Most of what you need to know about Stephen King you could learn from his sex scenes.

British writer Nicola Barker retreats into a self-indulgent solitude when she is working, she tells James Kidd.

Ned Beauman’s new novel, Glow, is being touted as an international conspiracy thriller for a new generation, writes Stephen Jewell.

This latest novel by the prolific Richard Powers may be summarised very briefly.

Central city hotel offers an adventure in exceptional cuisine in an atmosphere designed for comfort.

Una has lung cancer, and just days to live. "I have friends and family ... I have money.

Aracnation is a training place for people who don't mind heights, hanging upside down and monkeying around. It's essentially aerial silks and straps training.

At last, the original Ponsonby village, at the Herne Bay end of the road, is making a comeback.

The menu sounded super fresh and this was enhanced by the visual delights lined up in the glass cabinets at the counter.

In her second short story collection, her first in 15 years, Lorrie Moore peels back life’s outer layer and reveals what lies within.

The old cliche says you can take the man out of his birthplace but you can't take the birthplace out of the man.

It’s all go at this family-friendly cafe full of soul.

I feel pretty confident that this first book by Seattle-based Kim Fu will be the only novel you read this year with an Oriental-Canadian trans-sexual protagonist.

Our stereotyped image of the Italian restaurant is bustle, informality, cheerful clamour and theatrical accents.