Hong Kong International Literary Festival revamp — October 20, 2013 The Hong Kong International Literary Festival has had a shake-up – it has a new manager, new faces Continue Reading ...
Starved nation tucks into a feast of words at Myanmar book festival — February 17, 2013 Myanmar’s first international book festival drew the country’s guiding light, leading writers Continue Reading ...
Aung San Suu Kyi draws thousands to Myanmar’s first literary festival — February 5, 2013 Though the “Lady” was the main attraction, the Irrawaddy Literary Festival managed to focus Continue Reading ...
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Generation Hex — December 11, 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner ponders the burden for only children of caring for their elderly parents, and talks
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