Books
New crime novel traverses mystery and death in the Southern Alps
'Girl of the Mountains' is Wellington-based archivist and former journalist Trish McCormack's fourth book. Audio
New children's book aims to break culture of silence that surrounds abuse
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro says the book will help children know their feelings are legitimate and be used in a way they can deal with those feelings.
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
Today Catherine talks to Jesse about Take Two by Danielle Hawkins, Dietvale by Sydney Hunter and Queen, King, Ace by Olivia Hayfield. Audio
Book Critic: Dominic Hoey
Dominic Hoey talks to Jesse about Acute Misfortune by Erik Jensen. Audio
Book review: Portrait of a War Artist by John Gillies
Harry Broad reviews Portrait of a War Artist by John Gillies published by Quentin Wilson Publishing. Audio
Grace Yee's poems reveal the Chinese immigrant experience
Grace Yee's book, Chinese Fish, is a collection of poems, which tells the story of the Chin family, Chinese immigrants who move to New Zealand in the 1960s. The poems explore themes of migration… Audio
'Really terrified': Author Stacy Gregg on writing the tale of her tūpuna
A no-nonsense message from her publisher spurred the author to write about her own whānau - and a cache of tapu military gold. Audio
Bookmarks with Deborah Challinor
This week for Bookmarks we speak to one of New Zealand's best selling novelists Deborah Challinor. The talented writer has a knack for writing gripping, accurate historical fiction. Audio
Book Critic: Pip Adam
Today Pip looks at suspense fiction. She talks to Jesse about The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith and The Night She Fell by Eileen Merriman. Audio
Book review: The Space Between by Lauren Keenan
Carole Beu of the Women's Bookshop reviews The Space Between by Lauren Keenan published by Penguin Random House. Audio
Book review: My Brilliant Sister by Amy Brown
Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews My Brilliant Sister by Amy Brown published by Simon and Schuster Audio
The legend you've never heard of
The Japanese art forms that have shaped more of the West's story telling than you may realise Audio
The Seduction of the Honeybee book
A new photography book, The Seduction of the Honeybee offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of bees. Audio, Gallery
Rainbow Storytime event cancelled after threats from Destiny
Rainbow storytellers, whose Rotorua library event was cancelled after threats from Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, say kids and their parents love their performances.
Rotorua Lakes Council… Audio
Book review: Until August by Gabriel García Márquez
Phil Vine reviews Until August by Gabriel García Márquez published by Penguin Random House. Audio
The real-life cousins of Dune’s magnificent sandworms
With the second part of Denis Villeneuve's film franchise of Frank Herbert's fantasy novel, Dune, currently in cinemas, we ask if the fictional worms in the movie share anything in common with real… Audio
Should adult Harry Potter fans 'grow up' and 'get over it'?
Analysis - For many millennials, Harry Potter is part of their identity, writes the BBC's Yasmin Rufo.
New book highlights how noticing 'small moments' can enrich your life
How often do you pause to notice the small but affecting moments in an otherwise ordinary day? Writers Willow Older and Deborah Huber created the book Today I Noticed as a way to inspire people to… Audio
Iwi representives gather at Te Papa Marae for book launch
More than 140 iwi representatives from across the motu have gathered at Te Papa marae in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington today for the launch of a very special book.
Te Ata O Tu the New Zealand Wars… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Today Claire talks to Jesse about three very different books, The Grimmelings by Rachael King, Plastic by Stacey Teague and The Vet's Daughter by Barbara Comyns. Audio