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  • Beijing is a treasure trove for secondhand book collectors

    2010-03-01 13:16

    A 1957 edition of Philosopher Zhang Dainian's An Outline of Chinese Philosophy is one of book collector Feng Kechen's favorites among his collection of secondhand books.

  • Beijing's best-seller lists no open book

    2010-03-01 13:16

    Some publishers build buzz for titles, but numbers aren't exactly binding. Everyone enjoys having friends recommend a good book, but what happens when friends suggest books that are average at best?

  • Book reviews

    2010-02-26 09:54

    Maha Harada's latest novel Number Nine shines the spotlight on Shanghai. A Chinese translation of the book by Shanghai native Zhu Yifei, is now available.

  • Susan's Smile, all about envy

    2010-02-26 09:51

    Writer Ye Zhaoyan is bent on a switch, after depicting "the reality of myth" in Hou Yi, 2006, a novel that reconstructs the ancient Chinese tale of Chang E and her self-banishment to the moon.

  • Touch of class

    2010-02-26 09:50

    New novel on migrant workers tells a story from the heart, from one who's lived that life.

  • Book, magazine must-have travel accessory: survey

    2010-02-12 10:11

    The must-have travel accessory that most people would not fly without isn't an iPod, laptop or a portable DVD player. It's a printed book or magazine.

  • Reading their hearts

    2010-02-11 11:07

    As Valentine's Day falls on Chinese New Year's Day this year, both love and debate are in the air. And the changing times and views of amorousness can be read in the revival of romance novels.

  • Stan Lee to create new comic -- starring himself

    2010-02-11 10:44

    Stan Lee, co-creator of some of the world's most famous superheroes, is creating a new comic book series -- and writing a leading role for himself.

  • Internet prompts the publishing itch in over-60s

    2010-02-09 09:08

    The Internet is helping older British readers rekindle a love of books and writing, and an overwhelming majority of senior citizens see the medium as a positive development.

  • Book reviews

    2010-02-05 09:55

    As Valentines' Day is approaching, Enjoy Reading Era, a Beijing-based cultural company, will release a collection of stories with the theme "Perhaps Love" at the end of this month.

  • A guide to Shanghai's street life

    2010-02-05 09:53

    Wang Xiaoying's latest novel, Song of a Long Street, follows the lives of residents in a winding street in downtown Shanghai. Writers and critics have hailed the book for its vivid portrayal of the city's people.

  • Caught up in chaos

    2010-02-05 09:48

    Former commune head pens a book that looks at what the 'cultural revolution' did in the countryside and the reasons for it.

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