The show first aired on the abc tv on 9 october 2007. Oct, 2017 byrne has been the host of the book club for more than a decade. The last episode of the book club will air on the abc on 19 december, with jennifer byrne announcing shes leaving the broadcaster after 11 years as host of the program in a video posted to facebook, byrne said that its been a joy and a privilege to bring books to television, but the time is right for a change. Each episode is hosted by jennifer byrne, with regular panellists marieke hardy and jason steger, as well as a revolving panel of special guests. Byrne also thanked the abc which backed us, to the publishing.
The book club formerly first tuesday book club is an australian television show that discusses books, ostensibly in the style of a domestic book club. First tuesday book club episodes tv series 2006 2017. Lifting the lid on gothic literature by british library. She currently hosts the first tuesday book club, is a regular panellist on the 7pm project and a. After 11 years on the air, jennifer byrnes the book club will finish its run with a christmas special on december 19. The much beloved first tuesday book club on the abc will be doing a jennifer byrne presents fantasy special mid year. Byrne was born in melbourne and attended st margarets school as a boarding student. Utopias and dystopias, those visions of a future in which we will either make it. In the last couple of years, when it was a weekly show, it changed my relationship with books a bit. Jennifer byrne brief biography jennifer victoria byrne born 5 march 1955 is an australian journalist, television presenter and former book publisher. Oct, 2017 after 11 years on the air, jennifer byrnes the book club will finish its run with a christmas special on december 19. Jennifer byrne marieke hardy first tuesday book club the. Aug 19, 2010 if you like travel the real or armchair sort you must watch jennifer byrne presents on the abc tuesday night at 10pm.
Byrne will be joined by a panel of book lovers and experts who will discuss titles from fiction, nonfiction, biography. A program hosted by book lover and abc arts personality jennifer byrne. Debating the merits of aprils two books are regulars marieke hardy and jason steger plus authors peter corris and jacinta tynan. Jennifer byrne marieke hardy first tuesday book club rebecca. Jennifer byrne leaves the abc, the book club axed mumbrella. The panelbased show brought together book lovers to discuss a broad range of genres. In the mid1990s byrne worked as a publishing director at reed books. Jennifer says, what a joy these past 11 years have been. The book club previously first tuesday book club is abc tvs nationally televised book club that gathers together australian booklovers. Hosted by jennifer byrne, first tuesday book club later called just the book club is a nationally televised book club. In this exclusive episode of jennifer byrne presents, tim winton talks about the new film adaptation of his short story collection, the turning, and the experience of writing his latest novel. A spinoff series of specials from this program is titled jennifer byrne presents.
It turned into a lively, interesting discussion and hopefully will prompt a new legion of fantasy readers. Andy griffiths an intimate interview with australias bestselling author and kids book sensation, airs on tuesday, may 17 at 10pm on abc and iview. Jennifer victoria byrne born 5 march 1955 is an australian journalist, television presenter and former book publisher. Now, a selection of wonderful authors and booklovers featured on the show comes together to reveal the books closest to their hearts. Joining the club to talk all things summer reading, are special guests, chair of sydney writers festival, sandra yates, and john birmingham, the blogger and bestselling australian author of he died with a felafel in his hand. Monday, may 2, 2016 returning in its original home on tuesday nights at 10pm, the book club will roll out as a weekly show for twelve weeks from tuesday, may 24 at 10pm. The former newspaper journalist presented the show for 11. Home and away hot seat house rules im a celebrity get me out of here insight logie awards married. Following the general format of a traditional book club, selected titles are announced in advance to give viewers time to read the book before tuning in to the show to follow the broadcast debate which is designed to lead discussions at home. She currently hosts the first tuesday book club, is a regular panellist on the 7pm project and a presenter on abc news radio. I was delighted to be asked to appear on the popular program together with other fantasy authors jennifer rowe, whom many of you will know as emily rodda. It was hosted by jennifer byrne, with regular panellists marieke hardy and jason steger, each. It first went to air in 2006 as first tuesday book club, before changing its name.
To get book lovers of all ages in the mood, jennifer byrne presents. Join jennifer byrne, marieke hardy, jason steger and special guests for heated debates on new and classic books, plus the latest literary news. Oct 03, 2015 1984 provides cutting insight into the darker sides of human minds and government. Jennifer byrne presents is an australian spinoff series of specials from the first tuesday book club presented by abc journalist jennifer byrne. May 27, 2016 from newspapers to current affairs and books, jennifer byrne has had many careers and loved every one of them. This year the book club celebrates its 10th anniversary with lots of new surprises in store. Rethinking drinking alcohol by abc first tuesday book club the great gatsby and all that jazz by abc rn. From newspapers to current affairs and books, jennifer byrne has had many careers and loved every one of them. First tuesday book club, abc tv, every month on the first tuesday at 10pm, then replayed the following sunday at 4. First tuesday book clubs jennifer byrne is joined by christine wallace, geoff dyer, mark carnegie and danielle clode to discuss those books that cannot be ignored.
Journalist and publisher jennifer byrne hosts the book club on abc tv. The book club and jennifer byrne presents are usually recorded midafternoon on fridays. Vote in the book clubs five of the best for your chance to win one of three fabulous prize packs. This is one of the rare books ive read that has stuck with me vividly years after reading it. Abc will end the book club after its christmas special on december 19. The series began its life as the first tuesday book club in 2006, with regular guests marieke hardy and jason steger. Oct, 2017 the abc is axing the book club after host jennifer byrne announced shes leaving the broadcaster. Its now time for a break, says jennifer byrne with abcs book club to end an 11 year run. Jennifer byrne marieke hardy first tuesday book club 2009. Utopias and dystopias, those visions of a future in which we will either make it as a species or go the way of the dodo.
