Queen of crime fiction sets sights on NZ
Lynda La Plante talks to Greg Fleming about her latest prequel, and has news for NZ fans.
Lynda La Plante talks to Greg Fleming about her latest prequel, and has news for NZ fans.
Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer round up the best of recently released non fiction books.
James Robins talks to author who writes with first-hand knowledge of Colombian civil war.
Kiwi playwright Albert Belz shares his love of comic books and graphic novels.
Nathan Blackwell's debut crime novel is based on his real life police experience.
Greg Fleming reviews the latest releases from Don Winslow, Sarah Bailey and Susie Steiner.
The stifling expectations boys and men have put upon them, and how things might change.
It's Father's Day tomorrow - so here are some classics with fathers front and centre.
Winston Aldworth rounds up the latest kids' picture books for our short takes column.
Dana Vulin was set alight by a woman who thought she was having an affair with her husband
Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey
Primary school boys are falling further behind girls in literacy, but closing up in maths.
In town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.
Annabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.
Organisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.
First ever erotic novel written in English has proved too much for modern-day students.
Short takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn
Brian Falkner's Machines of War is a gripping read with equal parts fact and fiction.
Brilliant steampunk adventure a worthy successor to Harry Potter, says Dionne Christian.
NZ children are spoiled for choice when it comes to great local books, say award judges.
Love watching multiple shows at once on Netflix? Here's how to do the same with books.
David Herkt talks to those who are keeping the love alive.
Three of the country's top writers honoured by PM say there are many more tales to be told
J K Rowling's seven book series heads Whitcoulls list of the nation's top 100 books.
Neighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.
Playwright Victor Rodger might not have his own bookshelf, but books are always with him.
Dogs are helping children to learn to read - because they're not judgmental.
The Middle-earth saga continues for Tolkien artist Alan Lee, he tells Stephen Jewell.