Using sets of pens, Kate Hursthouse makes an art form from words.

A true crime book on the Golden State Killer is a fascinating study of crime and obsession

Greg Fleming reviews the latest from Walter Mosley, Stella Duffy and others.

'I was kind of expecting it to be a lesson in how to be a good loser'.

Karl Ove Knausgǻrd is a global literary phenomenon; now he's in Auckland.

Why top music critic Alex Ross, in town for the writers festival, hates classical music.

Auckland Writers Festival brings words - in all their forms - alive on stage.

The importance to aspiring young poets of Auckland Writers Fest guest poet Lang Leav.

And then there were four - New Zealand's best books of 2017 announced.

From kitchen table to US deal, three Kiwi mums have more reason to celebrate Mother's Day.

Stories of growing up by Chinese-American are brilliant but not pretty, writes Kim Knight.

Would English be better without apostrophes?

Whanganui writer Christodoulos Moisa is an entrant in the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards.

Who are the five New Zealanders joining an elite group of our most iconic artists?

Greg Fleming talks to new Aussie crime star Jane Harper on the eve of her Auckland visit.

Eat, Pray, Love author tells of coping with losing the love of her life to cancer.

Paul Little discovers how much of the best-selling novelist is actually in his books.

Karen Joy Fowler's books surprise because, says the writer, why do the same old thing?

Whanganui's Bronwynne Anderson hates waste - and has 11 freezers and fridges to prove it.

Chris Riddell tells the difference between drawing for children and satirising politics.

Pippi Longstocking brings many fun moments for kids wanting school holiday theatre fun.

Lily Allen 'will reveal dynamite details in tell-all book'.

Dr Michelle "Nanogirl" Dickinson's cookbook is the new essential for kiwi kitchens.

Journalists are exempt from the Privacy Act - except when they write a book.

"We never embraced the buffoons in our culture."

Janet McAllister casts her verdict after touring Auckland's 55 libraries.

Eileen Merriman, consultant haematologist and author, talks about the books she treasures.

NZ judge's prestigious new book paints a picture of how common art crime during war is.

Dominic "Tourettes" Hoey doesn't do things by the book but words now take him places.

Janet White, who was nearly murdered by spurned suitor, reveals how she found new love.