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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.
‘I have been researching death for 30 years. I am now convinced it is reversible’
Telegraph: Doctor believes it's not as permanent as we’ve been led to believe.
The 20 best new crime thrillers to read this year
From Coben to Coles... we pick 20 criminally good new thrillers.
Everest Inc. author on the fall of Kiwi guiding and the mountain's biggest myth
Superhuman achievement or package holiday on a rope?
Tā Pou Temara wins first Māori language book honour at Ockham Book Awards
Te Rautakitahi o Tūhoe ki Ōrākau is a history from a Māori lens.
Watch: 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
The past year proved to be New Zealand's strongest ever for book publishing.
Can you judge a book by the cover?
The surprising back stories to the covers on the country's biggest reads. Video / Michael Craig
2023 in books: Protests, bans and the rise of AI helped shape the story of publishing
Unpacking the significant changes to the industry and beyond in 2023.
Review: Britney's memoir is the most sickening tale in modern pop
She accuses a litany of men of mistreating her, an industry of profiting from her loss.
Book review: Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel, Nineteen Steps
Review: The star's debut novel delves into themes of overcoming tragedy.
Bella's Books - the melting kiss for Canvas
Wellington teenager Bella Fraei reviews Millie Bobby Brown's debut book Nineteen Steps. Video / Canvas
'Savage': The rugby book review that's turned sour; TV editor's debate plan; MediaWorks to reveal finances
Top ad boss on awards, pitches; NZME lures Stuff exec; Farewell to a journalism giant.
After solo travel inspiration? These 5 books should top your list
Kindle your solo travel journey with these wanderlust-filled reads.
Canvas: Bella's Books: The Other Brother
Wellington teenager Bella Fraei reviews The Other Brother by Jax Calder. Video / Canvas
'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.'
Joe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin Amis
Columnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.
A celebration of mums filling pages with delight
Milla and her grandmother Rose explore all the wonderfully different, yet often familiar mums on display in Sarina Dickson's new book, Mumapalooza: A Celebration of Mums. Video / Ella Wilks
The Gubyllub: Kindness as a cure to bullying
A rhyming children’s picture book about combatting bullying
Why Harry Potter series is a literary masterpiece
Opinion: JK Rowling is more than a lightning rod for controversy.
Children's book educates about animal cruelty
A local writer shares what inspired his book.
Birnam Wood review: Fair is foul, and foul is fair in world of eco-thriller
Kiran Dass reviews Eleanor Catton's new novel
Paul Little: : Edward and Wallis Simpson wrote their memoirs long before Harry and Meghan
The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson kicked off the family's publishing mini-boom.
Book review: The Wandering Nature of Us Girls
The new book of flash fiction by Frankie McMillan
Beach study gives a journey back into social memory
David Herkt reviews New Zealand at the Beach
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Reviews of new books and a conversation with author/illustrator Jean Donaldson
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Mel C talks to Eleanor Black, quick questions with poet laureate Chris Tse.
The bookshelf: Top picks for your weekend reading
Plus Owen Marshall answers 5 Quick Questions.