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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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'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green.

John Green teases ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ may become a movie

Expect another adaptation of one of author John Green’s books as he announced that his latest release, “Turtles All the Way Down,” might be coming to the big screen.

8 years ago

Learning: Ketut Liyer (left) explains to David Stuart-Fox a passage from a lontar (palm leaf) book in this 1977 photo, as seen inside the book Pray, Magic, Heal.

David Stuart-Fox: Author of Ketut Liyer biography

Author David Stuart-Fox’s latest book arose out of his personal friendship with Ketut Liyer, the late folk healer made world-famous by Elizabeth Gilbert through her best-selling novel Eat, Pray, Love.

8 years ago

Italian edition of Vogue magazine.

Vogue releases hardcover book on food

Vogue has released a coffee table book for readers who are as passionate about food as they are about fashion.

8 years ago

Ian Burnet’s latest book, Where Australia Collides with Asia, is not about the clash of civilizations.

'Where Australia Collides with Asia'

Don’t be confused by the title. Ian Burnet’s latest book, Where Australia Collides with Asia, is not about the clash of civilizations.

8 years ago

Book talk: Prominent writer NH Dini talks in a discussion at the Neka Museum held during the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) in Bali.

NH Dini and her endless soul-searching journey

With dozens of best-selling and quality novels, short stories and poems to her credit, as well as several literary awards, prolific octogenarian writer NH Dini is at peace with herself.

8 years ago

An Pied Tamarin is photographed by Tim Flach in this picture part of the book 'Endangered'. Flach used a black velvet backdrop in many of his prints 'because I want you to focus on the animal,' he explained to an AFP journalist in Wahington on November 13, 2017. The collection of more than 150 images featured in 'Endangered,' a tome released by US publisher Abrams, spans the spectrum of International Union for Conservation of Nature rankings from not evaluated and vulnerable to critically endangered and extinct in the wild.

Photographer captures human face of endangered species

A new book by British photographer Tim Flach documents some of Earth's most treasured species pushed to the brink of extinction by manmade crises, from pangolins hunted for their scales to Brazil's pied tamarin threatened by urbanisation.

8 years ago

Kenshin Himura, one of the main characters from 'Rurouni Kenshin'.

‘Rurouni Kenshin’ manga put on hold over author’s scandal

Due to the unforeseen series of events, the production and release of the new “Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido” five-story arc will now be put on a hiatus, according to J-News, as relayed by Anime News Network.

8 years ago

The 6th Borobudur Writers and Cultural Festival (BWCF) opened on Thursday in Yogyakarta with a theme that focuses on Borobudur temple’s Gandawyuha reliefs.

Borobudur festival puts spotlight on pluralism

The 6th Borobudur Writers and Cultural Festival (BWCF) opened on Thursday in Yogyakarta with a theme that focuses on Borobudur temple’s Gandawyuha reliefs.

8 years ago

Kenshin Himura, one of the main characters from 'Rurouni Kenshin'.

‘Rurouni Kenshin’ creator arrested for possession of child pornography

The Japanese are abuzz over the arrest of “Rurouni Kenshin” creator Nobuhiro Watsuki on the charge of possessing child pornography.

8 years ago

This picture taken on November 14, 2017 shows people visiting the Tianjin Binhai Library.

China's futuristic library: More fiction than books

A futuristic Chinese library has wowed book lovers around the world with its white, undulating shelves rising from floor to ceiling, but if you read between the lines you'll find something is missing.

8 years ago

Written in the style of a choose-your-own adventure novel, Intan Paramaditha’s latest book Gentayangan: Pilih Sendiri Petualangan Sepatu Merahmu (The Wandering: Choose Your Own Red Shoes Adventure) hands you a pair of pretty red shoes and sets you free to roam the earth.

Intan Paramaditha's 'Gentayangan' crosses many borders

Written in the style of a choose-your-own adventure novel, Intan Paramaditha’s latest book Gentayangan: Pilih Sendiri Petualangan Sepatu Merahmu (The Wandering: Choose Your Own Red Shoes Adventure) hands you a pair of pretty red shoes and sets you free to roam the earth.

8 years ago

American author Dan Brown poses in front of a poster promoting his new book 'Origin' at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on Oct. 12.

'Origin': Written from outside Dan Brown's comfort zone

Much-loved, much-hated best-selling thriller author Dan Brown is back with yet another Robert Langdon adventure in Origin.

8 years ago

Eka Kurniawan poses with his third novel, Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash. Vengeance the English version of Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas, which was first published in 2014 in Indonesia.

Eka Kurniawan: Writing fearlessly

“This book is a baby accidentally born,” he said after the launch of Vengeance.

8 years ago

Children reading free books from from SALT's library in the Fronteira Garden, Atambua.

Garden library brings books to public spaces in Kupang, Atambua

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

8 years ago

Qaisra Shahraz: The issues of inequality, feminism and the empowerment of Muslim women feature heavily in her works, as well as the need to bring people together in harmony.

Qaisra Shahraz: A voice for the struggle of women everywhere

An author following the path of Jane Austen and George Elliott, telling the story of women, their struggles and rights.

