Now we really have no excuse to not read books in Maltese Merlin eBooks probably classifies as one of the few good things that happened in 2020. It's been long-established that I'm a bookworm, and will happily spend all available time either reading or eating. What I am not, however, is one of those puritans who will tell you that there's no way they're migrating to Kindle … [Read more...] about Merlin eBooks Have Landed
BOOKS
Il-Manifest tal-Killer: Book Review
Il-Manifest tal-Killer may be set in the mid-90s, but the narrative remains eerily on point even today. When Il-Manifest tal-Killer was first published by Saviour Balzan under the Choppy Books umbrella in 2006, Karl Schembri's tale of a group of young anarchists who decide to take on the political status quo resonated deeply with many. It was something completely … [Read more...] about Il-Manifest tal-Killer: Book Review
Book Review: Kissirtu Kullimkien
A poignant collection of stories highlighting Malta's construction plague Having read Lara Calleja's debut novel, Lucy Min? - and thoroughly enjoyed it - I was curious as to what this second book, Kissirtu Kullimkien, might bring to Malta's literary landscape. And also somewhat sceptical, truth be told. Knowing Calleja to be an avid environmental activist, and given … [Read more...] about Book Review: Kissirtu Kullimkien
Vella Gera’s Is-Sriep Reġgħu Saru Velenużi To Get Movie Treatment
Shadeena to produce National Book Council funded project In news that will make many of Alex Vella Gera's followers happy, Sriep has been transformed into a screenplay by Teodor Reljic and is getting the movie treatment by Shadeena. The recently launched Facebook page tells us that the film will soon be going in production in August, COVID-19 restrictions permitting. If … [Read more...] about Vella Gera’s Is-Sriep Reġgħu Saru Velenużi To Get Movie Treatment
This Book Tells Us the Stories of Malta’s Most Amazing Women
Amazing Maltese Women, written by Kristina Chetcuti and published by Merlin Publishers Amazing Maltese women - what comes to mind with the phrase? Well, not much. I mean, look at Malta's written history, and the narratives that keep on being pushed and you'll see a glaring omission. It would appear that only men have had any role in shaping the story of our country. … [Read more...] about This Book Tells Us the Stories of Malta’s Most Amazing Women