Kiran pops in with a review of a book by one of her favourite authors, Eimear McBride. Strange Hotel is 149 pages of narrative in third person telling the story of different hotel rooms with a special shout out to our hometown, Auckland city. A very good read.
Kiran joins Tess this morning for a cup of coffee and a book review. 2000ft Above Worry Level by Eamonn Marra has had Kiran just cracking up and she couldn't recommend it more. A page turner that you'll whiz through, this book tackles some serious topics with humour and wit.
Kiran dials in with another book recommendation to get us through,Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists by Julia Ebner. There couldn't be a better time to stock up on books so get crackin'.
Kiran joins us to talk about a book that kept her up reading well into the night, Auē by Becky Manawatu. Shortlisted for the Ockham NZ Book Awards, this novel is definitely one to add to your reading list. Whilst touching on some heavier topics, this is a novel that is still hopeful and full of love.
Kiran's been plowing through the Ockham NZ Book Awards fiction shortlist, with plenty of time for reading on her hands. Pearly Gates by Owen Marshall, is not only entertaining but insightful and is sure to make you feel at home during some strange times. Add it to your list.
Kiran joins us with a special book this week, one that she's been savouring for months and months. Underland: a Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane takes you on a journey through time and the world beneath you and is certain to give you a visual experience that you want forget.
Kiran's got a book that really got her laughing and she's definitely recommending it. A Terrible Country by Keith Gessen is definitely one to grab to get through the week, after moving from New York to Moscow, Andrei Kaplan is desperate to tell his Grandmothers story despite some challenges along the way.
Kiran's here for her last book review of the year (where has the time gone?!) and lucky for us, she's hand picked her favourite music books of the festive season. Special mentions go to Face It by Debbie Harry, Acid for the Children by Flea and Bowie's Books by John O'Connell. Something for all your music loving friends and family. Aww.
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