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Topic: books

Rushdie releases new novel, 6 months after knife attack

Rushdie releases new novel, 6 months after knife attack

James Pheby, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 07 12:24 PM

Six months after being stabbed, British author Salman Rushdie on Tuesday publishes his new novel 'Victory City,' an epic tale of a 14th-century woman who defies a patriarchal world to rule a city. Read more »

Booksale: How bargain books built a P600-M-a-year business

Booksale: How bargain books built a P600-M-a-year business

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Jan 29 09:28 PM

After 40 years of running the biggest bargain book store chain in the country, Manny Sison is sharing his journey, and a new mission Read more »

Baguio-based reading advocate shares passion for books

Baguio-based reading advocate shares passion for books

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 28 02:10 PM

Try visiting this bookstore next time you step into the City of Pines. Read more »

'American Psycho' author Bret Easton Ellis returns

'American Psycho' author Bret Easton Ellis returns

Verena Greb, Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Jan 18 09:32 PM

Ellis' first work of fiction after a 13-year-long gap is called "The Shards" and is set in Los Angeles in 1981. Read more »

F. Sionil Jose's recommended books released

F. Sionil Jose's recommended books released

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 06:52 PM

Here are some books that you can add to your reading list this year. Read more »

You can now listen to the ‘Noli’ and ‘Fili’ on Audible

You can now listen to the ‘Noli’ and ‘Fili’ on Audible

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Dec 29 07:40 PM

The ‘Noli’ and ‘Fili,’ as translated by the great León Maria Guerrero, are now accessible on the popular audio book app Read more »

Penguin releases English version of 'Ibong Mandaragit'

Penguin releases English version of 'Ibong Mandaragit'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 06:42 PM

"The Preying Birds" is the official translation authorized by the family of the original book's author, the late National Artist Amado V. Hernandez. Read more »

The world's most expensive Harry Potter books at auction

The world's most expensive Harry Potter books at auction

Stuart Braun, Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Dec 17 07:51 PM

A very rare edition of "The Philosopher's Stone" won by a competition winner sold for £8,000 at auction following a year of record sales for first edition copies. Read more »

ABS-CBN Books publications recognized in Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards

ABS-CBN Books publications recognized in Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 01:26 PM

Three published literatures of ABS-CBN Books have been included in the list of winners of the Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards (FCRA) 2022. Read more »

Can Philippine libraries survive changing times?

Can Philippine libraries survive changing times?

RHIA GRANA
Posted at Dec 01 06:23 PM

Libraries need to innovate their services in order to survive and stay relevant amid changing times Read more »

Fully Booked founder Jaime Daez on opening a Kinokuniya

Fully Booked founder Jaime Daez on opening a Kinokuniya

JEROME GOMEZ
Updated as of Dec 04 01:16 PM

The bookstore big shot is ushering in the post Covid years with a dream come true Read more »

New books: 'Doktor ng Dagat,' 'First Fruits'

New books: 'Doktor ng Dagat,' 'First Fruits'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 05:46 PM

Looking for a new book to read this year? Check out these new titles by local authors. Read more »

Nightlife legend Louie Ysmael is subject of new book

Nightlife legend Louie Ysmael is subject of new book

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Nov 30 12:01 PM

It’s a “tactile trip down memory lane for clubbers from the 60s to the present day,” says one of its publishers GP Reyes Read more »

Michelle Obama's new book offers tools for life

Michelle Obama's new book offers tools for life

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Nov 19 06:31 AM

The former first lady's new book, "The Light We Carry," promises to take readers on an introspective journey and discusses dealing with stress and uncertainty. Read more »

Ricky Lee set to release 'Para Kay B' sequel

Ricky Lee set to release 'Para Kay B' sequel

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 15 04:28 PM

National Artist Ricky Lee is finally releasing the sequel to his debut novel "Para Kay B." Read more »

8 Spanish authors you need to know

8 Spanish authors you need to know

Maria John Sánchez, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Oct 19 08:40 AM

Spain is the Guest of Honor at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair. Here are some of the country's literary stars — from Fernando Aramburu to Najat El Hachmi. Read more »

Meet Pinoy author who wrote Harry Potter-inspired book

Meet Pinoy author who wrote Harry Potter-inspired book

RHIA GRANA
Updated as of Oct 17 04:02 PM

For the book, the author used the more British-sounding pen name, R.R. Knight. RR are the initials of his first and middle names: Rommel Redondo. Read more »

Utos na nagbabawal sa mga 'subersibong' libro, binawi

Utos na nagbabawal sa mga 'subersibong' libro, binawi

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 08:09 PM

Pinawalang bisa na ng pamunuan ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino ang utos na nagbabawal sa paggamit ng mga umano'y subersibong libro. Read more »

Bestselling author Stephen King turns 75

Bestselling author Stephen King turns 75

Sertan Sanderson, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 21 08:21 PM

He is known as the grandmaster of horror: Stephen King has been tapping into our fears like no other for more than 40 years. His latest book promises a startling departure. Read more »

KWF to revoke ban on alleged anti-gov't books: lawmaker

KWF to revoke ban on alleged anti-gov't books: lawmaker

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 21 03:54 PM

The Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino will rescind an order banning the publication of books that were accused of being subversive. Read more »

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