Book review: Rachel Yoder’s debut novel 'Nightbitch' explores the difficulties of modern motherhood Culture February 6, 2022 Yoder’s prose is cheeky while still tackling darker and more gruesome themes.
'What if?' picture book teaches children to take charge of their own bodies Culture January 8, 2022 It includes dialogues that prepare children to recognise suspicious behaviour and warning signs.
Harmandar Singh's 'Rainmaker' retraces his 30 years in advertising Culture December 31, 2021 He says the platform and system have changed, but the challenge of writing and the art of persuasion, remains.
Marina Mahathir unveils life as Dr M's daughter in 'The Apple and the Tree' Culture December 11, 2021 She shares some of her favourite memories growing up with Malaysia’s legendary strongman.
Kee Thuan Chye uncovers life of DAP doyen Lim Kit Siang in new biography People November 4, 2021 'Malaysian First' looks at the family man behind the public persona and the sacrifices he made for a democratic nation.
Fiction and reality seamlessly dive into one another in Amor Towles' comforting books Culture September 26, 2021 His writing style is elegant and urbane, blending simple turns of phrases with delightfully evocative prose.
Debut novelist Viji Krishnamoorthy weaves fact, fiction and family in a story that straddles WWII and contemporary Malaysia Culture September 9, 2021 The author talks about the seed of the novel and writing from a deep place within herself.
Book review: 'Bestiary' by K-Ming Chang creates a dialogue between myth and perspective Culture July 11, 2021 Her debut novel uses fantastical myths and scintillating stories to weave together the lives of three generations of women.
New exhibition and book explore couturier Christian Dior’s love for roses Style June 26, 2021 Named 'Dior and Roses', the exhibition chronicles how the queen of flowers has inspired much of the legendary designer's work and that of his successors.
Book review: Patricia Lockwood’s poignant debut novel 'No One is Talking About This' observes the dark side of social media Culture June 6, 2021 Her internet novel takes us into the mind and heart of a Twitter celebrity and separates substance from the chaff.
