The power of literature lies in its ability to activate one’s imagination and consider the biggest question of all – ‘what if…?’ How often have we caught ourselves pondering what could have been? Or dreaming about the vast possibilities that the future holds? Those are questions that the 25th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) aims to answer this year, as it returns from … Continue reading By The Book: Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022 – IF (JIKA, 若, எனில்)

After two years of restrictions and social distancing, the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) awards ceremony made its return in-person for the first time since 2018 at Victoria Theatre. Suratman Markasan and Wang Gungwu have made history as the oldest winners of SLP, while eight of the 12 recipients are first-time winners with a mix of seasoned and emerging writers. Tamil writer ரமா சுரேஷ் (Rama Suresh) … Continue reading By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize awards 8 first time winners

Epigram Books and Storytel are pleased to announce the eleven finalists of the Storytel Epigram Horror Prize 2022. These winning entries will be anthologised and published by Epigram Books and released in an audiobook format by Storytel. The anthology, Fright 1, will feature all eleven winning entries and is slated to be released in November 2022. The finalists are Meihan Boey, Dew M. Chaiyanara, Dave … Continue reading By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

A total of 49 works have been shortlisted for Singapore’s top literary award, the much-anticipated biennial Singapore Literature Prize (SLP). The awards ceremony will be held at Victoria Theatre, and open to the public, on 25 August 2022 at 8pm. Emeritus Professor and literary pioneer Edwin Thumboo will be presented with the SBC Achievement Award at the awards ceremony. The 49 works are shortlisted in … Continue reading By The Book: 2022 Singapore Literature Prize shortlist announced

Epigram Books has announced the judging panel for the 2023 Epigram Books Fiction Prize (EBFP). The panel comprises Meira Chand, Carissa Foo, Peter Schoppert, Michelle Yeoh, and is chaired by Edmund Wee. Meira Chand is the author of nine novels including A Different Sky, which was a “Book of the Month choice” by UK bookshop chain, Waterstones, and was on Oprah Winfrey’s recommended reading list. … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Books reveals judging panel for the 2023 Epigram Books Fiction Prize

Canʼt travel literally? Travel literary, and rediscover Singaporeʼs attractions through the eyes of local writers. Take a day trip with local authors! Explore the island anew through this online literary map of Singaporeʼs past and present attractions. Rediscover travel and tourism through 15 short stories, essays, and poems, which take you to iconic places like Raffles Hotel and Changi Airport, as well as off the … Continue reading By The Book: Go on a Book Trip with Tusitala this Singapore HeritageFest