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This episode of Books and Beyond features Alison in conversation with local author Lil O’Brien, who has recently released her memoir. Not that I’d kiss a girl: a Kiwi girl’s tale of coming out and coming of age  Tune in and find out how Lil’s sadness and subtext became motorbikes, main text and happy endings.  Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Not that I'd kiss a girl 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 .

Today the lovely Angelina Taungahihifo joins us from New Lynn War Memorial Library to share how she celebrates 'Uike Katonga'i 'oe Lea Faka-Tonga - Tongan Language Week.  Angelina is one of our  Pasifika specialists . Auckland Libraries has Pasifika specialists with diverse interests based in libraries throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. Click here to find out more about how we can support you and your community. Talanoa with  Angelina Taungahihifo Mālō e lelei! Tell us a little about yourself, Angelina! Mālō e lelei, my name is Angelina Taungahihifo. I work as the Senior Library Assistant for Pasifika based at New Lynn War Memorial Library. My role focuses on engaging with customers from the local Pacific community, helping to increase participation and use of the library, and designing innovative programs that meet the community's needs. I am 30 years of age, currently live in West Auckland with my parents and currently working towards completing my Bachelor of Arts Degree do

Si’oto ‘Ofa! Mālō e lelei! Auckland Libraries are celebrating 'Uike Katoanga’i ‘O e Lea Faka-Tonga: Tongan Language Week from 6 September – 12 September 2020. This week is an amazing opportunity for Tongans of all ages living across Aotearoa to celebrate, embrace and share the beauty and uniqueness of their Tongan culture, history, customs, values and language with the rest of New Zealand. Auckland is home to thousands of Tongans and Auckland Libraries are excited to work together with our Tongan communities to celebrate and promote the beautiful culture of the friendly islands of Tonga. Mālō ‘Aupito! Nga Iwi Primary School - Tongan Group 'Oua lau e kafo, kae lau e lava! (Stay positive and count your blessings) - Tongan Proverb - Talanoa with us Keep up with Pasifika content on Facebook Follow the Auckland Libraries Talanoa Facebook Page for the freshest Pasifika content from our talented Pasifika librarians! They share memories, photographs, Pasifika voices and ama

Alison and Ineka are still in Literary Lockdown on tonight’s episode of Books & Beyond. This feast of fun and fabric includes discussion about repurposed beer crates, flotation tanks and side hustles – with a side of reading thrown in for good measure. Listen to this episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Literary Lockdown - Fun and Fabric continued   Books mentioned in the show:   My dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell, 2020  Available in the Fiction collection , Overdrive eBook , Audiobook on CD and Large Print   Afakasi Woman by Lani Wendt Young, 2019 Short story collection - available in the Pacific collection   Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, 2020 Available in the Fiction collection , OverDrive eBook , and Large Print    An unexpected Grace by Kristin von Kreisler, 2014  Available in the Fiction collection , Overdrive eBook and Large Print    Three apples fell from the sky by Narine Abgaryan, 2020 Availa

It’s a frenzy of soft furnishing tonight because Alison and Ineka are in Literary Lockdown. Find out who has the best pouffe, and what these two have been reading during Level 3. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Literary Lockdown Books mentioned in the show:   Night Boat to Tangier by Kevin Barry  Also available in OverDrive eBook and BorrowBox eAudiobook   Where are we now by Glenn Patterson Guaranteed Available in OverDrive   Thick: and other essays by Tessie McMillan Cottom Also available in OverDrive eBook   The immortals of Tehran by Ali Araghi Also available in OverDrive eBook and OverDrive eAudiobook   Real Life by Brandon Taylor Also available in OverDrive eAudiobook 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 , Sun

Alison and Ineka discover the power imbalances and pressures still experienced by so many – even though we’ve been “closing the gaps” for years. Join them as they read about normal families, nearly normal families and uncanny valleys. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Lust in the dust Books mentioned in the show:   Follow the rabbit-proof fence by Doris Pilkington Garimara After the carnage by Tara June Winch The daughters of Mars by Tom Keneally The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton Breath by Tim Winton Only killers and thieves by Paul Howarth  All the birds singing by Evie Wyld Red dust dreaming by Eva Scott The slap by Christos Tsiolkas 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 liste

Alison and Ineka discover the power imbalances and pressures still experienced by so many – even though we’ve been “closing the gaps” for years. Join them as they read about normal families, nearly normal families and uncanny valleys. 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:   Uncanny valley: a memoir by Anna Wiener (2020)  BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR: A rare first-person glimpse into high-flying, reckless startup culture in Silicon Valley at a time of unchecked ambition, unregulated surveillance, wild fortune, and accelerating political power.  A nearly normal family by M T Edvardsson (2019) CRIME: Eighteen-year-old Stella Sandell stands accused of a brutal murder of a shady businessman. She is an ordinary teenager from an upstanding local family. This novel asks how well do you know your own children? How far would you go to protect them?  Scribe by Alyson