Books Aloud
Episodes
Books Aloud - A Journey Between Worlds, by Kim Rangiaonui
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kim: A Journey Between Worlds by Kim Rangiaonui Logan, Foreword by Peter Hillary. Kim Rangiaonui Logan's father was in the 8th Māori Battalion, but...
Books Aloud - Obligate Carnivore, Stephanie Johnson
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Politics, religion, conversation, love, sex, ageing and addiction are all explored in Stephanie Johnson’s brilliant collection of short stories. Joi...
Books Aloud - Mandy Hager, Revenge and Rabbit Holes
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revenge and Rabbit Holes is the latest adult novel from Kapiti Coast's award-winning author, Mandy Hager. She talks to Vivienne about this second book...
Books Aloud - Angels of Clay by Madeleine Eskerdahl
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thrilling crime novel from bestselling NZ author Madeleine Eskedahl. Madeleine has done it again with a fabulous thriller. In the latest thrilling...
Books Aloud - Softly Calls the Devil Author Chris Blake
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Softly Calls the Devil is a dark gripping intricate crime thriller set on the South Island's wild and wooly remote West Coast. Catherine talks with th...
Books Aloud - Home Grown Fruit - A Practical Guide by Kath Irvine and Jason Ross
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This guide takes you step-by-step to an abundant, naturally healthy, home orchard, and along the way teaches you all the skills you need to be an epic...
Books Aloud - He Puawai - A Natural History of NZ Flowers
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
100 native flowers of Aotearoa revealed in extraordinary 3D photography in this beautiful hardback book by Philip Garnock-Jones. Catherine talks with ...
Books Aloud - Kuwi the Kiwi Treasury with Author Kat Quin
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kuwi the Kiwi Author Kat Quin Celebrates 10 years of Kuwi & Friends with a beautifully presented Kuwi the Kiwi Treasury. Featuring all five of Kuwi’...
Books Aloud - Peta Mathias - It's been six weeks since my last confession
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peta Mathias joins us to talk about her new book 'It's been six weeks since my last confession". In this, her 19th book, Peta regales her readers wi...
Books Aloud - The Hatchling by Suzanne Main
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning children’s book author Suzanne Main releases her much-anticipated third junior fiction novel! Something is making a racket in the a...
Books Aloud - Turkey Hurly-Burly by Annelies Judson
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annelies Judson, Auckland based children’s writer, talks to Vivienne about her latest picture book, Turkey Hurly-Burly, an entertaining rhyming tale...
Books Aloud - Lest They Have Eyes - The Blood Maker Fables by Bonivon Dyer
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine speaks to American author Bonivon Dyer about her book - 13 years in the making, that plants us into a story 600 years past the earth that is...
Books Aloud - The Terrible Trio - The (not so) Superheroes by Swapna Haddow
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Swapna Haddow talks to Catherine about her hilarious new book - The Terrible Trio - The (not so) Superheroes. In a world where all animals h...
Books Aloud Ep45 - With Jodie Shelley and her new book Zoe & Mila
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jodie Shelley releases her third engaging kiwi novel - Zoe & Mila. In this book she is challenging societal beauty standards with her humorous style. ...
Books Aloud - Ghost Kiwi by Ruth Paul
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ghost Kiwi - Viv sits down with award-winning author and illustrator Ruth Paul to talk about her first junior fiction book. When her grandfather Re...
Books Aloud Ep43 - Stephen Myhre - Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and craftsman Stephen Myhre talks about his new guide to wood carving for New Zealanders - Wood Carving : Tools, Techniques & Concepts. This...
Books Aloud Ep42 - A Beautiful Family, by Jennifer Trevelyan
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vivienne talks to Wellington-based writer, Jennifer Trevelyan about her mystery/ family saga debut novel, A Beautiful Family. Set on the Kapiti Coast...
Books Aloud Ep 41 - What do you do all day? by WJ Moloney
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine speaks with kiwi author WJ Moloney about his new book "What do you do all day?" What does a wealthy Auckland stay-at-home mother andwife do...
Books Aloud - Ep 40- with Kate Furze, author of PekaPeka, Secret Forest Bat
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vivienne talks to Auckland-based author, Katie Furze about her recently released children’s non-fiction picture book, Pekapeka, Secret Forest Bat, p...
Books Aloud Ep 39 - Ingrid Prosser interviews Terrier, Worrier author Anna Jackson
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Terrier, Worrier - A Poem in 5 Part. This book is a luminous exploration of thought by one of our most distinguished poets. Part autobiography of thou...
