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.