Celebrating the centennial of the word robot through the translation of the Czech classic R.U.R. in Filipino PROPHETIC The front cover of Robot Unibersal ni Rossum (R.U.R.) by Karel Čapek, in Filipino. Illustrations by John Sherwin Acampado. Book design by Ryan Cuatrona In an era defined by...
Here are four fine novels with women in the lead role. One is a fine example of contemporary crime fiction, and one is a double helix narrative set in today’s London and the late 18th century. The third novel deals with dissociative identity disorder, while the fourth is a stirring account of...
Meghan Markle is to release a children's book titled "The Bench" inspired by her husband Prince Harry's bond with their son Archie, the couple's foundation announced Tuesday. (FILES) In this file photo taken on October 01, 2019 Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex arrives at the University of...
See how a humble girl from Naga City became the empowered woman she is today VP Leni Robredo and the cover of ‘Dancing Waters’ Vice president (VP) Leni Robredo is an inspiration for many Filipinos. While she is seen as a social activist, she is best known for her kindness and compassion. Many...
With what's going on now, our children still can’t go out yet to enjoy this year’s summer. But this doesn’t mean they’ll spend more time watching and playing with their gadgets. Why not enroll them in online summer camps that can make their "quarantine" more memorable and meaningful? Check...
11 things to delight—or inspire—the book nerd in you Waking the Dead and Other Stories by Yvette Tan There’s room for urban legends and Philippine folklore in the modern, high-tech, fast-paced world, as in the stories in this collection of short, unsettling tales, where there remains a realm...
The four novels today come from all points of the globe. From India to the UK, and from North America to South Korea. What unites these four novels, is the impeccable quality of the writing, no matter how different their genres are. ‘Death in the East’ by Abir Mukherge A double-locked room...
The Philippine International Literary Festival happens this month and onward Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa describes literature as “the most agreeable way of ignoring life.” Simply put, it’s the best kind of distraction. If so, then literature could easily be considered an “essential...
With these four novels, our intrepid quartet of authors dig into the past or speculate on the future in order to create insightful commentary on what we’re like as members of the human race. The best part is they do this while still entertaining. ‘Hurdy Gurdy’ by Christopher Wilson This...
Maximalist duo Chito Vijandre and Ricky Toledo launch their first book The Art of Window, Display, and Design DREAMS OF APOLLO The 2009 Christmas window of AC+632, Once Upon A Dream , was inspired by the Fairy Tale King, Ludwig II of Bavaria. The tableau features an imagined fantasy of the king,...
BOOK REVIEWS: Four titles that redefine how one should read comedy If there’s a common thread running through the four novels today, it’s how gentle comedy can be a most effective way for bringing home a message. From examining our fascination for the occult, to thinking up a near-future,...
Book lovers rejoice! There's a treasure trove of books that you can enjoy reading during your free time at the mall. And they have over 1,000 books to choose from. Nook Book's interior design aesthetics make it conducive for reading. There's a free library that's located at the fourth floor of SM...
