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Book review: House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng
Ralph Mcallister reviews House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng published by Canongate. Audio
How Amelia the bluefin tuna is helping to save her species
Journalist Karen Pinchin looks at the science and politics of ocean-travelling tuna and the humans trying to save the species from extinction in her new book, Kings of Their Own Ocean: Tuna… Audio
Book review: The Seventh Son by Sebastian Faulks
Catriona Ferguson reviews The Seventh Son by Sebastian Faulks published by Penguin Random House Audio
Two years after removing late fees, librarians happy with change
Two years ago, bookworms across the Auckland region rejoiced as Auckland Libraries stopped issuing fines for late returns. Since then, more than a million items have been returned after their due… Audio
Music feature: Songs from Songs from The Front Lawn
Before Harry Sinclair moved onto a successful film career and Don McGlashan formed The Mutton Birds, the two founded the iconic Kiwi band The Front Lawn. Musician and writer Matthew Bannister has… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Susie about Did I Ever Tell You This, by Sam Neill. The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken and The Deck by NZ author Fiona Farrell. Audio
Relationships with Hannah Korrel
Today Hannah talks to Susie about a spring clean of relationships and how to give any a bit of a spruce up as we head into the summer months. Audio
Crypto currency 'all fun and games until you run out of fools', says actor
While Matt Damon, Larry David and Kim Kardashian were touting Crypto currency in TV commercials and on social media, former teen idol Ben McKenzie from the TV Show The O.C. started running in the… Audio
Book review: Cousins by Aurora Venturini
Jenna Todd reviews Cousins by Aurora Venturini published by Faber and Faber Audio
The weird and wonderful worlds of Patrick deWitt
Canadian author and screenwriter Patrick deWitt has a penchant for weirdos and non-heroes. His books include Man Booker shortlisted The Sisters Brothers, a Western featuring sibling assassins… Audio
An uninvited kiss - a pivotal moment in women's football?
A now infamous kiss has arguably over-shadowed Spain's magnificent victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup. President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and vice president of the Union of European… Audio
Critters of Aotearoa celebrating Critter of the Week feature
Lily Duval, has drawn 50 of the critters we've talked about over the years and put them in a book that's being released next week. It's called Critters of Aoteaora. Lily speaks to Jesse. Audio
Book Review: Biography of X by Catherine Lacey
Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Biography of X by Catherine Lacey, published by Granta. Audio
Regional food magazine recipes so popular, they're now in
A Waikato regional food magazine's been thriving in spite of the tough times and has been so popular there's now a book of recipes available. Audio
Book review: Lady MacBethad by Isabelle Schuler
Lisa Finucane reviews Lady MacBethad by Isabelle Schuler published by Bloomsbury Audio
The inside story of the world's most famous studio
The Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Abba; so many artists who recorded at Abbey Road have had their stories told. Now it's Abbey Road's turn. Legendary music journalist David Hepworth documents the 90 plus… Audio
Bookmarks with Craig Sisterson
This week's Bookmarks guest is Craig Sisterson, a crime writing author who's been shortlisted for awards in both the UK and U.S. He's also the editor of Dark deeds down under - an anthology of… Audio
New novel details the history of an unsavory trade
Author Saige England has taken on a rather uncomfortable subject in her new book about the early days of colonial New Zealand. During research for Ngai Tahu's land and fisheries claim before the… Audio
Book review: Strong Words 3: The best of the Landfall Essay
Ash Davida Jane reviews Strong Words 3: The best of the Landfall Essay Competition Selected by Lynley Edmeades and Emma Neale published by Otago University Press Audio
Book Critic: Anna Rankin
Today Anna talks to Jesse about Jared Davidson's book, Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand. Audio
