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A review of ‘Cursed and Other Stories’: Diaspora on a bed of romance and the erotic

Jam Pascual
Updated as of Jan 22 07:46 AM

If you’re looking for a gateway to diaspora literature, Noelle Q. de Jesus’ collection of short fiction may be a good place to start. Read more »

It's a date: Big Bad Wolf to open in PH again this Valentine's Day

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 16 08:28 PM

Filipino book lovers, you might want to reconsider your plans for this year's Valentine's Day.  Read more »

Ice Seguerra collaborates with Sandwich for new song 'Koloring Book'

Rick Olivares
Posted at Dec 16 04:45 PM

The band dropped on various social media their new song titled “Koloring Book” which is a collaboration with actor-musician Ice Seguerra. Read more »

Catriona Gray, author

Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 12 09:11 PM

2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray listens as ABS-CBN Creative Programs president Ernie Lopez gives a few words during her contract signing with ABS-CBN Books inside the company’s compound on Friday Read more »

Ex-Jesuit priest shares life journey in new book

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 11:51 AM

Ibarra M. Gonzalez, the son of late National Artist NVM Gonzalez, has shared his life's journey before and after the priesthood and his struggle for discernment in his new book called "Confessions of an Ex-Jesuit." Read more »

New book shines spotlight on lesser-known Pinoy dishes

Johanna L. Añes-de la Cruz
Posted at Dec 03 05:44 AM

How much do we really know about Philippine cuisine? That’s one of the questions food writer Angelo Comsti tried to answer in his newest cookbook, "Also Filipino: 75 Regional Dishes I Never Had Growing Up." Read more »

Summer Palace's new coffee table book also contains recipes

Angelo G. Garcia
Updated as of Dec 03 03:12 PM

Edsa Shangri-la Hotel's Summer Palace recently launched a coffee table book titled, “Summer Palace: Reinventing a Timeless Classic.” It contains stories about the restaurant, Chinese traditions, and recipes of 48 dishes.  Read more »

Gilda Cordero Fernando may be wheelchair bound, but her creative spirit is as free as ever

Michaela Fenix
Updated as of Oct 20 03:12 PM

This renowned writer and publisher celebrated Philippine culture, art, food beyond its elitist confines, through her books, newspaper columns, artworks, and fashion—and she continues to live her life in vibrant color Read more »

This book goes deep into the subject of food but not in the way you expect it

Jam Pascual
Updated as of Oct 19 11:14 PM

It’s time to take the discourse beyond just flavors, health, and dieting. Read more »

Marvel urged to create solo series for Filipino superhero 'Wave'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 19 05:45 PM

Filipino comic book legends graced the first-ever Supermanila Pop Culture Convention in Pasig City. The event also featured a signature campaign urging comic book giant Marvel to create a solo series for its new Filipino superhero Wave. Kristine Sabillo reports. Read more »

'Foye and the Filipinos': A script that Hollywood missed

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Oct 12 07:10 AM

Here is a script that Hollywood missed. It is a true, fascinating story, as it is yet another paean to the Filipino-American love affair. Read more »

Review: Caroline Hau's 'Tiempo Muerto' speaks to our authoritarian time

Gideon Lasco
Posted at Oct 09 06:27 PM

In the debut novel of the short fiction writer, profound inequalities are shown poignantly as is the universal search for love, loss, purpose, and belonging. Its two protagonists find a part of themselves as well as the hope for a new future. Read more »

Judy Ann isa sa Pinoy authors na tampok sa international book fair sa UAE

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 07:53 PM

Isa si Judy Ann Santos sa 20 Pinoy authors na tampok sa isang international book fair sa United Arab Emirates. Read more »

Books may foster bonding better than tablets when parents read to toddlers

Linda Carroll, Reuters
Posted at Oct 01 06:28 AM

Toddlers appear to be much more engaged with their parents when stories are read to them from books rather than digital tablets, a new study finds. Read more »

Rethinking the ‘noble green savage:’ why being indigenous doesn’t always mean nature’s protector

Gideon Lasco
Updated as of Sep 30 12:14 PM

The medical anthropologist and noted mountain climber reflects on the book Green Entanglementsby Padmapani Perez and how our concepts of environmental protection must coexist with those of our indigenous peoples whose very lives depend on their immediate surroundings. Read more »

Fresh produce up for grabs as UP climate group launches farmers market

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 05:27 PM

Consumers will get a chance to buy products directly from farmers around the country on Thursday and Friday at University of the Philippines Diliman. Read more »

Oprah picks slavery novel for Apple TV book venture, says done with talk shows

Reuters
Posted at Sep 24 12:05 PM

Oprah Winfrey on Monday announced the first pick of her revamped popular book club with Apple's new television streaming service but made clear she had no plans to return to hosting a regular TV talk show. Read more »

10-M Peso Webnovel Spirity Awards for promising writers announced

Webnovel
Posted at Sep 17 06:52 PM

Webnovel has announced its P10-million reward and writer recruitment campaign – the Webnovel Spirity Awards. Read more »

Manila International Book Fair 2019 dinayo sa Pasay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 02:46 AM

Bukod sa sari-saring libro, may mga aktibidad rin na puwedeng i-enjoy ng buong pamilya. Read more »

LOOK: First day of the Manila International Book Fair 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 10:13 PM

The biggest and longest running book fair in the country opened its doors on September 11 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Read more »