A writer becomes a writer long before he puts pen to paper, for his past must be pointed in that direction long before the act of writing.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A small space that holds big stories — that’s one of the best descriptions one can give to Lost Books Cebu, a charming independent bookshop, with the dust of time resting on its…
Beowulf can be read as a Christian allegory about good and evil. The chronicler-poets, who were Christian monks, portrayed Beowulf as the champion of goodness (a mighty, muscular Christ figure) while Grendel, his mother, and the dragon…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Every March, International Women’s Month offers an opportunity not only to celebrate women’s achievements but also to listen to their stories. Literature remains one of the most powerful ways to understand how women…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – For centuries, books held the keys to knowledge, but while men turned pages filled with philosophy, politics, and science, women were told to read only what kept them in their place—anything else was…
CEBU CITY, Philippines –There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to a good book. Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape, new insights, or just something fun to read, books offer a world of possibilities. With an incredible…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano book enthusiasts are in for a literary treat as MV Doulos Hope, the renowned international floating library, is set to dock at Cebu City’s Pier 5 from October 15 to November 10.…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said she wants to realign the budget for the “duplicating” items in the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed funding for 2025, including the “improper” P10-million allocation for…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – You may not be the only one with stacks of unwrapped books just lurking in the corner, waiting for you to lay your eyes on them. You may have enjoyed reading during your…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University said it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th century book about the afterlife that has been in its collections since the 1930s. The decision came after a…
MANILA (Reuters) – “A good book is easy to find” reads the sign on Hernando Guanlao’s two-storey home located on the outskirts of the Philippines’ main financial district which he has turned into a public library where…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Reading has always been one of the many things one can do to pass time or learn more about certain things. For some, reading helps ease the tension they are currently feeling. Some may…
