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

Weekend speaks to three of the female powerhouses behind The Changeover.

Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey shares the books that inspire her.

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

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.

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.

The stifling expectations boys and men have put upon them, and how things might change.

It's Father's Day tomorrow - so here are some classics with fathers front and centre.

There's something about a cave that excites the imagination.

Napier Library may be closed for five years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jamie Oliver has opened up about healthy food, Kiwi politics and his NZ plans

Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey

Primary school boys are falling further behind girls in literacy, but closing up in maths.

Annabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.

Organisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.

In town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.

First ever erotic novel written in English has proved too much for modern-day students.

Short takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn

Brian Falkner's Machines of War is a gripping read with equal parts fact and fiction.

Brilliant steampunk adventure a worthy successor to Harry Potter, says Dionne Christian.

Short takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.

The City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.

NZ children are spoiled for choice when it comes to great local books, say award judges.