The program is broadcast on selected tuesdays at 10. An integral part of the book world, it features regular panellists and guests from the world of literature, entertainment, sport or politics. She currently hosts the monthly abc television program first tuesday book club, later renamed the book club. Jennifer byrne says goodbye to abc thursday, october 12, 2017 jennifer byrne, host of abcs the book club, will step aside from her longrunning role after the book clubs christmas special. It first went to air in 2006 as first tuesday book club, before changing its name but retaining regular panelists marieke hardy and fairfax medias. The book club began life as the first tuesday book club in 2006 with guests marieke hardy and jason steger. The book clubs jennifer byrne shares her most memorable novels. We are joined by special guests marieke hardy, dave graney, markus zusak and bob sessions. With highly respected tv host, journalist and selfconfessed quiz junkie jennifer byrne abcs first tuesday book club, sunday, 60 minutes, foreign. Daphne du mauriers rebecca by abc first tuesday book club.
A companion publication to the abc tv show first tuesday book club, wellknown authors share their passion for a particular book they love. Jennifer byrne back with a fresh chapter graeme blundell titus welliver stars in bosch on sbs. It wasnt an easy decision to end the show but for host jennifer byrne the time had come to reclaim her relationship with books. For anyone who may have missed jennifer byrne presents fantasy last night july 12, it is available on the abcs iview for a fortnight. The book club previously first tuesday book club was abc tvs nationally televised book club for eleven years from 2006 2017. Byrne has been the host of the book club for more than a decade. Contributors include ian rankin, augusten burroughs, peter. A spare yet eloquent, bittersweet yet inspiring story of a man and a woman who, in advanced age, come together to wrestle with the events of their lives and their hopes for the imminent.
And what a privilege to share my love of books with a wide, loyal audience on the national broadcaster. Byrne will be joined by a panel of book lovers and experts who will discuss titles from fiction, nonfiction, biography, thriller, romance and. From 60 minutes to the abc s book club skip to sections navigation. The abc studios are located at 700 harris st ultimo opposite uts. In the mid1990s jennifer byrne worked as a publishing director at reed books. Welcome to the first tuesday book club s annual onehour summer celebration of books and reading. Jennifer byrne has quit abc after 11 years of the book club. Jennifer byrne closes the book club the west australian. Welcome to the first tuesday book clubs annual onehour summer celebration of books and reading. She was previously a presenter with foreign correspondent and in the late 1990s, the 7.
Jennifer byrne presents is a spinoff of the first tuesday book club in which a panel of leading authors and expert celebrity guests join jennifer for investigations into some of the most popular reading genres. The former newspaper journalist presented the show for 11 years and her decision means the final. Oct 12, 2017 jennifer byrne says goodbye to abc thursday, october 12, 2017 jennifer byrne, host of abcs the book club, will step aside from her longrunning role after the book clubs christmas special. With jennifer byrne, marieke hardy, jason steger, michael robotham. If you like travel the real or armchair sort you must watch jennifer byrne presents on the abc tuesday night at 10pm. Jennifer byrne has quit abc after 11 years of the book club she was previously a presenter with foreign correspondent and in the late 1990s, the 7.
First tuesday book club is the last episode for 2012. The book club is an australian television show that discusses books, ostensibly in the style of a domestic book club. The show first aired on the abc on 1 august 2006 and was scheduled as a monthly program. This month, first tuesday book club host jennifer byrne, and regulars marieke hardy and jason steger are joined on the panel by business leader, speaker and author geoffrey cousins, and charlotte wood, acclaimed author of the submerged cathedral, the children and animal people. Oct, 2017 byrne also thanked the abc which backed us, to the publishing industry which embraced usand deepest thanks to the readers who travelled with us. Hosted by journalist jennifer byrne, it uses the panel format with two regular. I was delighted to be asked to appear on the popular program together with other fantasy authors jennifer rowe, whom many of. Vote in the book club s five of the best for your chance to win one of three fabulous prize packs. Confabulating on cold comfort farm by abc jennifer byrne presents. After 11 years, the book club will air its final episode on the abc. It first went to air in 2006 as first tuesday book club, before changing its name but retaining regular panelists marieke hardy and. First tuesday book club is abc tvs nationally televised book club. This show sparked the idea for the first tuesday book club, hosted by jennifer byrne, now called simply the book club. First tuesday book club s jennifer byrne is joined by christine wallace, geoff dyer, mark carnegie and danielle clode to discuss those books that cannot be ignored.
The book clubs jennifer byrne shares her most memorable. Apr 18, 2017 vote in the book club s five of the best for your chance to win one of three fabulous prize packs. The abc is axing the book club after host jennifer byrne announced shes leaving the broadcaster. Find out which are the most popular books by watching the book club special on tuesday 19.
The book clubs final episode aired on abc and iview on tuesday 19 december. Jennifer byrne, the departing host of abc show the book club, reveals the most memorable novels they featured in. Across its 11 seasons it gathered together booklovers from across australia. Aug 16, 2016 the book club previously first tuesday book club is abc tvs nationally televised book club that gathers together australian booklovers.