Listen: Lloyd Jones

28 October 2026 First published RNZ

Writer Lloyd Jones has released his autobiographical memoir recounting his Lower Hutt childhood, international travels, famous older brother, and anger at the impacts of war.

Lloyd Jones is the author of 12 books, including Mister Pip which was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize. He is one of the country's best known contemporary authors, his latest book The Beaded Curtain, was released last week and is part memoir, part reportage.

He spoke with RNZ's Kathryn Ryan on Nine to Noon.