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…of Maltese Generals and Admirals

Wednesday, 30 December 2015, 11:53 Last update: about 10 years ago

The photo shows Colonel Charles A. Gauci (centre) presenting a copy of his latest book "...of Maltese Generals and Admirals" to the Prime Minister at a dinner hosted by Blevins Franks Ltd...

‘Iż-Żejt f’Qiegħ l-Ilma’ launched in Brussels

Wednesday, 30 December 2015, 11:51 Last update: about 10 years ago

The Embassy of Malta to the Kingdom of Belgium held an event to mark the launch of the novel Iż-Żejt f'Qiegħ l-Ilma written by Martin Bugelli. Ray Azzopardi commended the ability of the...

Island Faces: Four Novellas from Malta - Words from a master

Wednesday, 30 December 2015, 11:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Noel Grima

Book: Island Faces: Four Novellas from Malta Author: Lino Spiteri Publsiher: Allied Publications 2011 Extent: 238pp  Until his untimely death in November last year, Lino...

'The Comedians' details history of comedy stage by stage

Friday, 18 December 2015, 14:17 Last update: about 11 years ago

Written by former stand-up comic Kliph Nesteroff, "The Comedians" follows the meandering history of everything funny. Beginning in the always smoky, often dilapidated vaudeville theaters of the early...

Slaughter has another standout with 'Pretty Girls'

Thursday, 17 December 2015, 14:16 Last update: about 11 years ago

The corrosive effects of a crime destroy a family's security, plunging them into a morass of grief from which there is no escape. But despite the love that unites them, tragedy can break those bonds,...

Parker grants peek into her personal life in 'Dear Mr. You'

Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 14:15 Last update: about 11 years ago

Mary-Louise Parker may be best known for her roles in "Weeds" and "Angels in America," but she also has a pretty impressive byline. Her writings have appeared in numerous publications, and "Dear Mr....

New book examines Nixon White House thru Butterfield's eyes

Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 14:14 Last update: about 11 years ago

For Bob Woodward, former President Richard Nixon and "the president's men" who surrounded him are the gift that keeps on giving. His latest book is about Alexander Butterfield, the military...

'Ashley Bell' is 1 of Dean Koontz's best

Monday, 14 December 2015, 14:09 Last update: about 11 years ago

Dean Koontz outdoes himself with his latest journey, which solidifies his reputation as one of the best storytellers in the book business. Koontz's stories get labeled as horror, but the lyrical...

Winners of the National Book Prize 2015

Saturday, 12 December 2015, 11:05 Last update: about 11 years ago

The National Book Council has announced the winners of the National Book Prize 2015: Books 2014. The official prize giving ceremony took place on Friday the 11th of December 2015 at Auberge de...

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