Blog Tag - Bookworm's International Literary Festival

Dave Eggers: A Heartpounding Talk with the Staggering Genius
In advance of his talk yesterday – which kicked off the first event in this year’s Bookworm International Literary Festival, Dave Eggers opens up...
Beijing Bookshelves: Evan Osnos of the New Yorker
We asked notable Beijingers: "What's on your bookshelf?" Here's how Evan Osnos, China correspondent for the New Yorker magazine, answered: My...
Beijing Bookshelves: Dr. Geoff Raby, Australian ambassador to China
We asked notable Beijingers: "What's on your bookshelf?" Here's how Dr. Geoff Raby, the Australian ambassador to China, answered: The book with the...
Bookworm Update: Additions, Cancellations & a Refused Visa
Last week we reported Peter Hessler’s last minute withdrawal from the Bookworm Literary Festival for unspecified personal reasons. Since then...
A Brief Wondrous Talk with Junot Diaz
Junot Diaz, who won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, is coming to town as part of The...
Taking Chinese Literature to the World: Harvey Thomlinson of Make Do Publishing
Selling Chinese literature to the English-speaking world is tough – especially when it’s by contemporary authors little known outside China. But...
Dark Visions of Sex & Corruption: Chinese Novelist Murong
“This society is like a dirty river,” Chinese novelist Murong Xuecun says, his words tumbling out in a rapid-fire stream. “The river holds all kinds...
Beijing Bookshelves: Zhang Lijia, author
We asked notable Beijingers: "What's on your bookshelf?" Here's how Zhang Lijia, author of the memoir "Socialism is Great," answered: My favorite...
Beijing Bookshelves: Alex Pearson, owner of The Bookworm
The Bookworm's Literary Festival kicks of TONIGHT (Friday, March 5), so over the next few weeks we'll be asking notable Beijingers: "What's on your...
Writing The China Book? Here's Some Tips
Admit it. There’s been at least one moment, marveling at the sun rising over the Forbidden City or the moon rising out of a pair of split pants,...
Out Now - the Beijinger Mar 2010: Books. Verses. Shelves.
As A.A. Milne said "You cannot tell a man by the lobster he eats, but you can tell something about him by the literature he reads, " so there you go...
Peter Hessler Cancels Literary Festival Appearances
In sad news for punters at the Bookworm Literary Festival, Peter Hessler has confirmed he will not be able to attend the event for personal reasons...
Peter Hessler: Extra Bookworm Tickets & Interview Link
Peter Hessler has been one of the most consistently popular attendees at the Beijing International Literary Festival over the years, and his...
Bookworm Literary Festival Selling Out Fast
The Bookworm Literary Festival is still some weeks away, but tickets have been selling like hotcakes. This morning the Bookworm announced the...
Heading Down Under: Interview with Australian Ambassador Dr. Geoff Raby
This year’s Australian Writers Week, which is happening in conjunction with the Bookworm International Literary Festival, includes talks from 5...