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In the eighteenth-century, exotic plant species were arriving in England from all over the world, but prospective gardeners faced the challenge of growing them successfully in the local climate. Listen to Georgia discuss two famous books that provided advice on everything from building coal-heated greenhouses to making and preserving wine, alongside sumptuous illustrations of the new flowers and fruits that could be grown. Learn more about these rare books: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet-a-rare-book-ep3-gardening.aspx Enjoy other Meet a Rare Book episodes from the series playlist: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet…-book.aspx Sound Archive: Originally recorded on 11 July 2019 for the Meet a Rare Book Collection SA_0078_01 Image: John Hill. Eden: or, a compleat body of gardening, 1757. b1968299_033 Music: www.purple-planet.com; Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick - https://soundcloud.com/search?q=Mona%20Wonderlick Production Credits: Edited and presented for podcast by Mark Gosper,

Illustrating early books could be difficult and time-consuming, but could also produce stunning results. In this episode, we delve into the delicate process of creating a book by engraving on to copper plates and then printing from these plates on to paper. Learn more about these rare books: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet-a-rare-book-ep2-engraved-books.aspx Enjoy other Meet a Rare Book episodes from the series playlist: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet-a-rare-book.aspx Sound Archive: Originally recorded on 8 August 2019 for the Meet a Rare Book Collection SA_0078_03 Image: Horace. Quinti Horatii Flacci opera, Volume 2, 1733, b1968354_Vol_2_46 Music: www.purple-planet.com; Different Story by Another Kid; zapsplat.com Production Credits: Edited and presented for podcast by Mark Gosper, 2021. Staff talks presented by Georgia Prince recorded by Sue Berman [2019-2021]. Executive producer - Sue Berman Research and copywriting - Renée Orr, Zoë Colling, Georgia Prince and

Listen to Georgia Prince talk about one of Auckland Libraries particularly beautiful medieval manuscripts, the Besancon missal, created in 1470. Discover how medieval manuscripts were created and why they have always been luxury objects. The process of making the vellum, sourcing the best pigments, and commissioning the best artists and apprentices were time-consuming and expensive tasks. Learn more about this manuscript: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet-a-rare-book-ep1-medieval-manuscripts.aspx Enjoy other Meet a Rare Book episodes from the series playlist: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet-a-rare-book.aspx Sound: Originally recorded on 3 August 2021 for the Meet a Rare Book Collection SA_0078_025 Image: Catholic Church. Besancon missal, 1470. MS G.139.017 Music: https://www.purple-planet.com; https://www.chosic.com; zapsplat.com Production Credits: Edited and presented for podcast by Mark Gosper, 2021. Staff talks presented by Georgia Prince recorded by Sue Berman [2

Don’t grow up – it's a trap! What is it about the ever popular coming-of-age novel that makes it so appealing? Alison and Ineka investigate and highlight some recent cool literature about adolescent angst.

International Banned Books Week: Books unite us, censorship divides us. Join Alison and Ineka as they highlight the value of free and open access to information. They review some current challenged titles and some from 40 years ago. Celebrate the freedom to read!

This month Dedee chats to Henrieta Tornyai aka Henika, about being a musician stuck in lockdown, and her upcoming album Strange Creatures, which uses samples of birdsong she recorded on Tiritiri Matangi in the Hauraki Gulf. She talks about the electronica instrument the theremin and two artists who have influenced her, Bjork and Kimbra, who she admires for the way they blend electronic and organic sounds. References: Henika – artist links: https://henika.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/henikamusic/ Artists mentioned in our Library collection: Bjork - Medulla (compact disc, 2004) https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1596832 Kimbra – Vows (compact disc, 2012) https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2685898 All tracks used are from Henika’s upcoming album Strange Creatures, due for release on November 5, 2021 Tracks used in Part 1: Perforated Heart Dawn Chorus

This track is Part 2 of an interview with musician Henika. In this track we talk about the music videos for the first two singles from her album Strange Creatures, featuring dancers wearing beautifully made papier mache bird heads. We also delve deeper into the message behind the songs. References: Henika – artist links: https://henika.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/henikamusic/ Music videos: Strange Creatures (21 April, 2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jauJscQDgIw&ab_channel=HenikaOfficial The Future of the Species (11 August, 2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3haSFXeMg0&ab_channel=HenikaOfficial All tracks used are from Henika’s upcoming album Strange Creatures, due for release on November 5, 2021 Tracks used in Part 2: Strange Creatures Future of the Species

Discover a riveting read on OverDrive with Poukōkiri Whakatapoko Tāpaenga / Senior Collections Librarian Maureen Ned's review of Tōku Vanessa e pōuriuri / My dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell, written and recorded in te reo Māori. Written in English, this bold and powerful 2020 novel follows 32 year-old Vanessa and her former English teacher, Jacob. Emerging allegations and the Me Too movement lead Vanessa to revisit the true nature of their relationship which begun when she was just 15 years old. Mahuru Māori (1 - 30 Mahuru) is a chance to celebrate one of the official languages of Aotearoa. This year’s theme is: Tōku reo, tōku tūrangawaewae. My language, my home. Find the eBook of My Dark Vanessa on the libraries' catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3755201

Some exciting news to spice up this Literary Lounge Lockdown episode - the 2021 Booker Prize shortlist has just been announced. Alison and Ineka discuss the list and recommend some read-alike titles you could crack into while you wait to get hold of the reading world’s latest hot-ticket items.

