Simon & Schuster UK has told The Bookseller it will continue to expect British authors to procure blurbs for their work, despite its American counterpart saying it will “no longer require authors to ...

Explosive. Searing. Volatile. That’s how Sean Manning felt about the prattle on every second book cover. Even those he’d ...

A multitude of books have been published about writing and the writing process, and the works that comprise this genre are ...

The first of as many as six Stephen King adaptations arriving in 2025 is now just a few weeks away, and I’m happy to see that the hype train is already rolling. The Monkey is a hilarious and bloody ...

Manning argues that “trying to get blurbs is not a good use of anyone’s time”. He notes that a number of acclaimed titles in ...

It is rare to see a newly published book that doesn't come with a ringing endorsement from at least one or two familiar names. Well known authors wil ...

Sam has no shortage of memorable quotes in The Lord of the Rings movies, and these are some of the best of the bunch.

Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14th, is dedicated to expressing love and gratitude towards loved ones, including partners, family, and friends. It traces back to Saint Valentine, who defied a ...

Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has ...

A Novel Idea Bookstore is a bibliophile’s dream come true. This isn’t just any bookstore; it’s a portal to countless worlds, ...

The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

When The Australian’s annual list of the nation’s richest 250 people is published next month, Bruce Buchanan looks likely to make his debut.