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A grown-up adventure
British author Simon Mawer talks to Stephen Jewell about the truth behind his secret agent heroine and feeling like a tourist in one’s own land.
Tenets of a talented writer reach out
Nicky Pellegrino sees a film sequel in Joanne Harris' latest novel.
Trusty utes faithful in Kiwi love affair (+competition)
The Kiwi bloke and his ute have entered the nation's mythology, with sheds and gumboots. And it's not just blokes.
Chocolat author's appetite for change
Her first two novels failed to sell and her next three weren’t even accepted by a publisher. So how did Chocolat author Joanne Harris become an international best-seller? She talks to Stephen Jewell about food, religion and her latest novel.
Book Review: The Red House
Haddon's fiction often features narrators whose viewpoint is different, distinctive, disoriented in some way.
'Mummy porn' book breaks publishing records
The debut book by racy publishing phenomenon EL James, Fifty Shades Of Grey, has become the first to sell more than one million copies on Kindle.
Fiction Addiction: Recommended read - The Taliban Cricket Club
One critic dubbed it "Bend it Like Beckham in a burka." A feel-good read that carries with it romance, humour and suspense, with a sinister twist.
You're not too old for this fun novel
Adults of all ages will love this comic cleverness, writes Nicky Pellegrino.
Book Review: Bring Up The Bodies
When we last saw Thomas Cromwell, in the Booker prize-winning Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel's unlikely hero was at the height of his powers.
Fiction Addiction: You can become your favourite character
New research suggests by losing yourself in a book you could temporarily change your own behaviour and thoughts to channel the characters.
Twilight Saga reboot rumour denied by studio (+video)
The Hollywood studio behind the hugely successful Twilight Saga has denied a report that it plans to reboot the franchise.
'Mommy porn' is fastest selling paperback ever
Fifty Shades of Grey has become the fastest selling paperback since records began, beating Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code.
Swapping chick lit role models for Jane Austen's heroines
Today's romantic comedies and louche celebrities set a poor example for the modern woman. So should we take lessons from a literary great instead? Emily Jupp tries Jane Austen's morals and values for size.
Marriage matters in the age of social media
Novelist examines marriage in a social media age, writes Nicky Pellegrino.