Books Uncovered

We discuss 'Mongrel' by Hanako Footman, ' Speak to me of Home' by Jeanine Cummins and 'Home seeking' by Karissa Chen. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We chat about a couple of books from American writer Lauren Groff. Her 2022 novel Matrix and her 2026 short story collection Brawler. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We discuss books 'The Wall' by Marlen Haushofer. 'One Aladdin Two Lamps' by Jeannette Winterson and ' Heap the Earth Upon it' by Chole Michelle Howarth. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly and Bella and back in the studio chatting about 'Ordinary Saints' by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin. "The House of Doors"by Tan Twan Eng. "House of Day, House of Night" by Olga Tokarczuk Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly gives a brief run down on some of the new books just landed at the Athenaeum. Including: Lost Lambs- Madeline Cash. Party Boy- Breton Dukes. Such a Perfect Family- Nalini Singh. The Art of a Lie- Laura Shepherd- Robinson. Colm Toibin - A long Winter. The Black Monk – Charlotte Grimshaw. Some Bright Nowhere- Ann Packer. Mr McGlue- Ottessa Moshfegh. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We chat with Queer Romance enthusiast Jordan Dougherty about what she's reading. Join us as we discuss the in's and out's of Heated Rivalry by Rachael Reid. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly and guest Catlin discuss three very well know dystopian classics. George Orwell's -1984. Ray Bradbury's- Fahrenheit 451 and Antony Burgess - A Clockwork Orange. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We have a chat about books by Lauren Elkin ' Art Monsters: Unruly bodies in feminist art'. Anna Funder ' Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life'. Patrick Radden Keefe ' Say Nothing: A True story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland' and Anne Carson's ' Wrong Norma'. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

What makes a novel become a classic? Holly and guest Caitlin discuss books ' Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys. 'Sula' by Toni Morrison and 'Brighton Rock' by Graham Greene. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

A chat about books- 'Chosen Family' by Madeleine Grey. 'We the Animals' by Justin Torres. 'The Lilac People' by Milo Todd and ' The Silver Book' by Olivia Laing. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Books for sipping upon while you're basking in the sun. We chat about authors S.A Cosby, Ingrid Horrocks, Uketsu, Tina Makereti and Miranda July. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

36 - Magical Realism - We discuss 'The Hearing Trumpet' by Leonora Carrington and stories from authors Sosuke natsukawa and Angela Carter. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Transformation is a common theme within literature. Whether is it a metamorphosis, a coming of age or an awakening some kind, it's compelling to witness life changing, moving forward, even if it isn't always for the best. We look at books 'The Hounding' by Xenobe Purvis, 'The Book of Guilt' by Catherine Chidgey and 'We Love you Bunny' by Mona Awad. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Weather is a great conceit for exploring ideas in creative writing. Holly and Bella have a chat about books that feature the weather. They look at Ian McEwan - 'What we can Know' . Solvej Balle - 'On the Calculation of Volume' and N.K. Jemisin - 'The Fifth Season'. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly has a chat with local poet Jasmine O M Taylor. They discus how Jasmine started her passion for writing, The Octagon Collective and what events Jasmine is involved with in this years Writers and Readers Festival. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly and Bella share some poems by Liz Breslin, Freya Jackson, John Berryman and Emma Neale. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

This episode of Books Uncovered is hosted by Bella, who reviews two books she has read recently: A Room Above a Shop by Anthony Shapland and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. She discusses the themes of these novels, including queer love, the AIDS epidemic, and the vampire trope in fiction. Bella also provides her opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of each book and shares some of her favourite quotes. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

In this episode of Books Uncovered, hosts Holly and Bella discuss a selection of new titles available at the Dunedin Athenaeum Library. The conversation covers a range of genres, from a literary thriller exploring parental fears to a reimagined classic and a collection of novellas. They also mention upcoming literary events in Dunedin. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Show 28 - Holly interviews Caitlin - Holly has a chat with budding journalist Cailin Lester. They discuss books by Maurice Gee, Sarah Moss and the 2025 International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, with his book Heart Lamp. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We talk about essayist Ta-Nehisi Coates, Airini Beautrais, Daniel M Lavery and Flora Feltham. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We discussed novels that have been translated into English.We look at novels - "The book of disappearance' by Ibtisam Azem. 'Kairos' by Jenny Erpenbeck and "'Under the eye of the big bird' by Hiromi kawakami. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

We discuss various authors we've been reading including, Alan Hollinghurst, Vincent Delecroix and Sharon Olds. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly has a conversation with writer and artist Penny Bloomberg. They discuss libraries, the Master in Creative Writing at Otago University. And the importance of reading and embracing creative endeavors later in life. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly and Bella have a chat about poets Brendan Constantine, Jenny Rockwell, CAConrad, Amy Key and James Brown. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Small Libraries of NZ - We bid goodbye to Ben Franklin - hear how he tried to kill a turkey with electricity! Details of the Naseby Athenaeum, the Outram Public Library and Pukehiki Public Library on Highcliff Road - small libraries that still matter to their communities. And last of all we review some new books! Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz