A few newsletters ago, I mentioned that I would try writing about my favourite places in Braddell. And then something wonderful happened—an illustrator named Melly wrote in to say she would love to draw a map for us! From there,...
I hear this a lot from friends and family: "Are you living under a rock?!" Well...yes. And it's a beautiful, shiny rock glistening in the sun. Sometimes, depending on who's asking, I'll say it's beside the pineapple under the sea....
I'm in a full-on binge-reading phase lately. Partly because Netflix hasn't been doing it for me, partly because of some incredible books we've published…and partly because of a Japanese mystery thriller involving houses, interior design and a slightly unbelievable cult....
When I'm with a group of people, a common question I get is: "Do you have to read a lot at Epigram?" My answer is usually: yes, and also no. There are seasons when we read a lot. That's when...
Before we get into all the book news (and there's a fair bit), a tiny personal update: I've been deep into a translated Japanese novel lately—the kind that completely hijacks your brain. There's a murder, there's a floor plan, there's...
The Quiet Readers Book Club's "Choose Your Book Club" event popped up on our socials recently and I thought, what a brilliant idea! You basically show up, chat with the people running each book club, see what they've discussed before...
To be totally honest, we're deep in a book sales lull period right now. And it's genuinely excruciating. Everyone is gripping their wallets tightly, waiting for the massive spending dates to hit: the 11.11 sale, the school holidays, the rush...
Let me tell you about one of my average dreams. I call them "average" because they're not big, life-altering aspirations like owning a business, buying a fancy house, migrating to another country or being a shareholder in a huge company. My average dream is...
I’ve always loved the idea of "domestic tourism"—pretending to be a tourist right here at home. It’s all the fun of a holiday without the travel fuss, and it’s even better when you can explore our neighbourhoods with the kids...
Hello fellow book lovers, Not going to lie, it’s been a while since I'm a bit more personable on our newsletter. I am actually out of ideas! It’s one of those days. I contemplated writing a newsletter on my favourite...
Dear The Projector, It's a sad day for Singapore's cinema scene. The news of your closing has recently hit us all. As fellow champions of independent voices and stories, we have always admired the magic you created. You weren't just...
Hey there book readers,We're back! Our bookshop has found a new home—sort of. It's a cosy shelf at the wonderful Casual Poet Library. And here's the best part: we're a bookshop and a library all in one. Which means you can...
