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'The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World' by Antony Loewenstein.

From Roy to Loewenstein: Books as witnesses to memory and power

Across personal memory, cultural history and global conflict, several books published in 2025 continue to illuminate how power shapes lives and narratives.

1 month ago

‘Reflections’: A meditation on Singapore’s regional resilience

Through his collection of essays, author and professor Barry Desker shows how technocratic governance and quiet diplomacy have sustained the island state’s resilience and its enduring, often overlooked ties with Indonesia. ...

2 months ago

As world burns, Amitav Ghosh writes for the future

But his recent work focuses on what he considers the most urgent concern: the accelerating unravelling of the natural world and the moral legacy left for the future. ...

2 months ago

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“The most difficult task for anyone wandering through a foreign land with the hope of gaining some insight into it is the profound need to come to terms with the lives and thoughts of strangers.” – Simon Winchester

Simon Winchester: A curious writer, scientist and adventurer

“People forget that the beauty was created by geological forces.”

7 years ago

The emergence of alternative literature should be accommodated by independent publishers and bookstores.

Indie bookstores emphasize curation

Aksara bookstore in Kemang celebrated its recent collaboration with Post Santa Bookshop.

7 years ago

Yuval Noah Harari, author of 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus', with his third book '21 Lessons for the 21st Century' out in September 2018.

5 books Yuval Noah Harari wants you to read

Aside from Sapiens, Homo Deus, and his upcoming book, of course.

7 years ago

Yuval Noah Harari, author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" and "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow", will release his third book "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" in September.

Yuval Noah Harari: '21 Lessons' from data, meditation to AI and 'Black Mirror'

In his upcoming third book, Harari talks about the here and now.

7 years ago

Yays, neighs to reading: A volunteer of the Pustaka Bergerak initiative uses his horse to distribute books for children in a remote area near Mount Slamet in Central Java.

Collective labor of love for literacy

Pustaka Bergerak distributes books across the corners of the country to boost literacy.

7 years ago

'Kura-kura Berjanggut' (The bearded turtle) by Azhari Aiyub.

Azhari Aiyub's tale of the bearded turtle

Despite its intimidating appearance, Kura-kura Berjanggut is an absorbing read that will grip you from beginning to end.

7 years ago

Author RL Stine, in collaboration with Boom Studios, will release graphic novels aimed at young teens.

Horror novelist RL Stine to pen graphic novels

Author RL Stine, in collaboration with Boom Studios, will release graphic novels aimed at young teens.

7 years ago

The statue of French philosopher Voltaire stands in front of his tomb in Pantheon, Paris.

Voltaire's 'Candide': Questioning our blind worldviews in the political context

Voltaire's canonical work is as relevant today as it was in the 17th century.

7 years ago

A picture shows the headquarters of publishers Random House in Central London on October 29, 2012.

Random House axes Islam book by disputed German author: Report

Publishing giant Random House has declined to release a new book by controversial German author Thilo Sarrazin over fears it could whip up anti-Muslim hatred, Bild daily reported Friday.

7 years ago

The widow of Portuguese novelist Jose Saramago, Pilar del Rio, at the International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico, on November 29, 2014.

Lost Saramago journal retrieved from his computer

Eight years after his death, a previously unknown volume of journal by late Portuguese author Jose Saramago will come to light after being retrieved from his computer.

7 years ago

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz offers a tour of the modern world, where our Google searches can reveal our deepest truths.

Book Review: ‘Everybody Lies’ a fascinating look into our Google searches

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz offers a tour of the modern world, where our Google searches can reveal our deepest truths.

7 years ago

Many journalists have tried and failed to unearth the true identity of Nakamoto, yet it’s still a secret within the cryptoworld.

Bitcoin creator, whoever it is, hints at telling all in book

Is the unknown creator of Bitcoin writing a book about it?

7 years ago

Here are five book recommendations for times spent lounging in your room or on the beach:

Five new books to devour

Our recommendation for new books to read.

7 years ago

Anthony Bourdain at the 2016 SXSW event in Austin, Texas.

Anthony Bourdain’s biography to be published in 2019

The biography of the late cook Anthony Bourdain will be released in 2019, and edited by Laurie Woolever, his longtime assistant and collaborator.

7 years ago

This file photograph provided February 2, 2015 by the South Dakota Historical Society in Pierre, South Dakota, shows author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Ingalls Wilder dropped from US book prize over racism

The name of best-selling author Laura Ingalls Wilder has been dropped from an American children's literature award because of racist content in her books based on 19th century settler childhood in the Midwest.

7 years ago

Learning from history: Ayu Utami speaks about the root of intolerance during a lecture hosted by the Indonesian Heritage Society at Erasmus Huis, Kuningan, South Jakarta.

