Books
Book review - The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay
Stella Chrysostomou of VOLUME Books reviews The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay, published by Scribe. It’s the flu, but nothing like you have seen before. The Zooflu has hit Australia and… Audio
How learning music can help all learning
Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning Australian educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Since 2016 she has travelled the world interviewing over 100… Audio
Kate's Klassics: Aldous Huxley's Brave New World
Poet and writer Kate Camp returns to discuss another classic work of literature. Now seems like the perfect time for a deep dive into a dystopian sci-fi world so she's chosen English author Aldous… Audio
Book review - Why Visit America by Matthew Baker
Tilly Lloyd from Unity Books reviews Why Visit America by Matthew Baker, published by Bloomsbury.
A collection of stories that portray a future world within touching distance of our own. This is an… Audio
Book review - The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves
Gail Pittaway reviews The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves, published by Macmillan. Audio
Book review - Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi by Toby Morris with Ross Calman, Mark Derby and Piripi Walker. Published by Lift Education. Audio
Dr Hinemoa Elder: how Māori wisdom can enrich modern lives
Psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder has always been fascinated by the "nuggets of ancient wisdom" that are Māori whakataukī (traditional proverbs). Now she's written a book about them – Aroha: Maori Wisdom… Audio
'Reeling and Writhing': Poetry for children
Robert Kelly takes a look at the work of some of our favourite children's authors, including Lynley Dodd, Shel Silverstein and Margaret Mahy. Audio
Book review - The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo
Lisa Finucane reviews The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
The Best of The West
A new series in partnership with Auckland's Going West Festival. They''ve opened up their archives and unearthed the best oratory, discussion and performance from 25 years of the Festival. We start… Audio
Book review - Islands of Mercy by Rose Tremain
Elisabeth Easther reviews Islands of Mercy by Rose Tremain, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Raising meat rabbits proves food for thought for aspiring author
Dana Thompson and her family are living off the land in South Otago and helping others who want to do the same. She shares what she has learned in a weekly blog and a vlog. She's also penned several… Video, Audio
Book review - Homeland Calling
Leilani Tamu reviews Homeland Calling: Words from a New Generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voices edited by Ellen van Neerven. This collection is published by Desert Pea Media. Audio
Book review - Summerwater by Sarah Moss
Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews Summerwater by Sarah Moss, published by Macmillan. Audio
Books for the Christchurch Women's Prison
Māori-led journal and reading club Kei te pai press is asking for book donations for the library at the Christchurch Women's Prison. Jesse speaks to Morgan Godfery who is part of the initiative. Audio
Book review - Bug Week by Airini Beautrais
Harry Ricketts reviews Bug Week by Airini Beautrais, published by Victoria University Press. Audio
Donald Trump's rise to power and the vulnerability of American democracy
Journalist and anthropologist Sarah Kendzior talks to Jesse about the Trump type presidency and the fragility of American democracy in her new book Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump… Audio
Lisa Glass - easy reads
Lisa Glass says this year has been taxing in so many ways, so recently she's been devouring short and "funny" books. Today she reviews Night Boat to Tangiers - Kevin Barry; I am Sovereign - Nicola… Audio
Book review - Just Like You by Nick Hornby
Louise O'Brien reviews Just Like You by Nick Hornby, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
