4am

The creators of Shameless and bestselling authors of The Space Between bring you a collection of their most popular advice columns from Ask Shameless.

Since 2021, tens of thousands of readers have devoured the Ask Shameless weekly columns on dating, friendship and self-development, written by the Shameless podcasters and a team of talented young Australian writers.

In 4 am, Zara and Michelle have curated forty of their very best columns alongside ten brand-new ones - plus the follow-up replies from many of the original contributors, updating readers on what happened next.

From navigating toxic friendships and romantic dilemmas to finding the courage to pursue your dreams, these are the conundrums that keep us up at night - answered with compassion, wisdom and wit.

With contributions from rising stars Pema Bakshi, Madison Griffiths, Eliza Sholly and Maggie Zhou, 4 am is a must-read for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration in the modern world.

About the Authors

Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald are Melbourne-based writers and podcasters. In March 2018, they launched Australia's top pop-culture podcast, Shameless. The following year, they founded Shameless Media, which has gone on to become one of the country's biggest youth media networks; and in 2020, they wrote the bestselling non-fiction book, The Space Between. As of May 2023, Shameless Media has almost 70 million podcast downloads and over one million social media followers.

Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald are Melbourne-based writers and podcasters. In March 2018, they launched Australia's top pop-culture podcast, Shameless. The following year, they founded Shameless Media, which has gone on to become one of the country's biggest youth media networks; and in 2020, they wrote the bestselling non-fiction book, The Space Between. As of May 2023, Shameless Media has almost 70 million podcast downloads and over one million social media followers.