EntertainmentThe 'best living American novelist' on her mid-life crisisProlific American writer Jane Smiley has been described as 'the best living American novelist'. She talks to Greg Bruce about Donald Trump, perfectionism and her mid-life crisis.22 Apr 09:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: Cometh the Hour, Jeffrey ArcherIn this, the sixth in Jeffrey Archer's Clifton Chronicles, the master story teller continues the saga of the triumphs and tribulations of the Clifton and Barrington families.22 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandA meeting of culturesA new book argues the view that World War I is a pointless conflict fails to consider myriad positive experiences that continue to shape our lives today.22 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The North Water, Ian McGuireIan McGuire's story of brutality, greed and whaling - set aboard a boat off the coast of Greenland - is worth seeking out, especially for those of you who are not squeamish.19 Apr 10:34 PM
EntertainmentActivist and rape survivor channels impulses into writingFormer resistance activist and rape survivor Carmen Aguirre these days channels her revolutionary impulses into theatre and writing, says Dionne Christian.16 Apr 12:30 AM
EntertainmentSir Quentin Blake - a portrait of the artistGhislaine Kenyon tells Craig Sisterson about why she felt compelled to write a book about Sir Quentin Blake, the most renowned illustrator of our time.15 Apr 11:30 PM
EntertainmentBook review: Bend With The Wind, Suraya Dewing"Nothing moves forward in a story except through conflict," writes Robert McKee of Story Seminar fame.15 Apr 10:33 PM
EntertainmentBill Oddie on the good times and the bad timesTelevision comedian-cum-birdwatcher and writer Bill Oddie talks to Greg Bruce about his path through fame and depression.15 Apr 10:30 PM
LifestyleYes, Gwyneth Paltrow does eat carbsYes, Gwyneth Paltrow does eat carbs! An exclusive extract from her new book, It's All Easy.15 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentVisionary Kiwi on radar at lastAlan Bollard has written two books about Bill Phillips, a visionary New Zealander who changed the world of economics.15 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPotter author reveals favourite characterAuthor JK Rowling has revealed who her favourite Harry Potter character is.13 Apr 07:00 AM
EntertainmentHow British spies saved Harry PotterA spokesman for GCHQ said: "We do not comment on our defence against the dark arts."13 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandHang ten for a piece of surfing historyA pristine copy of Hawaiian Surfboard is part of the Rare Books collection up for grabs.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: Deep South, Paul TherouxPaul Theroux is one of the great travel writers because he makes you eager to visit where he writes about, even when he sharply gets what's wrong with it.08 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentBookworm Literary Festival: Flowering together with booksDozens of authors will visit for the Auckland Writers Festival but what's it like to be a visiting author far from home?08 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldScience shows Moby Dick could have sunk shipIt took Herman Melville 135 chapters to get to the part when the whale and the captain do battle, but it took 165 years for scientists it prove it's actually possible.07 Apr 06:52 PM
LifestyleReading can fight poverty - advocateA visiting British reading advocate says reading can help fight poverty.06 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Ian McKellen gave up on his memoirSir Ian McKellen returned a £1 million memoir advance because he found writing it "painful".06 Apr 10:30 AM
EntertainmentCrime writer's stories go from Auckland to HollywoodLocal writer Ben Sanders tells Greg Fleming about transposing his previously Auckland-based crimes Stateside and finding his storylines while daydreaming.01 Apr 08:09 PM
EntertainmentJK Rowling inspired by rejection lettersThe Harry Potter author has told how publishers suggested she could benefit from a writing course when she approached them under pseudonym Robert Galbraith.26 Mar 02:00 AM
EntertainmentCrime fiction round upGreg Fleming reviews the latest batch of crime fiction21 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentComplaint upheld over Margaret Mahy's book being read on airA complaint about the reading of a novel written by a beloved Kiwi children's author has been upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.21 Mar 04:29 AM
EntertainmentOur new dark and twisted literary heroinesOur new literary heroines are dark, twisted - and a little closer to home. Kim Knight talks domestic noir with Paula Hawkins, ahead of the British author's Auckland visit.18 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldDear World, I'm Toby from EnglandA book about New Zealand got Toby Little started on a mammoth letter-writing project. Joe Shute meets him.17 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLiterary world heads to NZBooker and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and standout New Zealand writers are lined up for the Auckland Writers Festival.16 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRowling's whopping post-Potter earningsJK Rowling has earned a further NZ$11.2 billion from the Harry Potter brand since completing the young adult book series.14 Mar 08:15 PM
EntertainmentArt Green: 'Not the ideal way to start a relationship'Art Green talks about his new book Eat Clean, Live Lean, wanting children with his girlfriend Matilda and the second season of The Bachelor.14 Mar 06:11 PM
