In an anxiously anticipated new story, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has transported her world of magical wizarding across the Atlantic and some Native American commentators are not happy with the result, saying it exploits and distorts Native culture.
The second chapter of JK Rowling's History of Magic in America includes even more revelations about the previously untold past of wizards and witches in the New World.
JK Rowling has unveiled the first of four chapters from her History of Magic in North America. Rachel Bache takes a closer look at the lessons we can learn about the wizarding world.
A sequel to the controversial book Into the River is set to be released at a launch in Mt Eden next Tuesday.
JK Rowling has dropped a bombshell on Harry Potter fans, previewing new stories that promise to unveil "the whole story".
An American journalist claims to have uncovered evidence that Oracle broke the rules in their famous comeback win over Team NZ in the 2013 America's Cup.
Is this 'geeky' Oxford graduate's debut the sexiest book of the year?
Book extract: Helen Garner's assault on condescension.
Sally Gardner's imagination seems inexorably drawn to the past, but what if the journey was real? She talks to Stephen Jewell about her latest novel and its time-travelling teenagers.
Harper Lee, the novelist whose child's-eye view of racial injustice became standard reading for millions and an Oscar-winning film, has died.
Scottish writer Peter May tells Stephen Jewell about returning to his homeland for his latest novel and putting himself into his character's mind.
Greg Fleming meets three Auckland chefs who share the books that have inspired their culinary journeys
Matthew Hayes talks about claims of joint authorship and the impact on the duration of copyright.
What did the Cold War and housework have in common? British author Helen Dunmore reveals the 'ordinary' part of the dramatic period in history to Nicky Pellegrino and how she gets to intimately know her characters.
The new Harry Potter play will become a new Harry Potter book, it was confirmed today.
Jennifer Dann finds out what audiences can expect from New Zealand's first LGBTIQ Literary Festival this month.
Best-selling author Marian Keyes tells Jennifer Dann why she hates the term chick-lit and how she baked herself out of depression
A summer reading programme run by Auckland Libraries has helped more than 12,000 children keep on top of their reading over the long holiday break.
Despite being pulled from the shelves in NZ, Ian Wishart's controversial new book on the Marlborough Sounds murders has been a big seller online.
Kim Knight discovers how to successfully swear your way to self-fulfilment.
EXPLOSIVE NEW CLAIMS: Book says Scott Watson is the person who killed Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.