OpinionEditorial: Wild claims hurt writer's good workEditorial: Book launches can be a trap for unwary authors. Eager to gain the maximum publicity for their work, they face an ever-present temptation to gild the lily.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Chilling effect' after judge's rulingA judge has ruled a book written by a Herald journalist about Kim Dotcom is not "news activity" - so it doesn't get special legal protections.19 Jun 12:05 AM
WorldInternet spells end of complex novels, predicts authorThe "state of constant distraction" created by the internet, email and instant messaging is killing the traditional literary novel, a leading British author has claimed.16 Jun 07:20 AM
OpinionWarren Alcock: Pride and passion driving force for HobbsWhile New Zealand fans were still recovering from the 1995 Rugby World Cup.14 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleJane Goodall: On a crusadebecoming an octogenarian has only ramped up Jane Goodall’s globe-trekking schedule, because there’s far too much to be done to pause for a breather.13 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleNed Beauman: When wild foxes come into townNed Beauman’s new novel, Glow, is being touted as an international conspiracy thriller for a new generation, writes Stephen Jewell.13 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleNicola Barker: Teetering on the brinkBritish writer Nicola Barker retreats into a self-indulgent solitude when she is working, she tells James Kidd.13 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleBook review: Mr MercedesMost of what you need to know about Stephen King you could learn from his sex scenes.13 Jun 06:00 PM
Entertainment'Spot the dog' creator diesEric Hill, the children’s author behind the Spot the Dog series, has died at the age of 86 in his California home.11 Jun 12:04 AM
WorldClinton book tour the start of something elseThere is no race for US president this year or next but one woman will today take a very public step towards ensuring she'll be ready to jump in when the time comes.10 Jun 10:32 PM
BusinessNeed 'executive presence'? Act, sound, look like a leaderEconomist and author Sylvia Ann Hewlett offers her take on the intangibles of leadership.10 Jun 02:40 AM
BusinessBook wars: A monopolist vs. the cartelIn the latest clash between Amazon (the monopolist) and publishers Hachette (the cartel), neither side comes with clean hands or pure heart.09 Jun 02:50 AM
EntertainmentPen replaces sword for war vetLeslie "String" Garner's new occupation couldn't get much further from the battlefields of Vietnam and Borneo.07 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleBored yet? You should beSloth, torpor, idleness. Forget the negative connotations, for it turns out they might actuallybe good for us. Kate Bussmann managed to put down her iPad and allowed her mind to wander for the purposes of research.07 Jun 02:00 AM
LifestyleBook review: OrfeoThis latest novel by the prolific Richard Powers may be summarised very briefly.06 Jun 06:00 PM
BusinessThe 'Cinderella of tech'Q&A with Sophia Amoruso, the CEO of online fashion site Nasty Gal and author of the new book #GIRLBOSS.05 Jun 02:00 AM
LifestyleJK Rowling's revenge on 'd**ks'JK Rowling’s next novel includes a shady journalist and a not-so-subtle attack on phone-hacking.04 Jun 11:00 PM
Entertainment1D erotic online fiction author inks book dealA One Direction fan's erotic online fiction about her fantasy romance with singer Harry Styles has been commissioned into a series of novels by a major publisher.04 Jun 10:00 PM
BusinessAmazon defends tactics against publisher HachetteAmazon.com defended its tough tactics in a contract dispute with the Hachette Book Group as some critics called for boycotts of the giant online retailer.03 Jun 01:25 AM
BusinessHow Amazon sells steroids and banned sports stimulantsAmazon customers are able to easily buy prescription-only medicines through the website.03 Jun 01:15 AM
LifestyleDying Clive James makes 'another farewell appearance'If anyone epitomised the Anzac Spirit at the Australia and New Zealand Literary Festival in London last weekend, it was Clive James.01 Jun 03:50 AM
LifestyleThe girl who collected teethGrowing up on navy bases, Laini Taylor always wanted to write. She tells David Larsen about the blue-haired girl with an unusual collection who helped her realise her ambition.30 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleBook review: Every Single MinuteUna has lung cancer, and just days to live. "I have friends and family ... I have money.30 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWWII Kiwi airmen our 'best and brightest'On the 70th anniversary of D-Day a book seeks to win recognition for young flyers who bravely took the fight to the enemy30 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleGrumpy cat writes book #2Some people never write a book. Now Grumpy Cat has written two.30 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandPeter Calder: Demise of Oxford Dictionary's print version raises barely a murmurAs storms of outrage go, it was mild. It barely caused a ripple.27 May 05:30 PM
BusinessAmazon feud with publisher Hachette escalatesAmazon and Hachette Book Group are widely believed to be bickering over e-book pricing and whether Amazon can get bigger discounts for Hachette books.26 May 02:50 AM
