An armchair opera ‘tour’
An armchair opera ‘tour’
This very well-produced book takes you on an extended armchair opera ‘‘tour’’ of Italy.
Pulling back the shades
Pulling back the shades
A new biography of Chris Knox underlines the importance of the creative communities of which he was a part, author Craig Robertson tells Tom McKinlay.
Obituary: Allan Ahlberg, writer
Obituary: Allan Ahlberg, writer
Beloved British writer Allan Ahlberg wrote more than 150 children’s books including classics like Each Peach Pear Plum, The Jolly Postman and Peepo!.
Tackling a big topic one page at a time
Tackling a big topic one page at a time
Historian Ryan Bodman is doing a one-time session at the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival on his social history epic Rugby League in New Zealand — A People’s History.
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Bounty of banned books brought before bibliophiles
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Bounty of banned books brought before bibliophiles
Sex, drugs, violence — these are all present at Dunedin’s libraries.
'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders" whose 1980s bestsellers were a blend of sex, satire and class-based snobbery, has died aged 88.
Dunedin dystopia
Dunedin dystopia
Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival runs October 17-19.
Confessions of an experience junkie
Confessions of an experience junkie
The Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival is now less than a fortnight away. Susie Ferguson is among those appearing and fields some quickfire questions.
Obituary: Martin Cruz Smith, writer
Obituary: Martin Cruz Smith, writer
Murder mystery writer Martin Cruz Smith engaged readers for decades with Gorky Park and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko.
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A little literature
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A little literature
Ruth Arnison’s tiny Lilliput Libraries have become very, very big indeed.
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
One of New Zealand’s best-known chefs, Nadia Lim, has been busy this year with a new TV series and book Nadia’s Farm Kitchen.
The art of being Miriam
The art of being Miriam
As she publishes a new book, British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes tells Eva Wiseman about the perils and pleasures of being herself.
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
A retiring library head says her 37-year career amid books came about entirely by chance.
Slamming poetry with the best of them
Slamming poetry with the best of them
Sharing her tips and tricks for writing slam poetry at a workshop during the New Zealand Young Writers Festival on Saturday is poet and writer Amy Grace, of Wellington.
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NZ hospitals in context
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NZ hospitals in context
As work on Dunedin’s new hospital is delayed amid disagreements and cost overruns, a new book looks at almost 200 years of hospital architecture in New Zealand.
Books hit shelves in new library
Books hit shelves in new library
South Dunedin’s new library is a hive of activity as staff make final preparations for the opening of the long-awaited facility.
Writer ‘uplifted’ after receiving Janet Frame Prize
Writer ‘uplifted’ after receiving Janet Frame Prize
A Dunedin novelist and poet is having an "astonishing" run after about 30 years in the game, most recently securing a $10,000 award.
Exploring the dark side of justice
Exploring the dark side of justice
A Queenstown criminal barrister has drawn on her own life experience for her novel about child sex crime and vengeance.
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Making it worthwhile
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Making it worthwhile
From shy South Dunedin school boy to deputy prime minister, Grant Robertson’s journey from Dunedin to Wellington and back again has been remarkable. He talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan.
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‘I just want it to be complex’
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‘I just want it to be complex’
Irish writer Nicole Flattery is making the most of being in Dunedin to finish her long-awaited second novel. She talks to Rebecca Fox about finding her way as a person and writer.