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The Chronicle Q&A: Fiona Sussman discusses her latest true crime novel
"You need to try to view the world through another’s eyes."

'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacy
As event honours Dawn Picken, her close friend shares a cruel twist in her own life.

Bay author captures global audience with YA novel
Jax Calder is an Amazon best-seller in teen and YA LGBTQIA+ fiction.

‘Generational divide’: Younger Jews questioning support of Israel over Palestine occupation
'Younger Jews are building their own organisations and challenging their elders.'

Milan Kundera, author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', has died
The European Parliament held a moment of silence upon news of his death.

Lauded author of No Country for Old Men, The Road, dies
His literary themes were often bleak and violent.

'Excellently executed': Famous Agatha Christie whodunnit comes to Shambles Theatre
A killer is in their midst. Will they strike again?

Whanganui illustrator awarded NZ Order of Merit
When she got the email letting her know she was on the list, she thought it was a scam.

British novelist Martin Amis dies at 73
The writer was known for bringing a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his work.

Ockham Book Awards winners: Kiwi author wins massive award for second time
One author has taken out the biggest award of the night for a second time.

'Disgusting': Best-selling author reveals shock fan comment
Chloe Gong has hundreds of thousands of fans, but one made a bizarre comment.

The fake story of a real disappearance to be released
The author of the book was inspired to write it after taking a DNA test.

Take yourself on some late-life adventures
There are many benefits to moving to London at a later stage in your life.

How Judy Blume transformed teenagers’ lives - by demystifying sex
Best-selling author’s controversial novels were game-changing for a generation of girls.

Witi Ihimaera: Going back to school at 79
Witi Ihimaera talks with award-winning author Shilo Kino about going back to school.

Anne Perry, teen murderer-turned crime writer, dies at 84
She was convicted of killing her friend Pauline Parker's mother in Christchurch in 1954.

Agatha Christie thrillers latest to get modern makeover
Agatha Christie novels have been rewritten for modern sensitivities.

Con artist pleads guilty in plot that duped famous authors
Works by Margaret Atwood, Ethan Hawke in scheme that baffled the book world for years.

'Let the fun begin': Why romance novelist faked her own death
The author's social media became a shrine to her after it announced her passing.

Michelle Langstone: 'Life is a procession of departures and arrivals'
The actor and author talks to Elisabeth Easther.