95bFM: Loose Reads

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: December 17, 2018

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Kiran joins Mike to talk her top pick of the year, Normal People by Sally Rooney. A book that has 797 holds at Auckland library must be okay, right? A love story between two opposites draws the reader into the complexities of love and relationships that Kiran just cannot put down.

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: December 10, 2018

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Jenna brings in her top picks for 2018, this year has flown by and there's just not enough time to read all the books let alone re-read your favourites. However, you can buy all your favourites from Time Out, the perfect spot for gifts. Aww, 'cause Christmas, you know.

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: December 3, 2018

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Kiran reviews Beastie Boys Book this week and Mike can't wait to get his hands on it (actually purchased it off Kiran as soon she she walks into the studio, cash in hand). With rave reviews, whether you are a fan or not, this hardcovered beauty is sure not to disappoint.

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: November 26, 2018

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Making fine use of the silly season book buying rush, Jenna's been asking punters their favourites of 2018. First up: Dolly Alderton's Everything I Know About Love. A collection of essays for those who've become jaded with ye olde Lenny Letter crew, but still want to yell "OMG RIIIITE" at a relatable tale of being young, female and alive (just).

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: November 19, 2018

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Kiran joins Tess to talk one of her favourite bands and the recent memoir written by Wayne Kramer, the guitarist and founder of MC5, The Hard Stuff - Dope, Crime, the MC5, and My Life of Impossibilities. Mikey is gutted to be missing this one, but don't worry, we'll still play his favourite track.

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: November 12, 2018

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Jenna joins us in studio this morning to talk a novel from the shortlist of the Man Booker prize, Everything Under by Daisy Johnson. The story tells the tale of our protagonist diving deep into their past, and the grim memories that she finds. Because we all love something grim and gritty, right Jenna?! And does this Man Booker prize mean these are the best ever books? Thankfully, Jenna is here to explain it all to Mike and Tess. Phew.

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: November 5, 2018

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Milkman is the winner of the Man Booker prize and Kiran loved it. A novel with no names or locations, or even proper paragraphs; that's how good it is, and she's even convinced Tess to read it, wow.

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd: October 29, 2018

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Anne Kennedy's The Ice Shelf tells the story of Janice dragging her fridge around windy Wellington, in search of someone to take care of it. Now, that's a story you don't hear very often. This black comedy gets a rave review from Jenna, but, you may need some tissues as well.

Loose Reads w/ Kiran Dass: October 15, 2018

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Mike loves Kiran's taste in music books so lucky for him Kiran brings in a real gem, Mars By 1980 - The Story of Electronic Music. Covering some of Mike and Kiran's favourite musicians, the book tells the history of electronic music and it's rise to mainstream. Ending with a track by the first 'adult tv show' Mikey ever liked, Dr. Who. Classic.

Loose Reads w/ Jenna Todd & Eli: October 8, 2018

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Eli joins Jenna and Mikey to review Munmun by Jesse Andrews, it's what the kids are reading these days. From the author of 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl', this novel is set in a dystopian land where your size represents your wealth. Is this just and horrifying as the Stephen King novels Mikey read growing up? Sounds like it.