National Book Prize shortlist announced
The National Book Council wishes to announce that the National Book Prize finalists have just been shortlisted. The Adjudication Board of the National Book Council recognizes this list of finalist books as a list of the best books published in Malta throughout the year 2013.
The winners will be announced in an official ceremony taking place on the 5th of December in Auberge de Castille in the presence of the Prime Minister.
These books are already available for purchase in local bookstores and will also be available during the upcoming National Book Festival 2014 (12th -16th of November).
FICTION (NOVELS IN MALTESE)
|
REF. |
TITLE |
AUTHOR/EDITOR |
PUB. |
| 1 | George Bush f’Malta | Alfred Sant | SKS |
| 2 | What happens in Brussels stays in Brussels | Ġuże’ Stagno | Merlin Publishers |
| 3 | Fil-mergħat tal-impossibbli | John Bonello | Merlin Publishers |
| 4 | L-eżodu taċ-Ċikonji | Walid Nabhan | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
FICTION (SHORT STORIES IN MALTESE)
|
REF. |
TITLE |
AUTHOR/EDITOR |
PUB. |
| 1 | Ċpar – aktar rakkonti u divertimenti | Alfred Sant | SKS |
| 2 | Rakkonti Inkontri | Victor Fenech | Horizons |
POETRY (POETRY IN MALTESE)
|
REF. |
TITLE |
AUTHOR/EDITOR |
PUB. |
| 1 | Irdieden | Jonathan Balzan | self-published |
| 2 | Ċrieki fl-Għadira | Ġorġ Borġ | self-published |
| 3 | Passju taħt ix-xita | Karl Schembri | Horizons |
| 4 | Penelopi tistenna | Immanuel Mifsud | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN FROM 8 T0 12 YEARS
|
REF. |
TITLE |
AUTHOR/EDITOR |
PUB. |
| 1 | Vleġġa kkargata | Adrian Grima | Klabb Kotba Maltin |
| 2 | Avventuri mill-Klassi ta’ Miss Ambrożja Pulis Kiftaranipinġini | Audrey Friggieri | Merlin Publishers |
| 3 | Jake Cassar u r-Reġina Fidelja f’boċċa tal-ħġieġ | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers |
| 4 | Jake Cassar u l-istorja tar-Reġina x-Xiħa | Clare Azzopardi | Merlin Publishers |
| 5 | Tqasqis | Trevor Zahra | Merlin Publishers |
TRANSLATION
|
REF. |
TITLE |
AUTHOR/EDITOR |
PUB. |
| 1 | Klijenti antipatiċi u kapuċċini kesħin | Clare Azzopardi / Albert Gatt | Inizjamed |
| 2 | Il-Letteratura fit-traduzzjoni/Literature in translation | Toni Aquilina | Faraxa Publishing |
| 3 | L-Alla tal-Ħerba ta’ Yasmin Reza | Toni Aquilina | Farax |
BOOKS RELATING TO HUMANITIES IN MALTESE OR ENGLISH
|
REF. |
TITLE |
AUTHOR/EDITOR |
PUB. |
| 1 | Verġni Sagri, Demonji u boloh għal Alla | Mario Azzopardi | Horizons |
| 2 | Georgio Scala and the Moorish Slaves | Dionisius A. Agius | Midsea Books |
| 3 | Late Medieval Malta (1091-1530) | Charlene Vella | Midsea Books |
| 4 | Mattia Preti – Faith and Humanity | Sandro Debono | Midsea Books |
- September 10, 2014 No comments Posted in: Events
Related posts
-
A decade of boosting financial education April 9, 2024 | No comments
The Malta Bankers’ Association (MBA), alongside various national banking associations throughout Europe, participated once again in European Money Week (EMW) that is organised by the European Banking Federation (EBF) with a range of events that took place on 18-22 March.
-
Malta Public Transport to provide Special Services for Festa Frawli and San Girgor Feast April 1, 2024 | No comments
Malta Public Transport is announcing special public transport arrangements for the upcoming San Girgor Feast and Festa Frawli events.
-
TINY KEYS BIG SOUNDS: contemporary compositions for toy piano April 1, 2024 | No comments
The toy piano may seem like an unlikely candidate for the classical concert hall, yet all around the world, thousands of musicians gather every year for festivals, conferences and concerts featuring this unique instrument.
-
HSBC Malta Champions Women’s Empowerment with Annual Donation Drive March 13, 2024 | No comments
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, HSBC Malta Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women in need through its annual donation drive.