Five must-read memoirs, written by women
Read more women! Videris Lingerie designer and voracious reader Chloé Julian shares her favourite personal books.
How embracing creativity can help with productivity
We should look to artists for the insights they have when it comes to dismantling the constraints of a productivity-obsessed culture.
And then the menopause stole my wardrobe…
The change of midlife even extends to clothes, writes Nicky Pellegrino in this extract from her new book 'Don't Sweat It'.
The life and style of Joan Didion
The late literary icon exemplified chic minimalism, effortless cool and glossy glamour shot through with a frosty and detached mystique.
The joy of ‘bonkbusters’
A love letter to the underrated and horny literary genre.
What fashion designers have been reading this summer
Seeking holiday book inspiration? Local designers share their favourite reads.
Beach reads that people have actually read
Holidays mean catching up on all those great books you weren't able to read throughout the year. These come highly recommended...
Sunday at home with writer Sonya Renee Taylor
The artist & author on the moments that make up her weekend, from puppy energy and golden tea lattes to astrology and soul food Sundays.
WORD Christchurch co-director and author Rachael King’s favourite places
The author, literary buff and ‘accidental’ Christchurchian on the city’s highlights and hidden gems, including her favourite bookstores.
In conversation with bookseller Surinam Reddy
The much loved community figure on representation in her industry, human connection and the importance of cultivating diversity.
How to write, according to the experts
One of New Zealand’s most prestigious writing prizes is back, so we asked this year’s judges to share their 'rules of writing'.
Five lessons in life, style and joie de vivre from Peta Mathias
Learn how to cook, mend, and maybe embroider too - and other wisdom from the latest book from chef, author and broadcaster Peta Mathias.
