Books
Book Critic: Lisa Glass
Today Lisa talks to Jesse about books which all have the theme of motherhood and adoption. They are That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and Loop Tracks by Sue… Audio
Book review: A Guest at the Feast by Colm Tóibín
Louise O'Brien reviews A Guest at the Feast by Colm Tóibín, published by Simon and Schuster Audio
Book review: The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel
Melissa Oliver from Unity Books Wellington reviews The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Book review: A Fortunate Woman, by Polly Morland
Melanie O'Loughlin from Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews A Fortunate Woman, by Polly Morland, published by Picador. Audio
Food influencer Albert Cho on his new memoir
Aucklander Albert Cho posts hilarious and extremely honest food reviews – with beautiful photos – on the Instagram account @eatlitfood. In the new memoir I Love My Stupid Life he shares his life… Audio
Bookmarks with Kate Sylvester
For today's Bookmarks New Zealand fashion designer Kate Sylvester is the studio with Jesse. As well as talking about world famous iconic brand she shares with Jesse what she likes to watch, read and… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about writers festivals. She says they are a great way to find new books and authors. She's also been reading Tarquin the Honest: The Hand of Glodd by Gareth Ward who's… Audio
Houseplants and Design book released
Blogger and author Liz Carlson's got a new book out all about houseplants and design. She talks to Jesse about keeping plants alive and how to be clever where you place them in the house. Audio, Gallery
Book review: Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux
Kiran Dass reviews Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux, published by Fitzcarraldo Editions. Audio
Christall Lowe on stories and recipes from her family table
Christall Lowe is a photojournalist with a love of food who's used her skills to create a visually stunning book celebrating kai, whakapapa and whanau. She begins by sharing her first food memory - of… Audio
Book review: The Romantic by William Boyd
Harry Ricketts reviews The Romantic by William Boyd, published by Penguin. Audio
Journalist on defence force watchdog
Legislation establishing an independent watchdog for the Defence Force has been introduced to Parliament. The creation of Inspector-General of Defence was one recommendation that came out of the… Audio
Bringing Pacific values into New Zealand classrooms
What are Pacific values and how can they be incorporated into the classroom to help Pacific students thrive? iIn this Voices episide, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to the co-authors of a book that… Audio
Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North by Rachel Joyce
Catriona Ferguson reviews Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North by Rachel Joyce, published by Penguin Audio
Book review: The Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman
Quentin Johnson reviews The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman, published by Penguin Random House Audio
Richard Wolfe: The impact of humans on New Zealand
Whether accidentally, or by design, humans have had a great impact on the face of New Zealand. Richard Wolfe unravels the history and considers our future in his 41st book: Footprints on the Land: How… Audio
A few of Dr Ashley Bloomfield's favourite things
After four years as Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield is having a temporary break from work. He chats to Jesse Mulligan about some of the "cracking good" podcasts, books and songs he's… Video, Audio
Book review - A Pocketful of Happiness
Cynthia Morahan reviews A Pocketful of Happiness by Richard E. Grant, published by Simon & Schuster.
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The story of Aotearoa through 100 objects
Historian Dr Jock Phillips' latest work tells the story of New Zealand using 100 objects. Objects such as the sewing kete of an unknown 18th-century Maori woman; cannons from the Endeavour; the… Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Today Pip talks about three books that 'respond to voice'. They are, Scenes from a Yellow Peril by Nathan Joe, Dictee by Theresa Hak Kyung Cha and Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel by Harry Josephine Giles.
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