With Colombia chosen as Guest Nation for its bicentenary, the page-turning programme of FILBO 2019 includes a historical library and plenty of gastronomic fare.
The most recent novel by Colombian novelist Juan Gabriel Vásquez, The Shape of the Ruins has been named a finalist for the prestigious UK literary prize Man Booker.
As Colombia’s tourism potential grows, do government travel advisories really deter visitors?
Installment of author Jimmy Weiskopf’s portrayal of literary anti-heroes.
Here, some last-minute gift items for Christmas that have relevant Colombian themes.
The 31st edition of FILBO opens April 17 with a cast of authors, publishing houses and a Nobel Laureate. Argentina is guest nation.
Colombia’s Ministry of Culture will construct a library in Aracataca, birthplace of Gabriel García Márquez, to house his literary works.
The Parque 93 in Bogotá is hosting its inaugural book fair, Festival del Libro 93, from February 1 to 4. Great reading will be accompanied by live concerts and talks with authors.
The literary world descends on colonial Cartagena this week for the start of the 13th edition of Hay Festival.
Finding a lost relative in the Boyacá mountains was a Christmas wish come true for Anja. But Great Uncle Günter, exiled from his native Germany, had his share of secrets.
The 30th edition of the Bogotá International Book Fair launches this month and a wonderful opportunity to come face to face with your favourite authors.
The 12th edition of Hay Festival begins this week in Cartagena and with an impressive line-up of authors, graphic artists and political commentators. The festival has launched a free app for the event.
A press conference during the height of the narco war, offers one journalist the opportunity to become a Colombian.
Novelist John Lundin’s Journey to the Heart of the World has been published and receiving its share of acclaim from critics and environmentalists.
Bogotá bookstores offer clients premium coffee in a relaxed setting. Here some real gems.
The best-selling novel by Italian journalist Roberto Saviano is a compelling tale of the Colombian cocaine connection with a complicit global finance industry.