14 May 2024   Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Bookselling chain Book Face has opened its fifth store—a bookstore in the Sydney suburb of Northbridge. Store manager Luke Holmes said that the company opened a bookstore in the area because ‘Northbridge is a sought-after suburb that appeals to many for good reason’, and that the new shop’s location…

Thiruvananthapuram: Renowned writer K P Ramanunni has been selected for the 31st S K Pottekkatt Memorial Literature Award instituted by the S K Pottekkatt Award Committee. He has won recognition for his collection of stories titled ‘’Haindavam’. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000, a sculpture and citation. The other winners include Akbar…

A coming-of-age story on friendship, sex and drugs, and an author documenting his journey along Sarn Helen, an old Roman road connecting north and south Wales, are among those on the English language shortlist of the Wales Book of the Year 2024. The Welsh language shortlist includes a dark, fantasy novel and a collection of…

10 Historical Fiction Books Inspired by Classic Literature (Picture Credit – Instagram) Historical fiction provides a unique window into the past, interweaving meticulous period details with the emotional and psychological depth of classic literature. This genre often draws on classic stories, reimagining them with fresh perspectives or setting them against expansive historical backdrops. Here are…

Commentary Debbie Jacob 6 Hrs Ago Debbie Jacob – Debbie Jacob LAST WEEK I painted half of a picture when I pleaded my case for supporting Caribbean writers who are getting excellent regional and international publishers. We need to encourage more reading and public support of Caribbean literature, but we also need the Government’s support…

On the morning of August 12, 2022, author Salman Rushdie was preparing to give a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution, US, when a man wearing black clothes and a mask rushed towards him with a knife. Rushdie’s initial thought was, “So it’s you. Here you are.” What followed was a horrific act of violence that…

Horror is a fascinating genre because it takes the fears of humanity and experiences in the dark corners of the psyche and examines them in the open as a powerfully imaginative literary genre. As a form, horror is about stories that frighten and fascinate, from the uncanny to the supernatural to the grotesque, unearthing the…

A school visit as part of the ‘Reading for Pleasure’ initiative in Dubai. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: When Isobel Abulhoul, Founder, Advisor and Trustee, Emirates Literature Foundation, first revealed details of ‘Reading for Pleasure’ in an exclusive interview with Gulf News last year, she had described it as an “incredible pilot”, which at the time…

Between BookTube, Bookstagram, book podcasts and book newsletters, the online world of literary fandom is ever-expanding. Avid readers as well as authors, critics, journalists and celebrities are pushing the norms of literary criticism, finding new, less formal ways to talk about the latest books. To help navigate the sea of content, here is our guide…