Thriller
Best sellers
Female writers tap a rich vein
Prolific writer James Patterson is by far the world's highest earning author but a trio of women are gaining ground as Forbes richest.
Auctioned off
Michael's jacket priced to thrill
Los Angeles The red and black leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in his Thriller video sells for $US1.8m at auction.
James Bond
Royal marines dish up new 007
The new James Bond novel launched this week with a fast car, a leather-clad Bond girl and royal marines descending from the roof on wires.
Mr Nice Guy
Matt Damon, golden boy
Helen Barlow Helen Barlow reveals the joking family man who is the real Matt Damon.
Lack of faith sinks The Square
Jim Schembri Australia is an unforgiving place to launch a home-grown movie, writes Jim Schembri.
