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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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Book fair: A feast of books, arts and ideas
The week-long Abu Dhabi International Book Fair strives to be a hub for the exchange of ideas, arts and culture as well as literacy promotion.
8 years ago
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Ben Loory: Tales so peculiar and fascinating
Short fiction writer Ben Loory has the amazing ability to effortlessly weave words into beautiful sentences to write stories ever so engrossing and enchanting.
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Book Review: Dissecting OJK's challenges
The year 2018 is one of fierce competition in financial services, especially for banks, hedge funds and insurance companies.
8 years ago
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Top five young adult books for your reading list
Everyone loves to read a good book once in a while. Welcoming the month of May with National Book Day falling on the 17th, curling up on the sofa and reading a book seems like a cozy prospect.
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Indonesia brings 1,000 titles to Kuala Lumpur book fair
Indonesia is currently participating in the 37th installment of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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'Winds of Winter' not coming in 2018, 'Thrones' author Martin says
Winter is not coming, author George R.R. Martin said on Wednesday, disappointing “Game of Thrones” fans who have been waiting since 2011 for his next book in the epic saga.
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Interview: Madeline Miller, turning the camera to female in classics
The Jakarta Post talks to Madeline Miller about her newest book, women in classic stories and plans for future work.
8 years ago
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The mind-numbing greatness of Pramoedya Ananta Toer
An exhibition celebrating the life of Indonesia’s most-venerated writer, Pramoedya Ananta Toer, is a love letter not only to the man but his readers and family as well.
8 years ago
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Balai Pustaka announces future projects
State-owned publisher Balai Pustaka has announced several of its projects, such as redesigning products from recording studio Lokananta and publishing the Education and Culture Ministry's research.
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Indonesia to be market focus country in London Book Fair 2019
Some 300 Indonesian books caught the attention of visitors to the London Book Fair held from April 10-12.
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'The Book of Questions': Lala Bohang’s successful ice-breaker
The rule of the game is simple: when somebody gives you the book, you have to concentrate and focus, then open a page at random, read the question on that page out loud and give your answer. When you’re done, pass the book to whomever you want.
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Book Review: 'Piecing me together', an important take on racism
Racism is a very delicate topic of discussion.
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'Strangers next door?': Can these neighbors ever hit it off?
In Strangers Next Door?, 29 writers, mostly Australian academics, attempt to explore a weird link based on geography and little else.
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Radicalized Christians rediscover path to love
Keluar dari Ekstremisme was written as an alternative to books and research publications that focus only on radicalization, and examines why people choose the path of violence and how worshippers turn into extremists.
8 years ago
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‘Wanderings’ anthology a birthday tribute to Aristides Katoppo
In celebrating the 80th birthday of senior journalist Aristides Katoppo, an anthology was launched on Monday at the National Library in Central Jakarta.
8 years ago
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Indonesian comics come to the fore
Through the platform of comics, many messages and visions in Indonesia have been spread.
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Indonesian titles in high demand at London Book Fair
Indonesian literature, young adult fiction, Islamic content and children's books were reportedly in high demand by foreign publishers during the London Book Fair 2018, which took place at the Olympia exhibition building in London from Tuesday to Thursday.
8 years ago
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Independent publishers vie for Man Booker International Prize
Independent publishers dominated the shortlist for Britain's Man Booker International Prize, celebrating translated works of fiction spanning the globe.
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Indonesian arts and literature scene mourns passing of Danarto
Danarto, who was best known for his collection of short stories called Godlob, received a number of awards during his lifetime.
8 years ago
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Seven new 20th anniversary covers for 'Harry Potter'
Scholastic has released the black-and-white covers of the Harry Potter books, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
8 years ago
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Book Review: 'This is How It Ends', flip-flopping but enjoyable thriller
While most stories involving crime and murder are whodunnits and "whydunnits", Dolan goes beyond the classic thriller in This is How It Ends.
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Book Review: 'Circe' weaves female perspective into Greek mythology
Madeline Miller’s newest book Circe tells the stories about the women often forgotten in epic tales.
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Fighting illiteracy through sketching
Andreza Putri was thrilled to receive a free sketched portrait during a charity event on Saturday afternoon at a cafe in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.
8 years ago
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Gramedia to hold Writers and Readers Forum
In collaboration with the National Library of Indonesia, the Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf) and the National Book Committee, Gramedia will hold the 2018 Gramedia Writers and Readers Forum.
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Indonesia eyes increase in book rights sales in London
With gaining confidence in locally produced creative content, the Indonesian government is setting its sights on expanding its market by pushing for an increase in book rights sales on the international stage.
8 years ago
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Man Booker reverts author's nationality to 'Taiwan' after outcry
The Man Booker International Prize has reversed a move to change a Taiwanese author's nationality to "Taiwan, China", after the literary award was criticized for bowing to pressure from Beijing.
8 years ago
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Book Review: Home Fire, thought-provoking read that questions morality
How far would you go for the person you love, even with obstacles like religion, time and politics?
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Interview: Kamila Shamsie talks about 'Home Fire', minorities and terrorism
A modern twist of Greek story Antigone, Home Fire in its heart is a family tragedy. In fewer than 300 pages, Shamsie provokes readers to re-examine views on terrorism, returning jihadist fighters, minorities and identity.
8 years ago
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Writer protests Man Booker listing nationality as 'Taiwan, China'
A Taiwanese author whose novel is nominated for the renowned Man Booker International Prize said he will protest to the awards organizer for changing his nationality to "Taiwan, China".
8 years ago
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A case against ‘creative’ translation of ‘The Vegetarian’
Literary translator and professor Kim Wook-dong asserted in his recently published article that the English version of the novel “The Vegetarian” has a significant number of mistranslations.
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