BOOKSHELF
Sunday, May 12, 2013The art of reading
Art meets literature as artists from all over the world come together over a love of books.
The rustic pathways
The late Tew Nai Tong’s works resonate with a perpetual yearning for freedom and the free spirit.
Family ties that hurt
Meet the Middlesteins, a funny, dysfunctional family that will make you laugh and cry.
Will it set us aflame?
What can we expect from Dan Brown’s latest novel, Inferno, out on Tuesday?
Bestsellers
For week ending May 5, 2013.
Tots to Teens
Intimate portrait of an artist
Tots to Teens: By DAPHNE LEE.
Collaboration works better than war?
Vice-dean of Undergraduate Studies Program at National University of Singapore, Prof Hum Sin Hoon has penned t his work from the mindset of Admiral Zheng He.
Snapshots
Compiled by THEAN LEE CHENG
Rest in peace, Damian Wayne
The death of Damian Wayne a.k.a. Robin gives the character of Batman an extra, poignant dimension.
Faint echoes of 1984 in The Disappeared
What do you do when your world disappears from under your feet and no one knows your name any more?
Walk the mean streets on Hong Kong
Dive into this unique perspective on a hard-boiled city.
Living your dream life
Compiled by KENNETH CHAW
A bridge of words
By sharing his life, he hopes to create more understanding between Malaysia and the Arab world.
Take the kids to Silverfish
IF you have children in your life, the place for them to be this coming weekend is the cosy premises of Silverfish Books, Kuala Lumpur. With the support of the indie bookstore, the Yusof Gajah Lingard Literary Agency and Oyez!Books for Children are organising a children’s book week there from this Saturday to the next (May 11 to 18) with all sorts of goodies for young minds.
Book Review
Politics on the page
No, we’re not talking about dry academic tomes. These are powerful fictional tales that make telling political points.
Book Nook
In a political frame of mind
By ABBY WONG.
Collaboration works better than war?
Vice-dean of Undergraduate Studies Program at National University of Singapore, Prof Hum Sin Hoon has penned t his work from the mindset of Admiral Zheng He.
Snapshots
Compiled by THEAN LEE CHENG
Rest in peace, Damian Wayne
The death of Damian Wayne a.k.a. Robin gives the character of Batman an extra, poignant dimension.
Faint echoes of 1984 in The Disappeared
What do you do when your world disappears from under your feet and no one knows your name any more?
Walk the mean streets on Hong Kong
Dive into this unique perspective on a hard-boiled city.
Living your dream life
Compiled by KENNETH CHAW
A bridge of words
By sharing his life, he hopes to create more understanding between Malaysia and the Arab world.
Take the kids to Silverfish
IF you have children in your life, the place for them to be this coming weekend is the cosy premises of Silverfish Books, Kuala Lumpur. With the support of the indie bookstore, the Yusof Gajah Lingard Literary Agency and Oyez!Books for Children are organising a children’s book week there from this Saturday to the next (May 11 to 18) with all sorts of goodies for young minds.
Book Review
Politics on the page
No, we’re not talking about dry academic tomes. These are powerful fictional tales that make telling political points.
Book Nook
In a political frame of mind
By ABBY WONG.
Tots to Teens
Truly special books
ANOTHER great writer is lost to us. E.L. Konigsburg died on April 19, aged 83, from complications arising from a stroke.
Bestsellers
FOR week ending April 28, 2013.
What compels us to lie
Behavioural economist and psychologist Dan Ariely examines the contradicto ry forces that bo th compel us to be dishonest and re strain us from lying.
Snapshots
Compiled by THEAN LEE CHENG
Book Review
Politics on the page
No, we’re not talking about dry academic tomes. These are powerful fictional tales that make telling political points.
Book Nook
In a political frame of mind
By ABBY WONG.
Tots to Teens
Truly special books
ANOTHER great writer is lost to us. E.L. Konigsburg died on April 19, aged 83, from complications arising from a stroke.
Bestsellers
FOR week ending April 28, 2013.
What compels us to lie
Behavioural economist and psychologist Dan Ariely examines the contradicto ry forces that bo th compel us to be dishonest and re strain us from lying.
Snapshots
Compiled by THEAN LEE CHENG
Grant Morrison's Happy! saved by flying blue horse
Grant Morrison’s latest creator-owned project is a violent, almost sordid affair, saved by a flying blue horse.
Thrilling time in The Reluctant Assassin
A master at writing for young adults begins a delicious new series.
Monstrously exciting read
City In The Desert: The Monster Problem - Review by TERENCE TOH
What’s your addiction?
The Fix - Review by MICHELLE TAM
Junior Reading Corner
Princesses and pretty liars
Junior Reading Room - Compiled by KENNETH CHAW
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