Books

The Memories of a Nation, written by Neil MacGregor, published by Allen Lane, reviewed by Geoff Robinson. Audio

Jenny Nordberg is the author of "The Underground Girls Of Kabul' - which uncovers the hidden true story of Afghan girls masquerading as boys, for safety, freedom and even social status. She lives in… Audio

'The Bone Clocks' by David Mitchell Audio

Linda Tirado knows from experience what it is to be poor in bootstraps America. She was working two jobs - as a food-service worker in a chain restaurant and a voting rights activist at a non-profit… Audio

Waiting for Doggo by Mark Mills, Published by Headline RRP$27.99. Audio

Otto Penzler has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the world of mystery fiction. He has edited more than 50 anthologies, and his specialist store, The Mysterious Bookshop in New York, is the oldest and… Audio

Chef Lauraine Jacobs has contributed entries for 13 New Zealand restaurants to a new international book, 1001 Restaurants You Must Experience Before You Die (published in New Zealand by New Holland)… Audio

'Grahame Sydney Paintings 1974 - 2014' by Grahame Sydney, reviewed by Gregory O'Brien. Audio

Harry Potter is doing a re-appearing act this Christmas. The author of the popular children's books, JK Rowling, has announced she'll release 12 new Harry Potter-based short stories in the run-up to… Audio

Once she was one of London's best arts fundraisers… now Janet Colson is living in New Zealand and has turned her hand to writing a novel called The Shark Party. It's set in the world of art dealing in… Audio

Christian Jarrett tackles some of the bunkum being spouted about neuroscience in his book 'Great Myths of the Brain'. Audio

Poet, painter, curator and writer discussing the highlights in New Zealand poetry for 2014. Audio

Written by Edward St Aubyn, published by Picador and reviewed by Kiran Dass. Audio

Poetry Notebook by Clive James Macmillan RRP $29.99. Audio

Reviewed by Anne Else. Published by Head of Zeus. Audio

Hugh Anderson is a man who went from being a farm boy in Ohinewai to one of New Zealand's most successful international motocross riders. He won four Grand Prix world championships, 25 Grand Prix… Audio

'New Zealand Wines 2015 - Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide', publisher Upstart Press. Audio

Award winning children's author and illustrator, Jason Chin on successfully communicating complex science concepts to children, like the fundamental force that is Gravity. Audio

Written by Julie Hill, reviewed by David Hill and published by Giant Sparrow press. Audio

From today Dunedin can now call itself a City of Literature after UNESCO accepted the city's bid to join one of the world's most exclusive book clubs. Audio