Books and Beyond: Stephanie Johnson

Award-winning novelist, Stephanie Johnson, talks with Karen about her new book West Island, a fascinating biographical investigation of five kiwis who made their homes and reputations across the Tasman during the 'Golden Age', about writing romantic sagas as the young Australian novelist Lily Woodhouse, and shares library appreciation.

Listen to this episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast.

Books mentioned in the show:

• West Island: five twentieth-century New Zealanders in Australia by Stephanie Johnson
• Playing for both sides by Stephanie Johnson
• As it was in the beginning by Dulcie Deamer
• The butcher shop by Jean Devanny
• The white cry: poems by Douglas Stewart
• Jarulan by the river by Lily Woodhouse
• Green mansions by W.H. Hudson

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 FM104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm. Recent shows can be listened to as podcasts via the Auckland Libraries podcast.