BOOKS
Marvellous Sai Kung history, lovely animal stories, heroic derring-do and Mr Shufflebottom
Roger Medcalf reviews Guy Shirra’s new book taking a further look at tales from long ago. […]
Hong Kong
BOOKS
At 738 pages, Boris Johnson’s memoir is daunting, but persist for wit, erudition and insight
Boris was most popular for his leaving. So he tells us in his self-serving, but witty and well-written memoir, “Unleashed”, says Roger Medcalf in his review of Johnson’s latest book. […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
Jamie Chapman: Only third European charged with murder in city in nearly 60 years
A European charged with murder in Hong Kong is most unusual. Jamie Chapman is only the third. […]
BOOKS
Celebrate things Indian: get along to literary discussions at Asia Society this Sunday
Three literary sessions featuring conversations with internationally acclaimed authors take place at The Asia Society on Sunday 10 November. […]
ENTERTAINMENT
Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell to amuse us next month in H.K.Players panto
“Peter Pan: Return to Neverland” will be staged at Hong Kong Arts Centre from 29 November to 8 December […]
BOOKS
“Tales From A Barren Rock” is selling well, publisher and Bookazine owners say
The new book with a strong Sai Kung connection, “Tales From a Barren Rock”, is selling well, according to publisher. […]
COMMUNITY
Is a resurgence of the pandemic looming? Let’s hope not, but worrying signs have emerged
Is coronavirus undergoing a resurgence in Hong Kong? After two friends came down with covid in two weeks, we began to wonder. […]
BOOKS
“So long, it’s been good to know you”: Sing a sad song to the bees, birds and butterflies
If you have a garden in Sai Kung, don’t you notice how rarely you see a bee, bird or butterfly? Trevor Bailey ponders the fate of our species, and all the others, on this planet. […]
BOOKS
If your child is young, take away that smartphone, give them a dumbphone
Trevor Bailey takes a look at a new book by American academic Jonathan Haidt addressing the problems of todays teenagers and their interaction with smart devices. […]
BOOKS
Kids struggling at school should emulate Winston; he had to battle too
Trevor Bailey delves into a classic and finds some lessons for those finding school difficult. […]