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Kevin Williamson is a poet, author, publisher and activist, who performs his work with musician Craig Lithgow. Singer-songwriter Dan Willson records and performs as Withered Hand. All three… Audio

Auckland author who wrote three books while studying for his Bachelor of Engineering. His new thriller, American Blood, is his first book to be published internationally. Audio

Reviewed by Kiran Dass, published by Atlantic Books. Audio

Throughout her early life Denise Carnihan had a fascination for all things African, not knowing that there was a deep family connection. It wasn't until about 15 years ago, when her 12-year old son… Audio, Gallery

Pour me a Life was written by A. A. Gill, published by Orion and reviewed by Anne Else. Audio

Merlin Tuttle is a photographer with difficult subjects. His quarry are extremely fast, small and normally only come out when it's dark. Bats. While trying to get the best snap Merlin Tuttle has… Audio, Gallery

Published by Mary Egan Publishing. Reviewed by Louise O'Brien, co-editor of the quarterly review, New Zealand Books. Audio

Reviewed by Gina Rogers, published by Virgin Books. Audio

Pip Adam's reviews involve art, and how we write or talk about it. Audio

The modern zombie seems to be everywhere these days. And our guest has binged on the undead, to try and figure out what the modern contribution of the zombie actually is. He's been described as 'the… Audio

Reviewed by Sonja de Friez, published by Victoria University Press. Audio

Kate discusses three children's non-fiction books: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, Timeline by Peter Goes, and Shackleton's Journey by William Grill. Audio

Poet, playwright, musician and novelist who was the youngest person to win the Ted Hughes Award, for her epic narrative poem Brand New Ancients; her first full-length poetry collection, Hold Your Own… Audio

Sports Books for Young Readers, "Off Loading with Sonny Bill Williams" by David Riley, published by Reading Warrior."Jammin' with Steven Adams" by David Riley, published by Reading Warrior. "Steppin'… Audio

The Fishes of New Zealand is the first definitive guide to all of our freshwater and marine fishes since 1872, and it includes more than 1260 species Audio, Gallery

Science historian Simon Nathan discusses his biography of Sir James Hector, New Zealand's first government scientist. Audio

NIWA has produced some electronic field guides to coastal creatures, including one on crabs Audio