Books Aloud Ep 38 - Viv talks to Kirsty Powell about her recent novel, The Strength of Old Shale
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vivienne chats to New Zealand author, Kirsty Powell about her recently released novel, The Strength of Old Shale, a stand-alone sequel to The Strength...
Books Aloud Ep 37 - Bookmark Kapiti
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsten Le Harivel and Cerid Jones talk about the upcoming Bookmark Kapiti Book And Community Festival coming to multiple Kapiti venues on 9 and 10 Au...
Books Aloud Ep 36 - Is my worry worth worrying about? - by Becky Overeem
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is My Worry Worth Worrying About? by debut author Becky Overeem is a beautifully illustrated story that helps young readers navigate anxiety and find ...
Books Aloud Ep 35 - The Wonderful Stranges with Melanie and Monica Koster
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine sits down with The wonderful Stranges author Melanie Koster and her daughter Monica Koster who beautifully illustrated this lovely book, ...
Books Aloud Ep 34 Vividwater with Jacqueline Owens
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vividwater, envisions a chillingly plausible future Aotearoa where water is a luxury commodity, and survival hinges on access to this precious resourc...
Books Aloud Ep 33 - The Only Dinosaur in School by Leonie Agnew
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine reviewed this delightful children's book by Leonie Agnew. The Only Dinosaur in School is a delightful and imaginative story that combines hu...
Books Aloud Ep 32 - The Biggest Kiwi in the world by Colleen Brown. The kiwi was carved into a hillside by WWI returning soldiers in 1919
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a true New Zealand story. Colleen intended writing this story 15 years ago, but was side-tracked by the material she uncovered while researchi...
Books Aloud Ep 31 Three Dogs, Two Murders and a Cat by by Rodney Strong
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine sits down with Wellington based author Rodney Strong to talk about his latest book, Three Dogs, Two Murders and a Cat. This is part of a new...
Books Aloud Ep 30 with Stef Harris and his new book The Girl From Sarajevo
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vivienne Bailey talks with Stef Harris about his new book The Girl From Sarajevo Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story ex...
Books Aloud Ep 29 John Skene's new aviation book
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Skene talks about his new book “Aviation Tales”, based on a selection of programmes originally presented on Coast Access Radio in the “Avia...
Books Aloud Ep 28 we bounce off to Elastic Island and be in to win a $5000 package in FIJI!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine speaks to the author of the Elastic Island Adventures books about her new book "Plantation Island Resort" and there is a chance to win a $50...
Books Aloud Ep 27 - Bad Jelly returns to the bookshelves and the screen
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine talks to Mukpuddy co-founder Ryan Cooper about bringing Badjelly back to the bookshelves and onto the screen. For those who remember the ic...
Books Aloud Ep 26 with Patricia Donovan and her new book Rita Vegas
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Donovan is the author of three previous novels, including The Remarkable Miss Digby which in 2022 was shortlisted for a NZ Booklovers Award. ...
Books Aloud Ep 25 with Melinda Syzmanik and her latest book BatKiwi and the Big Wet
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vivienne spoke to New Zealand children’s author, Melinda Szymanik about her latest picture book, BatKiwi and the Big Wet. It is the third in the Bat...
Books Aloud Ep 24 - Features Tonight I Burn, by Katherine Adams
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Viv chats with local author Katie Adams, about her trilogy, with part 2 due to be published in March 2025 and Viv reads extracts from the already publ...
Books Aloud Ep 23 - Kiwis and Koalas: Bridge to Anywhere with Sarah Milne
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With her cousins visiting from overseas, Lily shares her magical bridge ... and this time they venture further than Australia. Where do you think they...
Books Aloud Ep 22 - The infamous goose - Thomas, by Michael Peryer
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Narrated by Sue Scott, here is the story of Thomas the goose. The rainbow relationship of Thomas the goose and Henry the black swan received worldwid...
Books Aloud Ep 21 - with Peter Shaw - Japan: An Auto-biography
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Shaw first went to Japan in 1989, staying in Tokyo for only two days. Surprised at how little he knew or understood, he determined to return. Si...
Books Aloud Ep 20 - Elephant Park by Melanie Koster
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elephant Park by Melanie Koster and Jenny Cooper An ode to the beloved Elephant Park in this poignant story for children. Generations of children ha...
Books Aloud Ep 19 - Strays and Waifs with Mandy Hager
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Viv Bailey talks with Kapiti local author Mandy Hager about her new book, Strays and Waifs. We are also tempted further into reading the book b...
