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Get your bookworm on with a rotating roster of, um, bookworms. Including Jenna Todd & Kiran Dass from Time Out Bookstore, bringing us a different book to talk about each week.

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Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: September 24, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: September 24, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: September 24, 2018, 19.57 MB
Mon 24 Sep 2018

This week is a little different, we're delving into the world of graphic novels. It's not Jenna's specialty but she's thoroughly excited by her first experience with Sabrina. Although it's got dark themes, it's a worth the read, I mean, it was long listed for The Man Booker Prize. Wowee!

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: September 17, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: September 17, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: September 17, 2018, 21.57 MB
Mon 17 Sep 2018

Kiran returns to commemorate Mark E. Smith with Messing up the Paintwork. A book that contains all of the glorious wisdom of this eccentric character for those who miss him terribly. But Kiran reckons everybody loves a bit of The Fall, right?!

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: September 10, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: September 10, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: September 10, 2018, 21.78 MB
Mon 10 Sep 2018

Celebrating Māori language week, Jenna brings in Māori Made Easy: 1 and 2 to help Mike and y'all with your Te Reo. As well as a special children's book, Paraweta, to give away. 

Loose Reads w/ Surinam Reddy: September 3, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Surinam Reddy: September 3, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Surinam Reddy: September 3, 2018, 16.99 MB
Mon 3 Sep 2018

Suri joins us today with a read that's perhaps not so loose (sorry). Beth Macy's Dopesick, tackles the ongoing opioid crisis in America, with heartbreaking stories of addicts and alike. A book that despite it's heartbreaking nature, is a must-read and needs to be heard; the expert says.

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: August 27, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: August 27, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: August 27, 2018, 16.03 MB
Mon 27 Aug 2018

Ready for some true crime grit early on Monday morning? Jenna is. Fiona Kidman depicts the story of Albert Black, aka 'the jukebox killer' in 'This Mortal Boy', won't give too much away but safe to say Jenna's a fan... 

Loose Reads w/ Surinam Reddy: August 20, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Surinam Reddy: August 20, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Surinam Reddy: August 20, 2018, 14.13 MB
Mon 20 Aug 2018

Suri's brought in a slim, powerful volume of poetry from young NZ voice Tayi Tibble, Poūkahangatus.

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: August 13, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: August 13, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: August 13, 2018, 24.3 MB
Mon 13 Aug 2018

What starts as a book review regarding a classic pop musician, of the new biography Paul Simon: The Life, slowly turns in to a rag-fest - complete with caller anecdotes and the obligatory Muppet tale interjection from Sarah. Sheesh.

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: August 6, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: August 6, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: August 6, 2018, 14.3 MB
Mon 6 Aug 2018

A mighty tale in two parts, Kiran's been reading the mammoth All Gates Open: the Story of CAN. Offering both a distanced academic and a collaged oral history approach, we're guessing a must for fans and fence-sitters alike?

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: July 30th, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: July 30th, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: July 30th, 2018, 19.24 MB
Mon 30 Jul 2018

Jenna's brought in the brand new novel from solemn Twitter fixture Melissa Broder (@sosadtoday), The Pisces. Concerning anxiety, self-destructive behaviour and mermen - have we a Shape of Water narrative for the online fanfic crowd?

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: July 23, 2018

 Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: July 23, 2018 Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: July 23, 2018, 15.7 MB
Mon 23 Jul 2018

Kiran's here, and she's feeling Sharp this morning. Celebrating all these glorious women speaking their minds, what's not to like? Dipping in and out of biographies, the book balances narrative with gossip in perfect harmony to make for a charming read.