Literature is evidence of liberation, says Booker-winning novelist Jokha Alharthi
Alharthi is the first Arab author to win the said award.
A stationery shop with a legacy dating back to the time of King Rama V
More than just a business, it’s a passion for the third generation that is running the shop, which has moved from Charoen Krung Road to the Phutthamonthon Sai 2 area.
Bold and controversial: 45 writers share vision of ideal Singapore in new book
Titled "Why Not? Thinking About Singapore’s Tomorrow," the 36-chapter, 572-page book has contributions from 37 female and eight male writers, aged 15 to 87, including academics,…
Go local: Introduce your kids to books by Singapore authors and illustrators
From time to time, local creatives come together with publishers and various organisations, such as the National Arts Council, to inspire more readers to pick up Singapore…
Seoul International Book Fair hopes to set off new voyage into better future
A total of 122 publishers and publishing-related organizations from 18 countries, along with 350 Korean publishers, will participate in the five-day event that ends on June 23,…
New book on the history of modern Vietnamese writing launched
The book aims to help bookworms and lovers of literature better understand the formation and development of modern Vietnamese writing.
Award-winning author Arundhati Roy to face trial under anti-terror law
The sanction to try Roy under a stringent anti-terror law is for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event in New Delhi in 2010.
Visiting floating library adds Khmer books for local readers
This addition aims to make reading more accessible and enjoyable for Cambodian visitors, enriching their literary experience with books in their native language.
Ancient Jawi poem revived, captivates a new audience
Reaching a new audience with an archival book is always a good thing. Syair Jaran Tamasa, an ancient poem, exemplifies this. It is a book release by Fixi, known for its fiction in…
Long Live Print: Physical books thrive in the digital age
When the pandemic forced physical bookstores to close, other distribution channels stepped up to fill the vacuum and bring printed books closer to their readers.