Fifty Shades Of Grey, the bestselling sensation by EL James, has been named one of the books of the year at a literary awards ceremony.

Whether you're an armchair traveller or frequent flyer, this summer pick up a paperback or download an e-book and read the best of contemporary travel writing.

At 2kg, the Anthology of New Zealand Literature is a contender for the heavyweight publication of the year.

For most fans the relationship between rugby and food has begun and ended with a pie and chips at the game. For the fancier eaters, those usually seated on halfway, there might be a stadium burger on the menu instead.

Arriving back in New Zealand feels like landing in Middle-earth for Royd Tolkien.

A Kiwi has been accused of covertly deleting thousands of words from the Oxford English Dictionary because of their foreign origins, and blaming previous editors.

Kiwi-born Melbourne-based chef Ben Shewry, author of a new cookbook, impresses with his food philosophy.

Actor-cum-writer Simon Callow tells Stephen Jewell about his fascination with two very different famous literary icons — and how they share one crucial trait.

Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin tells Stephen Jewell how he was able to revive the career of his popular hero, who’s still looking for the nearest pub.

The chardonnay-swilling, journal-writing Bridget Jones is to return in a third novel next year, her creator Helen Fielding has announced.

Pacey thriller takes you on a wild ride, discovers Nicky Pellegrino.

Some of the country's best-known people have shared their favourite places and fondest memories in a new book.