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Jim Traue: Education's home advantage
Failure starts before a child has even set foot in the classroom, writes Jim Traue.
Twelve Questions with Emily Perkins
Novelist Emily Perkins keeps company with Virginia Woolf in her latest book, The Forrests, according to reviews. Perkins is to promote NZ literature at the Frankfurt Book Fair with other Kiwi writers next month.
In search of secrecy and subterfuge
British writer Ian McEwan tells Boyd Tonkin why all novels are spy novels.
Rare, wonderful tale of a farewell kiss
A story told in a straightforward style totally captivates Nicky Pellegrino.
Former SAS officer afraid of his fans
SAS officer-turned-writer Chris Ryan tells Stephen Jewell about keeping one step ahead of the enemy, outwitting the Americans and how working with TV crews taught him to relax.
Eye-opening memoir: Tragedy, endurance and survival
A wilderness journey of self-discovery makes a compelling read, finds Nicky Pellegrino.
How to write a novel and get it published
Kiwi author Nicky Pellegrino imparts some tricks of the trade.
Travel book: <I>Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography</I>
In his 30 years or so as a travel photographer, Richard L'Anson has been everywhere, seen it all and got the shot to prove it.
Best books are the ones that keep you guessing
Barry Maitland’s Brock and Kolla books showcase the best kind of thriller — smart writing and inventive plots. He talks to Linda Herrick.
How to help those coping with cancer
A doctor's study on natural therapies could help patients, writes Raewyn Court.