Blog Tag - The Bookworm

Community Matters: Scot Pride, Aussie Pride and a Magic Show
Today, we're waving goodbye to “Living La Vida Local” and ushering in our newest blog heading, “Community Matters.” The change comes fresh on the...
Oh, What A Neet: Celebrating a Beijing Burns Night
Over the years, we here at the Beijinger have had the fair good fortune to work with some of Beijing’s finest Scots. It’s safe to say we’re more...
Required Reading: How to Sound Smart at the Bookworm Literary Festival
We know our audience is a well-read crowd, but we don't want anyone to show up to this year's Bookworm International Literary Festival without...
Art Attack: UCCA's Big Show and the Trials of Translation
With the holidays now behind us, things are kicking back into gear. Two major cultural events are set to take place this week. First up, UCCA's...
 2013 Bookworm International Literary Festival Announcement
The details for The 2013 Bookworm International Literary Festival were made public this morning. The program boasts a beefy line-up and we are...
Art Attack: Unhappily Ever After
Don't be shocked if you hear screams of "Nooooooooooo!" coming from The Bookworm tonight. A discussion on endings is taking place. Will it all be...
Art Attack: Northern Girls, Uruguayan Film and the Messiah
In arts news this week, Northern Girls by Sheng Keyi has just has been long-listed for the Man Asian Literary Prize 2012. The book is being hailed...
Christmas in Beijing: Soul Music, Snow White and Too Much Mulled Wine?
Whether you're sticking around for Christmas or not, Beijing is serving up some fantastic Christmas cheer. And it's started already. Check out our...
Charlie Brown Dishes on Christmas in Beijing
Charlie Brown, the wishy-washy cartoon boy who turns everything into a disaster, has entertained children and adults for generations. We were...
Poets Cornered: Bohdan Piasecki, The Poetry Project
Roses are red, violets are blue and The Poetry Project is The Bookworm’s fortnight-long foray into the valley of verse. Those are the facts. Here’s...
Poets Cornered: Luka Lesson, The Poetry Project
Roses are red, violets are blue and The Poetry Project is The Bookworm’s fortnight-long foray into the valley of verse. Those are the facts. Here’s...
Poets Cornered: Omar Musa, The Poetry Project
Roses are red, violets are blue and The Poetry Project is The Bookworm’s fortnight-long foray into the valley of verse. Those are the facts. Here’s...
Musical Bar Stools: A Week of Beijing’s Open-Mic Nights
Making my way around Beijing’s open-mic nights, I discovered: One, they usually don’t start on time. And two, that an evening of music always goes...
Art Attack: Creators Project, Access Chollywood and City of God
This week, get lost in art and music of the future at the Creators Project, learn more about who’s bending over backwards for whom in the...
Art Attack: Understanding Stupidity, Bike-In Movie and Wrestling Girls
This week, the guy who wrote the book on how stupid we all can be is in town to discuss, you have an opportunity to ride your bike to an outdoor...