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Books

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals her real identity

The award-winning author revealed her real identity after 23 years of book writing.
The award-winning author revealed her real identity after 23 years of book writing.

The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers April 11

(From left) The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng, Unease: Life In Singapore Families by Teo You Yenn and Ally At The Airport by Norlin Samat.
(From left) The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng, Unease: Life In Singapore Families by Teo You Yenn and Ally At The Airport by Norlin Samat.

BookTalk

Conductor Darrell Ang reads across genres in pursuit of curiosity and learning

Mr Darrell Ang with a biography of Mr Jose Isidro Camacho, whose story he says brings him closer to the author.
Mr Darrell Ang with a biography of Mr Jose Isidro Camacho, whose story he says brings him closer to the author.

How a therapy detour turned South Korean illustrator Dancing Snail into a best-selling author

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Bestselling Korean author illustrator Dancing Snail with her illustrated non-fiction books, It’s Okay Not To Get Along With Everyone and I’m Not Lazy, I’m On Energy Saving Mode, at the Straits Times office on April 9, 2026.
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Bestselling Korean author illustrator Dancing Snail with her illustrated non-fiction books, It’s Okay Not To Get Along With Everyone and I’m Not Lazy, I’m On Energy Saving Mode, at the Straits Times office on April 9, 2026.

Singapore Literature Prize trims categories from 18 to 8, raises prize money to $5,000

Prasanthi Ram receiving her award from Meira Chand at the Singapore Literature Prize ceremony in 2024.
Prasanthi Ram receiving her award from Meira Chand at the Singapore Literature Prize ceremony in 2024.

Singapore Art Book Fair 2026 cancels open call for $150 ‘Walking Exhibitors’ after criticism

The 2025 edition of the Singapore Art Book Fair saw over 120 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors.
The 2025 edition of the Singapore Art Book Fair saw over 120 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors.

Move over, running clubs. Bookstores are the new dating spots in South Korea

Some experts say books are increasingly seen as an effective tool for finding a compatible match.
Some experts say books are increasingly seen as an effective tool for finding a compatible match.

The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers April 4

Want to be a Lit Girl? 4 places to buy journals to kick-start your next analogue hobby

Louise Carmen's Honore Notebook, and Ruby Merlot's Orbit Journal.
Louise Carmen's Honore Notebook, and Ruby Merlot's Orbit Journal.

Move over, It Girl. It’s the era of the Lit Girl: Have books become the new fashion trend?

SS26 New Dior Book Tote – Dracula by Bram Stoker (left) and Elle Fanning in Coach's Explore Your Story campaign.
SS26 New Dior Book Tote – Dracula by Bram Stoker (left) and Elle Fanning in Coach's Explore Your Story campaign.

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