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Gamble to publish two books in 12 months pays off with two best sellers
Catherine Chidgey wasn't sure about having two books published in a year - but she's ended up with two best-sellers.
2022: Colm Tóibín
The author of 10 novels, Colm Tóibín speaks with Kim Hill in 2022 about his 2021 Folio Prize winning book ‘The Magician’, a fictionalised account of the life of Thomas Mann. Tóibín’s novels ‘The… Audio
Book review: Day by Michael Cunningham
Lynn Freeman reviews Day by Michael Cunningham published by 4th Estate. Audio
Book review: Life Done Differently by Lisa Jansen
Harry Broad reviews Life Done Differently by Lisa Jansen published by High Tide Audio
Book review: Boy Swallows Universe TV Tie In by Trent Dalton
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Boy Swallows Universe TV Tie In by Trent Dalton published by 4th Estate Audio
Book review: Why Memory Matters
Dean Bedford reviews Why Memory Matters: 'Remembered Histories' and the Politics of the Past by Rowan Light published by Bridget Williams Books. Audio
Best books with Kate De Goldi and Elizabeth Knox
Prodigious readers Kate De Goldi and Elizabeth Knox are in to share their favourite books. Audio
Takács Quartet violinist Edward Dusinberre
Musician and author Edward Dusinberre is first violinist in the renowned Takács Quartet - one of the world's greatest string quartets. Audio
Ruth Shaw: Wee bookshops and huge love for dogs
Septuagenarian Ruth Shaw's plans for a quiet retirement were derailed last year when her memoir The Bookseller at the End of the World, became an international bestseller. Audio
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