Podcasts & Books

Summer and reading go hand in hand.

Whether you’re a life-long bookworm or you’ve never quite gotten into reading, now is the perfect time to fall in love with…

Jump on the bandwagon, tune-in and start bingeing.

To help you tick off your Christmas shopping list and leave you with money in the bank, we’ve put together a Christmas gift guide with…

In a world where there are movie adaptations of just about every book ever written, we’re at risk of forgetting the joy actually…

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full of lots of banana inflatables) in…

Plug in.

Essential reading.

 Kleenex Ultra Soft at the ready.

Serious page-turners you won’t be able to steer away from.

If you’re anything like us, you know that one of life’s greatest pleasures is trawling through a bookstore to discover your next…

Reading is a bullet-proof method for accepting stress, learning how to cope with it, and living happily ever after. 

 In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true crime.

Whether you’re a baby feminist or a seasoned equality fighter, this list covers the freshest feminist reads from Australian and…

Autobiographies are a window into the soul and sometimes they are so powerful they can change the reader, so and here are our top picks of…

There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…

With International Women’s Day before us, what better way to get yourself prepared than listening to some podcasts that are hosted by…

 Think new talent, new reads and new voices that are well worth your time.

Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling.…

Bring on the climax.

If you’re in need of some solid recommendations for summer, you’re in luck because we’re here to tell you what to plug…

No matter what kind of reader you are, we’ve got your bookworm needs covered with all of the best LGBTQI+ books, from romantic…

Your write of passage.

So, whether you want to reminisce about Game of Thrones and The O.C. or find out hot gossip from The…

In 2020 we consumed a shedload of podcasts, and the one that truly stuck out for us, was The Dropout. Not familiar? The true crime…

 Enlighten yourself harder than the 1700s.

Simply put, audiobooks are a way to cheat your way into being a literary legend.

2020 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…

 Escapism at its finest.

Slasher fans—and Aucklanders who’ve exhausted every other streaming platform available—can rejoice in the news that New…

While Tiger King proved to be the MVP of iso-life viewing, Where The Crawdads Sing absolutely took out the top spot for the book world. And…

These days, it’s almost as if every person and their dog has a podcast. If you really wanted, you could piece one together with the…

As we start the new year and we’re all trying to suss out what 2021 has in store for us, we’re furiously reading up on our…

We decided to catch up with the guy behind it and chat all things about the making of Search Engine Sex, how sex is represented in…

Oh, queen Bey, how we have missed you! In news that the world truly needs right now, Beyoncé has announced she’s finally…

The new true-crime podcast series Chasing Charlie is about as juicy as they come. The seven-part series follows an eight-year chase of New…

Recipes include “Sourd’Ohhhh” and “Pump Her Nickle”.

While we loved binging the craziness that was Netflix’s Tiger King, sometimes we need a hit of wholesomeness, and it doesn’t get…

From the Australian Outback to huge sand dunes in the heart of the Orkney Islands — travel books will transport you to places all over…

Rejoice, the doyen of documentaries, Louis Theroux, is finally set to release a podcast thanks to the good folk at the BBC.

We’ve compiled a list of six books perfect for every type of armchair traveller to enjoy during lockdown, and beyond. All of these…

We reached out to some of Hamilton's coolest business owners to find out what they've been up to in lockdown.

If you thought Instagram and YouTube was the only vice to satisfy your travel bug, think again.

Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands? Who would have thought? Get comfy, switch on your reading light and unleash your…

Every noteworthy podcast trending hard right now.

Plus everything you need to binge this week.

With news dropping this week that The Handmaid’s Tale season four will commence filming this March, our curiosity on the future of…

Every noteworthy podcast trending hard right now.

The temps have peaked, the days longer and beaches are becoming our second home—which can only mean one thing, summer is well and…

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full of lots of banana inflatables) in…

​When LA Times reporter Christopher Goffard released a little-known podcast by the name of Dirty John last year, true crime buffs lost…

The shadowy mouse empire is moving, and it’s coming for your bank account.

Barefoot Investor is great and all but have you read these?

Every noteworthy podcast trending hard right now.

Plus everything you need to binge this week.

Plus everything you need to binge this week.

Finding the right book to suit you can be a big task, so we’ve done the hard yards to bring you a list of some of the…

If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s true crime podcasts, so we’re always a little giddy when…

While we endure the anxious and long wait for season four of The Handmaid’s Tale to hit our screens (and find out if June ever does…

It’s pretty well established that Auckland is full of cool, hip and unique things to do. So it’s only fitting that us…

Dubbed as “a paranormal S-Town”.

Every noteworthy podcast trending hard right now.

Mark down June 27 for more witchcraft and wizardry.

Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack…

The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.

Things are just getting worse in the Republic of Gilead.

Hate deep house music? Maybe you just never listened to it the right way.

If sleeping has become more chore than snore, it’s time you plugged in to switch off; these are the best slow lit podcast to help you…

Like with anything entertainment-related, diving into the podcasting universe can take you on an information overload trip if you…

It’s true that New Zealand is blessed with multiple outstanding restaurants and cafes it takes an effort to stay home and…

We've already popped it on our reading list.

Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…

"I've listened to too many podcasts" said no one ever.

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

​We’re kicking off a new Book Club series today, so settle down and get comfy. Maybe pop the kettle on. Every month we’ll…

The Harry Potter hype is just about to get stronger as it has just been announced that three new books will be added to the ever-growing…

Crazy Rich Asians took the world by storm when it was released in 2013. And, this month the film hit theatres and you’d pretty much…

Forget about tape players and CD’s, today’s music is all about streaming—or is it? There’s one form of music…

Guys, reading is cool (why do I feel incredibly lame typing that??). It was around way before Netflix (or uh, the internet) was a…

The recent success of shows like Call the Midwife, The Crown and good ol’ Downton Abbey proves that we all love a…

It came out two days ago and we’re already hooked.

While there’s no quick fix to turning your life into a Disney movie, there’s something to be said for a good self-help book.…

Iconic Auckland bookstore, The Hard To Find Bookshop, has moved from their longtime Onehunga spot to a brand new location in Eden Terrace.

Shape, change and challenge your everyday life.

The Auckland Writers Festival is back and better than ever.

If you’re into a boring daily routine of eat, sleep, work, repeat, with no hope of a holiday any time soon, it might be time to change…

Fire up those downloads and let the LOLs run wild with the funniest podcasts out.

Let Snoop Dogg catch you up on all things pop culture.

John Green once wrote great books help you understand and they help you feel understood. Naturally, reading is a subjective process,…

You could say soundtracks are the make or break of a film…or maybe we’re just being dramatic…like a good soundtrack…

​All right, you true crime pervs. We’re back for another month of watching shows about real things happening to real people in…

Here’s our round-up of the latest wave of thrillers you won’t be about to put down.

​We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen,…

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but those people probably never watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.…

Even though us reading enthusiasts will often agree how good the movie was whilst secretly agreeing with ourselves that the book was better,…

Put down that damn Jodi Picoult novel because we’ve dug up the best Aussie true crime books on the market just in time for Christmas,…

If you've not yet gotten into podcasts (seriously, what have you been doing?), this holiday season is the…

The greats of New Zealand—Karen Walker, Hedley Books, The Caker and Storm & India have joined together to recreate the bookstore…

With Christmas fast approaching we are even more excited to get on the market buzz. Here are all the markets you need to visit this…

There’s plenty of things to do in Auckland without the heavy price tag—here are 50 fun, tasty and sometimes free adventures, all…