People very often ask for recommendations of books to read while in Singapore. Here are my top ten titles to prepare you for life in the Garden City.
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The Fall of Singapore
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Snapshots of colonial life
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The lives of Raffles' wives
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Expats amid imperial ruins
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The Rise of Singapore
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A glimpse of Asia's jet-set
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Characters of modern SG
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The 2004 Asian tsunami
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Emma, set in Singapore
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A rising literary talent
And if I've left you wanting more, check out Singapore's vibrant poetry scene, especially my personal favourite, Cyril Wong.