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What to expect from new Britney Spears biography
'Waiting for Britney Spears: A True Story, Allegedly' will hit shelves on June 10.

The allegations against Neil Gaiman: What you need to know
Lawsuits accuse the author of sexually abusing his former nanny in NZ.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s bewildering brawl, explained
What started as on-set tension has spiralled into lawsuits, leaked footage, and a trial.

Flying high: Taupō stars in new book showcasing unique McDonald’s restaurants
New York Times: New book showcases unusual McDonald's locations - including one in NZ.

How young is too young to read spicy romance books?
OPINION: 'It was an introduction to the private life of adults but drunk from a firehose'.

‘No longer publishing’: Gaiman dropped after sex assault claims
Dark Horse Comics cancelled projects with the fantasy writer amid the accusations.

‘Prince Andrew? Maybe he’s the weakest link’: Former MI5 boss on the risk of Chinese spies
Times: MI5's first female director on royals, politicians and Chinese spies.

‘I’ve written about things I haven’t shared before': Former PM Ardern reveals book release
Ardern was expected to get an advance from $1m to $1.5m for the rights in Australasia.

Do antidepressants work? This British professor says they don’t
Times: Joanna Moncrieff says patients have been duped by big pharma and insecure doctors.

Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa
Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.

Hot midlife summer: The over-50s are having a moment
New York Times: Pop culture is finally warming up to the sex lives of older women.

A new kind of wellness retreat has arrived in NZ
There are thousands in the UK and US but Kiwis can now give it a try.

‘Cause injury to the public good’: Auckland’s 29 restricted library books you may need an ID to borrow
Bret Easton Ellis and Linda Lovelace are some of the authors subject to restrictions.

Who is Neil Gaiman – the author facing sexual assault allegations in NZ?
The new sexual assault allegations have halted film and TV adaptations.

Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving
Friends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book
Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

Sex, horses and stately homes: Bringing a naughty British romance to TV
NYT: How Jilly Cooper tweaked some details to adapt her 1988 book for the streaming age.

No more bunny business: Playboy model Crystal Hefner spills on life with Hugh Hefner
New York Times: Crystal Hefner recounts her days as a Playboy model and Hefner's wife.

'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids
'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'

I read 50 books each year. Here's how you can too
The good news? It doesn't take hard work, just a smart system.

New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.