Whakarongo (listen) as Poukokiri Rangahau Māori / Senior Māori Research Librarian Xavier Forsman reviews a favourite pukapuka, Purple Heart by Ta'afuli Andrew Fiu, in te reo Māori. Available as an eBook on OverDrive and Libby and written in English, this inspiring memoir tells Fiu's story of growing up Samoan in Aotearoa and his experience of living with rheumatic fever. Through hospital stays, six heart surgeries and racial discrimination, his spirit remains strong nourished by the support of family and friends. Mahuru Māori (1 - 30 Mahuru) is a chance to celebrate one of the official languages of Aotearoa. This year’s theme is: Tōku reo, tōku tūrangawaewae. My language, my home. Find this book on the libraries' catalogue here: https://discover.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3143841

It's an honour to present to you Librarian Raniera Kingi (Poukōkiri Rangahau Māori) in conversation with the author and educator Hēmi Kelly. Hēmi (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Whāoa) is a lecturer in te reo Māori at AUT. He is the author of ‘A Māori Word a Day,’ ‘A Māori Phrase a Day,’ translator of Te ruānuku / The Alchemist for the Kōtahi Rau Pukapuka project; and runs Everyday Māori on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymaori/.

In this track Bruce Ralston talks us through an entry into family history writing. Bruce is editor of The New Zealand Genealogist and Chair of the Ted Gilberd Literary Trust that supports writing of family history. With a long career in libraries and archives, together with a half century of genealogical research, he is conscious of the struggle many have converting their research into formats that will engage other people. While a published family history is a fine objective, there are many other ways to tackle the matter in smaller bites. Music: When it all falls by Ketsa

It’s another lockdown Literary Lounge with Alison and Ineka. So, grab a cuppa and make yourself comfy as we highlight the hilarious, the forbidden and the confessional corridors of our collections.

It’s pouffes at 20 paces again because Alison and Ineka are in literary lockdown. As well as more chat about the Booker’s Dozen, you’ll find out what they’ve been reading and get some great tips about making the most of your library membership during Level 4 for all your reading, watching and listening requirements.

"Craigavon is the western-most reserve at Blockhouse Bay. So far west, that at some points during its story, the folks at Green Bay saw fit to lay a bit of a claim to it, at least in spirit". In this episode of the Whau Heritage Stories series, Lisa Truttman delivers a history of the land and people associated with the area currently known as Craigavon Park and the associated Motu Moana camp site. Recorded live on 17 June, 2021 at Blockhouse Bay Library. The Whau Heritage Stories series supported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Libraries. Sound record: SA_0137_002. Image Credit: Merrilyn from Blockhouse Bay library, 2021

The St Andrews Church Hall on Margan Ave in New Lynn has one odd chapter to its history: it was the scene of a theft, a crime for which no perpetrators were ever found …. and that theft involved a Vickers machine-gun and ammunition. Seems rather at odds with the rest of the building’s story!" In this episode Lisa Truttman shares a Whau Heritage Story from New Lynn that gripped that nation. Recorded live on 13 June, 2021 at New Lynn Library. The Whau Heritage Stories series supported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Libraries. Sound record: SA_0137_005 Image credit: https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/300-vickers-machine-gun-mechanism-made-easy/26802046 retrieved 26/08/2021

"Motu means island, and Mānawa means, among other things, mangrove. The mangrove is Avicennia marina australasica, a native species to New Zealand for the past millions of years. Motu Mānawa is known also as Pollen Island, and the island obscured today by a motorway, Motu Te Kou, means fish hook. It is known also as Traherne Island..." In this episode Lisa Truttman shares a Whau Heritage Story that stretches across the island and seascape of te Whau. Recorded live on 22 May, 2021 at Avondale Library. The Whau Heritage Stories series supported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Libraries. Sound record: SA_0137_004

If you look back far enough, you’ll come across a rather intriguing plan which dates from 1859 for the two townships of Whau North and South (today’s Blockhouse Bay). What was behind all those names slapped across the plan of the landscape from the Manukau Harbour to the Whau Creek back in 1859? Where’d they come from? In this episode Lisa Truttman shares a Whau Heritage Story from Blockhouse Bay to the Whau Creek. Recorded live on 13 May, 2021 at Blockhouse Bay Library. The Whau Heritage Stories series supported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Libraries. Sound record: SA_0137_003 Image credit: Townships Whau, north and south, Map, Archives NZ, R22822741

"It can and should be remembered that one of the places where the legendary Māori Battalion began was a small semi-rural backwater in Auckland called Avondale". In this episode Lisa Truttman shares a Whau Heritage Story linking a wider history of the Māori Battalion to Avondale’s racecourse which was the chosen site of the training camp, named “Waiatarua". Recorded live on 24st April, 2021 at Avondale Library. The Whau Heritage Stories series supported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Libraries. Sound record: SA_0137_002,

"One summer’s day, in December 1881, two days before Christmas, Lawrence Teirney got off his horse bus outside the Whau Hotel on the Great North Road, took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and offered....an expression of the art of fisticuffs in the otherwise quiet rural surroundings. There was a fair bit that led to that moment, and a fair bit after it an’ all" In this episode Lisa Truttman shares a Whau Heritage Story from New Lynn, through the lens of horse bus driver Lawrence Teirney. Recorded live on 21st April, 2021 at New Lynn Library. The Whau Heritage Stories series supported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Libraries. Sound record: SA_0137_001 Image Credit: Teirney family collection