Books

Charlotte Graham is reviewing the much-anticipated YA novel about Black Lives Matter, called The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and a new edition of The Changeover by Margaret Mahy. The Changeover has… Audio

Historical novelist Jenny Pattrick is fascinated by the workers - often men - who built New Zealand. Her earlier novels described the lives of the Denniston Miners. Her latest book Leap of Faith… Audio

Paul Beatty is the author of last year's Man Booker Prize winner The Sellout. The published poet had a surprise hit with his satirical novel about a Los Angeles farmer who tries to recreate slavery on… Audio

Leanne Lauricella was a stressed-out corporate event planner working in New York City, who ditched the job and the commute to rescue special needs baby goats.Today Goats of Anarchy has 430,000… Audio, Gallery

Kathryn Ryan talks with Australian born journalist, writer and historian Caroline Brothers, whose second novel, The Memory Stones, is a saga set in Argentina during the military regime of the late 70s… Audio

Upbeat's Melbourne correspondent Vincent O'Donnell explores the narrative behind the Melbourne Art Book Fair and goes on the hunt for a New Zealand presence. The fair brings together established and… Audio

Kiwi poet, wordsmith and legend, Bill Manhire has been looking at the mystery of the riddle. He's translated Old English riddles, put them to song, and they are being performed this week, as part of… Audio

A last minute entry by a recent school leaver has taken out a top award for New Zealand children's book illustrators. We are delighted to announce that 18 year old Lael Chisholm from Feilding, has… Audio