8 years ago

On display: Hanafi displays seven stained shirts at Xalisco Performative Exhibition: Juan Preciado at the Salihara Theater in South Jakarta.

Reading Latin America

Latin American literature is celebrated at Salihara Theater in South Jakarta.

8 years ago

This file photo taken on September 5, 2017 shows French actor Gerard Depardieu arriving for the screening of the restored version of the movie 'Novecento - Atto Primo' by Bernardo Bertolucci, presented as part of Venice Classics selection at the 74th Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido.

Depardieu looks to Koran for 'sensuality'

French acting legend Gerard Depardieu revealed he frequently turns to the Koran in search of "sensuality" in a book of reflections released on Thursday.

8 years ago

'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green

John Green’s new novel is better and more personal than ‘The Fault in Our Stars’

'Turtles All the Way Down' is a compelling, authentic portrait of geek love and living with mental illness.

8 years ago

One hundred thirty of around 700 Indonesian manuscripts at Berlin State Library have been digitized.

Berlin State Library boasts 700 historical Indonesian manuscripts

The Berlin State Library in Germany houses approximately 700 historical Indonesian manuscripts among its collection of 80,000 from all over the world.

8 years ago

Royal inspection: Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (right) walks through the Asian Library, accompanied by KITLV head Geert Oostindie.

World's largest library on Indonesia opens in Leiden

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands inaugurated in Leiden last week the Asian Library, which houses the world’s largest collection on Indonesia, including two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage documents.

8 years ago

British author Philip Pullman is seen during a photo call for his new book 'La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One' at the Bodleian Libraries, in Oxford, southern England, on October 18, 2017.

Pullman's 'Dark Materials' world re-emerges after 17-year wait

The 17-year wait for a return to the mystical world of British author Philip Pullman's "Dark Materials" series ended Thursday with the release of "La Belle Sauvage", the first volume of a new trilogy.

8 years ago

This file photo taken on February 11, 2010, shows former South African president Nelson Mandela (L) as he laughs while sitting beside his wife Graca Machel (R) in the parliament gallery in Cape Town.

Sequel launched to Mandela's 'Long Walk' autobiography

The sequel to Nelson Mandela's celebrated autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom" will be released on Thursday after his unfinished draft was completed by a South African writer, his foundation announced.

8 years ago

The winner of this year's Man Booker Prize , who will be announced at a London ceremony, is guaranteed a huge increase in global sales that dwarfs the £50,000 (55,400 euros, $66,400) prize.

British and US authors vie for Man Booker Prize

Three British and three US authors will on Tuesday discover which one of them is the winner of this year's Man Booker Prize, whose shortlist stirred controversy over its big name omissions.

8 years ago

Out and about: Author Ratih Kumala poses for a photograph in front of the ancient Sanchi Buddhist complex in Madhya Pradesh, India, on the sidelines of the first India-ASEAN Youth Summit in mid-August. She joined the summit as an Indonesian delegate.

Ratih Kumala: An instinctive, detailed storyteller

Pursuing a career as a writer requires a lot of energy and persistence, according to novelist-scriptwriter Ratih Kumala.

8 years ago

US author Dan Brown poses in front of a poster promoting his new book 'Origin' at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on October 12, 2017.

God can't survive science, 'Da Vinci Code' author says

God cannot survive science, "The Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown said on Thursday, putting his faith in technological advances to connect people in new ways that would eventually scrap the need for religion.

8 years ago

Actors Dakota Johnson (left) as Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan (right) as Christian Grey in 'Fifty Shades Darker.'

New ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ novel set for release in November

Fans of the Fifty Shades of Grey series can expect to enjoy a new book slated for release on Nov. 28.

8 years ago

In addition to the makeup tutorials, 'Face on Point' also reveals the trio’s career journey.

Makeup artists share tips in collaborative book ‘Face on Point’

Three generations of makeup artists, Irwan Riady, Adi Adrian and Marlene Hariman, launched a tutorial book titled Face on Point on Monday.

8 years ago

The artist: Writer Nirwan Dewanto poses for a photograph amid some of his quasi-calligraphy works in his work and painting studio at home.

Nirwan Dewanto straddling three worlds

Indonesian writer Nirwan Derwanto talks about his works in visual arts, art criticism and poetry.

8 years ago

Books of British writer Kazuo Ishiguro are on display at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, where Ishiguro was announced as winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature on October 5, 2017.

Demand surges for Nobel winner's works in native Japan: Publisher

The Japanese publisher of Nagasaki-born Kazuo Ishiguro said Friday it would republish eight of the British author's books in translation, reporting "a huge number of orders" after he won the Nobel Literature Prize.

8 years ago

At ease: Hasan Abadi (right), rector of Raden Rahmat Islamic University, Kepanjen, Malang, East Java, speaks at the discussion.

Analyzing 'Pretext for Mass Murder'

In the historical record of the events in Indonesia in 1965, John Roosa’s Pretext for Mass Murder: The September 30th Movement and Suharto’s Coup d’Etat in Indonesia has always been one of the main documents for study.

8 years ago

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