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Malaysian author’s upcoming thriller reveals a world of hidden motives

The story opens on Genevieve Ho (aka Gen), who returns to London with her six-year-old son Jasper in tow after her wine distribution business went belly up, as did her marriage.

  • Published: May 20, 20251:56 pm
  • Author Hanis Maketab
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South Korean sci-fi bestseller inks six-figure film deal with Warner Bros

The Hollywood studio behind blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter and Dune, is said to have been drawn to the novel’s "original and compelling" storytelling.

  • Published: May 13, 20251:51 pm
  • Author Hwang Dong-Hee
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Some books to (re)visit this National Literature Month in the Philippines

In recent, overstimulated and digitally-saturated years, leisure has come to be redefined not just in terms of free time out of work or casual entertainment but also as…

  • Published: April 24, 20251:38 pm
  • Author Paolo Vergara
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Nobel Laureate Han Kang’s latest work brings meditative reflections on life while tending small garden

The 172-page collection titled 'Light and Thread' is her first publication since winning the Nobel Prize.

  • Published: April 24, 20258:00 am
  • Author Hwang Dong-Hee
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From fact to fiction: Marga Ortigas on her journey from seasoned reporter to published author

Some people are born storytellers—be it through the spoken or written word. While most excel in one medium over the other, some are brilliant at both. Filipino author Marga…

  • Published: April 15, 20258:00 am
  • Author Johanna L. Añes-de la Cruz, Assistant Editor (News)
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Recent Korean books on unconventional families share wisdom of living without marrying

More Koreans than ever are living alone — and choosing to stay that way.

  • Published: April 14, 20252:11 pm
  • Author Park Ga-young
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Unraveling postmodernism in Nepali writing

Novelist Govinda Raj Bhattarai discusses his literary journey and the qualities of a good translation.

  • Published: March 21, 20251:45 pm
  • Author Sanskriti Pokharel
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Japanese translator of South Korean Nobel Laureate Han Kang’s ‘We Do Not Part’ receives award

Saito Mariko won the Research and Translation category at the 76th Yomiuri Literary Awards, marking the first time a single translated work by a Korean author has won in the…

  • Published: March 14, 202510:30 am
  • Author Park Ga-young
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Japan’s one-person publishers create unique books

The term “hitori shuppansha” (one-person publisher) refers to one person who edits and launches a book that they feel only they can present to the world, even if only with a…

  • Published: March 4, 20259:56 am
  • Author Ryohei Fuji
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Purvodaya literary festival 2025 to celebrate eastern India’s stories and culture

With over 200,000 attendees expected, the festival will feature a dynamic lineup of events, including panel discussions on literature, culture, and contemporary issues and more.

  • Published: February 27, 202512:49 pm
  • Author The Statesman

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