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Book loans from public libraries amounted to 767,548 last year, down by 9.5 per cent from 2012.
Russian Poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko – best-known for his poem Babi Yar and the eponymous symphony made in collaboration with composer Dmitri Shostakovich – will visit...
Book Review | What Happens in Brussels Stays in Brussels
Noel Tanti argues that just like Alex Vella Gera’s Is-Sriep reġgħu...
Noel Tanti argues that just like Alex Vella Gera’s...
‘Direct and risky’: illustrating Stagno | Jimmy Grima
Though it’s already set to be the publishing sensation of the year,...
Though it’s already set to be the publishing sensation of...
Refusing to mince words since 2001 | Guze Stagno
With over 700 copies sold in just over a week, Ġużé Stagno’s...
With over 700 copies sold in just over a week,...
Book Review | The Death of Bees
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...
Book Review | The Orphan Master's Son
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...
Intransigent festival organisers ‘force’ postponement of book fair
National Book Fair postponed to avoid clash with Song Festival goers
National Book Fair postponed to avoid clash with Song...
Book Review | Red April
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,...
The whole truth, and nothing but the truth? | Lawrence Gatt
Former Nationalist minister turned novelist Lawrence Gatt speaks to us about...
Former Nationalist minister turned novelist Lawrence Gatt...
Teasing the boundary between male and female | LIMINAL
New photography book lifts the lid on Malta’s transgender community.
New photography book lifts the lid on Malta’s transgender...
Book Review | Stone in a Landslide
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...
Book Review | In a Strange Room
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...
Book Review | The Dream of the Celt
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...
The book that changed my life
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...
What is Paceville? | David Pisani and Elise Billiard
Everyone has an opinion on Paceville, but have we ever stopped to consider the...
Everyone has an opinion on Paceville, but have we ever...
Book Review | Me and You
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...
Songs from the heart, tales from the gut | George Cini
George Cini guides us through his vivacious history of Strait Street, now...
George Cini guides us through his vivacious history of...
Book Review | Swimming Home
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...
GasanMamo assists in the restoration of documents at the Notarial Archives
As part of its CSR policy, GasanMamo have embarked on a long-term restoration project aimed at restoring several volumes of deeds and documents at the Notarial...
As part of its CSR policy, GasanMamo have embarked on a...
