Janet McAllister visits Tupu Youth and Manukau libraries on her library quest in Auckland

Siobhan Harvey rounds up the latest poetry books released in New Zealand.

Greg Fleming talks to the mystery man behind a gripping new crime novel

Julia Sloane has opened up on life and moving on from on-screen controversy.

Author Lesley Pearse tells Dionne Christian how she's built a loyal fan base.

Weekend speaks to three of the female powerhouses behind The Changeover.

Salman Rushdie's new book is a grand edifice of a novel, writes David Hill.

Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey shares the books that inspire her.

If you do like it, you might also like these freaky-as books.

Reading The Unquiet Time good way to start thinking on NZ's big issues, writes Jim Eagles.

Devonport Library should be a major tourist attraction, writes Janet McAllister.

Lynda La Plante talks to Greg Fleming about her latest prequel, and has news for NZ fans.

Kiwi playwright Albert Belz shares his love of comic books and graphic novels.

Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer round up the best of recently released non fiction books.

James Robins talks to author who writes with first-hand knowledge of Colombian civil war.

Nathan Blackwell's debut crime novel is based on his real life police experience.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest releases from Don Winslow, Sarah Bailey and Susie Steiner.

The stifling expectations boys and men have put upon them, and how things might change.

Napier Library may be closed for five years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jamie Oliver has opened up about healthy food, Kiwi politics and his NZ plans

Winston Aldworth rounds up the latest kids' picture books for our short takes column.

Dana Vulin was set alight by a woman who thought she was having an affair with her husband

Primary school boys are falling further behind girls in literacy, but closing up in maths.

Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey

Annabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.

Organisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.

In town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.

First ever erotic novel written in English has proved too much for modern-day students.

Short takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn

Short takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.