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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Book describes how brain tissue on killer's shirt was nearly discounted by police.

A survey found a large number of Kiwi adults don't enjoy or have time to read.