Books
Book review - Dinosaurs: A Novel by Lydia Millet
Marcus Greville from Unity Books Wellington reviews Dinosaurs: A Novel by Lydia Millet, published by W. W. Norton & Company. Millet's exquisite new novel is the story of a man named Gil who walks from… Audio
Book review: The World We Make by N. K. Jemisin
Luke Finnegan reviews The World We Make by N. K. Jemisin, published by Hachette Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about some of the books which have made the long list for this year's Ockham Awards. She's narrowed the list down from the 44 titles named, to talk about the ones which… Audio
Remembering Gisborne mural artist Graeme Mudge
Many of our listeners in Gisborne will remember the late artist Graeme Mudge, often spotted halfway up a step ladder, in a beret, painting one of his many murals around the city. Arts writer Mark… Audio
Jane Graham: Letters to my younger self: Inspirational Women
If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say? Audio
David Robson: Rekindling the spark for your work
David Robson takes a look at how we can rekindle our passion for the work we do. Audio
Book Review: Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino’s first non-fiction book is a slice of cinematic history in the director’s own inimitable voice, reports Dan Slevin.
Book Review: Three of the best from 2022: All the Broken Places by John Boyne, Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson and House of Fortune by Jessie Burton
Ralph McAllister reviews three of his favourite books from last year: All the Broken Places by John Boyne, published by Penguin; Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson, published by Penguin and House of… Audio
Book Review - Three of the best from 2022: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout, Song of Less by Joan Fleming and Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers by Emma Smith
Hannah August reviews three of her favourite books from last year: Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout, published by Penguin; Song of Less by Joan Fleming, published by Cordite and Portable Magic: A… Audio
Book review: Quentin's Classics: The Three Musketeers by
Quentin Johnson reviews two of his favourite classics: The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas and Ring of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell, both published by Penguin Audio
Book Critic: Lisa Glass
Today Lisa talks to Jesse about three books by New Zealand authors. She's reviewing Eddy Eddy by Kate De Goldi, The Pain Tourist by Paul Cleve and Poor people with Money by Dominic Hoey. Audio
Book review: Three of the best from 2022:A Runner's Guide to Rakiura by Jessica Howland Kany; Barefoot by R.V. Bayley and The Art of Copying Art by Penelope Jackson
Lynn Freeman reviews three of her favourite books from last year: A Runner's Guide to Rakiura by Jessica Howland Kany, published by Quentin Wilson; Barefoot by R.V. Bayley, published by Eden Street… Audio
Book review: Tilly Lloyd's Best of Unity Books 2022
Tilly Lloyd of Unity Books Wellington reviews her favourite books from last year: Guest at the Feast: Essays by Colm Toibin, published by Picador; Exiles: Three Island Journeys by William Atkins… Audio
Dwindling population on campus led to Vic Books' demise
Vic Books is a retail and hospiltality operation, and without customers, it cannot survive, its general manager says. Audio
Book review: Three of the best from 2022: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, Eden by Jim Crace and The Trees by Percival Everett
Louise O'Brien reviews three of her favourite books from last year: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, published by Tinder Press; Eden by Jim Crace published by Picador and The Trees by… Audio
A journey into the ancient world with bestselling author, Conn Iggulden
Conn Iggulden has written many historical fiction books set in the ancient world. His latest book, Lion is set in and follows the fortunes of Pericles, a famous statesman of Athens. Other works… Audio
'Overwhelming' response to postie's book about dogs on his run
An Auckland postie's idea to write a children's book dedicated to dogs on his run has turned into an unexpected success. Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today Catherine talks about Librarian's Choices for younger readers. For 11 to 12 years she's reviewing The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie and A Kind of Spark by Ellie… Audio
Historic bible turns up in Nelson, owner died in WWI France
A bible belonging to the first ordained Presbyterian minister to volunteer for active service as a soldier during the First World War is going on sale in Nelson. CEO of the Nelson Environment Centre… Audio
Book review - Three of the best from 2022: Atua by Gavin Bishop; Winter Time by Laurence Fearnley, and Roderick Finlayson: A Man from Another World by Roger Hickin
David Hill reviews three of his favourite books from last year: Atua by Gavin Bishop, published by Penguin; Winter Time by Laurence Fearnley, published by Penguin and Roderick Finlayson: A Man from… Audio