A bug worth catching
There are only so many cat videos you can watch. So why not read a book? asks Tom McKinlay. Novelist, poet and Landfall editor Emma Neale sheds some light on how to go about it.
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Creativity not constrained
Creativity not constrained
He describes himself as the "world’s worst multi-tasker", but Dr John Newton has two books in the works for his year as the Robert Burns Fellow 2020. He tells Rebecca Fox about his journey to Dunedin.
Young bookworms quiz winners
Young bookworms quiz winners
Dunedin pupils’ knowledge of books was put to the test at a literary quiz in the city yesterday.
Woody Allen memoir dropped
Woody Allen memoir dropped
The publisher of Woody Allen's forthcoming memoir says it has scrapped plans to release the book following criticism and a walkout by staff over an allegation he molested his daughter.
Carter memoir a book award finalist
Carter memoir a book award finalist
Otago's hopes for the national book awards rest on the shoulders of a punk-rock legend.
Chch massacre survivor pens book, donates royalties to St John
Chch massacre survivor pens book, donates royalties to St John
In the sad, lonely and overwhelming wake of the March 15 terror attack survivor only one thing was certain for Farid Ahmed - he wanted to remember his wife, and make sure others knew how important...
Bestselling author Clive Cussler dies
Bestselling author Clive Cussler dies
Clive Cussler, the US author and maritime adventurer who captivated millions with his bestselling tales of adventure and suspense has died aged 88.
NZ perspective on 1916’s Easter Rising well told
NZ perspective on 1916’s Easter Rising well told
Irish-born, New Zealand-educated historian Rory Sweetman is no stranger to local readers
A prescription for love
A prescription for love
Love drugs could soon be a reality and sued alongside therapy to help heal broken relationships, claims a new book. Andrew Anthony reports.
Turning the focus on to ‘ordinary people’
Turning the focus on to ‘ordinary people’
Jim Sullivan reviews a worthy addition to the WW1 library.
McLauchlan musters a fine farming history
McLauchlan musters a fine farming history
In A Short History of Farming, Gordon McLauchlan takes us through the roller-coaster ride of life on the land, writes Jim Sullivan.
Who are the Robert Burns Poetry Competition winners?
Who are the Robert Burns Poetry Competition winners?
With a theme of migration it is no wonder the Robert Burns Poetry Competition 2020 attracted some poignant entries.
Robert Burns Poetry Competition winning works
Robert Burns Poetry Competition winning works
Winning works in the Robert Burns Poetry Competition.
Book awards surprise on Dunedin poet's birthday
Book awards surprise on Dunedin poet's birthday
A Dunedin poet got a special birthday surprise.
Writer, social historian Gordon McLauchlan dies
Writer, social historian Gordon McLauchlan dies
Dunedin-born writer and social historian Gordon McLauchlan has died, aged 89.
Empathetic, insightful short stories
Empathetic, insightful short stories
University of Otago graduate, pathologist and professional musician Rupa Maitra is also a very talented writer. This collection of short stories cover an impressive range of subjects.
Lessons in kindness
Lessons in kindness
In this extract from new book Human Kindness, Bill Lennox remembers a lesson in restraint.
Robert Burns Poetry Competition 2019-2020 - Youth winners
Robert Burns Poetry Competition 2019-2020 - Youth winners
Youth winners from the Robert Burns Poetry Competition 2019-2020.
‘New and classic’ DVDs, CDs on offer
‘New and classic’ DVDs, CDs on offer
People who hire DVDs from Dunedin Public Libraries are keen on detective stories, murder mysteries and ‘‘Scandi noir’’, figures show.
Short story: The Shark Bell - Part 2
Short story: The Shark Bell - Part 2
Petra's story concludes in Part 2 of The Shark Bell by R.L. Stedman.