Author Interview
Irish writer Colm Tóibín on new book 'Long Island'
Colm Tóibín's latest book Long Island returns to the world of his novel Brooklyn, a book that was so popular in Ireland that one every 150 people bought a copy. Audio
Mary Kisler: Dad's post-war trauma
Art historian Mary Kisler on how her father's PTSD from the war changed him Audio
Controlled mess with celebrated illustrator Sydney Smith
In the world of children's literature, the Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction awarded to authors and illustrators of children's books. Canadian illustrator Sydney… Audio, Gallery
Feature interview: Seinfeld writer explains how to tell a joke
You may not know her name, but chances are Carol Leifer has made you laugh. Audio
Bookmarks with Tina Makereti
Today for bookmarks Jesse is joined by novelist, essayist, curator and short fiction writer Tina Makereti. Audio
Playing Favourites with journalist Ali Mau
Ali Mau is an award-winning journalist who's known for her work bringing the Me Too movement to Aotearoa, as well as decades of other important stories. Audio
Jennifer Andrewes on her Parkinson's pilgrimages
Jennifer Andrewes turned to European pilgrimages after receiving a lifechanging diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson's. Audio
A cultural history of bagpipes
From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the iconic instrument. Audio
Rebecca Hayter: High heels and gumboots
In her book, Rebecca Hayter candidly tells of her adaptation to a new way of life - where she struggled but ultimately developed new skills and gained confidence. Audio
She Speaks! Harriet Walter
She's starred in Succession and Downton Abbey but Harriet Walter is also one of the world's most accomplished Shakespearean actors. She talks to Susie about her new book which imagines what, with more… Audio
Abdulrazak Gurnah Theft
Abdulzarak Gurnah's new novel Theft is his first since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. He talks to Susie Ferguson about this coming-of-age story and the impact of his win. Audio
Mary Holm's new book
Trusted financial journalist Mary Holm has a new revised edition of here 2018 bestseller Rich Enough? A Laid-back guide for every Kiwi. Audio
The life and times of New Zealand journalist Douglas Brass
Originally a boy from Southland, war correspondent Douglas Brass was a close collaborator with the Murdoch family and was one of the founders of national newspaper The Australian. Audio
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Dream Count
After a ten-year hiatus, activist and award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has released a new novel Dream Count. Set across America and Nigeria, it tells of four women linked by friendship… Audio
Harlan Coben: reading for empathy
Known for his suspense thrillers, Harlan Coben is a #1 Sunday Times bestselling author with more than eighty million books in print worldwide, including the multi-award-winning Myron Bolitar series. Audio
Monsters and the human condition
Giants, ogres, vampires and shapeshifters. Award winning writer Nicholas Jubber explains why we need these monsters and what they can tell us about ourselves. Audio
Feature interview: what it looks like if we get AI right
So much of the conversation about artificial intelligence focuses on what could go wrong. Audio
Feature interview: author Rumaan Alam on wealth and the ultra-rich
It's a good time to be a billionaire. They're richer than ever and there are more of them in the world today. As the ultra-wealthy push for more power and influence, the line between privilege and… Audio
Give peas a chance: The Frozen Peas Cookbook
Frozen peas have been a staple in New Zealand since the 1940s and now there's a cookbook to celebrate them. Audio
Wellington takes a dystopic turn in new novel
A new dystopian novel imagines Aotearoa as one of the last nations in the world with clean, drinkable water. Author Jacqueline Owens joins Emile Donovan. Audio
