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Amitav Ghosh says he was “desperate to get back to fiction”, something he has done with the publication of his new novel, Glass-Eye. Photo: Mathieu Genon
Books and literature

Indian author Amitav Ghosh publishes first novel in 7 years. Why so long?

Ahead of his Hong Kong International Literary Festival appearance, Ghosh talks about his new book Ghost-Eye and re-reading earlier works.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop-loving business expert breaks down the systems that drive the industry

World of performing arts

John Skelley’s Harry Potter journey from Broadway understudy to star

TV shows and streaming video

HBO’s Heated Rivalry scores with mix of hockey and queer sports romance

Writer and director of HBO’s Heated Rivalry Jacob Tierney talks about the ‘pure queer’ joy of reading the storyline and casting the leads.

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Hudson Williams (left) and Connor Storrie in a still from HBO series Heated Rivalry, which blends hockey, passion and “pure queer joy” in a romance series. Photo: AP
Hudson Williams (left) and Connor Storrie in a still from HBO series Heated Rivalry, which blends hockey, passion and “pure queer joy” in a romance series. Photo: AP
Art

Famous horse-related works of art as the Year of the Horse 2026 approaches

To celebrate the nearing Year of the Fire Horse, we look at paintings, books and plays that show how the use of horses in art has evolved.

Britain

Sophie Kinsella, Shopaholic author, dies at 55 from brain cancer

The celebrated British author wrote over 30 books, and leaves behind a legacy of humour and relatability.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 things to do in Hong Kong and ways to help this weekend, December 5-7

Whether heading to a bar that gives proceeds to Tai Po fire victims or donating essentials, there are various ways you can help this weekend.

As the focus shifts to rehousing those affected by the Tai Po fire, Hong Kong Charity Crossroads Foundation is asking for donations of essential items, which can be dropped off at its warehouse in Tuen Mun. Photo: Instagram/crossroadsglobalvillage
As the focus shifts to rehousing those affected by the Tai Po fire, Hong Kong Charity Crossroads Foundation is asking for donations of essential items, which can be dropped off at its warehouse in Tuen Mun. Photo: Instagram/crossroadsglobalvillage
Fashion

Who is Jeffrey Banks and why did Ralph Lauren call him his ‘other son’?

Designer Jeffrey Banks recounts over 50 years in fashion in his memoir, including when Lauren gave him one of his own suits to wear to prom.

Books and literature

A look inside The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood’s new memoir

Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts reveals secrets behind some of Atwood’s most famous novels as well as moments of frustration and betrayal.

Books and literature

China’s crackdown on same-sex love stories leaves women ‘less happy’

Despite the largest crackdown yet, danmei stories are still available in China – but they are far tamer and, some say, just not as good.

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Women near shelves of merchandise for danmei stories in a comic store in Beijing. China is cracking down on stories about men in love. Photo: AP
Books and literature

How Bruce Lee went from martial arts star to enduring Asian-American icon

Jeff Chang explores why, 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains ‘a hero to people all around the world’ in Water Mirror Echo.

A woman looks at a Bruce Lee poster in Hong Kong in 2024. Half a century after his death, Lee is still an icon from Asia to the United States. Jeff Chang considers why in his biography of the kung fu movie star. Photo: Zuma Press/TNS
A woman looks at a Bruce Lee poster in Hong Kong in 2024. Half a century after his death, Lee is still an icon from Asia to the United States. Jeff Chang considers why in his biography of the kung fu movie star. Photo: Zuma Press/TNS
Books and literature

British-Hungarian writer David Szalay wins Booker Prize for ‘Flesh’

Szalay’s exploration of troubled masculinity beat favourites Kiran Desai and Andrew Miller to claim the prestigious US$65,500 literary award.

Books and literature

Tokyo bookshop where Korean translations spark ‘conversation across borders’

Since 2015, publisher Kim Seung-bok has used her shop Chekccori to connect Japanese readers with top Korean authors ‘in the right way’.

Books and literature

‘Marvellous idea’: Children’s Booker Prize for kids’ fiction announced

Launching in 2026, the Children’s Booker Prize will see a winner chosen by a combined panel of child and adult judges and awarded US$66,600.

The Children’s Booker Prize will see an author selected annually from 2027 to celebrate the “best contemporary fiction” for children aged eight to 12 years old. Photo: Shutterstock
Books and literature

Hong Kong-born poet stunned into silence by detractors finds voice again

Sarah Howe’s new collection comes a decade after her TS Eliot Prize win as a young part-Chinese female was met with racism and misogyny.

Hong Kong-born poet Sarah Howe, who won the 2015 TS Eliot prize for Lope of Jade, recently published her new collection of poetry, Foretokens. Photo: Marc Lixenberg
Hong Kong-born poet Sarah Howe, who won the 2015 TS Eliot prize for Lope of Jade, recently published her new collection of poetry, Foretokens. Photo: Marc Lixenberg
Books and literature

Horrors of World War II seen through the eyes of Hong Kong women

Emma Pei Yin’s debut novel about three women during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong is a powerful story of resistance and resilience.

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Books and literature

Ian McEwan shares his vision of the future in new book What We Can Know

British author Ian McEwan talks about climate change, the past and future, and his latest novel What We Can Know.

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Hong Kong culture

His viral Instagram videos on Hong Kong’s libraries are ‘like a time capsule’

Steven Harrison Stratman, who captures everyday scenes from libraries across Hong Kong, explains why they’re more than just book collections.

Steven Harrison Stratman in a bookstore in Hong Kong. His viral Hong Kong library videos on Instagram have captured the attention of many people in and out of Hong Kong. Photo: Li Anqi
Steven Harrison Stratman in a bookstore in Hong Kong. His viral Hong Kong library videos on Instagram have captured the attention of many people in and out of Hong Kong. Photo: Li Anqi
Books and literature

Author of Loveboat, Taipei was writing about AI long before it was cool

Her agent didn’t understand, so it was shelved. Now, Abigail Hing Wen is releasing The Vale, a decade-old story about a child in an AI world.

Books and literature

The Moomins’ 80th birthday draws fans across Europe for special event

Fans flocked to Tampere in southern Finland to celebrate the country’s most lovable literary cartoon family, created by author Tove Jansson.

Books and literature

How origami cranes she received as a child inspired author’s new novel

Evelyn Skye says her 10th book, The Incredible Kindness of Paper, is an important story right now with its roots in human connection.

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Books and literature

Love books about haunted objects and possessed possessions? Check these out

From Stephen King’s tale about a demonic car to accounts of cursed furniture, you’ll never look at objects the same after reading these.

A replica of the doll from the 2014 horror film Annabelle. The original doll that demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren encountered was rumoured to have gone missing recently. Photo: Getty Images
A replica of the doll from the 2014 horror film Annabelle. The original doll that demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren encountered was rumoured to have gone missing recently. Photo: Getty Images
Books and literature

Godzilla’s 70 years of film celebrated in huge new book with over 900 photos

Godzilla: The First 70 Years is a 432-page book filled with stories, interviews and photos of one of cinema’s most enduring figures.

Books and literature

How foodie novel Butter stirs up Japan’s issues with sexism and misogyny

Asako Yuzuki’s novel has gained a cult following around the world for skewering Japan on its problems with how women are viewed and treated.

YouTube and YouTubers

Profile | Who is Cari? Popular South Korea-based YouTuber’s social media rise

Seoul-based YouTuber Cari shares her journey as a content creator who offers authentic glimpses into Korean life, reading and solo travel.

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Seoul-based content creator Cari is best known for her travel vlogs and was one of the earliest big content creators in Korea. Photo: Instagram/caricakez
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