New Zealand literary giant C K Stead joins Georgina Godwin to discuss aging, mortality and his early fascination with poetry. He also reflects on his influential role in shaping New Zealand’s literature. 

New Zealand literary giant C K Stead joins Georgina Godwin to discuss aging, mortality and his early fascination with poetry. He also reflects on his influential role in shaping New Zealand&rsquo;s literature.&nbsp;

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose. 

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind t

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C K Stead at the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival

INTRO COMES IN

Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, poet and editor at ‘Granta’ magazine, speaks to Georgina Godwin about her debut work, ‘Attention-Seeking Behaviour’, shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize.

Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, poet and editor at &lsquo;Granta&rsquo; magazine, speaks to Georgina Godwin about her debut work, &lsquo;Attention-Seeking Behaviour&rsquo;, shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize.

Aea Varfis-van Warmelo and the lies that we tell ourselves 

Philip Hensher, critic and journalist, speaks to Georgina Godwin, to examine the evolution of storytelling through printing, distribution and mobility in his new book, ‘A History of the Novel in Britain’.

Philip Hensher, critic and journalist, speaks to Georgina Godwin, to examine the evolution of storytelling through printing, distribution and mobility in his new book, &lsquo;A History of the Novel in Britain&rsquo;.

Philip Hensher and the beginning of the British novel

Bestselling author Adele Parks joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her latest novel, ‘Eyes on You’, and her work with The Reading Agency and the National Literacy Trust.

Bestselling author Adele Parks joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her latest novel, &lsquo;Eyes on You&rsquo;, and her work with The Reading Agency and the National Literacy Trust.

C K Stead at the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival

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