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‘Nowhere, everywhere and anywhere’: Tari Lang on exile and Indonesia in 1965
Forced into exile by the trauma of 1965, Tari Lang revisits a country she loves and its unfinished struggle for freedom in her memoir, My Neighbour, The Dictator.
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Dutch royal family backed colonial rule from the beginning, study finds
A study involving around 60 researchers finds that the House of Orange-Nassau supported colonial violence, forced labor and slavery, even when its direct political power was limited. ...
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Top-selling novelist denies AI use, admits plagiarism 'mistakes'
Thelyson Orelien, 38, was accused of using artificial intelligence to write his French-language novel about migration "C'etait ca ou mourir" ("It Was Either That Or Die"), which was set to be translated in more than 20 countries. ...
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Hey Dude, don't be afraid: McCartney pens book for his grandchildren
Paul McCartney has written a children’s book called “Hey Grandude!”, a name the 76-year-old former member of The Beatles says came from one of his grandchildren.
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Wooden library lures bookworms outside Beijing
Deep in the heart of a valley surrounded by rocky hills, a wooden library sits just over a creek on the outskirts of Beijing, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.
8 years ago
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Yasri: Saving Java's old manuscripts
Antique documents are very rare treasures that deserve preserving.
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Laksmi Pamuntjak: Shines through with 'Fall Baby'
Her new novel is released in German while the English and Indonesian versions are still being translated.
8 years ago
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Survival guide for modern mothers
Imelda Fransisca and Ramonita Baradja provide various tips on how to be mothers in today’s hectic and busy society in their book Modern Mama: Wake up, Fight, Repeat!
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Book Review: A tale of two sisters in ‘The Kinship of Secrets’
A book that tells the story of individuals and families who persevere in the face of unwavering tragedies
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Kuala Lumpur named World Book Capital 2020 by UNESCO
Kuala Lumpur has been named World Book Capital for the year 2020 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, on the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee.
8 years ago
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A novel in verse makes shortlist for 2018 Man Booker Prize
A pair of debut novels, including one in verse, feature among six "miracles of stylistic invention" shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, judges of the British award announced on Thursday.
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Indonesian illustrator launches visual arts books
Dinda Puspitasari’s World of Pattern series features three different themes, namely Shapes, Flowers and My Favorite Things.
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Thriving trade in pirated reads vexes Moroccan bookshops
Despite being prohibited, the market in pirated books is largely tolerated in cities across the kingdom.
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Indonesia to sell rights at the 2019 London Book Fair
Indonesia will offer a complete experience of its literature for visitors to the 2019 London Book Fair.
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'38 and Pregnant': A late pregnancy — the trials and tribulations
The graphic novel chronicles the highs and lows of first pregnancy, contains witty and clever observations of a mother-to-be.
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Taman Bacaan Pelangi opens its 100th library in eastern Indonesia
Taman Bacaan Pelangi (Rainbow Reading Garden) has opened its latest child-friendly library in the Nangapanda Catholic elementary school in Ndora Rea 1 Village, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.
8 years ago
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Indonesia International Book Fair looks to expand public's reading interests
The Indonesia International Book Fair 2018 features 62 local participants and 34 participants from 17 countries.
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Adult film star Stormy Daniels to publish book on Trump affair
Adult film star Stormy Daniels said Wednesday she will publish an autobiography detailing her alleged affair with President Donald Trump in October, shortly before key US midterm elections.
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Book Review: Eddo-Lodge tackles white majority's denials of racial prejudice
Most of the white majority seems oblivious to the scope of racism and their role in perpetuating a system of discrimination.
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First ever book explaining the 1MDB financial scandal published
For the past few years, the 1MDB (1Malaysia Development Berhad) financial scandal has captured the imagination of Malaysians. The scandal contributed to the fall of a government and changed local history forever, and will continue to have major repercussions as time goes on.
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Amazon rushes to restock Woodward's book as sales boom
Amazon.com Inc. said it is working to restock shipments and fulfill orders for Bob Woodward’s “Fear” after the book sold out shortly after its Tuesday release.
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Gunawan Maryanto launches new poetry collection
Consisting of 70 untitled short poems, the collection depicts the story of Sakuntala, the wife of King Dusyanta in the Mahabarata era to describe Gunawan's thoughts and feelings.
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'Kisah': Tells tales for and by children
A newly released book, Kisah Dari Sumba (Stories from Sumba), is more than a worthy follow-up to the Kisah series, with even more intriguing tales for and by kids.
8 years ago
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Book Review: We're neighbors — Why not mates?
So is Australia and Indonesia: Can we be friends? yet another list of solution-free nags?
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Indonesians struggle to promote books abroad
A glimpse into the complicated world of literary translations.
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'Does ASEAN Matter?': Marty Natalegawa's personal notes
Maintaining friendly diplomatic relations between nations can be tough, especially in turbulent times in a strategic area like Southeast Asia.
8 years ago
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Obituary: Literary scene mourns the death of Hamsad Rangkuti
Indonesia’s literary scene has suffered a great loss with the death of illustrious short story writer Hamsad Rangkuti on Sunday.
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'Si Buta Dari Gua Hantu' goes digital
One of Indonesia’s most popular comics is making a comeback in digital form.
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Omarosa's 'Unhinged' settles for No. 2 spot on US best-seller list
The tell-all memoir from former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman sold more than 33,000 copies in its first week, but failed to take the top spot on the US best-sellers list.
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Literary heroes confirm attendance at Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2018
In its 15th year, the festival has confirmed the attendance of more than 160 national and international speakers encompassing writers, journalists, enthusiasts, academics, artists, musicians and nature conservationists hailing from 30 countries.
8 years ago
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Book Review: ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ is moving account of death, afterlife
Through his immense storytelling, George Saunders has managed to capture the pathos of everyday life in Lincoln in the Bardo.
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Book Review: 'The Last Wild Men of Borneo' by Carl Hoffman
Carl Hoffman’s latest book The Last Wild Men of Borneo is touted as “a true story of death and treasure”.
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Murakami delights fans with radio show debut
Bestselling author Haruki Murakami, who rarely appears in public, delighted fans on Sunday as he made his radio debut with a one-off music show.
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