EntertainmentBook Review: <i>A Man Melting</i>Craig Cliff's first collection of stories heralds the arrival of an electrifying new voice on the New Zealand writing scene. These stories are standalone gems, but the collection also brings together satisfying harmonies as a whole.07 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe joy of hassling her own heroineKiwi crime queen Vanda Symon talks to Craig Sisterson about accidental heroines and playing with swords.07 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Crime</i>There's the boy who kills sheep and gouges out their eyes. There's the young man who wishes literally to eat his girlfriend but who angrily denies he is a Hannibal Lecter figure.07 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Last Night in Twisted River</i>John Irving is the king of the long, multilayered novel. In the tradition of Dickens, he cleverly weaves together the intricate threads of cross-generational storylines.07 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>More Than You Can Say</i>Paul Torday produces an intriguing page-turner that won't fail to surprise.06 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Windup Girl</i>This work of speculative fiction arrives on New Zealand shelves with the degree of hype usually reserved for angst-ridden teen vamps or boy wizards.06 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook watch: <i>The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet</i>Graham Beattie reveals his top pick of his past month's reading.06 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleTimeless page turners for kidsClassic children's books are still capturing imaginations.03 Feb 08:47 PM
EntertainmentEntering dark age of imperialismAmerican sci-fi author Paolo Bacigalupi tells Stephen Jewell how his ruthless corporations’ environmental impact could be mirrored in real life.31 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Sunset Park</i>Paul Auster writes splendidly about disaffected, damaged people, usually alienated from society in some way, often isolated, physically and/or psychologically.31 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Landfall 220</i>After an interregnum of six years following the "retirement" of Justin Paton (the quotation marks are an intriguing addition by the publisher) in 2004, during which "guest editors" steered the ship, Landfall has a permanent editor again.31 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>New Zealand: Eye on the Landscape</i>Yes, another coffee table book on New Zealand, but this one is a bit unique.31 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Up From the Blue</i>Even though 2011 is still new, I suspect this debut novel from US author Susan Henderson will be one of my standout reads of the year. 30 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Mennonite in a Little Black Dress</i>Rhoda Janzen's memoir may be light on laughs, but it's heavy on affection.30 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentA persistent battle against the hypocritesAuthor Armistead Maupin tells Eva Wiseman about championing marginalised people.26 Jan 12:07 AM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Lonely Polygamist</i>Rocketing up the <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller list, this book has been praised for its intricate plot, its scope and daring, and its bold and sweeping narrative.24 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>From Those Wonderful Folks Who Gave You Pearl Harbor</i>There are some genuinely entertaining moments in this homage to advertising's "golden age", no question. The odd bit of craziness, too, though nothing particularly lewd, salacious or revealing.24 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Settlers' Creek</i>Carl Nixon's first two books signalled a writer worth watching. His new work, <i>Settlers' Creek</i>, is a Pandora's box.24 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Object of Beauty</i>How much you'll enjoy this novel from American actor and comedian Steve Martin will depend on how engaged you are with recent art history.23 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Mary LambieMary Lambie is a well-known broadcaster and businesswoman.23 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Lake of Dreams</i>Unfinished business is the theme of the new novel from best-selling author Kim Edwards.23 Jan 04:00 PM
