Reading List

Eslite, a world-renowned Taiwanese bookstore chain, provides Malaysian book lovers a fresh venue in which to rediscover their passion for reading.

Set to return to its physical form after two years of digital presence, Malaysia’s largest international literary festival is something you do not want to miss.

Get ready for some magic at the inaugural Langkawi Writers’ Festival, which will take place from 1 to 4 September. It will be all about sharing, inspiration, and connections.

Japan's largest bookstore chain has opened it’s first store in Southeast Asia. Located in a single-story building that covers 31,000 square feet, Tsutaya carries more than 240,000 carefully selected books, stationery, and more.

In this Father’s Day special, Zafigo Founder Marina Mahathir tells us about what went on behind the scenes when working on her latest book, The Apple and the Tree — a memoir about growing up as Tun Dr Mahathir’s daughter.

To celebrate World Poetry Day, we take a moment to appreciate six of Malaysia’s foremost female poets.

Love books almost as much as you do travelling? Check out our list of writers’ retreats, literature festivals, and book-themed travel destinations!

Get your read on and feast your mind on these books by Malaysia-born writers who leave their mark on the local and global publishing scene.

You don’t need to give up the reading habit you cultivated at home just because you’re no longer indoors most of the time. Give these audiobooks a listen on your commute or while at work.

Who doesn’t love a witty quip? Here are five quotes so clever and/or profound that it’ll pique your curiosity to learn more about the books they’re derived from.

From epic journeys in the Caucasus Mountains to 16th century redemption, Zafigo’s Founder, Marina Mahathir, shares with us which 10 books she’s currently loving and why.

This month has been quite the page-turner on the Busy Reading Books Podcast! We go on a tour of the Land of the Rising Sun, explore some prolific Latin American writers, and weigh the pros and cons of literary prizes and awards.

In case you didn’t know, we started our very own podcast about books, hosted by Marina Mahathir! Here’s what you’ve missed so far.

Asian women in literature? We love to see that. We’ve lined up nine of our favourite Malaysian, Singaporean, and regional female poets who are making waves in the world of poetry.

Time for some shelf-indulgence with our new book podcast – Busy Reading Books, a weekly series exploring the world through words!

Itching for a good time surrounded by books and yummy food? Check out these book cafes and bookstores around Malaysia!

COVID-19 might have stalled travel, but these beautifully-written books will introduce you to nine new countries, cultures, and histories.

We scoured the dusty shelves of the web to curate a list of visually engaging, bite-sized reads you can have delivered to your doorstep!

This year was quite the whirlwind of events, but here’s hoping 2021 brings us endless possibilities of the positive kind…

To calm my nerves while we wait for the ‘new normal’ to emerge, I have cosied up to The Serenity Passport, a book by positive psychologist Megan C Hayes. The book stood, maybe because now feels like the perfect time to take a literary trip around the world in search of calmness through the eyes…

Staying home is absolutely necessary right now, but it doesn't come easy for some. To help keep your wanderlust alive, here's the first edition of ZafigoZine, a bite-sized compilation of helpful ideas and suggestions on how you can keep from going stir-crazy while in quarantine.

Some whimsical, allowing you to explore worlds unknown, while others may just inspire you to think about where your next holiday may be, these books will surely take you and your imagination places.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of top reads to stir up some wanderlust within you.

Travel books are some of Anita's favourite resources to get a deeper understanding of places she plans on visiting. These are her favourites.