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.
'The Paris Library': Reading, rebellion and romance meet in Janet Skeslien Charles' historical fiction Culture August 29, 2021 Based on a true World War II story about the heroic librarians of the American Library in Paris.
Book review: 'Braised Pork' by An Yu is a mystical yet realistic journey of self-discovery Culture July 18, 2021 Upon the death of her husband, Jia Jia leaves the bustling solitude of Beijing to discover spiritual serenity in Tibet.
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.
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.
Book review: 'Kololo Hill' by Neema Shah explores the journey of building a new life abroad Culture May 28, 2021 It looks at the perspectives of the different nationalities, mainly the Ugandans, Indians and British.
Malaysian-born Felicia Yap on releasing her riveting second novel 'Future Perfect' Culture May 2, 2021 "As a writer, nothing is more pleasurable than watching my characters come alive, seeing my stories take flight."
Australian artist Elise Hurst illustrates new edition of Neil Gaiman's 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' Culture April 17, 2021 Wispy tendrils of smoke stretch from one page to another, and dark waves of water flow and gather, as though in constant motion.
Book review: 'A Room Made of Leaves' by Kate Grenville anchors fiction to fact about early settlers in New South Wales Culture April 10, 2021 An imaginary memoir explores the kind of life the wife of a pioneering settler might have led in Australia, given a choice.
Author Q&A: Intan Paramaditha explores displacement, feminism and the road not taken in her choose-your-own adventure debut novel People May 12, 2020 'The Wandering' tackles politics and privileges of travel and desire, and the freedoms and limitations of the choices we make.
