Books & Authors

Despite how common blended families are, step mothers still often get portrayed in a negative light. Here to change some of that narrative is Gina Bartlett, with her new children's book. Audio

Lissa Michell reviews A Different Light: First Photographs of Aotearoa. Audio

Journalist and author Juan Gomez-Jurado is one of Spain's most successful contemporary writers.  Audio

No one has all the answers, but we could all learn a thing or two about asking the right questions from Nobel Prize winning physicist Saul Perlmutter, philosophy professor John Campbell, and social… Audio

Roy Miller is a name synonymous with stained glass art in Aotearoa and while you might not have heard of him you've probably seen some of his work.  Audio

There's a new way to meet like minded book worms taking over New York and other parts of the US right now.  Audio

Ralph McAllister reviews My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand published by Century. Audio

We live in a world that tends to reward loud, and yet 50% of us are introverts. Kate James is one of them. She's a Melbourne based speaker and self-professed introvert who says confidence doesn't… Audio

Kim Pittar from Muir's Independent Bookshop in Gisborne reviews The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon published by Simon and Schuster. Audio

Former soldier Christian Lewis had hit rock bottom and was so severely depressed he would shut himself in his flat for weeks. But one day he made an impulsive decision, setting himself the challenge… Audio

New Zealand poet and doctor Glenn Colquhoun has released two new books of poetry in te reo Māori, both accompanied by soundtracks. He tells Susie Ferguson about the legacy of Māori oral poetry… Audio

When our Gallipoli soldiers landed at the historically significant site they occasionally paused to admire the sunsets, birds and flowers; and to souvenir treasures Audio

Culinary historian, Allison Reynolds, shares the history behind the humble Anzac biscuit. Audio

Cynthia Morahan reviews Loving My Lying, Dying, Cheating Husband by Kerstin Pilz published by Affirm Press Audio

Growing up in an American Navy family, Alex Kerr lived in many places including Italy, Hawaii and Washington DC.  Audio

Frances Manwaring refuses to accept that we age out of visibility. Her latest book, 'Never Succumb to Beige' is not only a personal philosophy, but a rallying cry to those who fear becoming invisible… Audio

Best known for his screen work on the likes of Shortland Street, Outrageous Fortune, Nothing Trivial, and Mercy Peak, writer Gavin Strawhan joins us to talk about his debut crime novel centered on a… Audio