Books
Michael Cunningham on time, triangles and his new novel Day
Although Michael Cunningham began writing Day, A Novel during the Covid pandemic, his new book is not a "plague novel". "I want to read about people and their relationships and how they survived… Audio
Book review: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan
Gail Pittaway reviews Question 7 by Richard Flanagan published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
The Best of Afternoons 2023
Host Jesse Mulligan shares his five favourite interviews from RNZ's weekday afternoon show.
Book Review: The Freedom of Emma Herwegh by Dirk Kurbjuweit
Quentin Johnson reviews The Freedom of Emma Herwegh by Dirk Kurbjuweit (translated from the original German by Imogen Taylor) published by Text Publishing. Audio
2017: David Sedaris
American writer David Sedaris is famous for his self-deprecating and highly personal essay collections which manage to… Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
This week Catherine's got some guest reviews in the mix for her books chat. One is from Jane Arthur at GOOD BOOKS in Te Aro, who's picked Audition by Pip Adam to review and the other is from Louise… Audio
Book review: Behind the Seams by Dolly Parton
Gina Rogers reviews Behind the Seams by Dolly Parton with Holly George-Warren; Curated by Rebecca Seaver published by Penguin Random House Audio
Joy Cowley’s ‘heart is full’ as hundreds attend playground blessing
Hundreds of people, including about 140 children, turned out for the blessing of the Featherston playground which now bears author Joy Cowley's name.
Book review: Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira
Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior published by Verso Audio
Book review: Reconnecting Aotearoa
Paul Diamond reviews Reconnecting Aotearoa: Loneliness and Connection in the Age of Social Distance Edited by Kathy Errington and Holly Walker published by Bridget Williams Books. Audio
Philippa Gregory: telling the stories of women missing from history
For centuries, the experiences of women have been overlooked in history books exclusively written, edited and published by men, says best-selling British writer Phillipa Gregory. “[Recorded… Audio
Review: End Times by Rebecca Priestley
Rebecca Priestley’s new memoir explores the complications of living in a world under threat across two parallel timelines.
Book review: The In-Between by Christos Tsiolkas
Phil Vine reviews The In-Between by Christos Tsiolkas published by Allen & Unwin Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today Mt Roskill Grammar Library Manager Catherine Ross has a great list of summer reads for younger people. Today she reviews: For ages 6-10 years: Whetu Toa and the Magician by Steph Matuku For ages… Audio
Book review: A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel
Louise O'Brien reviews A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel published by Hachette Audio
Age old puzzle back to baffle a new generation
'Cain's Jaw Bone' is a complex literary puzzle that was originally published in 1934. Now UK-based Kiwi publisher John Mitchinson has brought it back, and it's been a surprise hit. Audio
Book review: Secret Gardens of Aotearoa by Jane Mahoney and Sophie Bannan
Sonja de Friez reviews Secret Gardens of Aotearoa by Jane Mahoney and Sophie Bannan published by Allen and Unwin Audio
Book review: Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History
Dean Bedford reviews Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History by Ryan Bodman published by Bridget Williams Books Audio
Tom O'Connor on his new book series The Irish Convict
Tom O'Connor is a former Maori affairs journalist turned author of historical fiction. His latest series the "Irish Convict" was released earlier today. The five books explore the history of… Audio
Book review: Went to London, Took the Dog by Nina Stibbe
Hannah August reviews Went to London, Took the Dog by Nina Stibbe published by Pan Macmillan Audio