Using humour and Fredrik Backman’s novels to breeze through life
Backman, in his style of writing and the characters he builds, tends to approach all the complexities of humanity with a touch of distance, while still managing to maintain intimacy
4m ago
Arundhati Roy wins PEN Pinter Prize 2024
This award is meant to be shared with a Writer of Courage, which PEN describes as a ‘writer who is active in defence of freedom of expression, often at great risk to their own safety and liberty’
5m ago
The golden hat
It was not a question one would ask as he did/ With his round glasses at the end of his nose
5m ago
6 Books to add to your summer reading list
As summer rolls around and our lifestyle changes to adjust to the heat, so do a lot of our books! So here are a few books that might make a good addition to this year’s summer reading list.
7m ago
Uncovering history through storytelling
In conversation with Reem Bassiouney on the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, 'Al Halwani', and bridging the cultural gap
7m ago
PublishHer Excellence Awards winners announced at Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Mitia Osman, CEO and publisher of Mayurpankhi and the executive director at Agamee Prakashani, won the Emerging Leader Award
7m ago
Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces winners for the 18th edition
The winners were announced on 4 April, 2024, with the ceremony being hosted by Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of the SZBA Board of Trustees
7m ago
To read as an academic: The transformative journey of a reader turned student
I became curious as to how the experience of reading might change for someone who studied it for a living, and how the lens of a literature student might differ from that of a creative writing one
8m ago
December 10, 2020
The Creative Process
I wanted to know how an idea was born, and how it ended up being prepared for an audience.
November 12, 2020
Why Writers Write
As Anne Frank wrote in her diary, "I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn."
November 5, 2020
Solitude and Company
The emptiness in all its glorious necromancy Falls prey to silence and its sole command.
October 22, 2020
Building of Life
If it wasn't for the building with the lit up windows, she may have faded into the nothingness that wallowed around her.
October 8, 2020
To be an older sibling
The role of an older sibling isn't as straightforward as that of a parent. You're more of a friend than a parent.
October 1, 2020
The Umbrella Woman
She would stay around here, in case he came back for it. She decided. What harm would a few moments do?
September 24, 2020
What it’s like being the teacher’s kid
Do you know what it feels like to be yelled at by your teacher? Do you know how it feels if that teacher also happens to be your mom?
September 17, 2020
Perfection: Working towards the unattainable goal
We exist at a time, where competition has never been higher and nearly everyone around us is an overachiever.
July 9, 2020
Oh, to have an artistic friend...
Here's a list of things you have to put up with when you decide to befriend an artist.
June 4, 2020
Leading by Example
Amidst the chaos of Covid-19, many young individuals have dedicated themselves to the service of the disadvantaged, to selflessly support anyone and everyone.
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