What is it about islands that inspire so many writers?

Modriki Island Fiji, Location for “Castaway”- Image Mark Chew

With an (almost) long weekend upon us, there are worse ways to spend your time than to settle down, perhaps in a quiet anchorage, and listen to four podcasts from the ABC, all discussing books about islands.

(Click on the Images to listen.)

Emily Brugman, The Islands, Allen & Unwin

Audrey Magee, The Colony, Faber

Eliza Henry-Jones, Salt and Skin, Ultimo Press

Tom Watson, Metronome, Bloomsbury