Author turned film writer Patrick Ness likes to tell it as it is, writes Dionne Christian.

'There's no sex in Harry Potter': Potter fan shares hilarious conversation with friend.

The Harry Potter author reveals that the "book" now hangs in her closet.

Janet McAllister continues her quest to visit every one of Auckland Council's libraries.

Meet the Hamilton author and illustrator whose first book marks a first for New Zealand.

Two authors and an artist nominated in the NZ children's book awards discuss their work.

The APO did a stellar job of bringing the magic of Harry Potter alive.

Love Between the Covers looks into the billion-dollar romance fiction industry.

Charles's women represent opposite sides of the female psyche. Where do you sit?

COMMENT: I'm surprised how much emotion anniversary stirred in me, writes Andrew Dickens.

Greg Fleming talks to the authors in NZ's crime fiction contest, the Ngaio Marsh awards.

The woman who became a human rights activist by driving her car talks to Dionne Christian

Lizzie Marvelly describes the depth of her passion for the Harry Potter books.

Forget Fifty Shades: Why sexy single dad books are flying off the shelves

Local publisher's plans for kids' book club may benefit artists as well as young readers.

Anne Geddes' evolution from baby photographer to 'so much more'.

A former Green MP says having a baby while in Parliament drove her to depression.

Peter Stanford meets the 'good girl' behind this year's raciest novel.

Nalini Singh has gone from working in a candy factory to being a top-selling author.

Debut YA novel tackles the tough topic of self-harm, writes Dionne Christian

Wanting something for the kids to read? Finalists in our children's book awards are named

Catherine Bennetto knew she'd write a book; now she's compared to the Bridget Jones series

Award-winning writer and composer receives $100,000 to write a history of NZ's composers.

Author Lotta Dann talks about her book Mrs D goes within and her struggle with alcoholism.

Janet McAllister, the woman who's reading Auckland, visits Panmure and Glen Innes.

A new book by Herald journalist Anna Leask reveals life inside New Zealand prisons.

Upon the release of the new book "Behind Bars" its author Anna Leask interviews Elaine Ngamu.

Books editor Dionne Christian wraps up the highlights of the Auckland writers festival.

Even in the age of e-readers Kiwis love libraries and their books.

Harry Potter fans are in for a treat at this weekend's Auckland Writers Festival.