With this review I want to declare two biases. I am a big fan of Laurence Fearnley’s writing and particularly loved Edwin + Matilda.

Simon Rich published his first short story collection three years ago. Now, aged just 26, his first novel has won critical acclaim. He talks to Stephen Jewell.

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Toni Jordan's novels resist convenient labels, but that's exactly how the ex-scientist likes it.

There's more to writing a love story than one might think. Rebecca Barry meets aspiring and published authors of the booming romance genre.

Tania Anderson is a member of gospel supergroup Jubilation Choir.

A professor nominates the 200 books that will teach you more than you will learn at University.

In her new book, award-winning novelist Kelly Ana Morey has created a world out of research, imagination and a touch of personal experience that captivates and disturbs.

A rare treat is on offer for dance aficionados this week.

Fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson tells David Larsen how a dragon on a book cover lured him back to reading and changed the path of his life.

Sporting legends have their doubts about the statue of Michael Jones commissioned for Eden Park.