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Shunning the 9 to 5: The Kiwi who earns a living working from exotic lands

Nathan James Thomas has engineered a digital nomad life for himself.

Ardern confirms book deal, expected to receive $1m+ advance

'You can be your own kind of leader and still make a difference.'

Emma Hislop on her latest book: 'The word Ruin can be an end, but can also have potential'

Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu) is a Taranaki-based writer.

Eighth Paekākāriki booklet released

The booklet focuses on past people linked with Paekākāriki.

Ten films, 10 novels to celebrate Pride Month

Here are top 10 essential LGBT-themed novels to read, and films to watch.

'There will always be rumours': Melanie Hamrick on dating Mick Jagger

Times: The 36-year-old ex-ballet dancer on her new book and life with a rock legend.

'Colossally gifted writer': Remembering Cormac McCarthy, novelist of a darker America

New York Times: McCarthy's books explore a bleak world of violence and outsiders.

Lauded author of No Country for Old Men, The Road, dies

His literary themes were often bleak and violent.

'Don’t pie and drive': the art of enjoying the long-weekend roadie snack

Wendy Morgan was brought up in her family’s pie shop in Canterbury.

'She's the real deal isn't she': verdict on Catherine Chidgey's 'Pet'

'A skilfully written and chilling book, Chidgey is indeed the real deal.'

The historian with a wineglass in the Devonport Library - Steve Braunias and the shocking 20-year grudge

"I wanted honour satisfied."

Local Focus: Out in Booktown

Diversity comes out at Featherston's annual book event.

Māori writers well represented at book awards

Brianne Te Paa is a finalist in two separate award categories.

Hard to Find Books will survive 'but it won’t be easy'

Warwick Jordan says Kiwis should continue to experience the magic of second-hand books.

Joe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin Amis

Columnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.

'Grip of psychosis': Raurimu gunman reveals mental torment before killing six

Steve Anderson killed six people with his Dad's shotgun as they sat down for breakfast.