From classical works to contemporary tales, the following list showcases ten remarkable novels set in China that provide a glimpse into the heart and soul ...

I’ve never really been a big reader of essays. Novels, yes; memoirs, at any chance I get; classics, several times a year. But when it came to collections of ...

I’ve long had a penchant for memoirs – the intimate nature of the narratives; the candid look at the lives of writers that we otherwise wouldn’t see, and ...

While London is known for being a creative hotspot, there’s no doubt that stylish Shoreditch is the epicentre of the capital’s thriving arts scene. Packed ...

Prior to The Wife by Meg Wolitzer, I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a movie adaptation before reading the book on which it’s based. Thankfully my recollection ...

Cannot go to Bali? Read these wonderful books set in Bali, with its lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and spiritual allure, which have been a source of ...

A couple of weeks ago I landed in London with a suitcase packed with sandals and spring dresses, ever the glass-half-full optimist. I had envisaged balmy ...

The wrong airport, one missed flight connection and a case of baggage theft was how my trip to Paris trip almost started. Making my annual pilgrimage back ...

While there are many, many things that Australia does well – its beaches, its bookshops, its smashed avocado – one thing that it doesn’t do anywhere near as ...