Nobel winner Kazuo Ishiguro among 13 contenders for 2021 Booker Prize
British author Kazuo Ishiguro could win his second Booker Prize after judges Tuesday named him among 13 finalists on this year’s longlist.
BookTok: How TikTok has become a platform for driving the book industry
TikTok is a popular social media platform, known for creating a number of trends like art challenges, dance challenges, ASMR videos, and even hilarious clips reminiscent of Vines that can give you a good laugh. But it looks like TikTok is capable of much more — it can even empower the book industry. BookTok is a […]
5 books to read if you love ‘Trese’
The paranormal crime and investigation story seen in the Netflix series Trese sums up how Philippine mythology is deserving of recognition for shaping our culture even in today’s modern times. In addition to the original comic book series, you might want to try reading these locally authored books to get a sense of what and […]
Margaret Atwood tackles ‘Burning Questions’ in upcoming essay collection
In 2022, Margaret Atwood will release her latest work, “Burning Questions,” a collection of essays tackling the most pertinent issues.
Arsenic and Adobo: A ‘cozy’ feast of Filipino food, family, & dead bodies
Best served hot with a cup of steaming rice, boiled egg, and in the company of family, adobo is a beloved dish at the heart of many Filipino communities. For something so delicious and comforting, it’s definitely a killer delicacy— perhaps in more ways than one. Fil-Am writer Mia P Manansala takes the expression “to die for” to […]
A24 is releasing Euphoria screenplay books, a perfect angsty bedtime read
HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ has become a cult favorite with its provocative cinematic treatment and audiences are excited to see what’s next. While we wait on Season 2, fans can look forward to learning more about the Emmy-winning show with a set of hardbound screenplays. A24 recently teased on their Instagram that official ‘Euphoria’ merchandise would be making its way […]
Books about racism, sexuality still getting censored in US
Are schools and libraries in the United States protected from censorship? Not according to the American Library Association.
Want your kids to read for pleasure? Set the example, says study
The study notes a decline in reading aloud with 3 to 7 year olds. Following this period, parents stop “reading stories” to their kids.
A quarter of children never read for pleasure, says new study
“The amount of time [the young people interviewed] spend reading for pleasure has stayed more or less the same over the past year.”