Books Uncovered

Books Uncovered

Host: Holly Fletcher, Bella King
Categories: Arts and Literature
Languages: English

Otago Access Radio
Produced By: Otago Access Radio
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Join your hosts Holly and Bella, as they dive into themes ranging from romance to quirky book blurbs, all discovered within the depths of the Athenaeum library.

All Episodes

38 - Interview with Danica

Published: 29/11/2025 12:00 p.m.

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

37 - Victorian Gothic Novels

Published: 15/11/2025 12:00 p.m.

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

36 - Magical Realism

Published: 01/11/2025 12:30 p.m.

36 - Magical Realism - We discuss 'The Hearing Trumpet' by Leonora Carrington and stories from authors Sosuke natsukawa and Angela Carter. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

35 - Transformation within Novels

Published: 18/10/2025 12:00 p.m.

Transformation is a common theme within literature. Whether is it a metamorphosis, a coming of age or an awakening some kind, it's compelling to witness life changing, moving forward, even if it isn't always for the best. We look at books 'The Hounding' by Xenobe Purvis, 'The Book of Guilt' by Catherine Chidgey and 'We Love you Bunny' by Mona Awad. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

34 - Weather the weather in fiction and fantasy

Published: 04/10/2025 12:00 p.m.

Weather is a great conceit for exploring ideas in creative writing. Holly and Bella have a chat about books that feature the weather. They look at Ian McEwan - 'What we can Know' . Solvej Balle - 'On the Calculation of Volume' and N.K. Jemisin - 'The Fifth Season'. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

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