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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

Less guilt, more joy at Singapore Writers Festival 2021

Taking on the theme of ‘Guilty Pleasures’ this year, the 2021 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) was set to tackle everything we love but are too embarrassed to share with the greater public, nursing our secret joys and finding the celebratory in the supposedly shameful. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival continued its hybrid format previously established in 2020, with the majority of its programmes … Continue reading Less guilt, more joy at Singapore Writers Festival 2021

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Arts, Books, By The Book, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Book Review: And The Award Goes To Sally Bong! by Sebastian Sim

It’s ok to be ordinary in success-driven Singapore. When I read Sebastian Sim’s The Riot Act and Let’s Give It Up For Gimme Lao!, there was no denying that the Epigram Fiction Prize-winning author was deserving of his accolades, having penned two novels that encapsulated the Singaporean experience with wry, laugh out loud humour that touched on all the right political notes, and made light … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: And The Award Goes To Sally Bong! by Sebastian Sim

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Hedwig Anuar Book Children’s Awards 2021 judges announced

Award-winning Canadian children’s book illustrator and author Sydney Smith will be one of the three judges for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award (HABA), together with National Institute of Education (NIE) lecturer Dr Donna Lim, as well as bestselling Singapore author Adeline Foo. Dr Donna Lim will be the Chief Judge. Sydney Smith is best known for his critically-acclaimed wordless picture book Sidewalk Flowers, while … Continue reading By The Book: Hedwig Anuar Book Children’s Awards 2021 judges announced

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Arts, Books, Hong Kong, literature

Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2021 – The Rebound Edition

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) announces highlight programmes for their 21st Festival, entitled the Rebound Edition. Hong Kong’s premier literary event will return from 5th to 15th November, with the main festival weekend taking place over four days from 11th to 14th November at venues including Asia Society, The Fringe Club, and Tai Kwun. This year’s edition will focus on … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2021 – The Rebound Edition

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

Speed Hating, Singapore Crime Tours and other guilty pleasures at Singapore Writers Festival 2021

As the 2021 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) draws ever closer, they’re certainly whetting our appetites as they tease even more programmes set to awaken our inner cravings and indulge in our guilty pleasures – literarily, of course. Over 140 programmes will be featured at this year’s festival, both in person and online. Following news of international headliners such as Ocean Vuong, R.L. Stine, Tan France, … Continue reading Speed Hating, Singapore Crime Tours and other guilty pleasures at Singapore Writers Festival 2021

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Arts, Books, By The Book, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Book Review: Yellow Man – Lee Wen, the Artist Who Dared by Chan Li Shan and Weng Pixin

Endearing picture book tells the inspiring story of the late Lee Wen. The death of pioneering artist Lee Wen in 2019 sent a wave of grief across the local visual arts scene, with artists, curators and friends mourning the loss of one of our most prominent artistic figures, known for his Yellow Man series, and his uncanny yet striking performance art works. In the latest … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Yellow Man – Lee Wen, the Artist Who Dared by Chan Li Shan and Weng Pixin

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2021 – Guilty Pleasures

Do you feel like you have to slip a saucy novel between the covers of something less…salacious? Ever quickly switch tabs when reading fanfic of forbidden ships of your favourite television show? This year, Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) wants you to embrace it all, and be proud of your Guilty Pleasures. Presented by Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2021 – Guilty Pleasures

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By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

Following the temporary closure of the Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop, Epigram Bookshop is opening a 5-month pop-up store at 267 Beach Road, Singapore 199545. Open daily (except public holidays) from 11am to 10pm, the pop-up store was crafted together with The Lo & Behold Group, in their Looksee Looksee space. “Epigram Books is grateful to The Lo & Behold Group for offering us this space, especially … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

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Arts, Books, By The Book, Kids, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

An introduction to synaesthesia and the many ways one can experience ‘sight’. Talking to disabled individuals can feel a little scary, with the fear that one might accidentally seem insensitive and commit some kind of social faux pas when we speak to them about ‘normal’ experiences. That’s a big reason behind Yusuf’s hesitation when he’s assigned to find out about his family’s favourite colours, and … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

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★★★★☆ Book Review: Let’s Not Talk Anymore by Weng Pixin

The pains of being a teenage girl, illustrated through five generations. It’s always a joy to see a Singaporean author picked up by an international publisher, especially one as renowned as Canadian company Drawn & Quarterly. And in many ways, Weng Pixin’s unique art style and semi-autobiographical/historical graphic novel Let’s Not Talk Anymore fits the brand perfectly. In a unique and ambitious narrative, Pixin tells … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Let’s Not Talk Anymore by Weng Pixin

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