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Eleanor's Home Economics - Eleanor Roosevelt was the American First Lady for over a decade and during her time the White House became notorious for serving truly horrible food, we look at the reasons why this was so. Also Christine and Beth talk about new books. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

It's all Greek to Christine - Christine gets classical and outlines the life and tragic/funny death of Greek playwright Aeschylus. Plus we have new books to review. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Old Fashioned Humour - It sounds as if Christine and Beth are telling Victorian jokes but it's a book called That's Life - a hilarious collection of quotable quotes, incredible incidents, comical facts, and amazing blunders published in the 1980's that has not aged well. Beth pulls the plug after hearing what sunk a German couples attempt to divorce but it is available to borrow for those of you with a stronger constitution. We also review some more recently published books. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The Regent Book Sale will not be in the Athenaeum - A recent letter to the ODT suggested the Athenaeum as the venue for the Regent Book Sale, Christine outlines all the reasons why this will not be happening. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Once again we have new books to discuss and Christine shares some of the resistance she gets about Covid contact tracing. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Booker Prize Short List - The short list for this years Booker Prize has been announced and unusually every one of the six books is a translation from another language into English. We also have more new books to discuss. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Beth and Becky - Beth took Becky Manawatu's novel Aue home and she loved, loved it. Hopefully you took the opportunity to see Becky Manawatu in this years Writers & Readers Festival. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The Bloomers of War - The Swiss Armies decision to issue female recruits with women's underwear brought to mind Barbara Cartland's experience as a Welfare Officer for W.A.A.F. recruits during WWII. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

A Snippet of Barbara Cartland - Most of us remember Barbara Cartland (if you remember her at all) as an old lady but she was one of the original Bright Young Things in inter war London. Christine shares some of her recollections of the vast social changes after WWI. Plus we have some new book reviews. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Flying Solo - Beth had a previous appointment so its just Christine this episode with new books to review and some funny happenings from a 100 years ago. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Wellington Calling - Beth is off gadding around Wellington but the wonders of technology mean that she is able to participate in the show. Also we have some new book reviews. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Bits and Bobs - It is the first week back for the Athenaeum so Christine outlines her holiday reading and discusses some of the history of Chicks Hotel in Port Chalmers. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Fiona speaks - Author Fiona Farrell repeats her moving talk on the power of words. It had the room spellbound at our 150th Celebration so we begged her to come in and record it for our listeners. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz