We are an independent publisher of literary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
Established in 1997, Ethos Books, an imprint of Pagesetters Services Pte Ltd, creates fresh, different and enduring books that reflect the ethos of our changing times.
Giving voice to emerging and exciting writers from diverse backgrounds, we help foster an environment in which literature and the arts not only survive, but thrive. In short, we nurture the growing literary community in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
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Our Stories, on Rotation: Conversations at Gardens
Our Stories, On Rotation returns for its third edition—an intimate afternoon of books, conversations and connection, celebrating the stories and lived experiences that shape the place we call home.
Rotate among discussion tables, each centred on a different book with a short reading and conversation prompt. Whether the book is familiar or entirely new to you, each table offers a welcoming entry point. As you move from table to table, you'll encounter new perspectives, connect with fellow readers, and spend time with narratives that invite us to listen more closely to one another.
🗓️ 8 Aug 2026 (Sat)
🕒 4.00–5.30pm
📍 Plain Vanilla Serangoon Gardens (55 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555951)
🎟️ $19.62 (incl. GST) (Kindly present your order confirmation email upon registration)
Tickets sold are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Your ticket also includes a Mango Vanilla Chiffon Roll (slice) and any beverage on the menu 🍰☕
Through memoir, poetry, fiction and essays, we'll celebrate the richness of stories from Singapore—lingering with reflections on creativity, memory and everyday wonder that invite us to see our communities and shared home with renewed attention.
Titles on rotation include:
• Ayam Buah Keluak and the Art of Writing
• Little Things: An Anthology of Poetry (Second Edition)
• What Give Us Our Names
• Eating Chilli Crab in the Anthropocene
This gathering takes place at Plain Vanilla Serangoon Gardens, home to the community bookshelf we've built together. Join us for an afternoon of shared stories, thoughtful conversation and something good to eat.
Attunement
Is life hustling you out of tune? As the week roars by, we invite you to a slice of attunement penned lovingly by us, our authors and friends. Freshly delivered with care. Intimacy guaranteed. Read selected letters below.
The World of a Book
Jul 24, 2026
Have you ever walked into a bookshop, picked up a book and admired its cover? Flipped it open and...
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Time for People and Planet
May 12, 2026
If we are all working overtime to keep up with the cost of living, how can we have the space to c...
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“CONGRATS ON THE NEW BOOK BABY!!!!”
Apr 1, 2026
there is a great deal of one’s self that finds its way into a book, and that too finds its mirror...
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Past Conversations
"Learning and growing from my experiences—that’s what gives me a fulfilling life." | Delicious Hunger Book Launch
May 14, 2025
The book launch of Delicious Hunger took place on 26 April 2025. You can access the full transcri...
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"he can’t recognise the Singapore that I’m talking about, but I can" | Home, Community and Hope: Book launch of The Singapore I Recognise
Dec 4, 2023
Access the full transcript of Home, Community and Hope: Book launch of The Singapore I Recognise
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"Do we adjust our own moral compass, or do we rebel?" | The Rise and Fall of an Anti-Hero: Book Launch of catskull
Aug 29, 2023
Access the full transcript of The Rise and Fall of an Anti-Hero: Book Launch of catskull here.
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Education
Whether you're a reader who is keen to dig deeper into our books, or a teacher looking to bring our authors into your classroom, Ethos Books believes in supporting and enabling knowledge-sharing, discussion and community building through literature. Check out our school programmes on this page, as well as recommended reading lists and our free book club starter packs to start your very own book club today!