The Listening Library

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

Produced by Duncan Smith

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This podcast is only available on the RNZ website and apps, ad‑free and uninterrupted.

Harbouring (Part 1) by Jenny Pattrick

Greta & Valdin (Part 1) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 1
Concerns the lives and loves of siblings, Greta and Valdin (both queer) and their colourful family and friends. They’ve all got their quirks and their issues but the family, as a whole, is supportive and loving. And funny. Part 1 - A postcard arrives for Valdin and Greta is in love.
Book cover for the novel Greta and Valdin

Greta & Valdin (Part 2) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 2
Valdin has trouble with Hobbits while Greta decides to give men another go.

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Greta & Valdin (Part 3) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 3
Greta meets someone at a party while Valdin has his first trip to Queenstown.

Greta & Valdin (Part 4) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 4
Something happens to Valdin in Queenstown and Greta's date goes well.

Greta & Valdin (Part 5) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 5
Valdin gets called into the bosses office and tells Greta about his up coming trip.

Greta & Valdin (Part 6) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 6
Valdin and Xabi talk and make decisions.

Greta & Valdin (Part 7) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 7
Greta returns the papers to Holly while Valdin and Xabi make an important journey.

Greta & Valdin (Part 8) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 8
Ernesto defies Valdin's assumptions and Greta has a lousy day.

Greta & Valdin (Part 9) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 9
Greta's day soon looks up while Valdin has some big news to share.

Greta & Valdin (Part 10) by Rebecca K Reilly

Season 9 / Episode 10
A jumble of family and a declaration of love.

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