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Council has its ‘books’ in order, says new head Mark Camilleri

The new chairman of the National Book Council says the 2013 book festival ended with a €5,000 surplus for the first time ever: he now wants to make it bigger and better

Eddie, manifest destiny

Taking in Fenech Adami’s recounting of the last 30 years is quite a portion of history

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Securing a financial future for Malta’s artistic output | Toni Attard

Creative Economy Advisor from the Creative Economy Working Group Toni Attard fills us in on the recently set up Creative Trust: what exactly is it, and how can...

Creative Economy Advisor from the Creative Economy Working...

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’...

A recently-translated early work by seminal Turkish author Orhan Pamuk digs deep into the country’s roots, Rose Lapira discovers.

A recently-translated early work by seminal Turkish author...

Saviour Balzan's Saying It As It Is - his favourite vice is memory

Saying It As It Is will entertain readers with its personal insight into...

Saying It As It Is will entertain readers with its personal...

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Muscat’s biographer praises Labour leader as ‘an agent of change’

Labour leader turns 39 with biography to add oomph to his electoral campaign.

Labour leader turns 39 with biography to add oomph to his...

Tom Hopper’s loud-and-proud follow-up to The King’s Speech is a graceless, lumbering beast that should be labelled ‘For Fans Only’.

Tom Hopper’s loud-and-proud follow-up to The King’s...

Tom Cruise brings Lee Child’s beloved literary creation to life in this Christopher McQuarrie thriller. But is it worth the effort?

Tom Cruise brings Lee Child’s beloved literary creation...

Maltese among top buyers of 50 Shades of Grey trilogy

Malta ranks second highest in number of ‘50 Shades of Grey’ erotic novels...

Malta ranks second highest in number of ‘50 Shades of...

It may be a typically ‘inspirational’ Oscar contender, but David O. Russell’s mental illness dramedy has its heart very much in the right place.

It may be a typically ‘inspirational’ Oscar contender,...

Returning to the Norwegian author after enjoying his short fiction, Rose Lapira is captivated by Per Petterson's poignant novel about a complex mother-daughter...

Returning to the Norwegian author after enjoying his short...