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Living the dream's not easy: Singaporean writer finds literary voice amid COVID-19 lockdown
Books 4 years ago

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Living the dream's not easy: Singaporean writer finds literary voice amid COVID-19 lockdown

Debut novelist Kyla Zhao talks about writing a book during the pandemic, Asian representation in the literary world and the pressure of expectations.
Second chance: Prisoners share hope for better future through short stories
Books 4 years ago

Second chance: Prisoners share hope for better future through short stories

A new book lets prisoners and ex-inmates share their writing skills and stories.
New Belgian opera evokes US racial discord
Art & Culture 4 years ago

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New Belgian opera evokes US racial discord

Baroque, jazz, rap: centuries of musical heritage intertwine to tell the tale of a mixed-race family in a new opera being premiered in Brussels based on an epic novel of America's troubled 20th century.
'Kite Runner' author says Afghans are 'right to be scared
People 4 years ago

'Kite Runner' author says Afghans are 'right to be scared

Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini on Tuesday said that Afghans were justified to fear the return of the Taliban, with memories still fresh of the brutality of their last time in power.
On murderous blind dates and aiming low as a writer: Jesse Q. Sutanto’s literary voice
Books 4 years ago

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On murderous blind dates and aiming low as a writer: Jesse Q. Sutanto’s literary voice

The writer’s recently published novel Dial A for Aunties is a refreshing mix of rom-com and murder mystery – and it is coming to Netflix soon.
'Queen of Crime' Christie's first detective novel marks centenary
Books 5 years ago

'Queen of Crime' Christie's first detective novel marks centenary

It was partly thanks to a bet with her sister that Agatha Christie wrote her first detective novel, and 100 years since it was published she is as popular as ever.
Murakami sees bright strength in "sad" translated US classic novel
Books 5 years ago

Murakami sees bright strength in "sad" translated US classic novel

The Japanese author says he appreciates Southern writers such as William Faulkner, with their keen eye for detail and critical standpoint. He said that he learned much from them, including writing about people, and that they influenced him as much as F. Scott Fitzgerald, the acclaimed author of the "The Great Gatsby."
Former Girls' Generation member Jessica to release novel on K-pop industry
Entertainment 5 years ago

Former Girls' Generation member Jessica to release novel on K-pop industry

Former Girls' Generation member Jessica Jung will release an autobiographical novel based on the South Korean entertainment industry.
Novel inspired by Iwan Fals' songs marks legend's 45th anniversary in music
Entertainment 5 years ago

Novel inspired by Iwan Fals' songs marks legend's 45th anniversary in music

Air Mata Api (Tears of Fire) is based on the singer’s song of the same name, which conveys the feeling of anger experienced by marginalized people.
N-word dropped from French edition of Agatha Christie novel
Books 5 years ago

N-word dropped from French edition of Agatha Christie novel

The French translation of Agatha Christie's hit novel "And Then There Were None" will change its title to remove a racially-charged word already dropped from the British edition decades ago, its editor said Wednesday.
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