https://oar.org.nz/shows/books-uncovered/ (C)Otago Access Radio en-nz Join your hosts Holly and Bella, as they dive into themes ranging from romance to quirky book blurbs, all discovered within the depths of the Athenaeum library. Books Uncovered Join your hosts Holly and Bella, as they dive into themes ranging from romance to quirky book blurbs, all discovered within the depths of the Athenaeum library. no Otago Access Radio admin@oar.org.nz Holly Fletcher, Bella King Thu, 07 May 2026 09:10:57 +1200 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:10:57 +1200 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 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 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 0:24:21 6c19b4ab-fef5-470b-b40e-545988f7be5b Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:25:13 f2404ad1-0703-42d2-8bf4-d9c48cdd01c1 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:25:58 a577b29a-7c2e-40c4-8416-e45732d95ba0 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:24:26 e4fd130a-9dd0-48fa-a57e-436b192fb886 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:22:20 2651555b-a253-4ac7-af6d-21fe84d14474 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:54 33f963fc-935c-406a-8583-15612ad50091 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:48 43365a45-2e13-434a-8f6e-b3d7c7be342d Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:25:50 74e35c4f-458f-431a-91f5-db77ce9e76a5 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:55 25e9086e-fb1b-4e8b-a469-e2a141eeec0f Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:58 92fc1b4b-823b-4c6b-9a54-feef78f09202 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:40 5eacdf62-a104-4b95-88a2-97bb42a09be4 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 0:25:26 2e79974e-285d-460d-a8cd-e80024926daf Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 0:25:38 8ebd51ac-78b2-4053-86a1-a0e2419b687a Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:55 4e9dd53a-7f94-4629-a4f3-aa9e89db1b4c Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:25:27 a1553d5f-514e-406c-bc4d-ae798e80c6d0 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:25:22 4984f79b-bde7-4e68-8465-9382fd547451 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic 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 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 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 0:24:22 1af8f9cd-f2e3-4276-9070-1d399235c368 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:39 69d3cb95-f865-40cd-9357-3dadf469bf66 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:19:11 46525700-d92e-4798-9095-9b5c96faa138 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:27:1 bc48d6da-7d86-4b1d-aead-ca00abfc46f8 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 0:26:40 1966d00c-d215-490f-8224-05f21faf382f Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:25:16 189fc203-b5d0-4381-a2da-39ab14a6a4e3 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +1200 episodic 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 talk about essayist Ta-Nehisi Coates, Airini Beautrais, Daniel M Lavery and Flora Feltham. 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 0:24:50 33d921aa-c2e8-4274-b80f-0f49eddbb14b Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:25:26 c18f3aae-ca1a-47ec-8b48-4c07798b3b75 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:27:12 564cfb51-5039-4c29-96cf-3bd871b3e094 Sat, 31 May 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:27:12 10d9fdc2-bb33-49a2-952e-53d9957d0a31 Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic 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 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 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 0:26:38 0c496d0b-6c05-4e86-a804-71c375534200 Sat, 04 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +1300 episodic