin's full rec here)Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler (Caitlin's full rec)Ghosted by Amy Hutton (listen to our interview with Amy here)Drive Me Crazy by Lizzie Dent*Sex Lives of Married Women by Saman ShadJenna Lo Bianco (The Italian Marriage, Love and Rome, Venetian Lessons in Love, and Love, Al Dente)Natalie Murray (Lights, Camera, Love and Love, Just In)Anita Heiss (Not Meeting Mr Right)Engaged Apparently by Amy AndrewsThe Wedding Forecast by Nina Kenwood (listen to our interview with Nina)Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod





