OpinionChildren's books getting bleaker - studyHeroes in children's books face darker times today than those in the past, say academics after conducting a study.09 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleFrolics amid the facts in SkylarkHistorical detail steadies a lively yarn set in NZ's early showbiz days.09 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe book that self-destructs in 60 daysRecalcitrant readers take note: a publisher in Buenos Aires has created a book written in disappearing ink.05 Jul 05:45 PM
LifestyleA grown-up adventureBritish author Simon Mawer talks to Stephen Jewell about the truth behind his secret agent heroine and feeling like a tourist in one’s own land.03 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleTenets of a talented writer reach outNicky Pellegrino sees a film sequel in Joanne Harris' latest novel.01 Jul 08:02 PM
LifestyleChocolat author's appetite for changeHer first two novels failed to sell and her next three weren’t even accepted by a publisher. So how did Chocolat author Joanne Harris become an international best-seller? She talks to Stephen Jewell about food, religion and her latest novel.28 Jun 11:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Where passion runs shallow"Mommy porn" - it's more emetic than erotic.28 Jun 09:30 PM
Lifestyle'Mummy porn' book breaks publishing recordsThe debut book by racy publishing phenomenon EL James, <i>Fifty Shades Of Grey</i>, has become the first to sell more than one million copies on Kindle.27 Jun 08:51 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Recommended read - The Taliban Cricket ClubOne critic dubbed it "Bend it Like Beckham in a burka." A feel-good read that carries with it romance, humour and suspense, with a sinister twist.25 Jun 09:30 PM
LifestyleYou're not too old for this fun novelAdults of all ages will love this comic cleverness, writes Nicky Pellegrino.25 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: Bring Up The BodiesWhen we last saw Thomas Cromwell, in the Booker prize-winning <i>Wolf Hall</i>, Hilary Mantel's unlikely hero was at the height of his powers.24 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: You can become your favourite characterNew research suggests by losing yourself in a book you could temporarily change your own behaviour and thoughts to channel the characters.21 Jun 09:01 PM
LifestyleSwapping chick lit role models for Jane Austen's heroinesToday's romantic comedies and louche celebrities set a poor example for the modern woman. So should we take lessons from a literary great instead? Emily Jupp tries Jane Austen's morals and values for size.17 Jun 11:00 PM
LifestyleMarriage matters in the age of social media Novelist examines marriage in a social media age, writes Nicky Pellegrino.17 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMary Poppins: Singing it from the rooftops<p><b>Mega-musical Mary Poppins is finally coming to town. Lydia Jenkin went behind the scenes of the show in Perth</b></p>15 Jun 05:30 PM
