LifestyleBritish writer goes off on a tangentBritish writer Geoff Dyer tells Stephen Jewell how a book about tennis became something very different.17 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleBad sex and terrible deeds abound at writers festivalMay’s Writers and Readers Festival has a diverse lineup of international guests to tempt lovers of all genres, writes Linda Herrick.28 Mar 07:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Auckland Writers & Readers Festival, day twoFrom Pakistani politics to free market fundamentalism and NZ fashion, audiences walked away better informed and entertained.14 May 05:20 AM
LifestyleFinding a way to deal with the TalebanUK journalist James Fergusson tackled questions on the Taleban at the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival.13 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleFor the love of books - some of our top shopsBuying ebooks may be convenient but it can't compete with the personality and charm of our best bookshops, writes Danielle Wright.06 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTea Obreht: Broken promisesThis author's début is less than the sum of its brilliant parts.01 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMargo Lanagan: A rainbow of short storiesDavid Larsen talks to Australian writer Margo Lanagan about Twitter and fantasy novels.20 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentThe fascination of islandsDavid Mitchell, whose latest novel features a Dutch clerk from old Zeeland, is looking forward to coming to New Zealand.15 Apr 10:47 PM
EntertainmentIn search of change for peaceJames Fergusson tells David Larsen that he is less a risk taker than someone who follows stories where they lead.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> William Dalrymple at the Writers & Readers FestivalDalrymple, a towering figure who spoke with the brio of a great orator, used imagery of paintings and photos to reinforce his compelling tale of the last Mughal.17 May 04:26 AM
EntertainmentThe bigger pictureThe complicated and sensitive world of artists is explored in Sarah Thornton's new book. She talks to Stephen Jewell.16 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSoul-baring revelations with a smattering of humourA near-full house of fans greeted Australian writer Thomas Keneally when he walked on stage at the ASB Centre yesterday morning for an hour of soul-baring revelations and a great deal of humour. 15 May 06:49 AM
EntertainmentA literary approach to deathLionel Shriver and Charlie Higson tackle the sensitive topic of death in very different ways.15 May 05:54 AM
EntertainmentA week of itMusic month continues to take over drinking holes and town halls all the way from Ponsonby to Pukekohe this week.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGetting to grips with griefElizabeth Smither is a prolific and award-winning writer with 17 volumes of poetry, six novels and a number of short story collections published.11 May 04:00 PM
