Second American win in two years likely to reignite row over risk of US dominance.

Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.

It took months to figure out why books were disappearing and reappearing in odd places.

When life gets too down and dirty, you want Sandra Pankhurst to appear.

Greg Fleming on the new Colin Harrison, Paul Cleave, Lynda La Plante and Tess Gerritsen

"Jarring racial stereotype of a Chinese man with chopsticks... and slanted slit eyes."

Delevingne says writing her new novel was like having a 'light at the end of the tunnel'.

Harry Potter, Hairy Maclary, Wimpy Kid, David Walliams and Treehouse series still tops.

Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father is an elegant remembrance.

Thanks to a Kiwi New Zealanders get to watch hit musical Matilda, writes Kirsty Wynn.

Horse lover Kelly Wilson has turned her everyday life into a best-selling franchise.

A New Zealand classic gets a sequel which shows it still resonates, writes David Hill.

Siobhan Harvey rounds up the latest poetry books released in New Zealand.

India Sturgis read Hillary Clinton's book so you don't have to.

Janet McAllister visits Tupu Youth and Manukau libraries on her library quest in Auckland

Greg Fleming talks to the mystery man behind a gripping new crime novel

Julia Sloane has opened up on life and moving on from on-screen controversy.

Author Lesley Pearse tells Dionne Christian how she's built a loyal fan base.

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Salman Rushdie's new book is a grand edifice of a novel, writes David Hill.

Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey shares the books that inspire her.

Girls pull ahead of boys in languages as early as 2, a new study shows

Reading The Unquiet Time good way to start thinking on NZ's big issues, writes Jim Eagles.

Devonport Library should be a major tourist attraction, writes Janet McAllister.

Lynda La Plante talks to Greg Fleming about her latest prequel, and has news for NZ fans.

Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer round up the best of recently released non fiction books.

James Robins talks to author who writes with first-hand knowledge of Colombian civil war.

Kiwi playwright Albert Belz shares his love of comic books and graphic novels.

Nathan Blackwell's debut crime novel is based on his real life police experience.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest releases from Don Winslow, Sarah Bailey and Susie Steiner.