The story takes place in 1961, when Goa was ruled by Portuguese. Shirly Quarachim’s happy childhood abruptly ends when her father is taken into custody on treasonous allegations. She has to battle fearsome dhowmen, resistance fighters, and a ruthless policeman who enjoys torturing people
My Name is Cinnamon takes you into a different world where the senses are stimulated…
My Name is Cinnamon’ makes the reader connect with the plot while piping up their curiosity. The reader feels more attached to the novel as the reading progresses. It allows the readers to be in the shoes of an adopted child. The author demonstrates his ordinary skill by providing minute details of Cinnamon’s life, leaving no room for interpretation when it comes to the feelings and emotions of the character.
The Asian Prize for Short Story is now open for submissions
The Asian Group of Literature has immense pleasure in announcing that the first edition of The Asian Prize for Short Story is now open for submissions. The submissions will be closed on 08th March, and the long list will be announced on 30th June, followed by the shortlist on 15th September. The winner will be announced on 15th December.
Page Turner Awards Opens Its Doors to Literary Excellence for the Fifth Year
The renowned Page Turner Awards, an international writing competition that celebrates exceptional storytelling, proudly announces its opening to submissions for the 2024 season
Sri Lanka Navy punching above Houthi Class
Just as much as the Houthis are not your ordinary rebels, the Sri Lanka navy is also not your ordinary naval force. Sri Lanka’s navy is a battle-hardened, experienced, formidable force that has proven the purpose of its existence many times throughout history for the people and the state it protects.
Orgasms
Lips are locked
Hips are numbed
Breaths are brisk
My Tiny Chaotic Universe by Jithu Biji Thomas: A Poetry Collection of Complex and Subtle Thoughts
My Tiny Chaotic Universe by Jithu Biji Thomas: A Poetry Collection of Complex and Subtle Thoughts
Augmented Reality Books add a new and interactive dimension to the reading experience… Pradeep Gamage
Goodreads Lanka recognises South Asia’s unique scenario, in which there is a remarkable majority of printed books per population, despite the troubling issues encountered by authors in terms of low pay, numerous copyright infringements, and a lack of investment from publishers.
Decline of American Cultural Soft power
There is a concentrated, well-coordinated pushback against the American cultural influence by the entirety of the global south and some of the central and eastern European states. Those pushbacks come in both cultural and religious sense
Koontz’s prose is engaging and evocative…
The vivid descriptions contribute to the atmospheric tension, making the setting an integral part of the narrative. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing for moments of reflection and character development amidst the breakneck action sequences.
‘Fuelled by my longing for home, I began to write these stories,’ Agnes Chew
It was in the heart of winter, in 2020. I was writing an essay for my German language class, in which I had to describe my home country, when the words slipped out of me: ewiger Sommer meiner Heimat. Eternal Summer of My Homeland reflects not only the context in which I was writing the book, but also the themes interwoven in the work.