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Book review: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner published by Jonathan Cape. Audio
Rose Carlyle on her gripping new thriller that shines a light on illegal adoption
One minute Eve Sylvester is beside her new boyfriend in a car... the next, a deadly car wreck turns her life upside down. Audio
NZ author 'thrilled' over UK publisher bidding war
Best-selling Kiwi author Catherine Chidgey is "pinching" herself after a UK bidding war over her latest novel. Audio
Chelsea Winter returns with 'Tasty' cookbook for 'every style of eater'
Have you tried banana blossom or whipped chickpea liquid? Chelsea Winter reckons they can make for "heavenly" dishes. Audio
Chelsea Winter’s latest cookbook
The much-anticipated follow-up to Chelsea Winter's #1 bestselling plant-based cookbook, Supergood, is here! Audio
Judy Bailey on being 'Mother of the Nation'
Almost 20 years after her final TVNZ news bulletin, the beloved broadcaster writes about the "minefield" of healthy ageing in her new book, Evolving.
Author Catherine Chidgey on bidding wars and global popularity
New Zealand author Catherine Chidgey joins Emile Donovan to talk about her new book, he Book of Guilt. Audio
School Holidays: the top 50 kids books
School holidays kick off this weekend and with that Whitcoulls has announced their annual Top 50 Kids' Books list. This year nearly a quarter of the titles included are new to the list, and more than… Audio
Book review: Marry Me in Italy by Nicky Pellegrino
Louise Ward of Wardini Bookstore reviews Marry Me in Italy by Nicky Pellegrino published by Hachette. Audio
Hairy Maclary leads kids' best-sellers
More than a third of Whitcoulls' Kids' Top 50 Books list were written by New Zealand authors.
Book review: Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
Robert Kelly reviews Wild Houses by Colin Barrett published by Jonathan Cape. Audio
Bookmarks with John Davies
John is an opera and theatre director, directing the opera Verdi Meets Puccini, and he joins Jesse on Bookmarks. Audio
Book review: Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by Markus Zusak
Dean Bedford reviews Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by Markus Zusak published by Macmillan. Audio
Book Critic: You Are Here by David Nicholls
Claire Mabey discusses 'the perfect Sunday read' from David Nicholls. She also recommends Commune: Chasing a utopian dream in Aotearoa by Olive Jones and a deep dive into evolution: Eve: How the… Audio
Feature interview: late bloomers have the last laugh
Late bloomers are people who find a way to be successful when no one expects them too. Henry Oliver is a writer who finds inspiration in people who were living one kind of life and then said perhaps I… Audio
'Next minute, I woke up and I was globally viral' - Paddy Gower opens up on his career
The veteran TV presenter's new memoir digs in further to a public life full of highs and lows. Audio
'We cause incredible harm to ourselves' - Tips from the Buddha's life hacks
Psychiatrist, former Buddhist monk and "geek about the mind" Dr Tony Fernando shares advice on managing stress and finding peace in his new book Life Hacks from the Buddha. Video, Audio
Paddy Gower: This is the F#$%ing News
Paddy Gower is one of New Zealand's best-known journalists. He spent five years as Newshub's political editor, before becoming its national correspondent, and more recently he's been a documentary… Audio
Susie Dent on her debut murder mystery
Susie Dent is perhaps best known on this side of the globe as the resident word expert on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She joins us to talk about her career and her debut murder mystery novel … Audio
Rebecca Sharrock: My Life as a Puzzle
Rebecca Sharrock, who can remember every experience, thought, dream, and feeling since she was a baby has since written a book about her extraordinary life called My Life as a Puzzle. Audio
