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books
Redeeming Book Culture in Uzbekistan
By Niginakhon Saida
A Splendid Lack of Isolation: Indian Writers in the Global Mainstream
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Coping With War, Afghans Turn to Art and Books
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Daryaganj: Old World Charm at Delhi’s Used Book Bazaar
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Philip Hensher’s 'Scenes From Early Life'
What makes this novel/memoir set in war-torn Bangladesh special? Empathy, argues Amitav Ghosh.
Not Lost in Translation
Kyung-Sook Shin’s latest novel has hit it big in the US. So why has ‘Please Look After Mom’ been so successful?
Muslim Women Reformers
Muslim reformers who risk persecution, death – in a groundbreaking new anthology.
The Perfect Partner
A new book by two Australian women shows fabulous new ways to enjoy wine with food.
Vietnam: Still Rising Dragon
Author of new book finds inspiration (and censorship) in the noisy and vibrant country.
Vietnam: Rising Dragon
A new book says, whatever happens in Vietnam next won’t be dull.
Flavours of Asia
Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Mai Pham was born in Vietnam, raised in Thailand and moved to the US-where she currently resides-with her family back in 1975. And despite having started her professional career as a TV reporter, she eventually turned
Dear Santa: A Wish List Item
On Sunday I celebrated Hanukkah for the first time–mostly by eating too many hot-off-the-grill homemade latkas. My point is that these days, I don’t tend to adhere to any one particular holiday’s customs. And so with Christmas fast approaching, I’m