New ZealandAcquitted uncle tells his storyA man twice acquitted for the sexual violation and murder of his adopted niece says a new book tells the truth about how she died.24 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleMy life with Stephen HawkingAs the film of their life is released, Jane Hawking recalls how she fell in love with the legendary physicist against the haunting backdrop of his developing motor neurone disease.23 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleInside the mind of Lee ChildEvery September 1, Lee Child begins work on another of his massively popular Jack Reacher mysteries. this time, he had Andy Martin looking over his shoulder.23 Jan 07:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Embracing the hard stuff"Tell you what", write the editors of this excellent collection, is a phrase that promises "a revelation, a shift, a new truth".23 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Warning: horrors lie aheadI can see it plainly now. Stephen King has been playing me. The old Stephen King, the real one. I'd forgotten about him. That was his plan all along.23 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: A love letter to New YorkPorochista Khakpour's new novel is a magical realist take on 9/11.23 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleA year of eating celebrity dietsFrom Dolly Parton's smelly cabbage soup to Liz Taylor's stinky dip, behind most stars is a mad, fad diet. Writer Rebecca Harrington tried them all.22 Jan 11:45 PM
LifestyleBooks: 'I hate men who waltz in and write about love'Jodi Picoult has written 23 novels, eight of them No 1 bestsellers. Just don’t call her work ‘women’s fiction’, says Bryony Gordon.17 Jan 01:00 AM
LifestyleBooks: The truth is out there, somewhereWhen a computer virus hacks into the Australian prison system in 2010, it also infects the American corporations that licensed the software.16 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelTravel book review: <i>Gallipoli</i>The quintessential guide book for the scene of New Zealand's most significant war effort covers everything you need to know about the Gallipoli Peninsula.15 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNew push to revive forgotten wordsWord-lovers are being encouraged to ditch new coinages for long-lost words that may have fallen out of favour.14 Jan 02:56 AM
LifestyleThe new faces of Harry PotterNew images of Hagrid, Hermione, Ron and Draco Malfoy have been released ahead of October's release of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone illustrated edition.14 Jan 02:15 AM
LifestyleA children's picture book authorDown a driveway in a modest house in Hamilton's university suburb is where the magic happens.11 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Put the mobile in a drawerAbsorbing stories are an ideal way to unwind over summer.10 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Food journeysLinda Herrick delves into four new cookbooks that transport the palate around the globe.09 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Monster munchMussolini hated pasta and Hitler, famously a vegetarian, liked to eat baby pigeons. A new book tells us what tyrants liked for tea. John Walsh reports.09 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLena Dunham: Date rape backlash was 'very very painful'Lena Dunham found it "very, very painful" to be criticised for revealing she was date-raped.07 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionJames Walton: Reading books is not a duty, Mr ZuckerbergFacebook's boss is the latest to hail an ancient pleasure, but he may have missed the point, writes James Walton.07 Jan 08:30 PM
LifestyleFacebook club set to see book sales soar"The Oprah Effect" could turn minor works into million-sellers. Mr Zuckerberg may just do the same.06 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandNo 1 missing library book is ...It's so popular it has been named No1 on the missing book list for Auckland's 55 libraries.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKeep up with reading, kids toldParents are being urged to encourage their children to read over the summer in light of research showing kids who forgo books while on holiday lose reading ability at alarming rates.02 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: How Inspector Morse taught me about sensitive men and librariesThe Inspector Morse stories taught me that men are intelligent and sensitive and don't just want to hump everything that breathes.26 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHas the celebrity memoir peaked?Celebrity memoirs are no longer popular as the genre has already 'peaked', according to one of Britain's leading publishers.21 Dec 06:01 AM
SportBest sports books on the shelves this yearIf you’re still wondering what to get the father-in-law for Christmas or intend reclining under a shady tree for the holidays, the <i>Herald on Sunday</i> looks at some of the best sports books on the shelves this year20 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelTravel book review - <I>Air New Zealand: Celebrating 75 Years</I>With the national carrier entering its 75th year, here's a wee stocking-filler for the sky-gawping plane nerd in your life.18 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Leilani TamuMy childhood was happy, although not always easy. My parents separated when I was 2 and my mum's parents played a huge role in my upbringing.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBooks project changes lives 20 years onLike other students at Koru School in Mangere, Tyler Adams has his own burgeoning library at home.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDuffy brings magic to many young livesWith so many gadgets and gizmos available these days, seeing a child getting excited over a book can be pretty extraordinary.14 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: A booklover's ChristmasAutobiographies and beautiful coffee-table tomes make great stocking fillers.13 Dec 05:00 PM
