About this episode

The episode discusses street libraries, the concept of a post-literate society, and reviews the crime saga 'The Mushroom Tapes'.

Presenters Di Ellison, Karen Lateo and Campbell McConachie bring you chapter and verse on all things literary. This week, we’ll learn about the boom in street libraries, explore the possibility of a post-literate society, and review that not-so-tasty Aussie crime saga, The Mushroom Tapes. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

People in this episode

Hosts: Di Ellison, Karen Lateo, Campbell McConachie

Topics covered

• literature
• street libraries
• post-literate society
• Aussie crime saga
• book reviews

Keywords

• literary
• street libraries
• post-literate society
• The Mushroom Tapes
• book review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kiama Community Radio

Books & works: The Mushroom Tapes

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