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Podcast of the Month with Rymi Sakimura Smartless Smartless is hosted by three famous mates; Jason Bateman (among other things.. Ozark), Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) & Will Arnett (Arrested Development) who have a long term friendship having worked and laughed together for years. Each week one of them surprises…

Podcast of the Month with Rymi Sakimura Ted Talks Daily Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology to raising your kids, and everything in between —…

September Readingwith Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Libraries Adults’ Read Open Water Caleb Azumah Nelson F NEL– (Frankton, Wanaka) Set primarily in London and told in the second person, this novel follows a young unnamed black photographer as he forges an artistic working relationship with a friend’s ex. She is…

Podcast of the Month with Karolin Frohnert That's Enough Already with Urzila Carlson Witness Docs We all have things that, as they so beautifully put it in Australia, “shit us to death.” Well, what’s your thing? From Covid-deniers to people who don’t give way in traffic, this is a podcast…

August Readingwith Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Libraries Adults’ Read You’ve Got To Be Kidding Todd Alexander 307.206 ALE – (Frankton)  Todd and Jeff have left their inner-city jobs and life to move to the country; growing olives, grapes and running a five star B&B. They’re living the dream… or…

July Readingwith Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Libraries Adults’ Read There Is No Planet B Mike Berners-Lee 363.7 BER – (Frankton)  Feeding the world, biodiversity, antibiotics, climate change, plastics, pandemics – the list of concerns seems to go on and on. But what is most pressing, and what should we…

Podcast of the Month with Karolin Frohnert Unfinished: Short Creek Witness Docs There is something incredibly intriguing about a society that practices polygamy, is run by a prophet and describe themselves as fundamentalist mormons. It perks your interest, and the word cult comes to mind. While it made me uncomfortable…

June Readingwith Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Libraries Adults’ Read Other People’s Houses Kelli Hawkins FF HAW – (Frankton) A debut novel from Australian author Kelli Hawkins. Ten years ago, Kate Webb lost her young son. She’s been seeking refuge in alcohol, searching for something more. Attending open houses on…