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Books: Powerful debut set in seedy Irish underworld

Meet the first novel by a Galway writer who blogs about life on a council estate under a name so forceful I can’t repeat it in a family newspaper. Meet also a terrific reading experience.

Books: Many strands weave intriguing yarn

Felicito Yanaque is a self-made man. He lives in the city of Piura, and is the owner of a small transport company that he has built up from scratch into a modestly successful enterprise.

'Horror and pity' for Gen Rent

"Horror and pity" have greeted one renting Auckland couple but they want to change attitudes to tenants, regarded as taking a "second-class" option.

Peter Bromhead: Of no literary value

Peter Bromhead on the important things in life.

Writers pay homage to power of cats

A record-breaking estimated festival audience of 60,000 meant author-signing queues up to two hours long. Janet McAllister reports.

Writers Fest: 'A fan of losers'

Jenner's ex to write 'tell-all' book

Bruce Jenner's ex-wife Linda Thompson is reportedly planning to share her side of the story.

Books: Recent releases May 17

Parisian feel-good tale amuses despite its implausible plot.

My, what big prospects she's got...

Karen Attwood meets first-time novelist Kate Hamer, whose 21st-century Little Red Riding Hood is tipped to be a best-seller.

Books: Exploring the dark side of utopia

Nigerian author Ben Okri uncovers the dark side of Arcadia in his latest novel. Stephen Jewell chats to the writer.

Books: Wait until it's right

Success has given Tim Winton, one of Australia’s best-loved authors, the luxury of time to craft his books into their ideal form, writes David Larsen.

Diets don't work, but these two strategies do

Over the course of her more than 20 years studying how people eat, Traci Mann has found that willpower doesn't work quite like we imagine it will.

100 Kiwi Stories: Journo fought war with words

86: Rifleman Clifford Nightingale was more familiar with the pen than the sword when he sailed with hundreds of reinforcements to join troops on the Western Front.

Twelve Questions: Dave Veart

Auckland archaeologist and heritage expert Dave Veart tells the history of New Zealand through food and toys in his books.

Best-selling author offers NZ bookshops a cash lifeline

One of the world's biggest selling authors is offering a cash lifeline to struggling New Zealand book stores to help get Kiwi kids reading.

Books: Belief is part of renewal

Auckland Writers Festival for young readers

Writers at war over Charlie Hebdo award

A bitter row has erupted among top writers over the decision to award a top prize for freedom to Charlie Hebdo.