Geraldine Johns asks six of our top chefs what their favourite cookbooks are — the ones that really inspire them — and why.

Paul Torday's novel is set in the stately English countryside where he now lives, writes Nicky Pellegrino.

John Walsh reckons the perfect knocking review should be more like an execution than a fist fight - simple and judicious

You too could have a rear end like Pippa Middleton's, thanks to a new book by her pilates coach, released in New Zealand this week.

Kiwis love browsing bookstores for a good read.

Here, the British author of War Horse talks about working with animals and children, gives his recommendations for reluctant young readers, and tells us what he thinks of the movie.

When American Brianna Karp was kicked out of home and lost her job she became that most stigmatised of people - a homeless woman.

Top publishers share their tips for holiday reading with Nicky Pellegrino.

Another new year, another bunch of resolutions. Kilos to lose, bad habits to cut back, exercise regimes to start and maintain, or even some audacious personal or creative goals, like running a marathon, or writing and publishing a first novel.

In a four-part series, experts take a look at the toxic surprises that could be lurking in the backyard, beach or bush - or even the bathroom - this summer. We start with a look at the beach.

Does it exist, what is its raison d'être - and do the answers lie in the stars?

We have the idea that the celebrity cult is a modern phenomenon. But when Charles Dickens visited America in 1842 he was surrounded by cheering crowds wherever he went.

It's said that you are as sick as your secrets.

Jeff Kinney, American creator of the phenomenally successful series Diary of a Wimpy Kid, talks to Lisa O’Kelly about how he juggles his life and hobby

The boldest travel writing crosses every frontier of genre as well as place.

The turbulence of the title keys us into the parts weather and water play, but that turbulence also works on a metaphorical level.

Nicky Pellegrino checks out a pithy perspective on self-improvement.