Books
The art of the 'blurb'
Claire Mabey joins Emile Donovan to discuss the future of blurbs on books. Audio
Book Critic: 'creepy' tales for ages 13-18
Catherine Ross is the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar, and today she's recommending creepy books with teenage protagonists. Audio
When Caroline Crampton Realised She Was a Hypochondriac
Caroline Crampton resisted the idea that she was a hypochondriac, but now she's written an entire book on the history of the condition. Audio
Feature interview: why we justify stupid stuff
Everyone makes mistakes. Admitting them, that's another story. Audio
Anxiety can be debilitating, but controlling it starts with a simple step
Sociologist and best-selling author Martha Beck shares how she curbs her own off-the-charts anxiety.
How condiments can be a cook's best friend
Historian and foodie author Claire Dinhut tells RNZ's Mihi Forbes about why social media had to come first, and why dijon mustard is her ride-or-die condiment. Video, Audio
Kate De Goldi: Reading for pleasure
One of New Zealand's most celebrated authors and voracious readers, Kate De Goldi shares some of her favourite recent reading: The Tidal Zone and My Good Bright Wolf by Sarah Moss, and The Garden… Audio
Jacinta Ruru: Books of Mana
A beautiful new coffee-table book brings together some of Aotearoa's most renowned Maori thinkers in a wide-ranging korero about the influence and empowerment of Maori writing. Books of Mana is a… Audio
Kiwi's rare Harry Potter book sells for $5000
A bid from overseas has nabbed a first edition Harry Potter book being sold in Auckland. Audio
'I lost a lot of cred': Nikki Gemmell on The Bride Stripped Bare scandal
It's one of the most controversial books published this century. Author Nikki Gemmell reveals the story behind her best seller.
What is a menopause activity book?
Colour Me Menopausal is a new activity book for adults that uses humour to educate about the phase of life when a woman's reproductive years comes to an end.
Rowan Bishop on how a simple relish can transform a meal
Food writer Rowan Bishop on how a simple chutney or relish can transform a meal Audio
Book review: Three of the best from 2024
Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books reviews three of her favourite books from last year. Audio
Colum McCann’s latest thriller 'Twist'
Award-winning Irish writer Colum McCann delves into the murky world of undersea communications cables for his upcoming book, Twist. Audio
Book Review - Three of the best from 2024
Louise O'Brien reviews three of her favourite books from last year: Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan, published by Faber, Juice by Tim Winton, published by Hamish Hamilton, and James by Percivall… Audio
Brother pays tribute to 'gentle, philosophical' Brian Turner
The brother of the NZ poet and conservationist says he was inspired by nature, right up until his death.
Book review: Three of the best from 2024
Paul Diamond reviews three of his favourite books from last year. Audio
How Lotta Dann saved herself from a rabbit hole of diet culture
When the author quit alcohol, she started to gain weight. What followed was two years of extreme dieting, cutting out entire food groups, and obsessively weighing portions. Audio
Book Critic: 'The New Faces of Fascism' by Enzo Traverso
Afternoons book Critic Anna Rankin joins Jesse to review the latest release by Enzo Traverso, which explores the development of fascism in the 21st century. Audio
Books of mana: 10 essential reads for Waitangi Day
Many people have little idea that Māori scholarship stretches back to the earliest books published in this country.
