Book launches aplenty: here's what you should check out at GTLF 2023


Book lovers will be in for a treat at the George Town Literary Festival in Penang from Nov 23-26. The festival offers a bumper list of literary programmes and activities, including book talks, launches, readings and bookworm parties. Photo: Filepic

The George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) 2023 in Penang is just around the corner, starting this Thursday (Nov 23). Still not sure which events you should go for throughout the four-day festival? We've made it easier for you to choose with this list of book launches. Though some other events will require pre-registration, GTLF is open and free to all members of the public, so book lovers shouldn’t miss out!

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