7. Dark Emu, Self-Help, Coronavirus Erotica, and Saddam Hussein

<p>Hit us up on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kewlandsmert/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/kewlandsmert">Twitter</a> - we welcome all questions, comments, and scathing remarks. </p><p>Also grab tickets to <a href="https://improvconspiracy.com/shows/the-cool-smart-very-funny-comedy-hour">The Cool & Smart Very Funny Comedy Hour</a> on July 10th!</p><p>In this stern and subdued episode, Matt and Barney discuss the renewed debate around Bruce Pascoe's Dark Emu and the benefits, drawbacks, and definitions of self-help. Matt reads a sample from listener-recommended "viral erotica", Kissing the Coronavirus. They also consider reading Saddam Hussein's allegorical romance novel, rail against Amazon, and rave about Miles Franklin nominated Tasmanian author Robbie Arnott.</p><p>BOOKS DISCUSSED:</p><ul><li>The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin</li><li>The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch</li><li>Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton</li><li>The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang</li><li>Vandemonian War by Nick Brodie</li><li>Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe</li><li>Farmers or Hunter Gatherers? by Peter Sutton & Keryn Walshe</li><li>The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss</li><li>The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron</li><li>Mind Hacking by Sir John Hargrave</li><li>The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck by Mark Manson</li><li>Medical Medium by Anthony William</li><li>Kissing the Coronavirus by M.J. Edwards</li><li>Zabiba & The King by Saddam Hussein</li><li>A Promised Land by Barack Obama</li><li>Flames/The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott</li></ul><p>The Cool & Smart Book Club is a literature lovers podcast by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/photo_boi69/">Barney</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattyoung.com.au/">Matt</a>. Click our names to find us on Instagram!</p>