14+ hour, 30+ min ago  (470+ words) In our latest interview series, "Writer/Translator," we ask a writer and their translator to interview each other about their work. Below, Szpila and Gilroy discuss the origins and inspirations behind the novel, the role of sexuality and political/ecological…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (52+ words) Han Suyin, a Chinese-born Eurasian doctor and writer, bridged East and West through her poignant stories. Her novel 'A Many-Splendoured Thing' brought her global fame, while her autobiographical works explored identity and cultural understanding. Suyin's legacy lies in her ability…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago  (659+ words) We chat with author Alex Kadis about Big Nobody, which is a wickedly funny coming-of-age novel about a misfit teenager in London determined to eliminate the one thing standing between her and a good life: her father. Hi, Alex! Can…...

44+ min ago  (250+ words) Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," warned that "the collapse of the large market could come from 2026 to 2027." He advised, "If you buy assets at a low price even in the midst of a huge…...

2+ hour, 58+ min ago  (578+ words) Fiction is increasingly shaped by technology, and few genres capture this shift better than the modern techno-thriller. From artificial intelligence to predictive algorithms, stories are no longer just about people, but about the systems that shape their lives. A Mother's…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (444+ words) His story isn't a simple how-to guide; it's a testament to survival, a narrative that dares to explore pain and redemption without flinching. For those who feel that conventional inspiration falls short, his work represents a different kind of hope,…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (580+ words) A Story That Blends Fantasy, Humanity, and Moral Complexity A Healer's Sin stands apart from conventional fantasy by stripping away idealism and focusing instead on the emotional realism of its characters. While the world is rich with lore, plague doctors,…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago  (770+ words) Welcome to The Spinoff Books Confessional, in which we get to know the reading habits of Aotearoa writers, and guests. This week: Shariff Burke, author of Childish Palate. Perhaps one very successful commercial fiction book, so it can give me…...

20+ hour, 20+ min ago  (333+ words) Updated on: 28 April 2026 2: 32 pm Verity trailer reveals psychological thriller starring Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway. Story explores dark secrets, romance and tension inside Crawford household. Film set for October 2026 theatrical release with suspense-driven narrative. Verity's trailer has finally dropped, offering…...

6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (406+ words) If you could change the past, would you? It's a question many people have, and Stephen King opted to tell that story with 11/22/63. It created a somewhat alternate timeline and would later be transformed into a highly praised miniseries. While…...