Books
The Catalogue of the Universe by Margaret Mahy - Part 6
Angela rejects her mother and goes off upset and alone. Tycho returns home to find his family are all staying at Africa's for the night. Audio
Kate's Klassic: A Question of Upbringing
Kate Camp is a published poet, and will discuss the 1951 novel A Question of Upbringing, the first volume of A Dance to the Music of Time by Anthony Powell. Audio
The Catalogue of the Universe by Margaret Mahy - Part 5
Angela goes to Roland Chase's office and encounters more than she'd expected. Audio
Book review: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Reviewed by Kiran Dass, 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara, published by Picador. Audio
'Albatross' - a poem
Janis Freegard reads her poem 'Albatross' from The Glass Rooster, published by Auckland University Press Audio
Book review: The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati
Reviewed by Rae McGregor, published by Bantam Australia, RRP $37.00 Audio
Harry Potter strikes again
The author JK Rowling has thrown fans into a spin, tweeting that today would be the first day of school for Harry Potter's oldest son, James Sirius Potter. Audio
Book review: Histories of the Future by Martin Edmond
Louise O'Brien reviews 'Histories of the Future' by Martin Edmond, published by Walleah Press. Audio
Going West Books and Writers Festival
Auckland's Going West Books and Writers Festival is turning 20. And this month they are celebrating with home-grown authors, playwrights and songwriters. Naomi McCleary is the festival founder. Audio
Book Review: The Party Line by Sue Orr
Reviewed by Carole Beu, published by Vintage. Audio
Book Review: When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi
Reviewed by Quentin Johnston, published by HarperCollins. Audio
Sir Truby King
Books from Plunket Society founder Sir Truby King's massive book collection are being used to highlight the health campaigner's life and personality. This includes his early years, his education, his… Audio, Gallery
Ralph Chapman talks about how the earth's climate is changing
Dr Ralph Chapman has worked on climate change policy since 1988 - It was the year the famous US scientist Jim Hansen testified before US Congress about Climate Change. The year before, The planet… Audio
The Catalogue of the Universe by Margaret Mahy - Part 4
In the coffee bar Angela and Tycho spy on Roland Chase. Angela resolves to find out more about her father. Audio
Ron Crosby: kupapa
Blenheim author and former court lawyer, whose interest in exploring the bush and back country areas of New Zealand led to an interest in writing on New Zealand history. His new book is Kupapa: the… Audio, Gallery
The Catalogue of the Universe by Margaret Mahy - Part 3
School is over for Tycho, Angela and her boyfriend Robin. Tycho drives Angela to a city coffee bar, part of her plan. Audio
Children's Books with John McIntyre
John McIntyre from The Children's Bookshop in Wellington reviews graphic novels. 'Steve Jobs - Insanely Great' by Jessie Hartland, published by Random House. 'Gallipoli The Landing' by Hugh Dolan… Audio
Neutrinos - a Poem
Neutrinos is a poem by Janis Freegard from her collection The Glass Rooster, published by Auckland University Press Audio
Neutrinos - a Poem
Neutrinos is a poem by Janis Freegard from her collection The Glass Rooster, published by Auckland University Press
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