Books
Book review: The Red Hotel by Alan Philps
Cynthia Morahan reviews The Red Hotel by Alan Philps, published by Hachette Audio
'Aotearoa and Bharat' - new manuscript on historical Indian-Maori links
In this episode, we look back at the historical ties between tangata whenua and Indian settlers in New Zealand, through NZOM Professor Edwina Pio's latest research. Audio
'A fearless writer': UK novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73
Amis is regarded as one of the most celebrated British novelists of his generation.
A 'sense of creeping dread' in Ockham winner's new novel
This week, Ngāruawāhia-based writer Catherine Chidgey won the top prize at the Ockham book awards - and she already has a new novel on the way. Audio
Danyl McLauchlan: Hannah Arendt and the loneliness of modernity
Scientist and writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Kim to tackle life's big questions, ideas and thinkers. This week, the life and work of influential twentieth century philosopher Hannah Arendt, whose books… Audio
Catherine Chidgey: Ockham winner's new novel 'Pet'
Ocham winner Chidgey has a new novel Pet, set in New Zealand in 1984 and 2014, which follows a 'teacher's pet', wrestling with her admiration for that teacher. Audio
Distinguished poet/novelist Kevin Ireland dies
The poet, novelist and writer who became an exile from New Zealand for 25 years has died aged 89. Audio
Prize winners named in Ockham NZ Book Awards
Celebrated New Zealand writer Catherine Chidgey last night won a $64,000 fiction prize for her latest novel, The Axeman's Carnival. Winners of this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards were announced… Audio
Book review: Broken Light by Joanne Harris
Elisabeth Easther reviews Broken Light by Joanne Harris, published by Hachette Audio
Read all about it: A beginner’s guide to the 2023 Ockham Book Awards
Not yet read the contenders for Aotearoa’s big-deal book awards? Here’s a cheat sheet to help you sound like you have.
Book Critic: Dominic Hoey
Today Dominic talks to Jesse about latest novel from Bret Easten Elis, The Shards. Audio
Book review: The Fire and the Rose by Robyn Cadwallader
Nicky Walker reviews The Fire and the Rose by Robyn Cadwallader, published by HarperCollins Audio
Does book banning have the opposite effect?
Books are where people find themselves, and banning them is ultimately counterproductive because it tends to draw further attention to these controversial texts, argues a professor at Oxford… Audio
Does book banning have the opposite effect?
One woman who knows all about banned books, and the attention they inadvertently draw, is Dr Emma Smith, Professor of Shakespeare studies at Oxford University. She's the author of Portable Magic: A… Audio
Joe Bennett
Joe Bennett's weekly column is a delight. In a media world dominated by opinion pieces, influencers, pompous "reckons' and trivial drivel, Joe seems happy to provide short , funny - often thoughtful -… Audio
Long-awaited Blenheim Library opens
It's been ten years in the making, but Blenheim's new library will open its doors to the public for the first time today. The building, which cost $20 million, will also be home to the region's art… Audio
Featherston book festival kicks off this weekend
The Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival kicks off this evening with fish and chips in the town's ANZAC Hall.
With 101 presenters and 51 events, the festival will feature tributes to Katherine… Audio
New Blenheim library and art gallery 'an all ages space'
Ten years in the making, Blenheim's new library will open its doors to the public for the first time today.
Children's stories tackle the loneliness of trauma
Māori academic Linda Tuhiwai Smith tells Kathryn Ryan she often cried while writing her new series of therapeutic storybooks for kids. Audio
Book review: Dream Girl by Joy Holley
Emma Hislop reviews Dream Girl by Joy Holley, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Audio
