Authors have penned a note to their favourite shops to celebrate NZ Bookshop Day.

Janet McAllister, who's reading Auckland, steps inside warm and welcoming Manurewa library

Jessica Townsend is adjusting to her new life as a literary sensation.

Philip Pullman tells Dionne Christian about his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua.

Second American win in two years likely to reignite row over risk of US dominance.

Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.

It took months to figure out why books were disappearing and reappearing in odd places.

When life gets too down and dirty, you want Sandra Pankhurst to appear.

Greg Fleming on the new Colin Harrison, Paul Cleave, Lynda La Plante and Tess Gerritsen

Harry Potter, Hairy Maclary, Wimpy Kid, David Walliams and Treehouse series still tops.

Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father is an elegant remembrance.

Graham Hepburn rounds up the latest teen reads released in New Zealand.

From 1000 authors in more than 800 events, four Kiwi authors took flight in Edinburgh.

Thanks to a Kiwi New Zealanders get to watch hit musical Matilda, writes Kirsty Wynn.

Horse lover Kelly Wilson has turned her everyday life into a best-selling franchise.

A New Zealand classic gets a sequel which shows it still resonates, writes David Hill.

Siobhan Harvey rounds up the latest poetry books released in New Zealand.

India Sturgis read Hillary Clinton's book so you don't have to.

Julia Sloane has opened up on life and moving on from on-screen controversy.

Author Lesley Pearse tells Dionne Christian how she's built a loyal fan base.

Weekend speaks to three of the female powerhouses behind The Changeover.

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Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey shares the books that inspire her.

Salman Rushdie's new book is a grand edifice of a novel, writes David Hill.

Girls pull ahead of boys in languages as early as 2, a new study shows

Reading The Unquiet Time good way to start thinking on NZ's big issues, writes Jim Eagles.

Devonport Library should be a major tourist attraction, writes Janet McAllister.

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.