I have always been fascinated by the cultural impact that the Italian Mafia has left on this side of the Mediterranean. Maltese culture is so close to that of Sicily, a mere 130km away by air, that we didn't only inherit their yummy kannoli and a penchant for pasta. There's also that small matter of organised crime, systematic corruption and a general feeling that some people … [Read more...] about The Battle for Sicily’s Soul
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Merlin eBooks Have Landed
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
Malta Spelling Bee competition is finally a thing
And it was all to launch a fun, new book for young readers . L-Ispettaklu Stupend Żanżan Kelma, written by Deborah Abela, has just been released in its Maltese version under the Merlin Publishers label. The tension in the school hall was palpable and when the score was announced, the jubilation was pretty much straight out of a football stadium. What could possibly … [Read more...] about Malta Spelling Bee competition is finally a thing