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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.

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‘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. ...

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As world burns, Amitav Ghosh writes for the future

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Proust paid for good reviews of his masterpiece

The French writer Marcel Proust paid for glowing reviews of the first volume of his "Remembrance of Things Past" to be put into newspapers, letters by the great author reveal.

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'When Breath Becomes Air' by Paul Kalanithi.
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Indonesian translation of historian Peter Carey’s The British in Java, 1811-1816.
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'Inggris di Jawa' an alternative perspective of the British Occupation of Java

An Indonesian translation of historian Peter Carey’s interpretation of the British occupation of Java from an old Javanese manuscript propels us to rethink Indonesia’s position in the global world.

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Survive the book: How to read and actually understand nonfiction

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By downloading e-reader app 'Baca PiBo', children can read the e-book on tablet or smartphone even when they are offline.
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Online platform PiBo aims to improve children’s enthusiasm in reading

PiBo, an online bookstore and e-reader app, was officially launched at Kopi Kalyan, South Jakarta, on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Said to be Indonesia’s first online bookstore that is specifically made for children, PiBo aims to encourage kids to read with quality reading materials.

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’27 Days of Heartbreak’: Documenting post-breakup coping process

27 days of Heartbreak, a uniquely-styled fiction documenting a heartbreak process was launched Sept. 8 at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Plaza Senayan in South Jakarta by Gramedia Pustaka Utama.

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Lontar Foundation’s co-founder John H. McGlynn, an American who has been in Indonesia for the past 40 years and shares a passion for Indonesian arts as a whole.
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John McGlynn: The uphill climb for Indonesian literature

As McGlynn describes, it is still a “slow, uphill climb,” even after three decades and support from many notable Indonesian authors.

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The importance of literary translation for global recognition

Since 1987, the Lontar Foundation has been one of the most active independent institutions in translating Indonesian works into English, quietly developing and making local literature accessible abroad as a result.

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Painful past: Martin Aleida gives a testimony at the International People´s Tribunal in The Hague in November 2015.
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Martin Aleida: Voicing unheard voices

While backpacking across Europe to meet Indonesians living in exile, author Martin Aleida discovered that even though they may no longer live in Indonesia, the country remains in their hearts.

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Pottermore launches immersive digital experience for ‘Harry Potter’ fans

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An insider’s illustrations and narration sheds new light on the dark history of a prison camp on Buru Island in Maluku.
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Mars Noersmono: Surviving a harsh life on Buru Island

An insider’s illustrations and narration sheds new light on the dark history of a prison camp on Buru Island in Maluku.

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'Anak Rantau' a story of wounds and forgiveness

Fans of Ahmad Fuadi’s work can now add his newly released book, Anak Rantau (Wandering Kid), to their bookshelf.

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Initiated by Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI), the event is targeting to feature 20 participating countries. 
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Indonesia International Book Fair to return in September

Indonesia International Book Fair (IIBF) is set to return on Sept. 6-10 at the Assembly Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center.

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Mice’s comic book presents a basic understanding of the social phenomena of that time.
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'Indonesia 1998': A satirical illustration of the country's past

An English translation of the comic book aims to help more people understand the tragedy.

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All the things we've lost in translation

Language is a fickle thing, and oftentimes words betray meaning.

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ASEAN Literary Festival took place over the weekend at West Jakarta’s famed Kota Tua heritage site.
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ASEAN Literary Festival highlights freedom of expression, inclusiveness

It’s time for courageous writers to stand tall and make a difference.

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Getting to know Ahok through 'Merubah Indonesia'

Ahok’s penchant for inflammatory comments most likely stemmed from his upbringing. 

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Mandela book withdrawn after outrage from widow

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George R.R. Martin may publish 2 books in 2018—‘who knows’

The novelist took to his blog to reassure fans, this time announcing that “The Book of Swords,” an anthology of fantasy short stories by award-winning authors, can be pre-ordered on Amazon.

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Literary fest: The preserved part of Kota Tua (Old Town) in West Jakarta will host the upcoming ASEAN Literary Festival from Aug. 3 to Aug. 6.
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ASEAN Literary Festival taking the road 'beyond imagination'

It is high time to talk about societal changes in this part of the world; discuss issues of religious radicalism, intolerance and blasphemy or, better yet, write about them.

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Adults key to children's interpretation of tolerance

Children may see a lot of things in everyday life, but they do not yet understand much of it, according to a discussion panel that stresses the importance of the role of adults, especially parents and teachers, in teaching children tolerance early on.

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2 books about ‘Harry Potter’ world to come out this October

The “Harry Potter” wizarding universe is as vast as they come and could become subject to multiple spin-offs for years to come.

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Author of Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, Kevin Kwan.
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Tyersall Park drama absolutely not inspired by Oxley Road: Kevin Kwan

Kevin Kwan talks exclusively to The Jakarta Post about the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, celebrity appearances in the books and how similar the third book’s conflicts are to real-life happenings.

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JK Rowling arriving for the World Premiere of 'Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows pt2', Trafalgar Square, London.
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J.K. Rowling reveals 'lost' manuscript written on her party dress

In a recent interview, celebrated author J.K. Rowling revealed that she has scribbled a manuscript across a party dress currently hanging in her closet.

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A photobook chronicles the political and cultural relations between Indonesia and India over the last 70 years.

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A historical journey through Batik

Kartini Muljadi did something different to celebrate her 87th birthday: The woman once known as an attorney published a book about her batik collection.

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Snow Over Surabaya informative, entertaining work on Indonesia’s struggle for freedom

When Nigel Barley’s latest offering, Snow Over Surabaya, hit the Indonesian bookstores sometime last month, my heartbeat quickened just a little.

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