Episode Playlist
Books Aloud Ep 25 with Melinda Syzmanik and her latest book BatKiwi and the Big Wet( 0:27:49)
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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 BatKiwi series, which introduces a variety of Aotearoa’s forest creatures and sees BatKiwi, the superhero duo again come to the rescue.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 15/02/2025 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 24 - Features Tonight I Burn, by Katherine Adams( 0:26:29)
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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 published part 1.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 8/12/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 23 - Kiwis and Koalas: Bridge to Anywhere with Sarah Milne( 0:18:32)
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With her cousins visiting from overseas, Lily shares her magical bridge … and this time they venture further than Australia. Where do you think they will visit and what do you think they will see?
Following the success of Kiwis and Koalas, Bridge to Anywhere is the much-anticipated sequel—another charming and whimsical tale of love, loss and bridging the distance between the people and places we miss. A quarter of New Zealanders are estimated to be foreign-born according to StatsNZ, so this book will resonate with many New Zealanders.
Published: 30/11/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 22 - The infamous goose - Thomas, by Michael Peryer( 0:9:9)
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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 worldwide fame in February of 2018 when Thomas, the blind, bisexual goose passed away and was buried next to his partner of nearly thirty years, a black swan named Henry. Headlines appeared in news columns as far as the UK and America including the BBC News, Daily Mail and even a mention on The Ellen Show in the US!
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 23/11/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 21 - with Peter Shaw - Japan: An Auto-biography( 0:31:21)
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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. Since 2000 he has visited Japan every year, sometimes twice, in search of answers to his questions about the country’s culture: its art, architecture, food, religion, history and people. This book is the result.
Accompanied by many photographs, it conveys his feelings and thoughts about a unique culture which can seem strange to non-Japanese people. Drawing similarities with his own country, Aotearoa New Zealand, this book is written for the enjoyment of all who want to follow in his footsteps.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 16/11/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 20 - Elephant Park by Melanie Koster( 0:20:34)
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Elephant Park by Melanie Koster and Jenny Cooper
An ode to the beloved Elephant Park in this poignant story for children.
Generations of children have played on the trusty elephant slide in the park. But now her tusks are broken, her paint is cracked and her bones are weary. Even her pink toenails have lost their shine. Children visiting the park run instead to the shiny new playground equipment. But Elephant’s sad face captures the heart of one little boy, who invites her home with him. There, Noah discovers that his dad also played on the elephant slide as a boy! Together, they decide to give Ellie a makeover.
The author was inspired by a real elephant slide that sits in a playground in Bishopdale in Christchurch and has become an icon for the community since it was built in the late 1970s.
This is a poignant story that will tug on the heartstrings that is beautifully illustrated by one of NZ’s top children’s illustrators, Jenny Cooper, who captures the pathos and infuses the story with joy.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 9/11/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 19 - Strays and Waifs with Mandy Hager( 0:25:2)
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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 by a reading from Mandy.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 2/11/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 18 - Author Juliette MacIver talks about her new book Beddy-Bye time in the Kowhai Tree ( 0:23:27)
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Catherine sits down with award-winning storyteller and wordsmith Juliette MacIver and talk about her new book "Beddy-Bye Time in the Kowhai Tree, which is a bedtime story with a mix of the familiar bathtime to bedtime routine and a sprinkling of moonlit magic. The smatterings of te reo Māori will help ground children in the identifiably New Zealand surroundings. Lily Uivel’s gorgeous illustrations glow with warmth and life and add a whimsical feel to a child’s everyday routine.
Published: 27/10/2024 9:30:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 17 - Flit the Fantail author Kat Quin talks to Coast Access Radio( 0:22:4)
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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.
Kat Quin’s pint-sized fans will love the news that she is back with a new seasonal story in her popular Flit the Fantail range. This adorable Kiwi Christmas forest and bird adventure allows Flit to fly not only alongside Santa, but also alongside much-loved Kuwi the Kiwi as Kat celebrates a 10th anniversary!
