My experience of embarking on life's journey with books

Ink gives out the aroma of conscience and tenderness, and the weight of a sheet of paper props up your understanding of the author. The irresistible charm of reading books ...

Why 'How the Steel Was Tempered' is more than a historical novel

On a casual afternoon, I opened an enlightening book called How the Steel Was Tempered written by a writer called Nikolai Ostrovsky. Immediately I was lost in the immortal work. ...

'I Like Me!' guides readers to see self-love as key to possibilities

In 2017, I visited my cousin and asked her to recommend me the book that she liked the most. I remember she walked me through some novels in different genres ...

Reading 'Cuore' led me to realize love is everywhere

The book was written by Italian author Edmondo de Amicis. Even though it was written over a hundred years ago, the stories in this book are so relatable and touching ...

'The Time Machine' a sociological sci-fi story

H.G. Wells, a beacon in the realm of science fiction, has particularly captivated me with his novel titled The Time Machine.

Novel 'To Live' guides me to see the dignity of survival in hardship

In this noisy era, many people can't press the pause button, calm down to re-examine themselves, and see the world clearly. For this reason, we are sometimes inexplicably confused and ...

Good Maverick

In today's rapidly evolving world, information is more accessible than at any point in history. With the advent of digital technology, particularly smartphones and the internet, we are perpetually connected ...

'Hank the Cowdog' inspires me to chase my true passion

I started reading as a little boy. Like most Chinese boys, I went from kids' stories to Chinese novels. Then I began to read English fairy tales and novels.

2nd Global Times 'My Reading Life' book-sharing event held in Beijing

To mark the 29th World Book Day on April 23, the Global Times hosted “Spring Reading,” the second “My Reading Life” book-sharing event as well as the celebration of the ...

Book of CPC history published in 6 additional foreign languages

A ceremony was held in Beijing on Saturday to mark the release of A concise history of the Communist Party of China in multiple languages including Russian, French, Spanish, German, ...

Popular history book unravels complicated history of exchanges between Han Dynasty, Xiongnu tribe

Born in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, writer Li Dong has long been enchanted with the historical culture of his birthplace.

Beijing International Book Fair hosts over 2,000 global exhibitors

The 29th Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), one of Asia's most international book fairs, closed Sunday in Beijing. With a total of 2,500 exhibitors from around the world, the 2023 ...

Book by Wenchuan earthquake survivor shows her passion for life after tragic loss

Spending roughly a decade to prepare for her 2023 book Alive: Like Light and Salt, writer Liao Zhi has taken a creative journey intertwined with her memories of surviving the ...