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The Defiance of Frances Dickinson: NZ author uncovers story of scandal, survival and women’s resilience

What Wendy Parkins learned about marriage, trauma and defiance in the 19th century.

‘It’s a godawful mountain’: On the eve of 45th anniversary of Erebus disaster, the mountain still commands fear

Erebus is a place where ice meets inferno and tragedy strikes.

Book of the day: Challenging the Status Quo

Former MP Derek Quigley stood up to Muldoon but fought in vain for his free-market vision.

Book of the day: Revenge of the Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell returns to his Tipping Point thesis with trademark vigour.

Book of the day: The Chthonic Cycle

Clever, beautifully written debut explores death, beauty and their relationship with time.

Book of the day: A History of Britain in Ten Enemies

This 'horrible history' takes a lighthearted look at Britain's evolution through conflict.

Picture books: Sarah Laing’s illustrated year of reading

The Listener asked the voracious reader to create a visual diary of her reading.

Top 10 best-selling NZ books: November 16

Surprise returns to the top 10.

Top 10 best-selling books: November 9

This week's best-selling New Zealand books.

Time of the Child is a dark, lyrical tale of love and community

Niall Williams' third novel sees father and daughter fighting to keep an abandoned child.

A quieter, more subtle Alan Hollinghurst is on display in stylish new novel

Our Evening novel pays tribute to the defiance and courage in the most moving way.

Olivia Spooner’s new novel lays bare the realities of a long, cruel war

Second novel is a richly drawn story about the women who supported our WWII troops.

No f*cks given: US author brings to NZ bullshit-free guide to living your best life

Mark Manson on why social media and online dating aren't worth spending your f*cks on.

Carl Shuker’s new novel The Royal Free navigates London’s dark side

With his last novel now a feature film, Carl Shuker continues in top form.

Top 10 best-selling NZ books: November 2

Chelsea Winter reigns supreme.

Love, landscape and legacy: The tribute to a little-known NZ photography great

What farmer, explorer and family man Leslie Adkin's snapshots of early 20th life show us.