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
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>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
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
Entertainment<i>Book reviews</i>: Striking visions of places and peoplePeter Simpson reviews three new books about NZ artists.22 Jan 02:23 AM
LifestyleHome handy-woman (+recipe)One of New Zealand's best-loved chefs has updated some of our favourite recipes with a healthy twist.21 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBooks to change your lifeBooks can help explain the challenge of transitions, says Margie Elley-Brown18 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSecret to being a good parent? Take your pickA great parenting debate is about to be reopened as authors publish books with clashing prescriptions. But will parents be any the wiser?18 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Greek Pilgrimage</i>If you're fascinated by the extraordinary creativity of the ancient Greeks, who 2500 years ago laid the foundations of Western civilisation, then this is the perfect book to take on a pilgrimage to modern Greece.17 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Hundred Foot Journey</i>I picked up this book based on the cover recommendation by travelling gastronome Anthony Bourdain...16 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Stephanie DowrickNew Zealand-Born Dr Stephanie Dowrick's books include <i>Forgiveness & Other Acts of Love</i>, <i>Choosing Happiness</i>, <i>In the Company of Rilke</i>, and her most recent one, <i>Seeking the Sacred</i>. 16 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Do No Harm</i>A frighteningly plausible story breathes life back into the psychological thriller genre.16 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleOur food, Our way (+recipe)An English couple who now call New Zealand home present a grown-up jelly with a berry and rosé twist.14 Jan 11:00 PM
EntertainmentThe world of gastronomyBooks editor Linda Herrick checks out what's cooking in the international market.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Damien Grant</i>: Create your own luckIn <i>The Black Swan</i> Nassim Taleb describes a black swan as a significant unexpected random event that has a large impact. The question is, how do we best position ourselves to benefit from or minimise the negatives of such events?09 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleSelf-help books may have opposite effectIn 2005, Micki McGee, a lecturer in sociology at Fordham University, New York, published <i>Self-Help, Inc: Makeover Culture in American Life</i>.07 Jan 04:30 PM
