Books

From dairy farmer to fantasy writer

Korie Massey says milking his cows gives him time to dream and create scenarios for his fantasy novels.

Rehoming 20,000 books

Dunedin bookseller Richard West is a man on a mission - to sell or find new homes for 20,000 books.

Piece of resistance in South Otago

Imagine the Nancy Drew series was spliced with Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, then throw in a hearty splash of swearing. Oh yeah, and set it in South Otago.

The last great rush

Climate fiction has exploded in recent years, telling tales of sunken worlds and dust-bowl post-civilisations. Now, in a new novel, it’s Otago’s turn to have its future told.

High-flying life recalled in memoir

Tales of high-flying aerobatics, near misses, and exciting landings at some of the world's busiest airports, are revealed in a new memoir by Kiwi aviator Tom Enright.

One man’s epic battle against internet vilification

One man’s epic battle against internet vilification

Rob Kidd reviews the 'horrifying and spell-binding' account of one man's battle against internet vilification.

Historian's book published posthumously

Pat Greer, of Dunedin, holds the published book titled Salutary Punishment, written by her...

Historian's book published posthumously

The last book of Dunedin historian Ian Church has been published - six years after his death.

Hodgkins' sesquicentenary marked in fine style

Two new books on the life of Frances Hodgkins beautifully celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Dunedin artist's birth.

Rotary book sale popular

It was a book lover’s dream at The Rotary Club of Invercargill’s annual book sale.

Book collection to be housed at Chch attraction

Adventure Books owner Bill Nye will open a new store at Antarctic-themed tourism attraction Husky...

Book collection to be housed at Chch attraction

As much as it pains Adventure Books owner Bill Nye to say it, Oamaru's literary loss is Christchurch's gain.

Dunedin keeping poet alive

Walt Whitman’s work was ground-breaking and, to some, shocking. But some in Dunedin liked it a lot, writes Tom McLean.

Flour to oats; 150 years of milling

Harraway and Sons plant in Green Island, Dunedin. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Flour to oats; 150 years of milling

Jim Sullivan reviews Going for Grain, a history of the last 150 years of the iconic Dunedin company Harraway and Sons Ltd, written by Rebecca Reid.

'Gobsmacked' by nomination for award

Liam McIlvanney in his office at the University of Otago, with The Quaker. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

'Gobsmacked' by nomination for award

A University of Otago academic shortlisted for a prestigious UK crime-writing award is "gobsmacked" to have his work recognised.

Dunedin authors make shortlist

Dunedin authors make book awards shortlist

Two Dunedin authors have been shortlisted in the 2019 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.

Best Book in the World - Part 2

Best Book in the World - Part 2

Dunedin writers explain what is their Best Book in the World and why.

Best Book in the World - Part 1

You’ve read it at least three times and you lend it to friends and demand they read it. It is The Best Book in the World. Six Dunedin writers, three this week and three next, explain what is their Best Book in the World, and why.