Books
Haruki Murakami isn’t afraid of the dark
The famed author, who brought Japanese literature into the global mainstream, grapples with ageing and his place in the world of letters
My views on laws such as detention without trial have evolved: K Shanmugam at his book launch
[SINGAPORE] As a young backbencher Member of Parliament, K Shanmugam had raised concerns about Singapore’s laws on detention without trial.
Erich von Daniken, who claimed aliens visited Earth, dies at 90
His 1968 book, Chariots of the Gods, sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but one critic called it a ‘warped parody of reasoning’
Bankers get a dire warning from Jane Austen’s final book
As climate change advances, failing to prepare one’s business or move with the times can be ruinous
Dragons, sex and the Bible: What drove the book business in 2025
THE year brought more blockbuster books about sex and magic along with bestsellers nobody saw coming. Yet while sales are solid and bookstores are generally flourishing, the book business still faces ...
‘Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55
She published over 30 books which have sold some 50 million copies
Investing? Look beyond S&P 500, says The Library of Mistakes’ founder
BT exclusive: The concept dedicated to the study of financial history comes to Singapore in 2027
David Szalay wins Booker Prize for tortured tale of masculinity
Szalay beat five other shortlisted authors to claim the £50,000 award
Career stuck in neutral? Networking might change that
Ryan Lim’s new book challenges the ‘work hard and wait for reward’ approach most Singapore executives are used to
Rare ‘Hobbit’ first edition auctioned for £43,000
[LONDON] A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit sold for £43,000 (S$73,200) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in south-west England.
