The Girl with the Louding Voice - a heart-breaking and heart-warming read
A review of Abi Daré’s 2020 debut novel that explores the importance of education and autonomy for young women and girls living in poverty in Nigeria.
Japanese magical realism: If Cats Disappeared from the World
Books editor Jia Qi Tan reviews and compares two works of Japanese magical realism
Japanese magical realism: The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
Books Editor Jia Qi Tan reviews and compares two works of Japanese magical realism.
Imperial author speaks to Felix
Author of the Wattpad novel Serpent's Veil speaks to Books editor Hari Kumarakuruparan about writing as a student.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Books Editor reviews a classic.
A new element of success - grit.
Books Editor Hari Kumarakuruparan shares his views on Angela Duckworth's self help book, grit, delving into what it means to be truly gritty.
“Genius, Billionaire, Playboy, Philanthropist.”
Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance ★★★★
The Booker Prize 2020 Shortlist
The shortlist includes Real Life by Brandon Taylor; Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi; Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart; This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga; The New Wilderness by Diane Cook; and The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste
A must read for anyone wanting to start a new habit!
The crux of the book is this: ‘Habits are the compound interest of personal development.’ When trying to build a new habit or develop a new skill, one often falls into the trap of thinking big.
Editors’ Top Picks of the Decade
Might be an odd mix of titles, but the Felix Books Editors present to you their top picks of the decade
My life with Michael: 10 Years of Thriller Live, Written by Gary Lloyd
Arts Editor Ozbil Ege Dumenci chips into the Books section for a week!
Albert Camus’ The Myth of Sisyphus
“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide”