Photographer Jane Ussher has captured some of New Zealand's most beautiful church architecture in her new book, Worship. Here are some of those images.

A new book breaks down the surprising ingredients in popular foods.

Francoise Gilot expresses controversial views in her new book: 'About Women: Conversations Between a Writer and a Painter'.

Kiwi Steve Williams opens up about golfer's affairs in tell-all book.

As Charlie Brown celebrates his 65th birthday, Lucy Davies learns how his creator, Charles M Schulz, reinvented comics for the modern world.

Controversy around youth novel Into the River has stirred rising interest in the book at some libraries.

Publishers have put off printing to include the final result in the final chapter - but the book is supposed to be out by November 14.

J.R.R Tolkien's annotated map of Middle-earth has been discovered inside a copy of The Lord of the Rings.

Rowling reveals two-part play based on her books depicts wizard 19 years after leaving Hogwarts

Khloé Kardashian has cancelled her upcoming book tour.

An edited extract from High Country Stations of the Mackenzie, written by Mary Hobbs reveals the pioneers of the famed Mt Cook Station.

The author's newest crime book emphasises the dark twist her career has taken, with her most gruesome plot to date and research which gave her "nightmares".

The Blink-182 rocker was one of only two survivors when a Learjet 60 carrying him and five others crashed in South Carolina in 2008.

The Porcelain Thief describes Hsu's search for it, which, of course, necessitated his taking a job with a wealthy uncle in Shanghai and learning the language and customs of his ancestral home.

It was the small screen that made him big. While many high-minded intellectuals disdained television, Vidal realised its power.

It's not at all easy to talk about Grace Jones - disco queen, new waver, Bond villain, diva, android, androgyne - as if she is a real person.

British crime writer M.J. Arlidge talks to Craig Sisterson about why he favours strong leading ladies in modern thrillers.

A biography detailing the life of Velvet Underground founder Lou Reed reveals a darker side to the rock legend.

The book, which features sexually explicit content, drug use and use of slang for female genitalia, is now classified as unrestricted.

They were the wholesome educational aids which taught generations of children the basics of everything from cake decorating to nuclear power.

The internet is braced for meltdown as the first official drawing of the world's most unlikely sex symbol is unveiled.