South Korea’s best spots to curl up with a book this autumn
Across the country, a handful of unique reading spaces offer a little more than the usual library or cafe might. These three spots of The Korea Herald's picks pair books with a…
From Bihar to Dhaka, Bangladesh author Naushad Noori’s verses of defiance
Laden with both the lyrical beauty of Urdu and the fiery rhetoric of leftist politics, Naushad Noori's works captured the pulse of a generation struggling against imperialism,…
South Koreaâs Kyobo book retailer rejects suspicious 100,000-book order amid AI copyright fears
According to a Kyobo Book Centre official, the bookshop chain received a request from a foreign company with no prior transaction history to purchase 100,000 books.
US birth tourism in a book? South Korean mom’s guide draws backlash
The 350,000-won e-book has drawn online backlash, colliding with tightening American immigration rules and sparking debate over the ethics of securing foreign citizenship.
Japanâs libraries evolving into community hubs featuring games, 3D printers amid book circulation stagnation
Japan's libraries are moving away from their traditionally strict rules against eating, drinking, and talking - in an effort to engage more visitors. Several have already evolved…
Unpacking the long, rich history of Chinaâs Xinjiang
Two new scholarly works explore Xinjiang's rich multiethnic heritage and religious history, highlighting its enduring place within Chinese civilisation.
Exhibition traces the art of Chinese bookbinding through the ages
A new exhibition in Shanghai, "Ingenuity of Volumes," spans ancient scrolls and thread-bound volumes to modern design, highlighting the craftsmanship, materials, and changing…
Rereading Gloria Steinem and second-wave feminism from South Asia
Dr Rashida Shafiq, a historian specialising in gender and Cold War cultural diplomacy, speaks to The Daily Star about Steinemâs experiences in India, the geopolitical context of…
From Karachi to Nigeria and Istanbul: Pakistani writer Rehana Alam releases memoir on a global nomadic life
The book explores what happens when a family is repeatedly transplanted across countries, languages, cultures and traditions, and how such disruption can fracture identities â…
Nobel Laureate James Robinson discusses book ‘Why Nations Fail’ at Jakarta talk
A talk organised by Gramedia in Jakarta, featuring author James Robinson of 'Why Nations Fail', discussed recent developments that have been unfolding across Indonesia â raising…
