Tash Aw puts his spin on the Asian epic with a quartet of reads, starting with 'The South' Culture February 26, 2025 The book introduces a family falling apart, like the crumbling farm they inherited.
South Korean literature is urging the world to slow down in an age of hustle culture Culture November 29, 2024 A new subgenre known as “healing fiction” have come to attract readers who frown upon the rise-and-grind concept and are looking for a way out.
Jamie Solomon’s 'When Our Lives Intersect' is a love letter to magical Fraser’s Hill Culture November 13, 2024 Family trips up Fraser’s Hill stir Jamie Solomon’s artistic side. And, tuning in to her surroundings, she hears simple truths.
8 translated works of fiction by acclaimed international wordsmiths to check out Culture October 5, 2024 Storytelling without boundaries.
Malaysia author of Indian origin Tutu Dutta explores friendship, bullying and animal exploitation in her latest book Culture August 10, 2024 Many scenes and details in 'The Fraught Lives of Nathan Kwan and Lapsang Souchong' are drawn from her own personal experiences.
Malaysian-born author Amy Su-May Tan confronts questions on migration, cultural connection and belonging in her books Culture August 9, 2024 'Lake Malibu and other stories' and 'Katie Goes to KL' are an ode to her home country.
The Swedish Arts Council’s Bokstart supports the language development of young children Culture July 31, 2024 The bookgifting programme's senior adviser and project leader Nina Suatan says reading with kids can also build emotional skills and bonds.
Pick up 8 thought-provoking books by acclaimed Chinese authors Culture July 21, 2024 Timeless stories to add to your reading list.
'Aesop Women’s Library 2.0: Voices Unbound' returns with 6,000 free books to take home Culture June 13, 2024 The Exchange TRX and IOI City Mall boutiques will become sanctuaries of stories, showcasing a curated collection of books by local authors.
MPH is poised for expansion at its new flagship store in The Exchange TRX Culture June 7, 2024 With a prime location and a team strong on industry experience, the bookstore aims to bring the brand and customer experience back up.
