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‘They’re all like Reacher’: Alan Ritchson on how NZ men compare to famous character

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‘No longer publishing’: Gaiman dropped after sex assault claims

Dark Horse Comics cancelled projects with the fantasy writer amid the accusations.

Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa

Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.

'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book

Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.

Filmmaker husband of White Lotus star dead at 47

The screenwriter has more than a dozen directing and film credits to his name.

Surprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee Child

Kiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.

From Takapuna to Hollywood: Rose Carlyle's journey from hermit to best-selling thriller author

Her new novel, No One Will Know, explores motherhood, illegal adoption, and dark secrets.

Taika Waititi's involved, but how did Charles Wu's acclaimed novel make it to TV?

'When I put on that serious-writer hat, it squeezes my head, and no thoughts come out.'

‘Regards is such a cold word’: What your email sign-off says about you

Signing off was obvious with written letters, but the rules are far less clear with email.

From Takapuna to Hollywood: Rose Carlyle's journey from hermit to best-selling thriller author

Her new novel, No One Will Know, explores motherhood, illegal adoption, and dark secrets.

Liane Moriarty has sold 20 million books. She would rather not talk about it

NY Times: The best-selling author still shies away from the limelight.

It’s Liane Moriarty’s world - we’re just reading in it

In Here One Moment, Liane Moriarty confronts mortality and the unpredictability of life.

Odd and unexpected list of finalists revealed for the Booker Prize

Some expected favourites have not made the cut.

Kiwi author Megan Dunn on her new book The Mermaid Chronicles

In this exclusive essay, Dunn explores the inspiration behind her latest book.

New royal biography shows Queen Elizabeth II as you’ve never seen her before

Craig Brown delves into the hidden corners of Queen Elizabeth II’s life.