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Bob Jones: Criticism over Mein Kampf a load of nonsense
Condemnation of Kim Dotcom's possession of a signed copy of Mein Kampf has been ridiculous, writes Sir Bob Jones.
Condemnation of Kim Dotcom's possession of a signed copy of Mein Kampf has been ridiculous, writes Sir Bob Jones.
Books editor Linda Herrick lets you in on her picks of this year's Writer's Festival lineup.
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British authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French tell Stephen Jewell why their book collaboration works so well.
I do not read a lot of noir crime fiction which, on the face of it, means I should not be writing this review — well, on the face the book presents after a few dozen pages, anyway.
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Don Brash devotes all of three paragraphs to the Exclusive Brethren in his 330-page autobiography despite his dealings with the Church.
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A Massey University author was surprised to hear Prince George would be getting his book as a memento when his parents visit Cambridge next weekend.
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