Author Interview
Jojo Moyes: 'Chick lit' is a misogynist label for my books
Journalist turned number one New York Times best-selling author and screenwriter, Jojo Moyes, is back with a new book. She speaks with Susie Ferguson about the importance of middle-aged women seeing… Audio
What is the 'let them' theory?
At 54, Mel Robbins realised she'd never find peace without giving up the delusion that she could control other people. Video, Audio
Why Nick Wallis Continues Covering the UK's Post Office Scandal
Kim Hill speaks with journalist Nick Wallis about his time covering the UK’s Great Post Office scandal - described as England's worst miscarriage of justice - and discovers the story is far from over.
…Feature interview: why fix technology when we can fix ourselves
Constant connection comes at a price. Social media doesn't bring out our better angels, but instead feeds our worst instincts says writer and author Nicholas Carr. But he says blaming technology isn't… Audio
When Caroline Crampton Realised She Was a Hypochondriac
Caroline Crampton resisted the idea that she was a hypochondriac, but now she's written an entire book on the history of the condition. Audio
Silencing your inner-critic
Many of us have a nagging inner critic, yet most people wouldn't consider themselves perfectionists - the unforgiving mindset demanding excellence and nothing less. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical… Audio
Colum McCann’s latest thriller 'Twist'
Award-winning Irish writer Colum McCann delves into the murky world of undersea communications cables for his upcoming book, Twist. Audio
Geoff Parkes - from Rugby to Rural Noir
Geoff Parkes' has written two books on rugby, but now he's written about a different type of ruckus. His debut novel is a crime fiction, set in rural New Zealand in the 1980s. Audio
Saving the planet and your money at the same time
Sustainability expert Lottie Dalziel has built a career turning environmental problems into sustainable solutions. Audio
Dr Julie Smith - rewriting life advice when facing death
Psychologist and Tik Tok sensation Dr Julie Smith breaks down complex ideas about how our mind works into simple and creative snack-size viral videos. Audio
Why kids check-out of learning and how to prevent it
How well kids do in school depends largely on how they feel about school. All over the world, by the time they hit intermediate, many students just don't see the point of school anymore. In New… Audio
Taste in Music authors Luke Pyenson and Alex Bleeker
What happens when a musician, food and travel journalist makes a book? The answer is a thoughtful collection of essays and conversations about kai, music scenes and genres. Tony Stamp speaks to the… Audio
Dame Lynley Dodd on her lifetime's work
Dame Lynley Dodd's stories have captivated generations of children and adults selling more than 12 million copies worldwide. Audio
Prime Minister’s Award - Neville Peat
Neville Peat has published more than 40 works of natural history, environmental writing and biography, including regional natural histories, histories of Antarctica, and studies of native birds… Audio
Crisis to Contentment - Dr Marny Lishman
A midlife crisis is often stereotyped by the cliched spontaneous sports car purchase or dramatic haircuts. But as psychologist and author Dr Marny Lishman sees it "each phase of life brings with it… Audio
The joy of singing in the shower
Ever wondered why shower singing sounds - and feels - so good? Filmmaker Florian Habicht's new book aims to explain it. Audio
Why Singing in the Shower is your Superpower
A new book offers a practical guide to singing in the shower. It plunges into questions ranging from 'Why do I sound so good in my shower?' to 'How can singing in the shower help me overcome anxiety… Audio
Why best-selling thriller writer David Baldacci is steering clear of AI
Although he's currently suing OpenAI for theft, David Baldacci doesn't want to fuel fears about technology. Audio
