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The art of buying your best bookshelf
If you belong to that crowd who wants to buy a bookshelf for either you or any of your loved ones, keep in mind the following useful tips and you would make the most satisfying purchase.
26 December 2022, 11:16 AM
Hope over fate
Finding himself at the epicentre of the disaster, Abed realised that a large number of deaths (an estimated 500,000) in the “world’s deadliest known tropical cyclone” were not necessarily caused by the natural disaster.
24 November 2022, 00:00 AM
Tales of a development sector doyen
The book doesn’t only become a memoir of the writer’s life as a development worker, but also a tribute to the late Sir Abed and his magnanimity as a human being and a visionary.
19 November 2022, 12:45 PM
An encounter with Sandeep Ray
"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.
12 November 2022, 11:50 AM
The special bond between bookshops and readers
For avid readers, bookshops hold a special place in their lives.
5 November 2022, 16:03 PM
Jennette McCurdy explores grief in its most complex form
In many ways, McCurdy’s story is not so different from the classic tale of almost every other Hollywood child star with a stage mother who indulges in her dose of fame by living vicariously through her children. But what makes this particular narrative stand out among the rest is McCurdy’s unwavering devotion to honesty even in moments that are difficult to read, let alone write.
29 October 2022, 13:17 PM
Percy Jackson fans, mount your horses
The new book’s title, revealed to be Percy Jackson and The Chalice Of The Gods, will be out on September 26, 2023, the author confirmed via Twitter.
29 October 2022, 09:58 AM
Can we bring back Rupkothar Golpo?
Why we the wonderful, mythical world of Rupkothar Rajjo should be rejuvenated.
16 October 2022, 17:20 PM
Love, fate, and age-old curses: 'The Book of Magic' by Alice Hoffman
The familial bond portrayed in the novel makes it easy to sympathise with the characters and they rarely seem woven in a piece of fiction; rather, their attributes are more lifelike and one may just find someone like Franny or Gillian Owens among their kith and kin.
15 October 2022, 13:00 PM
‘Praner Prodip Jwaliye’: Prime Minister’s 75th birthday celebration at Bangla Academy
The program was divided in two sections; the first part was dedicated to launching the book titled, Praner Prodip Jwaliye (Bangla Academy, 2022). It is a collection of poetry and rhymes written for the Prime Minister’s 75th birth anniversary and were composed by celebrated personalities.
29 September 2022, 09:26 AM
'Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Le messager du qawwali' launched at AFD
“I deeply admire Mr Khan for his glorious contribution to the music industry. Despite all the cultural differences, his songs resonate with everyone. I remember being mesmerised after witnessing his magic for the first time back home", shared author Dr Pierre-Alain Baud.
17 September 2022, 07:54 AM
For fans of 'The God of Small Things', an Ammu-shaped hole in the universe
As a reader, this classic novel will always remain in my heart as a symbol of courage, love, loss and above all, a symbol of enchantment.
10 September 2022, 11:35 AM
Things we’d like to see from our local booktok
When compared to other countries, our local booktok is just not up to the mark. Here are some ways to improve that.
21 July 2022, 00:00 AM
4 Book Vlogs for Bookaholics
They make book reviews more interesting.
23 June 2022, 00:00 AM
Book Lovers: A relief in the barren wasteland of rom-coms
Book Lovers treads a fine line between subversion and indulgence of the tropes of small-town romance and enemies-to-lovers.
26 May 2022, 00:00 AM
Mirpur 10 Book market: Your go-to place for old books
The Mirpur 10 book market, sometimes called the old book market is easy to navigate, especially if Nilkhet is too far for you.
25 May 2022, 09:51 AM
Influence over quality: Who are the bestselling authors at the Boi Mela?
In recent years, internet personalities have dominated sales at the Ekushey Boi Mela.
23 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Children's books on traditional games launched by Unesco, The Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation in Bangladesh and Unesco Dhaka Office joined forces to produce and disseminate books and reading materials focused on cultural heritage of Bangladesh, and to promote reading among children and youths.
20 December 2021, 06:33 AM
Uganda, where a book can cost a month’s salary
The hunt for a good book in Uganda's capital is not for the faint-hearted; in fact it feels like a black market.
10 May 2016, 04:40 AM
Chris Gayle to launch book on his love for cricket
A formidable giant on the field and a humble personality out of it, West Indies batting sensation Chris Gayle is writing a book on his love for cricket.
17 March 2016, 07:26 AM