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Books Aloud

Coast Access Radio with Hosts Catherine Scullin or Viv Bailey

Books Aloud is a show embracing local, national and international authors. In each episode we will bring you an excerpt from a book, an interview or an entire narration of a book. This will be a mixed bag of genres - from kids books, novels, art and historical books and everything in between. All books discussed and narrated will be available for purchase at your favorite book store or through the authors distributers. There will also be the odd book to giveaway to listeners of the programme.

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0:25:41

Books Aloud - Kuwi the Kiwi Treasury with Author Kat...

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2025/10/21

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’s bestselling adventures, along with glimpses into Kat Quin’s artistic and story-making process. Kat joins us at Coast Access Radio to talk about her writing process and what is has been like creating these adorable stories for her many fans.The Kuwi collection is a true treasure trove of stunning, simple, and playful stories for young readers. While

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0:27:53

Books Aloud - Peta Mathias - It's been six weeks...

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2025/10/11

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 with indiscreet stories from her life - how to deal with anger and temps perdu, why it's not a sin to wear black underwear, how eating sun-drenched food will keep you young and beautiful forever, how to open your eyes with a knife and what happens when you go on holiday with five A-types. "It's been six weeks since my last confession" is just glorious.

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0:22:26

Books Aloud - The Hatchling by Suzanne Main

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2025/10/02

Award-winning children’s book author Suzanne Main releases her much-anticipated third junior fiction novel!Something is making a racket in the attic! Since the mysterious disappearance of their parents, Willow and Hunter have been living with their grandfather in his creaky old house. But Grandpa’s memory is fading fast, and the twins dread the prospect of being placed into foster homes. The Hatchling is a gripping, fast-paced adventure story brimming with fantastical characters. But most of all

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0:29:50

Books Aloud - Turkey Hurly-Burly by Annelies Judson

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2025/09/26

Annelies Judson, Auckland based children’s writer, talks to Vivienne about her latest picture book, Turkey Hurly-Burly, an entertaining rhyming tale where one simple classroom decision pet decision spirals into schoolyard chaos.

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0:24:5

Books Aloud - Lest They Have Eyes - The Blood Maker...

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2025/09/19

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 70 years from now - a dystopian novel where we self destruct thanks to our selfish and power hungry future, but having enough foresight to preserve a number of people to be awoken again in the future - into a world where we meet magical characters, twists and turns and every changing worlds, bizarre gifts and strange beings. This is creativity on

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0:25:26

Books Aloud - The Terrible Trio - The (not so)...

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2025/09/14

Author Swapna Haddow talks to Catherine about her hilarious new book - The Terrible Trio - The (not so) Superheroes.In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all. Terrible Trio books are written by Swapna, an award-winning children’s author, and illustrated by multi-faceted illustrator and designer, Minky Stapleton. The Terrible Trio books are a fun illustrated series, best described as ‘The Bad Guys’ meets

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0:23:27

Books Aloud Ep45 - With Jodie Shelley and her new...

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2025/09/05

Jodie Shelley releases her third engaging kiwi novel - Zoe & Mila. In this book she is challenging societal beauty standards with her humorous style. Catherine sits down with Jodie to discuss how this book came about, an insight into the characters and brings up some questions around self image and pressures felt by women. Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:24:9

Books Aloud - Ruth Paul

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2025/08/29

Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:30:2

Books Aloud Ep43 - Stephen Myhre - Wood Carving: ...

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2025/08/22

Author and craftsman Stephen Myhre talks about his new guide to wood carving for New Zealanders - Wood Carving : Tools, Techniques & Concepts.This how-to guide covers every aspect of wood carving from selecting the right wood to understanding patterns and achieving the perfect finish. Stephen Myhre is a renowned artist who has been carving in wood, jade, bone and other materials since the 1970s. After many years living overseas and absorbing a range of Pacific, European and Asian influences, he

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0:24:14

Books Aloud Ep42 - Jennifer Trevelyan

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2025/08/08

Vivienne talks to Wellington-based writer, Jennifer Trevelyan about her mystery/ family saga debut novel, A Beautiful Family. Set on the Kapiti Coast, the book has been getting huge international attention with film rights picked up by Niki Caro (Whale Rider).Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:27:7

Books Aloud Ep 41 - What do you do all day? by WJ...

