Review: Half of a Yellow Sun – The Brightness of Humanity under the Shadow of Biafra
History becomes all too human in the hands of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. “Half of a Yellow Sun” is a story of the Biafran war, touching the profound, deeply felt wounds…
Book Review: “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” – Who We Are Beyond Words
A letter never to be read, a confession never to be understood. Ocean Vuong’s debut novel looks into the profound rift of the unsaid. Viscerally, honestly, intimately, “On Earth We’re…
Milan Kundera To Donate His 4,000-Volume Library and Archives to the Moravian Library
This autumn, the Moravian Library in Brno will receive an extensive contribution from the world-renowned Brno native author Milan Kundera. The donation includes his books in the original languages and…
Primary School Pupils Discover Nine New “Legends” From Brno History
The legends, which were written for a story competition, “Brand New Legends of Brno”, will be exhibited on Moravské namesti until September 30th, with illustrations by local artist group Hearts…
Local Ph.D. Student Publishes Academic Article, Wins BSSWC
Photo credit: KK / Brno Daily. Brno, Jun 15 (BD) — Jan Váňa wins annual writing contest with “Alex”, a story about social consciousness, and three women take the other monetary awards. This has been a…
Moravian Library To Reopen After Two Months of Renovation Work
The Moravian Library will reopen today, following two and a half months of renovation work through the summer. The newly opened library is offering readers up to 19 years of…
Jiří Mahen Library Bench Added to Waiting Area at Dolní Nádraží
A bench designed by the Jiří Mahen Library in Brno was added to the area yesterday, along with some books. Photo credit: Zenon Moreau. Brno, Jul 25 (BD) – Bookworms…
In Photos: Exhibition “Milan Kundera (Not Lost) in Translation”
Starting on Monday, the Moravian Library (MZK) will be hosting an exhibition on Milan Kundera’s works. A well-known novelist, the exhibition will showcase some of the author’s translated works, and…