American author David Roberts is seeking to resurrect the achievements of a much lesser known explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson.

The premise of New Finnish Grammar is inspired: a wounded soldier is found by a German crew on the quay at Trieste in September, 1943. He has no identification on him, no memory whatsoever and, crucially, no language.

They installed a new self-checkout machine at my local library. It happened in October but I noticed it only a few weeks ago.

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is facing a class-action lawsuit from readers of his autobiography who want their money back after his doping confession.

Kiwi tennis fans will be able to meet one of the sport's greatest players - Andre Agassi - in Auckland tomorrow.

Jessica Alba can add writer to her resume after penning a book offering parenting, life and style advice to help promote "honest living'' among her fans.

If you really want to know about Epicurus, this isn't the book.

The Book Depository has apologised to its New Zealand customers for "unacceptable" delays that saw many receive orders only days before Christmas.

The book that had 1990s women playing it cool has a new look. Look out, boys, says Harriet Walker

Recipes from around the world never fail to entrance, whether you are a keen home cook or prefer to pore over the beautiful photos.

50 Shades! The Musical, which provides a satirical twist on the best-selling novels, has already enjoyed a hit run at Chicago's Apollo Theatre.

Film blogger Dominic Corry talks to Life of Pi screenwriter David Magee about adapting an "unfilmable" book for the screen.