LifestyleFiction Addiction: Reviving Sherlock Holmes - againSir Arthur Conan Doyle is said to have hated the character of Sherlock Holmes, which he first created for a short story in 1886.08 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleChristmas gift ideas: Search beneath the pagesWith Christmas almost here, <i>Canvas</i> book reviewers take the hassle out of gift-shopping with ideas for all ages and tastes.05 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleFiction Addiction: Rangatira reviewGoing by the feedback we’ve received in the last month, there’s been a great deal of interest in Paula Morris’s new novel <i>Rangatira</i>.05 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleBook lover: Alison HolstNew Zealand's own favourite food writer dishes the dirt on what it's like to be a bookworm.05 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDevil in the detail of a Nora Roberts novelThe characters, once they finally arrive, are great, writes Nicky Pellegrino.04 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: The Rain TreeMirabel Osler, as one friend has said of her, "could make a shopping list seem lyrical".01 Dec 03:00 AM
LifestyleThe special joys of a Kiwi cafe crawlA new book checks out 70 outlets sure to delight coffee-lovers, writes Jim Eagles.30 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelTravel book: <I>Te Araroa</I>An updated guide to Te Araroa, our national walkway system, which now stretches the length of the country.29 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: ReamdeThe default opening for any review of a Neal Stephenson novel is the "cult author, but not really" explanation. Here's how it goes.29 Nov 05:27 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Introducing Animal People by Charlotte WoodMany of us go through the daily grind, but sometimes, even those ordinary moments add up to an extraordinary and life-changing day - that's the premise of December's feature book, Animal People.28 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleAlice Hoffman's tale of heartache and historyThe epic scale of a tragic story numbs and grips Nicky Pellegrino.27 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleWriting about the city of lost yarnsBoyd Tonkin talks to Victoria Hislop about being inspired by landscapes and why she is ready for passionate criticism of her new book.23 Nov 03:00 AM
LifestyleManolo Blahnik's memoir fused with fairytaleManolo Blahnik's life story has been made into a unique memoir, blending biographical elements with fairytale.22 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleFiction Addiction: Five hot new novelsThis month's fiction fix is one of the strongest yet, according to our book bloggers. Reviewers all over the world have been scrambling to invent new ways to effuse over literature. 21 Nov 10:16 PM
LifestylePD James shows no prejudiceJane-ites may quail at first, but should enjoy this, says Nicky Pellegrino.21 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleBook lover: John BridgesThe producer of 7 Days shares his insight on what it's like to be a bookworm.21 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: All you want for ChristmasBooks almost always make the perfect gift. They can be beautiful, challenging, inspirational, educational or simply fun. There is something for everyone. 17 Nov 09:57 PM
TravelTravel book: <I>The Tao of Travel</I>"The best travel," wrote Paul Theroux in his book <i>Dark Star Safari</i>, "is a leap in the dark".15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Q&A with Paula MorrisNew Zealand writer Paula Morris has travelled the word in her novels, but the inspiration from her latest release, <i>Rangatira</i>, came from closer to home. It was in her blood.15 Nov 01:00 AM