Books Aloud Ep 18 - Author Juliette MacIver talks about her new book Beddy-Bye time in the Kowhai Tree
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine sits down with award-winning storyteller and wordsmith Juliette MacIver and talk about her new book "Beddy-Bye Time in the Kowhai Tree, whic...
Books Aloud Ep 17 - Flit the Fantail author Kat Quin talks to Coast Access Radio
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine talks with popular kiwi author-illustrator of the bestselling Kiwi the Kiwi series. This is her fourth book in the Flit the Fantail series. ...
Books Aloud Ep 16 - The Little Yellow Digger and the Helicopter by Peter Gilderdale
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A big favourite for Kiwi kids, Peter Gilderdale has released another book in the Little Yellow Digger series and Catherine sits down and talks to Pete...
Books Aloud Ep 15 - Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle with Stephanie Thatcher
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine talks to author Stephanie Thatcher about her new book, Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle. A book that will do well in a Christmas stocking. ...
Books Aloud Ep 15 - Catherine reviews "The Peri Diet" by Jaime Rose Chambers
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine reviews a new book - eating for a happy and healthy perimenopause and beyond - with 50 simple family friendly recipes are provided along wit...
Books Aloud Ep 14 - Talking to children author Dana Winter on hew new book "I Am"
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine talks to author Dana Winter about her new children's book "I AM". A delightfully unpredictable story about a forgetful worm, a mountain, the...
Books Aloud Ep 13 - Plant Based Goodness from The Reckless Foodie - Tracey Bennett
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine chats with chef Tracey Bennett about her new cookbook. Tracey is a plant-based, wholefood chef and passionate advocate for the plant-based l...
Books Aloud Ep 12 - No one will know by Rose Carlyle
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally bestselling author of the Girl in the Mirror talks to Coast Access Radio about her new book "No one will know". Released on 1st Octobe...
Books Aloud Ep 11 - Help me help my teen with Maggie Dent
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine talks to the "Queen of Common Sense", Maggie Dent. Maggie has become one of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators and she jo...
Books Aloud - Ep10 - Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees by Rachel Weston
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Rachel Weston joins us to talk about her new book - Kiwi bees have tiny knees. Most people are not aware that New Zealand has native bees, ...
Books Aloud Ep 9 - Pamm Millage talks about her book ASTRAL
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pamm Millage chats to Oliver in the Levin Mall Studio about her new book, ASTRAL: Discover the Greatest Human Delusion of All Time, which is an Amazon...
Books Aloud Ep 8 - Rēwena and Rabbit Stew by Katie Cooper
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look through the kitchen window into early rural life in Aotearoa. Cookhouses and wharekai, hāngī pits and coal ranges, boil-ups and mutton –...
Books Aloud Ep 7 - Lost cows of Kapiti by Michael Peryer
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does a farmer lose his cows overnight? One dark stormy night a herd of cows escaped from their farm and ended up wandering down the beach, a very ...
Books Aloud - Ep 6 - Weeping Angels by Riley Chance
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by personal experience, NZ author Riley Chance turns his attention to the topic of family violence in this page-turning thriller. Catherine c...
Ep 5 - The Tramp by Caz Bartholomew - a pick-a-path story
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to local author Caz Bartholomew about her nail-biting pick-a-path adventure story where YOU get to decide what happens next! You can get th...
Ep 4 - Sight Lines - Women and Art in Aotearoa by Dr Kirsty Baker.
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Books Aloud Ep 4 -We have a korero with the talented Dr Kirsty Baker about her beautiful book - Sight Lines - a book about extraordinary women and gro...
Books Aloud Ep 3 - A Thousand Paper Cups by Jodie Shelley - We talk to NZ writer Jodie Shelley about her hilarious and heartbreaking 2nd novel.
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A finalist in The Wishing Shelf Awards, New Zealand writer Jodie Shelley releases her second engaging novel, by turns hilarious and heartbreaking. Th...
Books Aloud Ep 2 - We talk to the author of The Flying Teddy - June Rooney. Listen in for an excerpt from the book and hear about how this story is 40 years in the making.
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Books Aloud is a show embracing New Zealand authors, locally and nationally. In each episode we will bring you an exert from a book, an interview or a...
Books Aloud Ep 1 - Actor Pinky Agnew MNZM, narrates this delightful story - Kapiti Adventures of Sammy the Seal at the Waikanae Estuary, written by Michael Peryer
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael has written many stories about the birds and animals in the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve. In this book he uses the seal as a conduit to...