South Korean author Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature
Ms Han was recognized “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life."
Walking tours in Tokyo’s Jimbocho celebrate print culture
From October to December, three experts will take turns giving seminars under the theme of “What Kind of Town is Jimbocho? A Story of Antiquarian Books and Publishing” at…
Abandoned at birth, Singaporean woman overcame a thorny childhood to write a new life story
Ms Grace Lee hopes to change the stereotype that abandoned children and orphans do not do well in life, given that they started off with the short end of the stick.
History of dogs in the Philippines
The book “Dogs in Philippine History” by Ian Christopher B. Alfonso overflows with photographs and illustrations. The photographs are especially captivating, showing how dogs…
What makes Filipinos start celebrating Christmas as early as September?
The most straightforward reason for the country’s long and early Yuletide season lies in its psychological framework to prepare and count the days to celebrate big occasions.
World’s smallest bookstore in Japan is open only to children
A bookstore that was recognized by Guinness World Records as the smallest in the world last December is located in woods on the premises of an electrical company in Maebashi.
“Drama influences my fiction writing”: Nepali writer Tanka Chaulagain
Tanka Chaulagain is a theatre artist, writer, and director. He has directed various plays, such as ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, and…
Mongolian writer says youngsters, middle-aged ones lack knowledge of nomadic traditions
Many traditional practices surrounding nomadic lifestyles have been forgotten over time. For instance, there was once a belief that if moved on dog day, people would fall ill the…
Blue-skinned teen struggles with identity, alienation in novel ‘Melanin’ by South Korean author
Ha Seung-meen's award-winning novel follows Jae-il, a teenage boy born to a Korean father and a Vietnamese mother, as he grapples with life in a world that rejects him for his…
Rural bookstore shares story of Tibetan culture
Architect Zhao Yang, who designed the renovation plan, believes the bookstore should be an outgrowth of the vast land on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, helping people connect with the…