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.

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.

There's something about a cave that excites the imagination.

Napier Library may be closed for five years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jamie Oliver has opened up about healthy food, Kiwi politics and his NZ plans

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

Primary school boys are falling further behind girls in literacy, but closing up in maths.

Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey

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.

Short takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn

Short takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.

The City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.

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.

Would you like fries and a book with that?

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.