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Il-Ġuramenttal-Ħatra

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 12:03 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Lawrence Gatt’s new novel, ‘Il-Ġuramenttal-Ħatra’, is an intriguing story which makes pleasant reading for the summer. If you like suspense, intrigue and complex family...

The call of the sea

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 11:01 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The background of Charles Micallef St John – engaged in the civil service for many years – would not have led many to imagine he would be writing books, let alone...

Tenishia targeting Top 100 listing again

Friday, 26 July 2013, 09:18 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Maltese DJ duo Tenishia is once again contesting the DJ MAG Top 100 DJs of the World list this year, after ranking 50th last year. Thousands of international DJs participate in this poll every...

Union doctor faces challenges in 'Surgeon in Blue'

Thursday, 25 July 2013, 15:57 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

"Surgeon in Blue: Jonathan Letterman, the Civil War Doctor Who Pioneered Battlefield Care" (Arcade Publishing), by Scott McGaugh   Here's what a real Washington scandal looks...

Malta University Press launches four new books

Thursday, 25 July 2013, 11:20 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Malta University Press launched four new books on 1 July, at the Aula Magna, Valletta Campus.   The event was introduced by Prof. Henry Frendo, chairman of the Editorial Board of the...

Sara Bareilles shines on 'Blessed Unrest'

Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 16:33 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Sara Bareilles, "The Blessed Unrest" (Epic Records)   There's a sweet way Sara Bareilles sings about her breakup on her new album. She's soft on the honeyed, piano pop gems...

Turbo' is attractive but runs out of gas

Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 16:02 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

In delivering a film about a garden snail that dreams of winning the Indy 500, it's as if the makers of "Turbo" had been pressed to come up with the most extreme underdog tale they could...

'Mystery Girl' is literary thriller

Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 15:56 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

"Mystery Girl" (Thomas & Mercer/New Harvest), by David Gordon   The main character in David Gordon's 2010 debut thriller, "The Serialist," was a novelist hired to...

At 72, Isley is smooth on 2nd solo album

Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 16:28 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Ronald Isley, "This Song Is for You" (E1 Music)   Initially, it may feel weird listening to 72-year-old Ron Isley sing about his plans to kiss certain body parts on the song...

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