Books
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
The Book of Feeling Blue
How do you know if you're just feeling a bit sad or if you are depressed? What level of sadness is 'normal'? How do you work out what's going on when you feel down? What kinds of treatment are… Audio
Romance writer's fake death reminds us 'the author' is a construct
Opinion - It is like something that happens in fiction. An author's reappearance two years after her apparent suicide redefines the social contract between readers and authors, Ika Willis writes.
Varying levels of interest as Prince Harry's memoir goes on sale in NZ
Prince Harry's memoir Spare has hit the bookshelves in New Zealand, where it's predicted to make the bestseller list as it has done overseas.
Prince Harry's book predicted to make bestseller list in NZ
Prince Harry's memoir Spare has hit the bookshelves in New Zealand, where it's predicted to make the bestseller list - as it's done overseas.
The controversial book has broken records in Britain for… Audio
What Spare means for Prince Harry and the royals?
A new tell-all book by Prince Harry has been officially released. Spare is not short on bombshell revelations, which have already had a good airing after details were leaked last week. Anna is joined… Audio
Harry Ricketts: The Life and Influence of Fay Weldon
Novelist and screen writer Fay Weldon died this week She had a 55-year long writing career, and is perhaps most know for her novel The Life and Loves of a She-Devil She was shortlisted for the Booker… Audio
Summer reading picks from a Wellington bookseller
Relaxing with a good book is a real summer treat. Melissa Oliver from Wellington's Unity Books recommends a few top page-turners and upcoming releases. Audio
Government to discuss establishment of book commission
Organisations involved in the New Zealand book sector are set to meet with government agencies to discuss the establishment of a book commission.
