The Listening Library

Great New Zealand books to listen to whenever you want them.

Produced by Duncan Smith

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Harbouring (Part 1) by Jenny Pattrick

The Writer's Festival (Part 1) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 1
A wise and witty novel that explores the contemporary phenomenon of the public face (or even celebrity status) of the writer. Part 1: Rae is putting the Oceania Writer's Festival together while Gareth sweats over judging the Opus Award.
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The Writer's Festival (Part 2) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 2
Rae has a challenge keeping the Festival and her home life on an even keel.

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The Writer's Festival (Part 3) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 3
Rae has a troublesome meeting while Gareth still has qualms about being an Opus judge.

The Writer's Festival (Part 4) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 4
Merle's subterfuge is leading her into deep water.

The Writer's Festival (Part 5) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 5
Adarsh reflects on his chances of winning the Opus award.

The Writer's Festival (Part 6) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 6
Rae suffers through a team building workshop and reflects on her past.

The Writer's Festival (Part 7) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 7
Merle is nervous about whether she can get away with her ruse.

The Writer's Festival (Part 8) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 8
Rae is in hot water and Gareth has a skype session with the other judges.

The Writer's Festival (Part 9) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 9
Adarsh has an eventful stop-over en-route to Auckland.

The Writer's Festival (Part 10) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 10
The Festival opens and the prizes awarded.

The Writer's Festival (Part 11) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 11
Merle has a proposition for Jacinta.

The Writer's Festival (Part 12) by Stephanie Johnson

Season 13 / Episode 12
What will become of Rae, and Kyla Mahan?

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