Ayu Utami: On the Reform era, 20th anniversary of 'Saman'

With religious intolerance on the rise, is Indonesia progressing or regressing 20 years after the start of the Reform Era? Author Ayu Utami, whose groundbreaking novel Saman was the zeitgeist of that era, reflects upon this issue.

7 years ago

A revolutionary’s child: Fitri Nganthi Wani, the eldest daughter of legendary poet Wiji Thukul, reads out a poem at her book launch in Yogyakarta.

Wiji Thukul's daughter heals tragedy with poetry

The new collection is the sequel to her anthology, Selepas Bapakku Hilang (After My Father was Gone), that was published in 2009.

7 years ago

Tara Isabella Burton

'We are performers': Tara Burton talks about social media, faith and impostor syndrome

Social Creature author Tara Isabella Burton talks about flawed characters, social media, impostor syndrome and faith.

7 years ago

Participants dressed as characters such as elves, dwarves, goblins and orcs from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel 'The Hobbit' re-enact the 'Battle of Five Armies' in a forest near the town of Doksy, Czech Republic, June 16, 2018.

Hobbit's five armies clash in Czech forest

Hundreds of fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit reenacted the Battle of the Five Armies in a Czech forest.

7 years ago

Dag Nikolaus Hasse

Dag Nikolaus Hasse: Tracing Islamic legacy during the Renaissance

The tug-of-war between Islamophobes and Islamic ideologists in Europe was a source of intrigue for German professor Dag Nikolaus Hasse and an inspiration for his research.

7 years ago

A picture taken from a double-deck tourist bus on February 22, 2018 shows the stalls of the Bouquinistes of Paris, booksellers of used and antiquarian books along the banks of the river Seine, in Paris.

Paris open-air booksellers seek UNESCO status

After baguettes and bistros, second-hand booksellers along the banks of the Seine River in Paris are pushing to be recognized as one of the world's cultural treasures on UNESCO's list of "intangible heritage".

7 years ago

An exhibition titled "Namaku Pram: Catatan dan Arsip" (My Name is Pram: Notes and Archives), referring to the name Pramoedya, as he was commonly known by, was held at Dia.Lo.Gue in Kemang, South Jakarta.

Squabbling over 'Bumi Manusia' film shows low literacy

The problematic plan to adapt the famous novel Bumi Manusia (Earth of Mankind) into a film and the ensuing arguments actually show how low Indonesians’ literacy can drop.

7 years ago

George R.R Martin, author of the original 'Game of Thrones' books, has said on his blog that he is prioritizing 'The Winds of Winter', the next entry in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.

Next 'Game of Thrones' book top priority, blogs Martin

Although George R.R. Martin has not confirmed any publishing date, the author has stated that he is working on the next entry in the A Song of Ice and Fire series.

7 years ago

Photo released on Twitter by the German Government’s spokesman Steffen Seibert on June 9, 2018 and taken by the German government's photographer Jesco Denzel shows US President Donald Trump (R) talking with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and surrounded by other G7 leaders during a meeting of the G7 Summit in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada. The photo went viral, popping up all over social media, sometimes in its original form sometimes altered for humorous or satirical ends.

Merkel-Trump G7 face-off photo headed for history books

A photo posted by the German government showing a determined Angela Merkel standing up to an intransigent Donald Trump appears destined for the history books, summing up the fractures left by a deeply divisive G7 summit.

7 years ago

'Home Fire' by Kamila Shamsie

Shamsie’s ‘Home Fire’ wins Women’s Prize for Fiction

Shamsie’s seventh book is no stranger to awards. Last year, it was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

7 years ago

Writer and poet Beni Satryo writes about his daily with such ease that when it comes across as comedic — and it often does — it feels earned and personal.

Beni Satryo: Play with words, with sprinkles of dry humor

Writer and poet Beni Satryo writes about his daily with such ease that when it comes across as comedic — and it often does — it feels earned and personal.

7 years ago

Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

Book Review: ‘Salvage the Bones’, a great read about a broken family

Jesmyn Ward introduces us to a poor family living in Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, in the course of 12 days before and after the devastating hurricane Katrina.

7 years ago

More than 2,000 books in English, Japanese, Russian, France or Spanish are available for free read in the book house, covering areas such as politics, economics, culture and diplomacy in China.

Hefei opens 24-hour bookstore for foreign experts

A 24-hour bookstore in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui province, opened the country's first book house for foreign talents on Wednesday, as the inland city enhanced its efforts to further open up.

7 years ago

Window to the world: Kartini, played by Dian Sastrowardoyo, is allowed to read books in Dutch sent by her brother during her marriage confinement.

Unravelling Kartini's story and thoughts

Kartini is more than just a one-dimensional figure. Her story and legacy deserve to be celebrated every day, not just once a year.

7 years ago

The cover of "Library of Heaven's Path" by Heng Sao Tian Ya.

Web writers net big money in China

Wider use of smartphones and faster internet connectivity are major drivers of online reading.

7 years ago

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