Books
Book review: The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland
Quentin Johnson reviews The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
Zoë Rankin on her thriller novel 'The Vanishing Place'
It's an author's dream, getting signed to a publisher with only the first chapter of your first book written. But it's been a dream come true for Zoe Rankin who has just published her psychological… Audio
How author school visits can boost kids' reading and writing
New research has found bringing authors into New Zealand schools can bolster children's enthusiasm for reading and writing. Audio
Book review: A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay
Gina Rogers reviews A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
New doco Joy, Full & Fearless shines light on beloved author
She's one of our most prolific authors, with over 1100 titles to her name. Now a new documentary looks at the key moments in the life of Joy Cowley - who at age 89 and with her eyesight failing - is… Audio
'We're almost ruthless in our urge to survive'
Set in a post-climate change future where survivors are haunted by the richness of a lost world, Ian McEwan's latest novel is a quest, literary thriller and love story.
Is this NZ's oldest book club?
Annette Hill is the only living foundation member of what is thought to be the oldest book club in Christchurch and quite possibly New Zealand. Audio
Exciting and terrifying: Richard Susskind on How To Think About AI
Drawing on more than forty years of work on AI, Richard Susskind demystifies artificial intelligence - and suggests the distinct possibility of a 15-hour week. Audio
Decades of living a lie - being lesbian before the 90s
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published.
Stories of sexuality as the closet door opened
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published. Audio
Book review: Universality by Natasha Brown
Kiran Dass reviews Universality by Natasha Brown, published by Faber. Audio
Book review: Empathy by Bryan Walpert
Stella Chrysostomou reviews Empathy by Bryan Walpert, published by Makaro Press. Audio
Book review: Flashlight by Susan Choi
Lisa Adler from Unity Books Wellington reviews Flashlight by Susan Choi, published by Jonathan Cape. Audio
Journalist Jared Savage on organised crime
In his latest book, investigative reporter Jared Savage explains how the illicit drug trade, depicted in big budget movies or television like Netflix's Narcos, is happening here. Underworld is the… Audio
The Handmaid's Tale author responds to book ban with satirical short story
This is the second time Margaret Atwood has commented on the proposed book ban in the Canadian province.
Book Critic: A deep dive into 'working homelessness'
Working homeless is a phrase that applies to people who are employed but don't have anywhere to live, generally it is a consequence of low wages or other financial instability. It's a topic author… Audio
Just a Mum's Kitchen is more than a recipe collection
The blogger's name raises a few eyebrows, but it was just a "flippant comment" she made when people asked what she did.
Book review: Fires Which Burned Brightly
Gail Pittaway reviews Fires Which Burned Brightly: A Life in Progress by Sebastian Faulks, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Book review: The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds
Sonja de Friez reviews The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson, published by Allen and Unwin. Audio
Keeping the art and craft of bookbinding alive
I went down something of an Instagram rabbithole this week. For some people it's watching cooking or pots being made. For me it's been bookbinding. So meditative, many craft elements are combined. Audio
