by zhirong | Sep 16, 2022 | Posts
Have you caught ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ on Amazon Prime? While you’re enjoying the visual feast, you may be surprised to know how involved Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, was in the pitch to acquire the series. Known for his...
by zhirong | Sep 2, 2022 | Posts
With the frantic pace of the modern world, most of us would have been tossed into the rat-race from an early age. For Singaporeans, a typical route would be to achieve excellent grades for our national examinations, qualify for a prestigious university degree, get...
by zhirong | Aug 12, 2022 | Posts
PSYCHIATRIST: So how can I help you? ME: I don’t know, I’m – what’s the word – depressed? Do I have to go into detail? With dialogue like this, it’s no wonder that ‘I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ became a national best-seller (and then...
by zhirong | Aug 5, 2022 | Posts
Reading may feel like a passive past-time. After all, there’s nothing more inactive (and relaxing) than curling up with a good book, especially on a rainy day. However, reading can be a great way to energise you when you’ve fallen into a slump. If you feel...
by zhirong | Jul 29, 2022 | Posts
It’s accepted wisdom that reading is good for us. However, did you know that reading affects the physical structure of our brain biology – and for the better? Beyond the intangible but valuable knowledge we gain from our books, reading has tangible benefits for our...
by zhirong | Jul 22, 2022 | Posts
Our time in the education system has left us with many reading myths. Some of these myths may even be responsible for our inertia in picking up a book. Whether you’re a voracious reader or haven’t picked up a book in ages, you probably have an opinion about reading....