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2025/07/25

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 all day? What really goes on when the cat's away? On the surface, Sam has everything any woman should want: a successful husband, a nice house, a holiday home, two lovely kids, and a desirable, expensive car. Yet Sam is frustrated and unfulfilled. When her usual distractions fail her, she retraces the steps of how her life turned out like it

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0:22:59

Books Aloud - Ep 40- with Kate Furze, author of...

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2025/07/18

Vivienne talks to Auckland-based author, Katie Furze about her recently released children’s non-fiction picture book, Pekapeka, Secret Forest Bat, published by Scholastic NZ.Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:29:1

Books Aloud Ep 39 - Ingrid Prosser interviews...

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2025/07/11

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 thought, part philosophical tract, part poetics,a book about chickens and family and seasons, Terrier, Worrier is a literary sequence to be relished as language and as thought. Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:27:22

Books Aloud Ep 38 - Viv talks to Kirsty Powell about...

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2025/06/27

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 of Eggshells, winner of the 2020 New Zealand Booklovers Fiction Awards. Her story weaves two worlds together in a blend of New Zealand’s goldmining history, family saga and contemporary fiction.Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:25:16

Books Aloud Ep 37 Bookmark Kapiti

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2025/06/20

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 August Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:26:46

Books Aloud Ep 36 - Is my worry worth worrying about?...

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2025/05/30

Is My Worry Worth Worrying About? by debut author Becky Overeem is a beautifully illustrated story that helps young readers navigate anxiety and find calm. With Sarah Trolle’s stunning artwork, the book delves into the overwhelming world of childhood worries through a heartfelt narrative that empowers children to face their fears.This picture book goes beyond storytelling, offering a dedicated section for children, parents and caregivers with practical tools to help families navigate challenges

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Books Aloud Ep 35 - The Wonderful Stranges with...

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2025/05/13

Catherine sits down with The wonderful Stranges author Melanie Koster and her daughter Monica Koster who beautifully illustrated this lovely book,The Wonderful Stranges is a story about inclusion; being open minded and how accepting others just as they are can be an enriching experience. It is a celebration of creativity, imagination and innovation. The Strange family embrace the arts and sciences, with inventions, including some for sustainable living. Accompanied by glorious, whimsical

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0:27:50

Books Aloud Ep 34 Vividwater with Jacqueline Owens

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2025/05/06

Vividwater, envisions a chillingly plausible future Aotearoa where water is a luxury commodity, and survival hinges on access to this precious resource. Through the lens of Alex, a "mnemopath" navigating a society teetering on collapse, Jacqueline crafts a narrative that is both thought-provoking and eerily resonant with contemporary global challenges.Jacqueline Owens is a Wellington-based writer whose latest novel is a richly imagined dystopian fiction - Vividwater Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie

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Books Aloud Ep 33 - The Only Dinosaur in School by...

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2025/05/01

Catherine reviewed this delightful children's book by Leonie Agnew. The Only Dinosaur in School is a delightful and imaginative story that combines humour, heart, and a touch of chaos - perfectly suited for young readers and anyone who remembers the awkwardness of standing out.Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.

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0:28:54

Books Aloud Ep 32 - The Biggest Kiwi in the world by...

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2025/04/18

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 researching the story.She turned that information into ‘The Bulford Kiwi. The Kiwi we left behind.’ Now, it’s time to tell the children’s version of that story – ‘The Biggest Kiwi in the World’. Illustrated by Emma Lay the book cleverly takes the reader back in time through the use of sepia images, while former British soldier Danny Fisher narrates the story

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