Books

Taiwan shuns books for smartphones, tablets and computers

More than one-fifth of people in Taiwan did not read a single book last year as smartphones, tablets and computers take up most people's time, according to a survey.

21 Mar 2019

There’s more to Marvel

“With her ability to not only capture the feel of the Marvel universe, but to make her characters move so naturally through it with their actions and dialogue, we knew it was only a matter of time before Eve Ewing was writing more for us.”

21 Mar 2019

Five books you might like to read

For those who enjoyed Michael Ondaatje’s "Warlight," here are a few suggestions for further reading

20 Mar 2019

Marlon James' new book is a fantastical epic

'Black Leopard, Red Wolf,' by Marlon James, is an African fantasy epic that could make a 'Game of Throne's'-style TV series

19 Mar 2019

‘Triple Frontier’ director hopes to make full film in Spanish

Oscar Isaac says he’s pleased to be making more use of his Spanish in his newest film, “Triple Frontier.”

13 Mar 2019

Two exhibitions reveal how Mary Quant shaped our world

If you’re a British woman, you’ve probably got Mary Quant in your wardrobe. OK, maybe not literally — but if there’s a sleeveless shift or a tunic dress, you’re wearing Quant.

13 Mar 2019

Musician Joni Mitchell to publish book of poetry and illustrations hand-drawn for friends in 1971

A collection of Joni Mitchell’s artwork is to be made available to the public this year.

13 Mar 2019

Busy Philipps opening up

“It wasn’t something that I wrote overnight. It took me a long time. And not only was it not something that I wrote overnight, it wasn't something that I just started thinking about the day that I started to write it. I've been thinking about this for a very, very long time.”

09 Mar 2019