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EntertainmentBrett McGregor: The birth of a celebrity chefWhere are they now? It's so often the public catch-cry following reality TV shows.28 Mar 11:00 PM
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EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Washington: A Life</i>Commander of the Continental Army which won the American colonies independence from Britain, first president of the United States: there's no doubt George Washington is one of the key figures who shaped the world we live in.27 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentDeath still becomes himThe latest offering from Simon Kernick sees the characters of his last six novels meeting for the first time. He tells Stephen Jewell how it happened.27 Mar 04:30 PM
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EntertainmentBook lover: Michelle AngActress Michelle Ang, who stars as Emily in the newly released film <i>My Wedding and Other Secrets</i>, shares what she's learnt from being a bookworm.27 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCharlie Sheen fires literary agent - reportsThe former <i>Two and a Half Men</i> actor is said to have parted ways with Peter McGuigan of Foundry Media Group after the agent failed to sell the star's life story at a big enough price.24 Mar 07:29 PM
LifestyleRemembering to rememberWith so many ways of storing data, are we forgetting how to remember? Not according to US writer Joshua Foer, who reveals new and remarkable strategies for memorising. By Robin McKie.21 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Oh Mexico!</i>Mexico City is notorious for its kidnappings, muggings and other criminal activities so why would a young Australian author choose to live there? 21 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Love And War In The Apennines</i>It was 1956 and Eric Newby, the man who would become one of Britain's most admired travel writers, was stuck in a fitting room with a designer, a model and a lady with a mouth full of pins.20 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>The Box</i>German Nobel Prize-winner Gunter Grass always weaves some kind of magic through his stories and, in the case of his autobiographical work, this further blurs the demarcation line between his facts and his fictions.20 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentA city perfect for dreamers and killersThriller writer Robert Crais talks to Craig Sisterson about the allure of Hollywood and turning an enigmatic sidekick into a leading man.20 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Michelle LangstoneActress Michelle Langstone shares her secrets as a bookworm.20 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Me and Mr Booker</i>Stories of young, attractive women desperately trying to escape their small-town roots by allowing themselves to be seduced by older, apparently more worldly men, are not new.19 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleTales of Turkey (+recipe)Kiwi chef Leanne Kitchen's latest cookbook celebrates the many flavours of Turkey, as well as its culinary history.18 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentMichele Hewitson Interview: Jeffrey ArcherJeffrey, Lord Archer, to the photographer: "Isn't she awful?" Me, to the photographer: "Isn't he awful?"18 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldSaga of many familiesSimon Sebag Montefiore tells Stephen Jewell about writing ‘the greatest story ever told’ and why the history of Jerusalem is the story of the world.14 Mar 04:30 PM
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EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Daughters-In-Law</i>As she grows older and hones in on the big issues of life, Joanna Trollope just gets better. 14 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentThe shape of things to comeBernard Beckett tells Graham Reid about writing for the savvy teens of today.14 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Hokitika Town</i>Charlotte Randall is an award-winning New Zealand author whose novels reflect someone utterly in love with the potential of language.14 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentAccepting sons' wivesBritish author Joanna Trollope, who is in Auckland next week, talks to Stephen Jewell about her new book and the trouble with raising boys.14 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Conor LovettConor Lovett is a virtuoso actor and widely acclaimed as the best living interpreter of Samuel Becket's work.13 Mar 04:00 PM
