Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC
Books and literature
+ FOLLOW
Books and literature
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Books and literature. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
SHOW FULL PROFILE
Fame and celebrity
Meet RoseMarie Terenzio, close friend of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette
As the obsession over FX’s Love Story continues, some are turning to Terenzio’s books – JFK Jr and Fairy Tale Interrupted – for a more accurate account of ‘America’s prince’ and his wife.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
videocam
Luxury brands
A new monograph celebrates the storied legacy of shoemaker Roger Vivier
26 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
The Netherlands
Lost remains of French musketeer d’Artagnan may have been found in Dutch church
26 Mar 2026 - 1:12AM
Fame and celebrity
Who was Lauren Bessette, Carolyn Bessette’s sister who died with her?
Ryan Murphy’s Love Story charts the whirlwind romance between Carolyn and JFK Jr – and new episodes feature Lauren Bessette, played by Sydney Lemmon.
19 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
Locals' Guide
Insider’s guide to Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Derelict houses reborn as hip cafes and a showcase for local fashion talent are some of the draws in Johor’s capital, actress Debbie Goh reveals.
18 Mar 2026 - 6:24PM
Food and Drinks
The ‘soju artist’ teaching the world to drink soju with an English guide
‘Soju artist’ Kim Wan-jun has published the English translation of his book on the drink’s history, etiquettes and social rituals.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
China society
As I see it
|
Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy
The release of an authoritative translation of Kongzi Jia Yu finally places a once-suspected forgery among the traditional canon.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
videocam
Art
They were both couriers. One wrote a bestselling book, the other made a film
I Deliver Parcels in Beijing author Hu Anyan and videographer Kong Yiu-wing talk about making art out of hard, blue-collar labour.
16 Mar 2026 - 1:34PM
Fame and celebrity
Horrible stuff, some fun, then awful again: Christina Applegate’s life story
American actress Christina Applegate opens up about abuse, trauma and living with multiple sclerosis as she releases her memoir.
15 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Food and Drinks
Eat, read, discuss: welcome to the rise of literary dinners in Hong Kong
Food and books are being combined to turn a solitary pastime into a tasty one that fosters connection and discussion for Hongkongers.
24 Mar 2026 - 2:27PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses
BookTok may have criticised her for a lack of representation and problematic themes in her works, but the Jewish writer has sold 75 million copies of her books.
10 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Larry David’s daughter Cazzie David, who just published a new book
The eldest daughter of the Curb Your Enthusiasm star famously dated Pete Davidson before he moved on to Ariana Grande.
9 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Art
‘Beautiful and unexpected’: join Pulitzer Prize winner on a Hong Kong stroll
‘Trust’ author Hernan Diaz talks about his lauded 1920s New York-set novel and architectural power symbols on his first visit to Hong Kong.
9 Mar 2026 - 12:23PM
Trending in China
China Qing era spawned female authors, poets, despite restrictions on women in arts
Like much of the world, China experienced a notable rise in women authorship during the 19th century, with three poets making a particularly profound impact.
9 Mar 2026 - 1:21PM
Tourism
Gripping samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class, cuts through myths
From armour to art, ‘Samurai’ at the British Museum traces the Japanese elite class’ evolution and cultural impact, from anime to Star Wars.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
Asian diaspora
How Asian-American couple’s Tubby Nugget went from silly doodle to viral fame
The husband-and-wife creators of Tubby Nugget reflect on their character’s incredible success as they release their first graphic novel.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:23PM
Hong Kong
War zones, jingles and litter picking – the HKILF’s literary legend visits
Weird and wonderful real-life tales of authors who have appeared at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, from Margaret Atwood to Salman Rushdie.
2 Mar 2026 - 4:35PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Wellness
Parents of Hong Kong’s ‘Girl Behind the Face’ finally share their story
Mui Thomas’s story of living with a rare skin disease has moved many. Now, her adoptive parents share why they ignored advice to ‘walk away’.
25 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
India
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.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Charlotte Mellington, who plays young Catherine in Wuthering Heights
The 14-year-old stars in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the Emily Brontë novel alongside Owen Cooper, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
22 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How these 2 films became classics of Hong Kong’s Chinese folk opera cinema
Love Eterne and Dream of the Red Chamber are two very different ‘huangmei diao’ films from legendary Hong Kong director Li Han-hsiang.
22 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
videocam
American cinema
Why does Hollywood keep remaking old stories like Wuthering Heights?
Much like superhero reboots targeted at men, period drama remakes like Wuthering Heights continue to find favour with female audiences.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:15AM
videocam
My Life
He thought his life was a failure. Then he wrote it down.
The author of I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, a viral account of China’s gig economy, will appear at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in March.
16 Feb 2026 - 3:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Everything you need to know about Wuthering Heights director Emerald Fennell
The multihyphenate, whose bold take on the Emily Brontë novel is drawing controversy, also directed the critically acclaimed Saltburn.
12 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
videocam
American cinema
Review
|
Wuthering Heights: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi sizzle in modern moorcore
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights captivates with stunning visuals in the Yorkshire Moors and sizzling chemistry between Elordi and Robbie.
10 Feb 2026 - 4:00AM
videocam
Photography
Milan’s most stylish: a photographer’s view of the city’s best dressed
Shots of Miuccia Prada, Luciano Barbera and the late Giorgio Armani and Franca Sozzani vie with those of ordinary people in The Sartorialist’s coffee-table book for Taschen.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
Religion
Video
|
How an iconic Indian comic series stays ‘immortal’
The Indian comic series Amar Chitra Katha was created to teach children about the Hindu universe of gods, legends and history.
2 Feb 2026 - 7:06PM
Hong Kong
Ysabelle Cheung gives Asian women the lead in her debut short story collection
The Hong Kong-based writer Ysabelle Cheung, who left journalism to become a gallerist, on returning to her first love: fiction.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:44PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement