Tokayev and Japarov unveil new monument in Bishkek
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Sadyr Japarov took part in the official opening ceremony of the Golden Bridge
Tokayev: We will always remain true to Abai’s legacy
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the 180th anniversary of Abai Qunanbaiuly, citing
More than just a holiday: What Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu Day reminds us of
Tengrinews.kz - Every year on April 15, Kazakhstan celebrates one of its most romantic and symbolic holidays – the national Day of Love, inspired
Who received the Abai State Prize?
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded poets, writers, and artists with the Abai State Prize in literature and art.
100 years of Abdizhamil Nurpeisov: Famous quotes from the 'main voice of Kazakh literature'
Tengrinews.kz - October 22, 2024, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned Kazakh writer Abdizhamil Karimovich Nurpeisov. He left
Jamaican author Marlon James wins Man Booker Prize
Jamaican author Marlon James won the Man Booker Prize for best novel for "A Brief History of Seven Killings", a re-telling of the attempted assassination of musician Bob Marley.
'Twilight' marks 10th anniversary with a twist: a gender swap
The hugely successful "Twilight" vampire romance series is marking its 10th anniversary with a twist -- a gender swap.
Fans flock to honour queen of crime fiction Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie fans have descended on her hometown of Torquay on the English Riviera for the 125th anniversary of the murder master's birth.
Japan author Murakami releases latest book
Popular Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami's new book has gone on sale, with a major domestic bookstore chain buying 90 percent of the initial print run in a direct challenge to online rivals.
Millennium sequel hits bookstores as author admits 'total fear'
The eagerly-awaited sequel to Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium crime trilogy hit store shelves in 25 countries.
White House reveals Obama's summer reading list
As US President Barack Obama lounged with his family on a Massachusetts beach, the White House released a list of six books that he took on vacation.
Midnight openings for Harper Lee book launch
Bookstores opened at midnight when copies of Harper Lee's eagerly awaited, but controversial second novel flew off the shelves more than half a century after the groundbreaking success of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Padron's The Circles of Hell translated into Kazakh
Spanish poet Justo Jorge Padron’s poignant The Circles of Hell has been translated into the Kazakh language.
Almaty born writer Serebryanskiy wins Russian Award
Writer Yuriy Serebryanskiy has become the winner of the Russian Award for the second time.
George R. R. Martin unveils new 'Game of Thrones' chapter
Fantasy novelist George R. R. Martin has released a chapter from his upcoming next book in the series on which hit television show "Game of Thrones" is based.
Orhan Pamuk, anxious observer of the new Turkey
Submerged in his new novel, Turkey's Nobel prize laureate Orhan Pamuk gazes out over the city of Istanbul, the main protagonist of his books.
London pays homage to immortal myth of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes never existed but his fictional address of 221B Baker Street still receives a steady flow of letters addressed to the famously intuitive detective.
Australian author Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker Prize
Novelist Richard Flanagan said he was ashamed to be Australian after winning the Man Booker Prize for his book "The Narrow Road to the Deep North".
Patrick Modiano of France wins Nobel Literature Prize
Patrick Modiano, a historical novelist haunted by France's painful experience of Nazi occupation and his own childhood wounds, won the Nobel Literature Prize.
World premier of Abai and Shakarim suites in Carnegie Hall in November
The world premier of the Abai and Shakarim suites will open at Carnegie Hall in New York on November 12, 2014.
