BOOKS
Much maligned, Wallis Simpson found lotus-eater’s dream in Hong Kong and China
A new book, “Her Lotus Year”, tells the story of Wallis Simpson in China in the roaring twenties. Book reviewer Roger Medcalf takes a look. […]
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“Look up at the stars, not down at your feet”: Wise words from Stephen Hawking in last book
Our book reviewer looks back at an inspiring life, well lived, with lessons for all of us. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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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. […]
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“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. […]