The Listening Library

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

Produced by Duncan Smith

Cover image with olive green and cream tones featuring the text 'The Listening Library' in bold white serif font, and 'Audiobook Collection' in smaller text above. Stylized vertical book spines line the right side of the image.

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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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