Book events to check out
TINTABUDI BOOKSHOP OPEN DAY
Venue: A-1-13, Plaza TTDI, Jalan Wan Kadir 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Date: April 27, 10am
The reopening of an independent bookshop in Kuala Lumpur is always an occasion worth celebrating. After a temporary closure in early 2022, Tintabudi, a beloved literary hangout, is returning at a new location. With a larger space, it is poised to re-engage with its loyal patrons while extending a warm welcome to newcomers. Its carefully selected collection spans various subjects, including philosophy, history, and literature. The bookshop, now in TTDI, offers both pre-loved and brand-new books to cater to diverse preferences. Instagram: @tintabudi.
KL WRITERS FESTIVAL Venue: KL City Art Gallery, Taman Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur Date: April 27, 2pm-6pm
The KL Writers Festival offers a series of book launches, enlightening author sessions, soul-stirring poetry, invaluable copyright insights, empowering self-publishing guidance and a mini book fair. The free admission event will feature a line-up of nearly 20 writers, including Ahmad Murad Merican, Malachi Edwin Vethamani, S. Munirah Alatas, Jack Malik, Aishah Zainal, Nathaniel Sario, Terence Toh, Kalsom Taib and Allein G. Moore. More info: aabacreate.com.
YEOH JO-ANN – ‘DEPLORABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH CATS AND OTHER DISTRACTIONS’ Venue: Lit Books, Petaling Jaya Date: April 27, 8pm
Yeoh Jo-ann, a Malaysianborn author now residing in Singapore, will be making an appearance at Lit Books, an independent bookstore, to discuss her latest book, Deplorable Conversations With Cats And Other Distractions. Ticketed event. More info: litbooks.com. my.
MALACHI EDWIN VETHAMANI ‘HAVE I GOT SOMETHING TO TELL YOU’
Venue: Eslite Bookstore, The Starhill, Kuala Lumpur Date: April 28, 2pm
Renowned author Shih-li
Kow will join Malachi Edwin Vethamani in conversation, delving into his latest short story anthology, Have I Got Something To Tell You.
The book discussion will centre
on the craft of writing and underscore the significance of locally sourced content in elevating the literary standards of the nation. Free admission.