Poet Serie Barford talks with Karen about her work and the influence of her mixed Samoan and European descent. Serie reads from her latest book 'Entangled Islands' and the recently released anthology of political poetry 'Manifesto Aotearoa'.

Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2018/04/books-and-beyond-serie-barford.html

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 8 April 2018.

For fans of the genre and even more for readers who think they are not fans, Karen and Louisa recommend some of their favourite short story writers and read 'the perfect short story' aloud.

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 15 April 2018.

For International Women’s Month, Karen and Louisa share books by or about women they admire, including Helen Clark, Rebecca Solnit, Roxane Gay, plus the inspiring if fictional Rosie Revere Engineer.

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 18 March 2018.

Inspired by Easter-themed story times at our libraries featuring Peter Rabbits old and new, Karen and Louisa reminisce about some of their favourite childhood stories and poems.

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 1 April 2018.

Anton Blank talks with Karen about his short story collection 'Global roaming', launched at the samesame but different LGBTQI Writers Festival 2018. The stories speak in diverse voices from diverse locations around the world.

Anton is the editor and founder of the Māori literary journal Ora Nui.

Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2018/02/books-and-beyond-anton-blank.html

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 18 February 2018.

Former All Black Keven Mealamu shares his unexpected journey from rugby to children's illustration with Louisa.

Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog:

https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2018/03/books-and-beyond-keven-mealamu.html

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 4 March 2018.

Sue Berman talks with rare book specialist Georgia Prince about the book Polychromatic Ornament by Auguste Racinet.

Auguste Racinet compiled this book full of examples of pattern and decoration as a practical tool for the new profession of designers emerging in the 19th century.

There are 100 lithographic plates, all printed with exceptional technical skill in vibrant colour, some including gold and silver highlights. The specimens come from many different cultures and historical periods, and from a wide variety of decorative arts.

This English edition followed the first French edition of 1869, with the plates printed in France. It is part of the collection donated to Auckland by 19th century entrepreneur and art collector James Tannock Mackelvie.

Auguste Racinet. Polychromatic Ornament. London: Henry Sotheran, 1873.

https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3612972

Poet and novelist Anne Kennedy chats with Karen about her new book 'The Ice Shelf', a wicked and hilarious satire on life and literati as experienced in the course of a wild night in Wellington by a modern-day Moll Flanders.

Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2018/11/books-and-beyond-anne-kennedy.html

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 25 November 2018.

Karen and Louisa talk about some intriguing examples of library books and resources which teach new skills, from learning a new language to learning Salvador Dali's technique for lucid dreaming.

Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog:

https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2018/08/books-and-beyond-the-things-you-will-learn.html

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 19 August 2018.

Karen and Louisa share some of their favourite recordings from the celebrated 'New Zealand Poets in Performance' series (AUP), including many NZ Poet Laureates, with a cameo from Janet Frame and a driving finale from current NZ Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh.

Read more on the Auckland Libraries blog: https://aucklandlibrariesblog.blogspot.com/2018/08/books-and-beyond-national-poetry-day.html

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on Planet FM 104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm.

This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 26 August 2018.