Books & Authors

With the summer holidays almost here, for many finding a spot in the shade and a good book is the best way to spend an afternoon. But what to read? Kate De Goldi is one of New Zealand's most… Audio

Merenia Gray is an award-winning choreographer, a dancer, teacher, author and arts sector leader. She talks about her new memoir about her mother. Audio

Award-winning reviewer and bestselling writer Diana Wichtel has spent much of her adult life watching TV for a living. She gives her recommendations for summer viewing. Audio

Kataraina is the highly anticipated sequel to West Coast writer Becky Manawatu's best seller Aue. She talks to Susie about her latest work. Audio

One of the highest-selling authors in the world, David Baldacci's career spans international bestsellers and film adaptions. He explains how the thriller genre keeps on giving. Audio

Maggie Tweedie speaks to Mark Broatch, books editor at the NZ Listener, about some of the best books published this year. Audio

New Zealand photographer Alice Connew joins Maggie Tweedie from her home in Bristol. Audio

Claire Robertson has three picks to read while you are on your holiday. Audio

Health writer Niki Bezzant joins Jim to discuss her new book The Everything Guide: Hormones, Health and Happiness in Menopause, Midlife and Beyond.  Audio

Billionaire Jon Collins-Black decided to recapture some of the whimsy and imagination of his youth and set up a treasure hunt across America.  Audio

Andrew Child is the younger sibling of best-selling British thriller writer Lee Child, and is taking over writing duties from his brother, after their latest, and last Jack Reacher book together In… Audio

Kirsty Gunn, award-winning writer and professor in creative writing on her new collection of thirteen dark short stories. Audio

Most of the time, when we talk about climate change, we talk about the consequences of getting it wrong. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson wants to flip the script and ask what would happen if we succeed in… Audio

Today we're joined by celebrity chef Mark Gregory. Recently, Mark has released a cookbook...'Christmas at the Castle' where he shares a collection of Christmas recipes, gifts ideas and family games. Audio

Jesse talks to one of Aotearoa's cycling legends. He's also written about the bikepacking trend and how you can experience it in New Zealand. Audio

David Hill reviews Unreel: A Life in Review by Diana Wichtel published by Penguin Random House. Audio

Director of Library at Auckland Grammer, Catherine Ross has some recommendations for books that are beautifully written, challenging, touching, desperately sad but also wonderfully uplifting. Audio