Books

For readers new to Filipino speculative fiction, a guide recommends five accessible stories that blend fantasy, science fiction, and horror with Philippine elements. These picks introduce the genre's rich landscape, shaped by local myths and societal reflections.

January 16, 2026 Reported by AI

Five police officers and a representative from the Paris Prosecutor's Office raided a bookstore in Paris's 11th district on January 7 to seize copies of a children's book on Palestinian history. The book, titled 'From the River to the Sea: un livre de coloriage', was deemed by the French Ministry of Justice likely to incite hatred against the Israeli population. The Violette and Co bookstore condemned the action as disproportionate and an assault on fundamental freedoms.

Google has released its annual summary of top searches in Chile for 2025, with books category featuring commercial hits and popular adaptations. El Eternauta topped the list, boosted by its Netflix version. Other entries included practical manuals and romance novels.

December 03, 2025 Reported by AI

Soonkyu Shin lost his eyesight at age 9 but built a career as a credit analyst on Wall Street with a 'can-do' mindset. In a recent interview in Seoul, he emphasized that his life is not a dramatic tale of hardship and triumph but an 'others-made' story shaped by the people around him. His latest essay collection, 'Think Can-do and Find a Way,' takes its title from the mantra that has guided him for decades.

A 36-year-old resident of Tsushima in Aichi Prefecture has translated and published her late grandfather's notes detailing his experiences as a student soldier in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The translation took seven years, completed amid work and child-rearing, in time for the 80th anniversary of the war's end this year. She hopes it prompts global readers to view wars as their own concern.

November 22, 2025 Reported by AI

Brazilian writer Raduan Nassar turns 90 on November 27, and his work 'Lavoura Arcaica', published half a century ago, continues to challenge certainties and social structures. Son of Lebanese immigrants, Nassar blends diverse literary influences in a narrative that explodes the patriarchal order. His radical literature sounds even more relevant in times of polarization.