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Bus stops to markets: Indonesian author is interested in people’s everyday vernacular
Despite his modesty, Eka Kurniawan’s success has earned him his fair share of admirers – and haters.
Hauntings go virtual this Halloween... or are slightly delayed
Halloween isn't the same this year, but the scary fun is still happening online or pushed to a later date.
Guide to the classics: Mary Shelley’s 'The Last Man' is a prophecy of life in a global pandemic
Mary Shelley's neglected book 'The Last Man' (1826) has the most to say to us in our present moment of crisis and global pandemic.
Fancy Benedict Cumberbatch’s 'Frankenstein' or 'Sepet: The Musical' online this weekend?
Having a big night in? Here are five online theatre shows to watch this weekend.
Booked Out: The end of a reading adventure
Four years ago, Booked Out columnist Sharmilla Ganesan set out to read her way through the titles in '1001 Books To Read Before You Die'. With this column she bids farewell to the adventure with a bit of help from Ursula K. Le Guin, an author she re-visits to find a new favourite.
How to explore Switzerland by train
From snow-capped mountains to historical cities, Switzerland is a dream destination best explored on rail.
With Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde captures our obsession with youth
The Picture Of Dorian Gray remains a powerful and relevant examination of our obsession with staying young.
In a small town in Texas, vampires and witches walk among humans
In Midnight, Texas, outcasts such as vampires and witches find a place where they fit in. The best-selling trilogy by Charlaine Harris is now developed into a TV series.
Why are horror writers so often left in the dark?
Columnist Sharmilla Ganesan feels that the most horrifying thing about horror writers is how underrated they are.
James McAvoy is the crazy but brilliant scientist Victor Frankenstein
Scottish actor James McAvoy stars in the upcoming thriller Victor Frankenstein with Daniel Radcliffe.
