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Flying high: Taupō stars in new book showcasing unique McDonald’s restaurants

New York Times: New book showcases unusual McDonald's locations - including one in NZ.

How young is too young to read spicy romance books?

OPINION: 'It was an introduction to the private life of adults but drunk from a firehose'.

‘No longer publishing’: Gaiman dropped after sex assault claims

Dark Horse Comics cancelled projects with the fantasy writer amid the accusations.

‘Prince Andrew? Maybe he’s the weakest link’: Former MI5 boss on the risk of Chinese spies

Times: MI5's first female director on royals, politicians and Chinese spies.

‘I’ve written about things I haven’t shared before': Former PM Ardern reveals book release

Ardern was expected to get an advance from $1m to $1.5m for the rights in Australasia.

Do antidepressants work? This British professor says they don’t

Times: Joanna Moncrieff says patients have been duped by big pharma and insecure doctors.

Bestselling author shares insights on success, rivalry and new projects

David Baldacci talks death threats, censorship and why books should challenge readers.

Why Mel Robbins' simple mantra is resonating with millions

New York Times: Self-help phenom’s new book is all about letting others do as they may.

Tales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to Wairarapa

Simon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.

'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids

'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'

I read 50 books each year. Here's how you can too

The good news? It doesn't take hard work, just a smart system.

Olly Newland gets honour for work in real estate, Jewish community, music

Greatest legacy with wife Merle is 'to provide a good example to children and grandchildren'.

New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

Rupert Everett: ‘Sex was thrilling. I didn’t mind who I had it with’

Times: The actor talks about Botox, sex and celebrity bust-ups.

Paul Lewis: How overtourism turned Porto's Livraria Lello into a sardine can

OPINION: A haven for book lovers, Livraria Lello is now a tourist trap drowning in queues.

Surprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee Child

Kiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.

Family discover mum had a secret son – a famous league player

‘Mum had lived and died with this secret,’ says writer Mary Garden.

From Takapuna to Hollywood: Rose Carlyle's journey from hermit to best-selling thriller author

Her new novel, No One Will Know, explores motherhood, illegal adoption, and dark secrets.