Books
Book review: Dead Ends by Laura Borrowdale
Holly Walker reviews Dead Ends by Laura Borrowdale, published by Tender Press. Audio
Independent Chinese bookstores start a new chapter abroad
From Auckland to Rotterdam, the outlets are emerging worldwide as community hubs for cultural exchange.
Twilight turns 20: How the vampire saga changed young adult fiction forever
Stephenie Meyer's debut novel, Twilight, was published in 2005 - the first in a series that went on to sell over 100 million copies worldwide.
What is The Booker Prize and how does it work?
How many books do judges have to read? How fast? How much money is there in the win? And why has it been the source of controversy?
This year's Booker Prize shortlist unveiled
153 books were whittled down to six. Judge Sarah Jessica Parker described the process as "real agony".
Book review: The Elements by John Boyne
Cynthia Morahan reviews The Elements by John Boyne. Audio
Book Critic
Book reviewer Claire Mabey reviews Omnibird by Giselle Clarkson, Secret Art Powers by Jo Randerson, The Last Living Cannibal by Airana Ngawera. Audio
Elli and the story of the couple who saved her from the Nazis
An extraordinary Dutch couple who risked their lives sheltering a Jewish girl in World War II, wound up living peacefully in Paekākāriki.
Book review: The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
Ralph McAllister reviews The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman. Audio
Opinion: Wealthy, whiny and tone deaf: New memoir exemplifies ‘priv-lit’
Lauded by Oprah, Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir is a case study in privileged literature.
Book review: Homework: A Memoir by Geoff Dyer
Jane Westaway reviews Homework: A Memoir by Geoff Dyer, published by Allen & Unwin. Audio
The inside story of Patagonia's founder
Legendary rock climber Yvon Chouinard - an outdoorsman who was so uninterested in material possessions he would sleep in the dirt - made billions as the founder of clothing apparel company Patagonia.
…Publishing powerhouse and poet Mary McCallum
When it comes to recognising exciting new writers Mary McCallum is a powerhouse. Audio
Doug Gold: the incredible story of ‘Saving Elli’
In Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, a resistance couple risk everything by concealing a young Jewish girl in a camouflaged space above their ceiling. Audio
What do the best designed books look like?
A bold orange and green book celebrating women in art has taken out the PANZ Book Design Award.
Words on the Street: Inside the role of a mobile librarian
Beyond literacy and reading pleasure, a mobile library helps those seeking social connections, self-reflection or even a bit of tech advice.
NZ's United Nations History
As Winston Peters heads to the UN, Context looks back at how NZ has shaped the world stage — from Peter Fraser at its founding to peacekeepers in Korea and Timor, and a fiery clash with Israel. Video, Audio
Book review: Bird of the Year by Forest and Bird
Gyles Beckford reviews Bird of the Year by Forest and Bird, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio
Book Critic: Celebrating local authors
Catherine Robertson joins Jesse to talk about her reading recommendations. Fangs for Nothing by Steffanie Holmes (Atria/Simon and Schuster) The Lost Saint by Rachael Craw (Allen and Unwin) Murder on… Audio
Prince Harry says he has no regrets over memoir
"I don't believe that I aired my dirty laundry in public," Prince Harry said.
