The epic scale of a tragic story numbs and grips Nicky Pellegrino.

Boyd Tonkin talks to Victoria Hislop about being inspired by landscapes and why she is ready for passionate criticism of her new book.

Jane-ites may quail at first, but should enjoy this, says Nicky Pellegrino.

The producer of 7 Days shares his insight on what it's like to be a bookworm.

Books almost always make the perfect gift. They can be beautiful, challenging, inspirational, educational or simply fun. There is something for everyone.

"The best travel," wrote Paul Theroux in his book Dark Star Safari, "is a leap in the dark".

New Zealand writer Paula Morris has travelled the word in her novels, but the inspiration from her latest release, Rangatira, came from closer to home. It was in her blood.

William Bligh, he of the mutiny on the Bounty, was arguably the most complex, interesting and observant of the European explorers in the South Pacific.

When you are Stephen King, you get to use numerical date codes as titles. Because who’s going to stop you?

Gritty and funny - Jenny Wingfield's debut novel charms Nicky Pellegrino.

If you get past the crushingly obvious title, subtitle and cheap looking cover, you'll find a collection of provocative, insightful essays.

Writer Peter Wells explains the process of working with Auckland artist Gavin Hurley to create the cover for his new biography of the controversial historical figure William Colenso

Alex Miller was watching the squirrels from a bench in London's Holland Park when he first heard the opening words to his latest novel.

Some of New Zealand’s leading fiction writers have been trawling the history books for inspiration lately.

Tapestry of dark and light are skilfully woven, writes Nicky Pellegrino.