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Red letter day
The Chinese New Year holidays give us all a chance to catch up on culturally resonant reads, both new and old
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To hell and back
One of the most anticipated fantasy novels of the year sparks intense discourse on sensitive matters of the heart
November 05, 2025
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Animal writing
László Krasznahorkai, the 2025 Nobel Laureate in Literature, is celebrated for his apocalyptic and dystopian vision
November 05, 2025
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Dealing with demons
In her debut novel The Shaman’s Circle, SW Jaafar highlights Southeast Asia’s rich tapestry of folklore by bridging legends, the occult realm, power and human desire through her characters
October 30, 2025
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Style stitched in pages
From couture to cultural icons, this selection of fashion books explores identity, legacy and design through time
October 23, 2025
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Ova Ceren: The Book of Heartbreak
Ova Ceren's debut novel The Book of Heartbreak, is tied to a myth from the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine), and connected to a real-life tower in Istanbul
September 17, 2025
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Challenging the status quo
Even after centuries battling for a place in the literary universe, female authors continue to struggle for recognition by established institutions
July 30, 2025
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Tash Aw puts his spin on the Asian epic with a quartet of reads, starting with 'The South'
The book introduces a family falling apart, like the crumbling farm they inherited
February 27, 2025
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Yue-Sai Kan on her journey to becoming The Most Famous Woman in China
The Emmy award-winning multihyphenate recently made a stop in KL to launch her autobiography
February 07, 2025
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John Ota's 'The Kitchen' tracks one man's quest for a culinary sanctuary
What do a Pilgrim hearth, Julia Child’s workspace and Georgia O’Keeffe’s pantry have in common? They’re all part of John Ota’s journey in search of the perfect kitchen
January 10, 2025








