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Was a story that just won a literary prize AI-generated?

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize drew attention from readers who suspected that one of its winning stories, The Serpent In The Grove, was written by AI.
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize drew attention from readers who suspected that one of its winning stories, The Serpent In The Grove, was written by AI.

International Booker Prize: Taiwan Travelogue is first winner originally written in Chinese

Yang Shuang-zi (left), author of Taiwan Travelogue, and translator Lin King pose with the 2026 International Booker Prize trophies at the Tate Modern in London on May 19.
Yang Shuang-zi (left), author of Taiwan Travelogue, and translator Lin King pose with the 2026 International Booker Prize trophies at the Tate Modern in London on May 19.

Cultural Medallion recipient J.M. Sali, pillar of Tamil literature, dies aged 87

J.M. Sali received the Cultural Medallion for Literary Arts in 2012.
J.M. Sali received the Cultural Medallion for Literary Arts in 2012.

‘I really hated my job’: Author Jade Song talks advertising and burnt offerings to the dead

Author Jade Song says her new novel, I Love You Don't Die, is a mix of personal experiences and fiction.
Author Jade Song says her new novel, I Love You Don't Die, is a mix of personal experiences and fiction.

US children’s book author who poisoned husband will spend life in prison

Richins, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial, said she planned to appeal the verdict.
Richins, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial, said she planned to appeal the verdict.

Koji Suzuki, author of bestseller Ring who sparked horror novel boom in Japan, dies at 68

The film adaptation of Ring, the horror novel by Koji Suzuki, became the catalyst for the rise of the genre of Japanese horror films known as “J-Horror”.
The film adaptation of Ring, the horror novel by Koji Suzuki, became the catalyst for the rise of the genre of Japanese horror films known as “J-Horror”.

TBR (To Be Read)

Why Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights withstands multiple readings and adaptations

 Emerald Fennell's adaptation is just the latest in a series of readings of Emily Bronte's classic novel.
 Emerald Fennell's adaptation is just the latest in a series of readings of Emily Bronte's classic novel.

When AI enters the chat, the writer goes missing

By deferring to AI, we are limiting the range of our thoughts to the archives of what has been written before, says the writer.
By deferring to AI, we are limiting the range of our thoughts to the archives of what has been written before, says the writer.

ST Press’ The Albatross File: Inside Separation named Book of the Year

The Straits Times chief columnist and senior editor of publications Sumiko Tan receives the Book Of The Year award from NLB CEO Melissa Tam (left, white top) at the Singapore Book Awards.
The Straits Times chief columnist and senior editor of publications Sumiko Tan receives the Book Of The Year award from NLB CEO Melissa Tam (left, white top) at the Singapore Book Awards.

New Haruki Murakami novel in July to feature his first woman protagonist

Titled The Tale Of KAHO, Haruki Murakami’s latest release will see the titular character as the first female protagonist in his catalogue of full-length novels.
Titled The Tale Of KAHO, Haruki Murakami’s latest release will see the titular character as the first female protagonist in his catalogue of full-length novels.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.