Though uncompromising in its content, Lisa O’Donnell’s Young Adult novel detailing the lives of a young family ravaged by drug addiction is a fast,...

Though uncompromising in its content, Lisa O’Donnell’s...

The dark mechanism of the State: Robert Pisani reviews Adam Johnson's Pulitzer-winning novel about the 'Orwellian nightmare' of North Korea.

The dark mechanism of the State: Robert Pisani reviews Adam...

Decorated Peruvian author makes his English-language debut, and Rose Lapira finds this brutal but 'easy to read' narrative engrossing.

Decorated Peruvian author makes his English-language debut,...

Former Nationalist minister turned novelist Lawrence Gatt speaks to us about...

Former Nationalist minister turned novelist Lawrence Gatt...

New photography book lifts the lid on Malta’s transgender community.

New photography book lifts the lid on Malta’s transgender...

This short but chronologically sprawling book – first published in 1985 but translated to English only recently – by one of the brightest stars of Catalan...

This short but chronologically sprawling book – first...

Despite having an ‘odd’ structure, this three-tiered novel about relationships under duress is well-worth investing in, says Rose Lapira.

Despite having an ‘odd’ structure, this three-tiered...

Though it may be hard-going at times, Rose Lapira finds a lot to enjoy in Mario Vargas Llosa’s imaginative depiction of the embattled Irish revolutionary...

Though it may be hard-going at times, Rose Lapira finds a...

With the annual World Book Day taking place yesterday, we asked some local personalities about a book that left a lasting impact on their lives.

With the annual World Book Day taking place yesterday, we...

Everyone has an opinion on Paceville, but have we ever stopped to consider the...

Everyone has an opinion on Paceville, but have we ever...

Rose Lapira is taken by Niccolo Ammaniti’s compelling foray into adolescent angst, made into a film by Bernardo Bertolucci last year.

Rose Lapira is taken by Niccolo Ammaniti’s compelling...

George Cini guides us through his vivacious history of Strait Street, now...

George Cini guides us through his vivacious history of...

Deborah Levy’s novel didn’t stand a chance against fellow Booker nominee Hilary Mantel, but Rose Lapira discovers that this slim thriller boasts hidden –...

Deborah Levy’s novel didn’t stand a chance against...

Rose Lapira discovers a strangely ‘feminist’ novel emerging from the Middle East courtesy of up-and-coming Afghan-French author Atiq Rahimi.

Rose Lapira discovers a strangely ‘feminist’ novel...

Delving into the work of renowned ‘Holocaust writer’ Aharon Appelfeld, Rose Lapira is pleasantly surprised to discover a novel that is more about the...

Delving into the work of renowned ‘Holocaust writer’...