It was a promise made over forty years ago that has now blossomed into a captivating true story poised to captivate audiences worldwide. Author Paula Sheridan’s lifelong commitment to honouring the legacy of Penrose Matsile has resulted in the upcoming release of “Finding Penrose”
Amaranthine by Anupam Patra – Searchingly introspective, suffused with a strange calm, the poems are both poignant and profound.
VV Ganeshananthan’s Brotherless Night has won Women’s Prize for fiction 2024. Sarted in 1995, the $30,000 worth Women’s prize for fiction, currently in its 29th year, claims to be the most significant […]
Global literature is nowadays a crazy Darwinian pool, with new talents emerging with wings, old talents sharpening their talons and genes of genres mixing and blurring the lines! The Asian Prize for […]
The Asian Prize for Short Story is an International Prize curated by The Asian Prizes, a subsidiary of The Asian Group of Literature. ‘We had submissions from all over the world, from […]
The teachings of Hinduism as Laxmiprasad explores include an understanding of the human life and the personal virtues of a practicing Hindu. He concludes that the Hindu religion is a pathfinder in searching for the right meaning of life. The philosophers and the thinkers that Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan has quoted are a testament of true scholarship with a quotable quote from the book “Service of one’s fellows is a religious obligation”.
‘Quill of the Dove’ by Ian Thomas Shaw is a narrative tapestry where the central subplot of the Middle Eastern political situation is interwoven with historical background and individual stories. Shaw, through his perceptiveness and great narrative skills, leads the reader through the roller-coaster that characterises the Middle East and a meaningful enquiry into the region.
When someone commits harakiri, he tears his stomach open with a dagger. A trusted man should stand by, to swiftly cut off the head in a single stroke. This is done as soon as he has made the initial incision. Mishima’s military coup failed miserably, and he proceeded to rip open his stomach.
The characters in Zhang Yueran are a forceful commentary on the issues of memory and history. Indeed, the story portrays that comprehending history is not an easy mission; it demands the process of uncovering the layers of stories…
Beneath Divided Skies deals with the lives of the migrants, concentrating on the women and chronicling their journeys–painful and inspiring–as they were. The Rescue and Restoration Act was repealed in 1957, and for almost a decade, the people who carried out the act brought back hostages, at times unwilling ones, across the borders.
How many four leafed clovers do you need, to overcome a life full of misfortune? How many books do you have to read,before you gain the confidence of an average fool?
Elizabeth O’Connor’s debut novel, “Whale Fall,” begins on an isolated Welsh island teetering on the edge of change. Set in September 1938, the community’s fishermen have begun, encountering the Royal Navy at sea, a sign of the looming global conflict.
“The Diary of a Good Neighbor,” which appears in Doris Lessing’s The Diaries of Jane Somers, explores the important subjects of aging and how the elderly are treated.
They say you should write the book you want to read. I wrote Brotherless Night because I wanted to read a book set in Jaffna during this time period—one focused on civilian lives, particularly those of Tamil women, students, teachers, and political dissidents.
Bookaroo is India’s first and biggest Children’s Literature Festival. The festival continues its attempts to spread the joy of books and reading in its 17th port of call in what will be the45th edition of the festival in its 16th year.
“Mama Hissa’s Mice,” a novel by Saud Alsanousi, is a poignant exploration of friendship, identity, and the impact of sectarian violence.
A familiar title but an unusual spell out – ‘JUUHHHUUUU’ – by Manoj Kumar Sharma is a touching collection of three short stories that delves into the intricacies of human emotions, exploring the timeless theme of love in the context of the modern digital age.
Slaughter’s prose is taut and evocative, drawing readers into the heart of the story with its vivid imagery and atmospheric descriptions. Her keen eye for detail brings the world of “Fractured” to life, from the gritty streets of Atlanta to the haunting beauty of the Georgia countryside.
I’ve often heard my friends speak about their fathers as if they were their die-hard enemies. Some even call their fathers bastards. Many of my friends are teetotallers. When asked why, the most common reply is- ‘My father often got drunk and abused my mother.’
Each tale on the long-list offers a glimpse into the human condition, reminding us of the power of storytelling to inspire, enlighten, and unite us across cultures and continents.So, fellow connoisseurs, what are your thoughts on these thought-provoking, illuminating literary works that have been listed for better recognition and honour? Share your opinion with us as well. This is, after all, an award with a reader-centric approach.
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