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New York Times: Obama opens up about the experience of writing his new book.

DC Comics debut new gender fluid character

Newest addition to a small nonbinary group of superheroes in the DC Comic world.

Roald Dahl's family apologises for anti-Semitic remarks

The author notably referred to himself as anti-Semitic months before his death.

The Lost Princess: Bringing Hinemihi home

A new book traces the extraordinary survival story of one of our greatest artworks.

The teen tomes that topped 2020

This year's definitive list of good reads for young readers.

Niece says 'criminal, cruel and traitorous' Trump belongs in prison

"If anybody deserves to be prosecuted and tried, it's Donald," niece Mary Trump says.

Deadly deeds: Sally J. Morgan's crime-inspired debut novel

A chance encounter with serial killers was author Sally J. Morgan's literary fodder.

What are the books that define 2020?

Which were this year's most unforgettable reads? Kiran Dass shares his selection.

The sorrow and bliss of Meg Mason

In the wake of her new book, the Palmerston North-raised journalist opens up.

'Parky' asked his son to help him write a book. It wasn't a painless experience

Sir Michael and Mike Parkinson's new book explores the light and the dark of family life.

'Magic does happen sometimes': Nadia Lim's chick-inspired new children's book

Raising orphan chick Marvin like having a newborn baby again, celebrity cook says.

Top choices for the younger reader

Sarah Forster's picks of New Zealand books for the younger reader

NZ books industry like literary sourdough

NZ books industry like literary sourdough - slow to rise in the heat of a global pandemic.

Inside the private struggles of Jordan Peterson

Former best-selling author Jordan Peterson has had a rough year.

Big, pretty and smart - the best coffee table treasures for Christmas

Christmas coffee table books - the gift that keeps on giving.