One of the world's biggest selling authors is offering a cash lifeline to struggling New Zealand book stores to help get Kiwi kids reading.

A bitter row has erupted among top writers over the decision to award a top prize for freedom to Charlie Hebdo.

Organisers fear for the future of some of the country's literary events as the commercial sponsorship dollar gets smaller for traditional books.

The owner of Auckland CBD’s last remaining independent book retailer is mourning Whitcoull’s down-sizing.

Whitcoulls is leaving its iconic Queen St shop so that Farmers can return to Auckland's CBD. Here is the latest selection of Your Views on the upcoming closure.

With the release date of the sequel to Fifty Shades Of Grey confirmed, fans have been given a sneak peek at what's in store in the next installment.

‘Intense’ aristocrat who was married to Jane Austen’s friend is the real-life character behind Pride and Prejudice hero, claims historian.

From all the hoo-ha over The Interview - a lowbrow farce lampooning Kim Jong-un, which led to the extraordinary cyber-attack on Sony Pictures - you might derive the casual impression that North Korea's notoriously repressive ruling body is anti-cinema.

When a young lady approached me at a gallery opening and whispered in my ear, "I love reading your columns.

In a new book, American cultural critic Kate Bolick argues that spinsterhood is an enviable state. Laura Freeman reports.

When Richard Stowers published his first book about the Gallipoli campaign in 2005 he knew he had more to say.

From paleo princesses to PowerPoint psychopaths, Kiwi women reveal what gets on their nerves.

Don’t panic, Auckland can be fixed. Greg Dixon talks to the author of a new book on New Zealand urban design about the 10 things we need to do to make it truly liveable.

A couple of years ago, Chris Finlayson, then culture minister, tooted his bugle and heralded "a golden age for the arts in New Zealand". It doesn't feel very golden today, writes Toby Manhire.

Stephen Jewell talks to reporter, critic and former stand-up comedian Natalie Haynes about her debut novel, set in Edinburgh, a city she knows so well

The themes of murders in Paris, religious fundamentalism and a threat to multiculturalism might seem all too topical after recent grim events in the French capital.

Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie says he was 'only fooling around' when he rated To Kill a Mockingbird 3/10 on a public forum he believed was private.

The No. 1 and No. 2 best-selling books on Amazon right now are colouring books for adults.

For younger readers, Sambo's story may need some introduction, writes Peter Calder. Published in 1899, it was the first book of Edinburgh-born Helen Bannerman, who spent much of her life in southern India.

Is it a good book that leaves you wanting to know more?

Lavish descriptions of food saved Laura Freeman from anorexia. But, even at Easter, she still denies herself one treat.

If there is one thing Karena and Kasey Bird aren't afraid of it is a challenge.

We are so happy to be able to share these recipes from our new cookbook For the Love Of … which is available from next Saturday.