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Emma Hislop reviews Kataraina by Becky Manawatu published by Makaro Press Audio

Claire Mabey discusses her pick from the Booker shortlist; previews author Patrick Ness' visit to New Zealand and enthuses about The Changeover by legend Margaret Mahy and it's 40-year anniversary. Audio

Anne Else reviews The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich published by Hachette Audio

Daniel joins Susana to discuss what inspired his new collection of comics based around classic Kiwi scenes.  Audio

The book highlights the stories of those who got their hands dirty during the conservation movement's early days. Audio

Philosopher Mark Rowlands argues a dog's capacity for joy and meaning can help us better understand ourselves.  Audio

Extraordinary photographs of youth in late 70’s early ‘80s Newcastle in the UK have in recent years started to come fully into the light, thanks to the photographer’s daughter. Work that offers an… Video, Audio

Olivia Spooner joins us to talk about her new historical fiction The Songbirds of Florence, based on New Zealand Women's Auxiliary Army Corps welfare workers - known as "the Tuis". Audio

Irish clinical pharmacist Brian Cleary found the story, Gibbet Hill, pressed in a newspaper supplement from the Christmas of 1890. Audio

Dan Jones has been the editor of the New York Times essay column Modern Love for 20 years. So what has he learned about life and love? Audio

Cadence is a woman of many talents: she's a poet, composer, mezzo-soprano, piano teacher and a RNZ Concert presenter. Audio

Pip Adam recommends some new and not so new books that focus on a single human life. Audio

Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews The Mess of Our Lives by Mary-anne Scott published by One Tree House Audio

It’s one of the most popular shows of the 21st century and now, another iteration is taking place downunder. The Office is set in Australia with the first female boss - Hannah Howard, at a… Video, Audio

In early 2022, Andrew Fagan set sail in an attempt to set the world record for “The smallest boat to sail solo around the world via the Great Capes”.   Audio

Christall Lowe's new cookbook Kai Feast is out now - full of recipes, inter-woven with stories of traditional gathering and feasting and tips on cooking for a crowd. Audio

Harriet Constable's debut novel was inspired by the true story of an orphan who was a musical prodigy and student of one of the great Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi.  Audio

An expert on the history of the abnormal and the paranormal, Professor Greg Eghigian tells us about his latest, eye-opening research.  Audio

New anthology Now and Then features 92 poets of all ages, ethnicities and languages from across New Zealand. Audio

Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Cecilia by K-Ming Chang published by Harvill Secker Audio

Bee Dawson speaks to Emile Donovan about her new book Where the Nor'wester Blows. Audio

Lissa Michell reviews My Father's Suitcase by Mary Garden published by Justitia Books Audio

Hannah-Rose Watt is a dedicated tramper based in Christchurch. Her new book is called Wild Walks Aotearoa: A Guide to Tramping in New Zealand and is on shelves now. She joins Emile Donovan Audio

Becky Manawatu is back with the much-anticipated sequel 'Kataraina'. Audio

Steve Braunias is in our Auckland Studio to announce the winner of the seriously groovy Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Award. Audio

Renata Hopkins from Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews Early Sobrieties by Michael Deagler published by Cornerstone. Audio

Parents, Katherine Martinko feels your pain.  Audio

Anna Rankin reviews a new NZ history book she says is going to become a classic. Audio