Books

The Beat Asia sat down with award-winning scriptwriter and author Noreen “Noringai” Capili to talk about her writing journey and how it’s all about talent, luck, and timing.

Meet the author behind the bestselling title, “No Boyfriend Since Birth” and the recently released “Hue City” from Penguin Random House Southeast Asia.

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Discount Bookstore Chain Booksale announces that they are "entering a new chapter" in their story, closing some of their stores in the Philippines. Read more.

From the “Wicked” witch from the Land of Oz to the “Phantom of the Opera” haunting the Parisian Opera House, here are some of the best musicals that started out as novels.

From dark academia mysteries to short story collections of spine-chilling supernatural sightings around the city, here are five scary tales to give you all the chills and thrills this October.

Happening from Oct. 10 to 20 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, this year's fair will be themed "Read Until the Next Life" and will feature over 300 publishers.

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