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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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Indonesiaku: Suara Dari Tepi Sungai Ayung, by Jean Couteau

Jean Couteau: Self-critique as a way of criticizing

Renowned art critic, curator and author Jean Couteau is a master of mocking without evoking the wrath of those being mocked.

8 years ago

Although popular for selling imported books, BBW is planning to add more Indonesian-language books this year.

What to expect from Big Bad Wolf 2018 in March

Book enthusiasts have probably already marked their calendar for the return of the non-stop Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale at the Indonesian Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD, South Tangerang, Banten, from March 29 - April 9.

8 years ago

Rows of Japanese comic book or manga on display in a bookstore.

Sales of online manga overtake book editions for 1st time

Sales of online manga comics in 2017 surpassed those of printed books for the first time, a Japanese industry research institute said Monday, highlighting a shift in readers' preferences.

8 years ago

The former's first lady's much awaited memoir will be released in North America on November this year.

November release set for highly anticipated Michelle Obama memoir

A much-awaited memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama will be published in North America on November 13 and will appear simultaneously in 24 languages worldwide.

8 years ago

The author: Writer and journalist Dewi Anggraeni poses for a picture prior to the launching of her book in Melbourne, Australia.

'My Pain, My Country': A detailed account of a rape victim

Many would remember the downfall of former president Soeharto but might forget the riots that occurred in many cities that precluded and followed his fall, particularly the mass rape.

8 years ago

Copies of the book 'Fire and Fury' by author Michael Wolff are displayed on a shelf at Book Passage on January 5, 2018 in Corte Madera, California.

‘Fire and Fury’: Desperately seeking the truth about Donald Trump

It’s difficult to review a book as notorious as Fire and Fury.

8 years ago

The desk and typewriter at Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren's former home is pictured in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 13, 2015.

Biopic explores secret scandal behind 'Pippi Longstocking'

A dark secret long held by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren led her to create one of the most beloved heroines of children's literature, Pippi Longstocking, according to a new biopic at the Berlin film festival.

8 years ago

According to an announcement posted on Instagram, BBW this year will sell more than 5.5 million books throughout the 24-hour, non-stop sale, offering discounts of 60 to 80 percent for imported titles.

Big Bad Wolf returns to Jakarta in March

The annual Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale is set to return to Jakarta next month.

8 years ago

Reading literary works in Indonesian translation with local elements makes an enjoyable pastime, which is the case with the Asterix comic series translated from French by Maria Antonia Rahartati Bambang Haryo, aka Madame Asterix.

Madame Asterix: Promoting local elements in literary translations

Literary translation is an art that requires local wisdom.

8 years ago

Jakarta offers a wide variety of durian, including peeled durian, durian pancake, durian juice, durian ice cream and durian sambal.

Korean professor devotes book to durian in 'Happy Yummy Journey'

In her 2003 dissertation, Korean professor Eje Kimsaid she discovered the treasure of her life: the Indonesian durian.

8 years ago

The Indonesian version of "Rich People Problems" is scheduled to be released on March 12.

Getting acquainted with ‘Rich People Problems’ cover illustrator

Author Kevin Kwan is set to release the Indonesian cover of Rich People Problems, the third book from the best-selling series Crazy Rich Asians.

8 years ago

Scottish author Claire McFall poses for AFP in Lesmahagow, south of Glasgow on Jan.25. McFall, a small-town schoolteacher has become an international literary sensation with more than a million sales in China and a Hollywood movie deal -- but remains relatively unknown in her homeland.

Scottish author takes 'Ferrymania' from China to Hollywood

A small-town Scottish schoolteacher has become an international literary sensation with more than a million sales in China and a Hollywood movie deal -- but remains relatively unknown in her homeland.

8 years ago

The series, by Scottish professor John D. Greenwood, comes out ahead of Singapore's bicentennial celebrations next year, with its first volume Forbidden Hill kicking off with the arrival of the British on the island.

100 years of early Singapore in new fiction series

Scottish writer John D. Greenwood's Forbidden Hill is the first of a six-volume epic series on Singapore.

8 years ago

Feby Indirani: For this audacious author, fiction gives her room to tell more sensitive stories.

Feby Indirani: Writing religious parodies

For this audacious author, fiction gives her room to tell more sensitive stories.

8 years ago

Rights to Michael Wolff's book, an explosive behind-the-scenes account that questions the president's fitness for office, have been snapped up by Endeavor Content, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

'Fire and Fury' to get TV adaptation: reports

"Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" -- the tell-all President Donald Trump has said is "full of lies" -- is to be adapted for television, US media reported Wednesday.

8 years ago

Simple joys: Books are considered a luxury in the remote area of Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Sanctuary in Riau.

