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Da Vinci Code author spills secrets of thriller writing in free course

The Da Vinci Code author has penned an impressive seven best sellers in two decades.

When the Beatles went to weirdland

From John's tooth to Ringo's baked beans — book reveals the odd Fab Four phenomenon.

The most popular book Aucklanders are reading in lockdown

It seems escapism and nostalgia are front of mind for Auckland's bookworms in lockdown.

Blokes urged to pick up books

Men urged to use lockdown as a time to read.

Novels to inspire and entertain

Books to read when lockdown ends.

Loved-up literature: chapter two

In the second of two instalments, NZ writers exclusively craft stories on love for Canvas.

The best travel movies, books and TV shows to keep wanderlust alive

Ahead of Easter weekend, these books, shows and movies will keep your travel dreams alive.

Novel idea: Penned up in isolation

Retreat did not turn out to be writing paradise aspiring novelist hoped for.

Loved-up literature for unsettling days

On love: four short stories on what love means and can look like now.

10 tips to help your wellbeing during lockdown

Remember five key words: Connected, creative, giving, learning and active.

Simon Wilson: Travels with my armchair

47 great books and movies for when you can't leave home but want to be somewhere else.

Why the Kardashians are trying to stop publication of novel

The Kardashians are reportedly trying to stop the publication of a tell-all book.

On Hollywood and hallucinogens: Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty

The writers festival is off but you can still read about life, says Liane Moriarty.

Next Game of Thrones book in the works

"Things are pretty grim in the Seven Kingdoms… maybe not as grim as they may become here."

Heavy hitters wielding words of power at this year's Auckland Writers Festival

The pen is mightier than the sword? The power players who prove how true that is.

'Bomb blast of agony': Kiwi hiker survived four days in desert with shattered pelvis

NZ hiker's book reveals lessons learned in survival battle against the odds and elements.

Hilary Mantel on sex, death, hunger and British history

Prizes aside, Hilary Mantel's legacy as one of the UK's greatest writers is assured.

Read all about it: Unity Books scoops top award at London Book Fair

Central city bookshop was awarded for "their wonderful and 'dangerously tempting' store".