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On this Books and Beyond episode, Alison and Karen discuss books by some celebrated Black authors who write about communities divided along racial lines. Listen to the episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Books mentioned in the show: Salvage the bones: a novel by Jesmyn Ward Men we reaped: a memoir by Jesmyn Ward The underground railroad by Colson Whitehead The Nickel boys by Colson Whitehead The terrible by Yrsa Daley-Ward Go tell it on the mountain by James Baldwin Their eyes were watching God by Zora Neale Hurston  This episode originally aired on Planet FM 104.6 on 1 December 2019. 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 9.35 pm. Recent shows can be listened to via the Auckland Libraries podcast .

Alison and Ineka talk about their TBR lists, recent literary prize winners, love and logarithms. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Literary lounge Books mentioned in the show: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed  by Lori Gottlieb   The reader on the 6.27  by Jean-Paul  Didierlaurent   Auē  by Becky Manawatu   Girl, Woman, Other  by Bernadine Evaristo   Invisible Women: exposing data bias in a world designed for men  by Caroline Criado Perez   Sisterland  by Curtis Sittenfeld   Rodham  by Curtis Sittenfeld   Prep  by Curtis Sittenfeld   American Wife  by Curtis Sittenfeld   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. Listen to recent shows via the Auckland Libraries

Over the years, our librarians have had the pleasure of chatting with some of the most interesting, captivating and talented people in Tāmaki Mākaurau! With such a rich back-catalogue of interviews, philosophical ponderings and musical recordings, it can be difficult to choose where to start. Not to worry, we've selected a few of our favourite podcasts to add to your listening queue! Subscribe to the Auckland Libraries  podcast on Spotify  or  listen online on Soundcloud . HeritageTalks highlights Hundreds of Aucklanders frequently attend our popular HeritageTalks series. You can still listen from home to some of our favourites you may have missed, including Jan Gow's tips for researching family history using FamilySearch. A bundle of Books and Beyond Books and Beyond is a weekly literary podcast hosted by librarians. Listen as we discuss book news, reviews and recommendations. Guaranteed to keep you informed and entertained! Listen to the live broadcast every Sunday at 9.35pm

Calling all passionate readers, book lovers, bookworms and book nerds. This is the show for you. Not only do we discuss books about books, but we also dive into books whose plotlines are related to other books. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Fully booked Books mentioned in the show: Dear Fahrenheit 451: a librarian’s love letters andbreak-up notes to her books by Annie Spence The novel cure: an A-Z of literary remedies by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin Mr Penumbra’s 24-hour bookstore by Robin Sloan Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury A passion for books: a book lover's treasury of stories, essays, humour, lore, and lists on collecting, reading, borrowing, lending, caring for and appreciating books  edited by Harold Rabinowitz and Rob Kaplan The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak  The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald Auckland Librarie

Alison and Ineka look back on the Lockdown and talk about what they’ve been reading during this time. Their reads range from Grit Lit to Pandemic Lit to Family Saga. They talk about what’s still on their TBR lists and introduce a new section called Hot Tips.   Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Literary lounge lockdown special Books mentioned in the show:   Sweetgirl   by Travis  Mulhauser   Pale Horse, Pale Rider   by Katherine Anne Porter   Ship of Fools  by Katherine Anne Porter   Fresh Complaint   by Jeffrey Eugenides   The Marriage Plot   by Jeffrey Eugenides   Middlesex   by Jeffrey Eugenides   The Virgin Suicides   by Jeffrey Eugenides   One Day   by David Nicholls   Sweet Sorrow   by David Nicholls   The Luminaries  by Eleanor Catton   Auckland Libraries' radio show  Books and Beyond  explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems fro

With libraries closed and Aotearoa in lockdown over the last 8 weeks, many Aucklanders turned to our eCollections and online resources to read, watch and learn while staying safe at home. A whopping 498,287 eBooks and eAudiobooks were issued, and we welcomed 3,772 new members to the Auckland Libraries whānau. Our staff were also getting busy, making over 15,000 calls to members of Auckland's over 70s community and offering support in these difficult times.  Many of our heritage collections staff spent time transcribing nineteenth-century letters in the collections , making them more accessible for keyword searching. Our Stay Connected series on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter saw Aucklanders share with us (and each other!) their stories, whakapapa, lockdown lives and more. We also got creative and started offering our popular events and programmes online. With musical performances, craft activities, storytimes, webinars, virtual bookclubs and knitting groups, it’s been amazing

Calling all movers, shakers, groovers and music lovers! Celebrate everything that makes Aotearoa special with us this May and jive into a world of musical history. Firmly entrenched in our culture, music plays an integral part in connecting the communities of Aotearoa together and creating a sense of belonging for people from all walks of life. NZ Music Month is not just about celebrating our music, but also the people who make it! We are lucky here in New Zealand to have such a richly diverse repertoire to choose from. So, we've put together a list of ways to help kick-off your celebrations in style! From musical eMagazines to free technical tutorials, delve into the world of music.  Binge-worthy Beamafilms Grab the popcorn and get comfortable, Beamafilm has hundreds of binge-worthy documentaries and movies dedicated to music and the lives of its biggest stars! Whether it's Whitney Houston, Martin Phillips or Bruce Springsteen, watch as stars are born, legacies are made and h