Literacy expedition boosts children's reading interest

In villages adjacent to the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Sanctuary in Riau, books are still considered a luxury.

8 years ago

This file photo taken on June 11, 2014 shows French writer and jury member for the French literary prize Prix Sade, Catherine Millet posing in Paris.

French author claims feminists want 'contract before sex'

One of the French writers behind the attack on the #MeToo movement launched a blistering new broadside Friday, claiming that some feminists will not be content until "you have to sign a contract with a lawyer before you can have sex."

8 years ago

Leila S. Chudori, a journalist and author of 'Pulang' (Home)

Leila S. Chudori’s evolving journey

A new novel digs deep into the story of a student activist kidnapped during the political turmoil of 1998.

8 years ago

Irish playwright, novelist and poet Sebastian Barry poses during a photo session in Paris on December 5, 2017.

Writer Barry rides high on epic western with a twist

Sebastian Barry thought he was having too much fun writing his rollicking historical novel "Days Without End" for it to be any good.

8 years ago

Copies of the book 'Fire and Fury' by author Michael Wolff are displayed on a shelf at Book Passage on January 5, 2018 in Corte Madera, California. A controversial new book about the inner workings of the Trump administration hit bookstore shelves nearly a week earlier than anticipated after lawyers for Donald Trump issued a cease and desist letter to publisher Henry Holt & Co.

'Fire and Fury': Excerpts from tell-all book on Trump

The following are excerpts from "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," an incendiary new book by Michael Wolff which was rushed into bookstores Friday after President Donald Trump failed to suppress it.

8 years ago

Feminist author Intan Paramaditha was born in Bandung, West Java, and grew up in Jakarta, but she doesn’t feel at home in either of the cities.

Intan Paramaditha: Can't be silenced

Like her previous books, Sihir Perempuan (Black Magic Woman) andKumpulan Budak Setan (The Devil’s Slaves Club), Gentayangan is a horror story that raises gender, sexuality, social and political issues.

8 years ago

'Koran Kami with Lucy in the Sky' by Bre Redana.

Bre Redana launches book, reminisces about golden era of print journalism

Koran Kami with Lucy in the Sky (Our Newspaper with Lucy in the Sky) is the latest book by veteran journalist Bre Redana, who worked for Kompas for 35 years before retiring in October. In his book, Bre writes about printed journalism and how different it is to digital journalism.

8 years ago

American Joseph Fink says he and Welcome To Night Vale co-creator Jeffrey Cranor started writing novels to explore the strange town of Night Vale in bigger stories.

Strange tales of Night Vale go from podcast to novels

In the desert town of Night Vale, all conspiracy theories are real. Scientists knock on the door of a house that does not exist. A faceless old woman lives in your home, rearranging your books and demanding your Wi-Fi password. Mysterious lights pass overhead while everyone pretends to be asleep.

8 years ago

Goal getters: Children draw their dreams and goals on pillows at the festival.

Festival Cerita Jakarta: Fostering creativity among children and teenagers

Newly launched educational festival seeks to stimulate the minds of children and teenagers to go beyond boxes

8 years ago

Literacy has been a global concern around the world and Indonesia is no exception.

Children's question-answer blog books distributed nationwide

Many more answers to other youngsters’ questions have been provided by relevant specialists.

8 years ago

Preserving culture: Citra writes Balinese script on a lontar (palm leaf) during a Lontar exhibition at Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2016.

Literature is the new cool

Literary works have gained popularity in the country, hiking not just sales figures but also the number of new titles and independent publishers.

8 years ago

Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang is a first-hand witness and survivor of the cruelty of the Chinese Revolution.

Jung Chang: Bravely challenges China's history

Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang published her landmark book Wild Swans: The Three Daughters of China almost a quarter century ago, but her touching and extraordinary story thrills and deeply moves people until today.

8 years ago

Here are 10 books to spend your holiday down-time in enjoyable, engrossing reading that allows you to escape to another time, place or identity – all without leaving home.

10 notable novels for your holiday reading list

Here are 10 notable fiction books — in no particular order — that you might want to dive into this holiday season.

8 years ago

The last decade has seen a wave of book-writing and publishing by enthusiastic new authors in Indonesia, a healthy sign that writing is being increasingly accepted and popularly used as a means for self-actualization.

A wave of diaspora books

The last decade has seen a wave of book-writing and publishing by enthusiastic new authors in Indonesia, a healthy sign that writing is being increasingly accepted and popularly used as a means for self-actualization.

8 years ago

Indonesian architectural bureau Aboday has published its second book, Firmitas.

Aboday: Firmness in design and intuition

Firmitas is basically a collection of Aboday architects’ personal experiences during their work.

8 years ago

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