Books
Bookmarks with Milly Mitchell-Anyon
Milly Mitchell-Anyon is a rising voice in Aotearoa's arts scene - she's held exhibitions at Sarjeant Gallery, Puke Ariki, and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. She's just launched 'Flaming Star' a… Audio
Bringing magic to life through books
Catherine Ross, the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School, shares her picks for the tweens and teens in your life. For ages 11+, The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For ages 13+… Audio
Steve Braunias: Inside the Polkinghorne trial
For eight weeks Steve Braunias was at the High Court writing a diary on the Polkinghorne trail and has now published a book about the notorious case.
Book review: Sick Power Trip by Erik Kennedy
Airini Beautrais reviews Sick Power Trip by Erik Kennedy, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Audio
Fast Favourites with war correspondent Lisette Reymer
From a farm in Waikato to the frontlines of the Ukraine war, former Newshub Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer never expected to be using her hostile environments training when taking on the job. Audio
Kate de Goldi: Reading for Pleasure
Kate de Goldi reviews Under a Fire-Red Sky by Geraldine McCaughrean; Homework by Geoff Dyer; and Broadsword Calling Danny Boy by Geoff Dyer. Audio
Dame Fiona Kidman on how she became 'the girl who wrote'
The life and literary legacy of Aotearoa's internationally acclaimed writer Dame Fiona Kidman has been captured in the documentary: The House Within. Audio
Several books on the mushroom trial are already cooking
Few criminal trials in recent history have piqued the public interest like Erin Patterson's conviction for poisoning three extended family members with a beef wellington spiked with death-cap…
The Salt Path scandal: defending a memoir’s ‘emotional truth’ is a high-risk strategy
Raynor Winn, author of the award-winning memoir The Salt Path, has been accused of "lies, deceit and desperation".
The Salt Path scandal: What’s the standard for truth in a memoir?
While they still make headlines, do these scandals have the same impact they once did, in today's era of "fake news"?
'I was one of the last anonymous critics in the world'
A birthday dinner at Melbourne's fanciest restaurant at age nine was all it took for award-winning restaurant critic Besha Rodell to get hooked on fine dining.
Best-selling author denies claims she misled readers
The Salt Path's writer, Raynor Winn, is rejecting claims her husband's illness and the events that led to the couple losing their home were misrepresented.
Diving into the new sub-genre of Cosy Fantasy books
No grit, no gore, just a warm feeling of enjoyment and escape, cosy fantasy is the new sub-genre in the world of books. Catherine Robertson shared details with Jesse along with her latest reading… Audio
Why are our university bookshops closing?
Last week it was announced the University of Auckland's campus bookshop, UBIQ, will close. In 2023 the Victoria University shop Vic Books also closed after nearly 50 years in business. Not only do… Audio
Book review: On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle
Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books reviews On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle published by Faber. Audio
From whale vomit to Victorian mourning jewellery:
Ranging from whale vomit to Victorian mourning jewellery, Una Cruickshank's often astonishing book of essays The Chthonic Cycle meditates on the wonders of the earth and our use and abuse of them. Audio
Poetry and freshwater with Gabrielle Huria
Gabrielle Huria is Ngai Tuahuriri and Ngai Tahu and lives with her whanau at Tuahiwi in North Canterbury. She is part of a major new exhibition created by Ngai Tahu with photographer Anne Noble at… Audio
Book review: Slowing the Sun by Nadine Hura
Elizabeth Heritage reviews Slowing the Sun by Nadine Hura published by Bridget Williams Books Audio
Bookmarks: Food historian and critic David Burton
David Burton has been writing about food for The Post, Cuisine Magazine and other outlets for over 40 years. He joins Jesse to share his favourite books, music and movies. We also got some restaurant… Audio
Why reading can be a crime in Malaysia
Authorities raided a bookstore to seize two books on the grounds of "morality". But for staff and publishers, it was just another day.