Published: 26/10/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 16 - The Little Yellow Digger and the Helicopter by Peter Gilderdale( 0:24:37)
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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 Peter about the book, where the series came from and some history about how the books came about in the first place.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 20/10/2024 9:30:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 15 - Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle with Stephanie Thatcher( 0:17:46)
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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. It's a story about an adorably grumpy cat, Humphrey, and his new housemate Tiny - an excited little rescue dog.
Humphrey hates everything about Christmas. He would prefer to sit in the basement all day away from the festivities. When Tiny the dog arrives from a pet rescue, she brings an excitement about Christmas that annoys Humphrey hugely. Can Tiny’s enthusiasm for Christmas turn Humphrey’s bad attitude around?
Published: 19/10/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 15 - Catherine reviews "The Peri Diet" by Jaime Rose Chambers( 0:8:58)
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Catherine reviews a new book - eating for a happy and healthy perimenopause and beyond - with 50 simple family friendly recipes are provided along with myth-busting facts, kitchen hacks and safe advice. The Peri Diet is a complete guide to eating for happy and healthy perimenopause.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 13/10/2024 9:30:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 14 - Talking to children author Dana Winter on hew new book "I Am" ( 0:15:42)
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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 sun, a greedy bird and a seed.
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
Published: 12/10/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 13 - Plant Based Goodness from The Reckless Foodie - Tracey Bennett( 0:31:0)
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Catherine chats with chef Tracey Bennett about her new cookbook. Tracey is a plant-based, wholefood chef and passionate advocate for the plant-based lifestyle. Tracey shares her decades of experience nurturing and nourishing her family, friends, and retreat attendees in her first much-awaited cookbook. Tracey is passionate about creating, enjoying and sharing delicious and nourishing plant-based food – and inspiring others to do the same with confidence! As a
working mother of four (and, more recently, a grandmother of four), Tracey knows how important it is to create simple meals that taste fantastic and are quick and easy to make. She also understands the challenge of being tired and time-poor, yet still wanting to put appealing food on the table without skipping on nutrition, protein and deliciousness.
Spoiler alert - the recipes are gorgeous! Catherine has been busy making and eating them - DELISH!
Published: 5/10/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 12 - No one will know by Rose Carlyle( 0:27:14)
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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 October, we get an insight from the author on her writing process and some hints on the characters.
About the book - A deliciously twisty and suspenseful novel about a desperate young woman and the manipulative wealthy couple who will stop at nothing to ensure their worst nightmare becomes a dream come true.
For more information on book signings and on Rose, head to her website https://www.rosecarlyle.com
Published: 28/09/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 11 - Help me help my teen with Maggie Dent( 0:28:31)
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Catherine talks to the "Queen of Common Sense", Maggie Dent. Maggie has become one of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators and she joined us here at Coast Access Radio.
This book is a reassuring and practical guide for parents to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults. Our in-house expert on Teens read the guide and wishes she had access to this years ago. Highly recommended guide for everyone who knows a teen.
Published: 21/09/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud - Ep10 - Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees by Rachel Weston( 0:23:57)
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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, but once you meet them, you’re sure to fall in love with them! With 36 stunning photographic images, fun illustrations, diagrams and QR video clips of native bees zipping and zooming, Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is an informative, interactive visual feast!
Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees connects children to the world around them, where native bees, ngaro huruhuru, have had a long evolutionary history with New Zealand’s unique heritage – they are a taonga! Not only do they have knees (not quite how we imagine them) but the book is FULL of wonderful pictures, facts, illustrations and information to help us look after our native bees. A delightful book that is a pleasure to go through for both young and young at heart.
The book is available at westonbooks.co.nz or rachelweston.co.nz where you can find more of Rachel's wonderful stores including Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet.
Published: 14/09/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 9 - Pamm Millage talks about her book ASTRAL( 0:30:49)
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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 Best Seller. Pamm also takes us into the world of hypnotherapy, and some self-affirmation techniques that you can use in your everyday life.
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 an entire narration of a book.
