Like most people who are passionate about their work, Gurmit Singh K.S. is brutally honest about his causes but humble in nature. Memoirs of a Malaysian Eco-Activist details his lifelong journey as a recognised fervent voice of sustainability and human rights in Malaysia, hoping to inspire a new generation
The Man Booker Prize is one of the most prestigious and closely-watched literary prizes in the world. The 2018 winner was announced on Tuesday, and goes to Anna Burns’s Milkman. Felix Books editor Jingjie Cheng gives a rundown of this year’s six shortlisted books.
Andrea Camilleri, author of the Inspector Montalbano series, writes about a family pit against the Sicilian Mafia of the early twentieth century in The Sacco Gang.
In her first autobiography, activist, feminist and former politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali writes about her life growing up from Somalia to Holland. Infidel: My Life charts her personal journey and relationship with Islam, to the founder of AHA foundation today, which promotes liberty from honor killings, female genital mutilation, and
Overwhelmed by the huge selection of books released this fall? Books editor Jingjie Cheng selects five of the best.
This surreal novel from Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza explores the nature of boundaries, in a haunted tale that sticks in the imagination.
Mayumi and the Sea of Happiness benefits from a lyrical writing style, and a twist on the near-exhausted story of forbidden love.
Jingjie Cheng and Fred Fyles take you through their books for the perfect summer day, as well as brand-new titles for you to check out over the break!
Négar Djavadi’s debut novel explores the history of a single family living through revolutionary Iran, mediating on how language can help carve a space of belonging.
Audrey Schulman’s novel explores a dizzying array of topics, from modern technology to primal relationships. It doesn’t always hit the mark, but when it does it soars.
This short novel from Hwang Jungeun promises a magical exploration of post-industrial Korea, but falls short when it comes to giving us answers.
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