The premise of New Finnish Grammar is inspired: a wounded soldier is found by a German crew on the quay at Trieste in September, 1943. He has no identification on him, no memory whatsoever and, crucially, no language.

Peta Mathias may wear a medal on her chest but the vibrant author, chef and television presenter still doesn't cast a shadow on her mum.

An investiture ceremony for author, chef and television presenter Peta Mathias will be held at Government House in Auckland today.

They installed a new self-checkout machine at my local library. It happened in October but I noticed it only a few weeks ago.

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is facing a class-action lawsuit from readers of his autobiography who want their money back after his doping confession.

Kiwi tennis fans will be able to meet one of the sport's greatest players - Andre Agassi - in Auckland tomorrow.

Jessica Alba can add writer to her resume after penning a book offering parenting, life and style advice to help promote "honest living'' among her fans.

Steve Braunias' collection of travel essays on 'places no one went to' is pure gold.

If you really want to know about Epicurus, this isn't the book.

The book that had 1990s women playing it cool has a new look. Look out, boys, says Harriet Walker

Recipes from around the world never fail to entrance, whether you are a keen home cook or prefer to pore over the beautiful photos.

50 Shades! The Musical, which provides a satirical twist on the best-selling novels, has already enjoyed a hit run at Chicago's Apollo Theatre.

Film blogger Dominic Corry talks to Life of Pi screenwriter David Magee about adapting an "unfilmable" book for the screen.

It may be a better guide to eating out than how busy the restaurant is - where do our top chefs choose to go for a meal?

A new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi unites their culinary memories from their shared historic home city of Jerusalem.