‘Elephants so big you could see them for nothing’: Inside Mr Ward’s Wellington
A window into a landmark new book exploring Victorian Wellington. In Mr Ward’s Map – a doorstopper treasure…
UFC 325: Dan Hooker books return against Benoit Saint Denis in Sydney co-main event
It’s a quick turnaround for the Kiwi, who has been limited to just one bout since the start…
The debate over Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, explained
Chloé Zhao’s lyrical, elegiac new film Hamnet, based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, has been an Oscars…
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending December 5
The top 10 sales lists recorded every week at Unity Books’ stores in High St, Auckland, and Willis…
Did Cynthia Erivo Steal a Quote From Ariana Grande?
Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images, Retailer Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have famously gotten very close…
A close reading of ‘Potholes’ by Randy Newman (and a vinyl giveaway!)
Novelist and musician Damien Wilkins looks closely at the layered life and lyrics of Randy Newman. This essay…
NZ authors among global payout after AI chatbot trained on pirated books
She said authors were being offered a payment of US$3000 ($5240) for each title accessed by the company.…
Author Alex Riley: ‘Even if humans cause mass extinction, life will still endure’
They are also known as “moss piglets”. In recent years, scientists are discovering how these comical animals survive…
‘The whole book had my mouth watering’: Amber Curreen’s reading life
Welcome to The Spinoff Books Confessional, in which we get to know the reading habits of Aotearoa writers,…
Viva Gift Guide: Beautiful & Practical Presents Under $50
Looking for a little treat? These tokens of appreciation will please people who love fashion, beauty, books and…
Review: Hoods Landing is a gorgeous family drama – and a stunning debut
Sam Brooks reviews Laura Vincent’s tumultuous saga of a messy family set just south of Auckland. Originally published…
Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows
In the early days of social media, posting a rant about the latest episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” on…