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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Bang My Car
Uncle: we all know him. This is the man who picks his nose on the bus, who will fight for his country and fight you to do it his way. He will shout you into submission while astounding you with his tenderness towards his wife. His standard answer to all your questions is “nothing”. Singaporean to the core, Bang My Car is a volume of short stories narrated in a mixture of colloquial Singlish and standard English that reinvents classic prose forms from the ghost story to the university admissions essay through the figure of Uncle.
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Bestsellers
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!
