Books

Living With Dissociative Identity Disorder: The Reality

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Beyond the Diagnosis: The Evolving Landscape of Dissociative Identity Disorder For decades, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)—formerly known as multiple personality disorder—was relegated to the fringes of psychological discourse, often misrepresented by Hollywood tropes. However, the story of Cameron West, whose groundbreaking memoir First Person Plural brought the condition into the public consciousness, highlights a shift … Read more

Bookety Book Books’ Mandy Myles to Close Store and Pivot

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The End of the “Click-to-Buy” Era: Why Small Bookstores Are Pivoting to Community The landscape for independent booksellers is undergoing a seismic shift. Mandy Myles, founder of the Wānaka-based online store Bookety Book Books, recently announced the closure of her retail site, citing a reality that many small business owners know all too well: the … Read more

Taiwan Travelogue: Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King win the International Booker Prize

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The Rise of the ‘Translated Era’: Why Non-English Narratives Are Dominating the Global Stage For decades, the English-speaking literary world operated as a fortress, with only a handful of “global” works managing to scale the walls. But the recent victory of Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for Taiwan Travelogue marks more than just a … Read more

seamless architecture explores continuous surfaces through bio-inspired design

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Beyond the Joint: The Rise of Seamless Architecture For decades, we have viewed buildings as assemblies of parts—bricks, beams, and panels bolted together. But a paradigm shift is occurring. We are moving away from the 20th-century “machine” aesthetic toward an era of seamless architecture, where the boundaries between walls, roofs, and floors dissolve into continuous, … Read more

Four for the weekend: Lena Dunham, Kneecap and a fix-all stew

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The New Authenticity: How Modern Culture is Redefining Fame, Art, and Comfort We are witnessing a seismic shift in how we consume stories, music, and even the food on our plates. The trend is moving away from curated perfection and toward a raw, unfiltered “new authenticity.” From memoirs that dismantle the myth of the celebrity … Read more

The rags-to-riches story behind May Kay cosmetics

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A new biography by journalist Mary Lisa Gavenas reveals the dramatic rags-to-riches journey of cosmetics mogul Mary Kay Ash. The book, titled “Selling Opportunity,” describes the life of the bleach-blonde, pink-clad titan as a tale of self-invention and second chances. Early Hardship and Personal Loss Born in 1918 in Hot Wells, Texas, Mary Kay Ash … Read more

Tunisia: Head of State Inaugurates 40th Edition of Tunis International Book Fair [update 2]

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The Digital Evolution of the Literary World The intersection of literature and technology is no longer a futuristic concept. it is a current reality. As seen at the Tunis International Book Fair, the focus is shifting toward a digital cultural economy. The emergence of the Tunis International Digital Cultural Economy Centre highlights a growing trend … Read more

L.A. Times Festival of Books kicks off with packed panels at USC

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The Evolution of the Celebrity Memoir: From PR to Raw Truth For decades, the celebrity memoir was often a polished piece of corporate branding—a curated narrative designed to protect a public image. However, we are seeing a seismic shift toward “unfiltered” storytelling. Readers are no longer satisfied with the sanitized version of a star’s life; … Read more

Lena Dunham reveals why she loved being in rehab

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The Cost of Ambition in the Creative Age For many high achievers, the line between fighting for a creative vision and becoming a servant to ambition is dangerously thin. As seen in the reflections within Famesick, the pursuit of professional milestones—such as writing, directing, and starring in a hit series simultaneously—can lead to a state … Read more

Yagisawa Satoshi: An Interview with the Days at the Morisaki Bookshop Author About His International Bestseller

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The Rise of ‘Komorebi’ Literature: How Cozy Novels Are Capturing a Global Audience Satoshi Yagisawa’s success with Days at the Morisaki Bookshop isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a key indicator of a growing global trend: the embrace of “komorebi” literature – a Japanese term referring to the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight shines … Read more

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