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Book review

Yeng Pway Ngon’s last novel The Colour Of Twilight confronts a Chinese writer’s obsolescence

The late Cultural Medallion recipient Yeng Pway Ngon’s final novel. The Colour Of Twilight, has been translated into English by Jeremy Tiang.
The late Cultural Medallion recipient Yeng Pway Ngon’s final novel. The Colour Of Twilight, has been translated into English by Jeremy Tiang.

Book review

Tan Chin Tiong offers revelations about early years of Singapore Armed Forces in memoir

Tan Chin Tiong's new memoir A Matter Of Duty tells the story of his career in the SAF.
Tan Chin Tiong's new memoir A Matter Of Duty tells the story of his career in the SAF.

Book review

The Albatross file, Goh Keng Swee’s secret dossier, tells traumatic story of Singapore’s birth

The book is an insider's treasure trove detailing the historical milieu and the traumatic period leading to Singapore's Separation.
The book is an insider's treasure trove detailing the historical milieu and the traumatic period leading to Singapore's Separation.

Book review

The Unlikely Motherhood Of Shaleni May tries its hand at thorny topics

The Unlikely Motherhood Of Shaleni May is Sunita Sue Leng's first novel.
The Unlikely Motherhood Of Shaleni May is Sunita Sue Leng's first novel.

Book review: Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials sequel The Rose Field is full of thorns

The Rose Field is the last of the Book Of Dust trilogy by British author Philip Pullman.
The Rose Field is the last of the Book Of Dust trilogy by British author Philip Pullman.

Susan Choi’s Booker-shortlisted Flashlight illuminates the psyche of ruptured youth

American writer Susan Choi’s sweeping family saga Flashlight is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025.
American writer Susan Choi’s sweeping family saga Flashlight is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025.

Booker Prize: Katie Kitamura’s Audition an audacious technical experiment

Author Katie Kitamura's Audition is in the running for 2025's Booker Prize.
Author Katie Kitamura's Audition is in the running for 2025's Booker Prize.

Author Patrick Ryan’s Buckeye a stellar read spanning decades of American life

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan is about several sprawling decades of change in the United States of America, viewed from the periphery.
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan is about several sprawling decades of change in the United States of America, viewed from the periphery.

Book review: Poet Jonathan Chan’s second collection weaves a thesis on joy and sorrow

Singaporean poet Jonathan Chan's second poetry collection bright sorrow reflects on the mingling of joy and despair.
Singaporean poet Jonathan Chan's second poetry collection bright sorrow reflects on the mingling of joy and despair.

Singapore author Ng Yi-Sheng’s Utama casts legendary prince Sang Nila Utama in a brilliant, complicated light

Singaporean writer Ng Yi-Sheng's Utama (2025) tells the story of Singapore founder Sang Nila Utama through the dispossessed.
Singaporean writer Ng Yi-Sheng's Utama (2025) tells the story of Singapore founder Sang Nila Utama through the dispossessed.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.