Books & Authors

Louise Ward of Wardinis Bookshop in Havelock North reviews The Stranger Times by CK McDonnell (2nd in This Charming Man series), published by Penguin. Audio

Today's bookmarks guest is an inspirational New Zealander who is helping break down barriers to improve our tamariki's knowledge and attitude towards science in the classroom, Chris Duggan. Audio

RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly presents his weekly quiz. Audio

We get no training for intimate relationships and often don't look at our own behaviour within them until things go wrong. Psychologist Karen Nimmo has written a do-it-yourself guide for anyone who… Audio

Lisa Finucane reviews 'Threads of Caring, A History of the Anglican Trust for Women and Children' by Ruth Greenaway and Megan Hutching, published by the Anglican Trust for Women and Children. Audio

Today librarian at Diocesan School for Girls, Catherine Ross is talking about a favourite theme for students right now, Crime! Audio

Ruth Shaw is a bibliophile from way back and she started with one bookshop in Manapouri, but that's now multiplied to three, to cater to readers with different interests. She believes there's a right… Audio

Sonja de Friez reviews Matrix by Lauren Groff, published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio

It remains a mystery fit for the Queen of Mystery herself - the question of what happened to Agatha Christie during her 11 day disappearance in 1926. Audio

Two crime writers - Jacqueline Bublitz and Paul Cleave - discuss how they create memorable stories in this highlight of 2021's Word Christchurch festival. Audio

At the time of the COP26 summit held in Glasgow, Kim Hill speaks with journalist Tom Doig and veteran scientist Dave Lowe about the climate crisis. A highlight of 2021 Word Christchurch. Audio

An exhibition to celebrate those who put pictures to words for one of our leading children's book publishers, is about to open in Whanganui. It's two years since the Lockett Gallery, an arm of Paige's… Audio, Gallery

Associate Professor Geoff Willmott, MacDiarmid Institute Deputy Director for Commercialisation and Industry Engagement and Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Auckland speaks to Bryan… Audio

Entries have opened for the Sargeson Prize short story competition. The ultimate winning author will carry away a hefty purse of ten thousand dollars, but it's a great opportunity for New Zealand… Audio

With the release of the damning report about the state of literacy in New Zealand, many have chimed in on the best way to get Kiwi kids reading skills back on track. Tutor Emma Nahna, has read a book… Audio

Chris Tse reviews The Pistils by Janet Charman, published by Otago University Press. Audio

Our Bookmarks guest today is illustrator and comic book artist Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom. Born in South Korea, she was removed from her mother and listed as an orphan before being adopted by a Swedish… Audio

Harry Broad reviews Letters to You by Jazz Thornton, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio