Books Uncovered

Books Uncovered

Holly Fletcher, Bella King

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2017
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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100%
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About This Podcast

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.

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47 - Women and Queer Stories

Apr 03, 2026 25m

We discuss books 'The Wall' by Marlen Haushofer. 'One Aladdin Two Lamps' by Jeannette Winterson and ' Heap the Earth Upon it' by Chole Michelle Howarth. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

46 - Three excellent novels

Mar 20, 2026 24m

Holly and Bella and back in the studio chatting about 'Ordinary Saints' by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin. "The House of Doors"by Tan Twan Eng. "House of Day, House of Night" by Olga Tokarczuk Broadcast on…

45 - Recent additions to the Athenaeum collection

Mar 06, 2026 22m

Holly gives a brief run down on some of the new books just landed at the Athenaeum. Including: Lost Lambs- Madeline Cash. Party Boy- Breton Dukes. Such a Perfect Family- Nalini Singh. The Art of a…

44 - Valentine Romance Spesh

Feb 20, 2026 26m

We chat with Queer Romance enthusiast Jordan Dougherty about what she's reading. Join us as we discuss the in's and out's of Heated Rivalry by Rachael Reid. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin…

43 - Dystopian Classics

Feb 06, 2026 26m

Holly and guest Catlin discuss three very well know dystopian classics. George Orwell's -1984. Ray Bradbury's- Fahrenheit 451 and Antony Burgess - A Clockwork Orange. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin…

42 - An Array of Non-Fiction Books

Jan 23, 2026 25m

We have a chat about books by Lauren Elkin ' Art Monsters: Unruly bodies in feminist art'. Anna Funder ' Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life'. Patrick Radden Keefe ' Say Nothing: A True story of…

41 - Twentieth Century Classics

Jan 09, 2026 26m

What makes a novel become a classic? Holly and guest Caitlin discuss books ' Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys. 'Sula' by Toni Morrison and 'Brighton Rock' by Graham Greene. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM…

40 - Queer Stories in Contemporary Literature

Dec 26, 2025 26m

A chat about books- 'Chosen Family' by Madeleine Grey. 'We the Animals' by Justin Torres. 'The Lilac People' by Milo Todd and ' The Silver Book' by Olivia Laing. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin…

39 - Summer Reads

Dec 12, 2025 26m

Books for sipping upon while you're basking in the sun. We chat about authors S.A Cosby, Ingrid Horrocks, Uketsu, Tina Makereti and Miranda July. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

38 - Interview with Danica

Nov 28, 2025 25m

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

37 - Victorian Gothic Novels

Nov 14, 2025 25m

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

36 - Magical Realism

Oct 31, 2025 26m

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

Oct 17, 2025 25m

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…

34 - Weather the weather in fiction and fantasy

Oct 03, 2025 25m

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…

33 - A chat with poet Jasmine O M Taylor

Sep 20, 2025 24m

Holly has a chat with local poet Jasmine O M Taylor. They discus how Jasmine started her passion for writing, The Octagon Collective and what events Jasmine is involved with in this years Writers and…

32 - A collection of poets

Sep 06, 2025 26m

Holly and Bella share some poems by Liz Breslin, Freya Jackson, John Berryman and Emma Neale. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

31 - Bella's Book Reviews

Aug 23, 2025 19m

This episode of Books Uncovered is hosted by Bella, who reviews two books she has read recently: A Room Above a Shop by Anthony Shapland and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. She…

30 - New Books at the Athenaeum

Aug 09, 2025 27m

In this episode of Books Uncovered, hosts Holly and Bella discuss a selection of new titles available at the Dunedin Athenaeum Library. The conversation covers a range of genres, from a literary…

29 - Poetry to Prose

Jul 26, 2025 26m

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

28 - Caitlin

Jul 12, 2025 25m

Show 28 - Holly interviews Caitlin - Holly has a chat with budding journalist Cailin Lester. They discuss books by Maurice Gee, Sarah Moss and the 2025 International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq,…

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