Former Athenaeum librarian Christine Powley retired in April, drawing to a close the Wireless Books co-hosting role she shared with Beth Sizemore.
New librarian Holly Fletcher picked up the opportunity to promote the library’s collection, calling upon friend and Port Chalmers librarian Bella King to join her on new show Books Uncovered.
Ms Fletcher said each episode would explore a different theme or genre, with the presenters debating perspectives on a range of books.
Local literary events would also be promoted.
“I would also like to talk more about poetry, because I’m a poet myself. And because I spent a long time out of New Zealand, I’m enjoying catching up on a range of New Zealand works.”
The Dunedin Athenaeum and Mechanics’ Institute’s lending library was…
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