Published: 7/09/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 8 - Rēwena and Rabbit Stew by Katie Cooper( 0:25:27)
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A look through the kitchen window into early rural life in Aotearoa.
Cookhouses and wharekai, hāngī pits and coal ranges, boil-ups and mutton – this book tells the hearty story of sustenance and manaakitanga in rural New Zealand.
The rhythms and routines of country life are at the heart of this compelling account of the rural kitchen in Aotearoa. Historian Katie Cooper explores how cooking and food practices shaped the daily lives, homes and communities of rural Pākehā and Māori throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Delving into cooking technologies, provisions, gender roles and hospitality, the story of New Zealand’s rural kitchen highlights more than just the practicalities of putting food on the table.
Thoroughly researched and richly illustrated, Rēwena and Rabbit Stew reveals the fascinating social and cultural milieu in which rural people produced, cooked and shared food in Aotearoa.
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 an entire narration of a book.
Published: 17/08/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud Ep 7 - Lost cows of Kapiti by Michael Peryer( 0:6:3)
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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 long way from home…
This story, based on real events, is narrated by Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow, this is Michael's fifth story to be published as a children’s book.
You can purchase your own version of the book here https://www.kapitibirdtours.co.nz/product/the-lost-cows-of-kapiti/
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 an entire narration of a book.
Published: 10/08/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Books Aloud - Ep 6 - Weeping Angels by Riley Chance ( 0:27:11)
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Inspired by personal experience, NZ author Riley Chance turns his attention to the topic of family violence in this page-turning thriller. Catherine catches up with Riley and digs into the characters and storyline of this great read.
Book is available now and you can visit Riley at his website www.rileychance.com
Published: 3/08/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Ep 5 - The Tramp by Caz Bartholomew - a pick-a-path story( 0:25:31)
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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 this book through Caz directly at the website https://pickapath.nz/ and is available in some bookstores on the Kapiti Coast.
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 an entire narration of a book.
Published: 27/07/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Ep 4 - Sight Lines - Women and Art in Aotearoa by Dr Kirsty Baker. ( 0:27:34)
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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 groundbreaking art. From ancient whatu kākahu to contemporary installation art, Frances Hodgkins to Merata Mita, Fiona Clark to Mataaho Collective, Sight Lines tells the story of art made by women in Aotearoa. Gathered here are painters, photographers, performers, sculptors, weavers, textile artists, poets and activists. They have worked individually, collaboratively and in collectives. They have defied restrictive definitions of what art should be and what it can do. Their stories and their work enable us to ask new questions of art history in Aotearoa.
With more than 150 striking images and essays by Chloe Cull, Ngarino Ellis, Ioana Gordon-Smith, Rangimarie Sophie Jolley, Lana Lopesi, Hanahiva Rose, Huhana Smith and Megan Tamati-Quennell alongside the author, Sight Lines is a bold new account of art-making in Aotearoa through 35 extraordinary women artists.
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 an entire narration of a book.
Published: 20/07/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
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. ( 0:23:59)
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A finalist in The Wishing Shelf Awards, New Zealand writer Jodie Shelley releases her second engaging novel, by turns hilarious and heartbreaking. The book is available at https://www.jodieshelleywrites.com
About the book:
The Lewis brothers are each making their way in the world, but when youngest brother Benjamin reveals he is gay, their father Murray cuts him from his will. How will the family navigate the stormy seas that result?
When Hugo receives a poor report from his teacher, it serves as a catalyst for his father Henry to intensify his brutal campaign against Hugo and his mum. Will they ever be safe?
Emma is a new teacher, doing her best for the kids in her class. When the principal increases the frequency of parent-teacher interviews she must conduct, it’s enough to drive Emma to drink. Will she ever get better at this dreaded part of her job?
An engaging and amusing Kiwi tale, set against a backdrop of failed parent-teacher interactions and fashion crimes. Hilarious and heartbreaking in turn, A Thousand Paper Cups explores the blight of family harm, homophobia and the misplaced loyalties of children to their imperfect parents.
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 an entire narration of a book.
Published: 13/07/2024 8:00:00 a.m.