Tatler Book Club
Get to know timeless classics and contemporary gems from Tatler’s reading lists and broaden your horizons with author interviews and book excerpts
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David Szalay wins Booker Prize 2025 as Asian writers dominate the shortlist
Lifestyle
David Szalay has become the first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize for fiction for his novel ‘Flesh’, as Asian writers dominate this year’s shortlist.
Exclusive: ‘Writing is breathing’: Booker Prize 2025 winner Banu Mushtaq on defying death threats and writing stories that matter
Lifestyle
South Indian writer Banu Mushtaq became the first author writing in Kannada to win the Booker Prize. Behind her success is a much darker tale of rising from discrimination and death threats.
6 eye-opening reads that help you understand imposter syndrome
Lifestyle
Six thoughtful reads that challenge assumptions about imposter syndrome and what it means to feel undeserving
From ‘The Bell Jar’ to ‘Nightbitch’: 10 novels exploring women’s mental health
Lifestyle
This reading list explores women’s mental health through trauma, recovery and resilience
7 voices of change at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Lifestyle
These powerful voices from Ubud Writers and Readers Festival are using their words to ignite movements, challenge injustice and rewrite history
8 finance books that will make you better at managing wealth and maintaining financial wellbeing
Lifestyle
These finance books can help you understand wealth, money habits and smarter financial decisions
When worlds collide: Malaysian author Zen Cho on romance, London and modern Malaysianisms
Lifestyle
Malaysian author Zen Cho brings her signature humour and empathy to a second romance novel, ‘Behind Frenemy Lines’
The science of flavour: 5 books every curious cook should own
Dining
These food science books reveal the processes shaping taste, texture and technique for curious eaters and cooks
15 honest books on the complexities of women’s health and wellness
Lifestyle
These books tackle the realities of women’s health, from menstruation to menopause and everything in between
6 essential yoga books on science, philosophy and mindfulness
Lifestyle
From anatomy to philosophy, these 6 yoga books help deepen understanding of yoga beyond the mat
Think print is dead? Nora Nazerene Abu Bakar on the book revolution and the bold voices shaping Southeast Asia’s literary scene
Leadership
Penguin Random House Southeast Asia’s publisher Nora Nazerene Abu Bakar on championing diverse stories, taking risks and making classics cool again
The taste of identity: 8 Asian food writers who explore culture and history through a culinary lens
Dining
Through their books, blogs, columns and research, these influential Asian food writers reveal how cuisine shapes identity, preserves memory and tells powerful stories of culture and change
8 books that reveal the everyday magic of walking
Lifestyle
Nine essential reads that uncover how walking shapes thought, place and the rhythm of our daily lives
9 mental health non-fiction books that will help you understand yourself better
Lifestyle
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout or self-discovery, these mental health non-fiction books offer real insight and support
7 trans memoirs for your reading list this Pride Month
Leadership
Balancing heartfelt storytelling with wisdom and grit, these stories centred on the trans experience are essential reading for Pride Month
9 magical realism literature for the jet-set book club
Lifestyle
These essential magical realism novels are equal parts strange, political and unforgettable—just like your travels
This Father’s Day, read these 5 books about the father-daughter dynamic
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From historical fiction to memoirs, these books explore the impact our fathers have on us—making them the perfect read for Father’s Day weekend
Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: 6 timely books that celebrate how women see our complex world
Lifestyle
In addition to this year’s winner, ‘The Story of a Heart’, all the finalists for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction are worthy of every woman’s reading list
9 celebrity novels that are actual must-reads
Lifestyle
They’ve conquered red carpets and box office charts, but can they craft a compelling plot? From bestsellers to literary surprises, these celebrity novels prove the spotlight doesn’t dim on the page
Pride Month reads: LGBTQ-themed books by Asian authors to add to your reading list
Lifestyle
If you're looking for LGBTQ books with nuance and bite this June, these titles by Asian authors are anything but predictable
Reading list for bibliophiles: 10 page-turning books about books
Lifestyle
These books about books don’t just tell stories—they celebrate the power of reading itself. Add these to your summer reading list
14 books for explorers who love nature and the outdoors
Lifestyle
Essential reads for travellers who seek a deeper, unvarnished understanding of nature
7 inspiring wellness books for a grounded, mindful life
Lifestyle
Beyond trends, trackers and self-optimisation, these seven wellness books offer a quieter, deeper path to living well
From screen to your stove: 6 star-studded celebrity cookbooks worth trying
Lifestyle
These celebrity cookbooks offer an intimate glimpse into the personal worlds of your favourite stars
6 books about menopause that tell it like it is
Lifestyle
These books about menopause reveal truths and feelings no one else will tell you
7 honest books on ageing that are good for the soul
Lifestyle
These books on ageing are sharp, occasionally savage and worth your time
Meet Banu Mushtaq, the Indian author who won International Booker Prize for ‘Heart Lamp’
Leadership
Banu Mushtaq’s Booker Prize win for her short stories on the lives of Muslim women is even more historic when seen in the context of rising Islamophobia in the world
10 books about travel that will spark your wanderlust
Lifestyle
Let these modern classics stir your wanderlust—no boarding pass needed, just a good book and a restless heart
From Sylvia Plath to Donna Tartt: 5 trending books you’ll find in every It girl’s tote bag
Lifestyle
Part status symbol, part self-mythology—discover the trending books shaping the inner worlds of modern It girls
Looking for your next summer read? Add these 7 Pulitzer Prize picks to your list
Lifestyle
From a retelling of Huckleberry Finn to a graphic novel spanning China to Antarctica, you’ll want these Pulitzer Prize winners on your summer reading list
Translator Tran Tien Cao Dang: “Literature is a measure to help us resist illusions”
Leadership
Tran Tien Cao Dang, one of the quiet yet memorable figures in publishing, offers his thoughtful and seasoned reflections on the culture of reading.
Jemimah Wei on the story behind her debut novel and what it means to be a writer in Southeast Asia
Leadership
Ten years in the making, Jemimah Wei’s debut novel explores the emotional architecture of family, ambition and the bonds we choose to keep. The writer shares what sustained her through the writing process—and the questions at the heart of her literary first
