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Souffle-light story that's just delicious
Nicky Pellegrino is amused by Mrs Windsor's rail ride to Scotland.
Interview: Michael Palin
One-time Python, at 69, is still boyishly nice in the way that little clever boys can be nice. In fact, he may even be the nicest chap in Britain.
Billy Connelly's wife living a life less ordinary
Pamela Stephenson recounts her life with candour, says Nicky Pellegrino.
The Hobbit: Small beginnings
Greg Dixon finds, that the little book that helped spawn an industry might not have seen the light of day.
The power of imperfection
Without ugliness, there is no beauty. Cultural commentator Stephen Bayley celebrates the power of imperfection.
A London dose of Kiwi hospitality
The latest London venture of New Zealand-born restaurateur Margot Henderson features a healthy dose of Kiwi flavour.
Former soldier trying to make sense of trauma
Former soldier Kevin Powers tells Stephen Jewell how his experience in Iraq led him to write.
Twelve Questions with Greg McGee
Greg McGee is the author of The Open Side, the biography of All Black captain Richie McCaw. He is also a literary gender bender: McGee
Times columnist's lucky dip in wit and wisdom
Nicky Pellegrino finds few subjects are safe from Times columnist.
Book fair bigger than World Cup: Govt
Books trumping rugby? NZ's role as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week is more important than hosting last year's World Cup, says Bill English.