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Read it later, read it never: Indonesians who hoard books
Books 3 years ago

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Read it later, read it never: Indonesians who hoard books

Some people have a habit of picking up books they will never read. It hasn’t stopped them from...
Egypt dissidents revive rich prison writing tradition
People 3 years ago

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Egypt dissidents revive rich prison writing tradition

Having spent the better part of a decade behind bars, Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah is reachin...
Neflix acquires the whole works of Roald Dahl
Entertainment 3 years ago

Neflix acquires the whole works of Roald Dahl

Netflix said Tuesday it has acquired the whole works of acclaimed children's author Roald Dahl, ...
'Lunar Boy': Twin artists try to represent Indonesian queer identities through comic book
Books 3 years ago

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'Lunar Boy': Twin artists try to represent Indonesian queer identities through comic book

Twin artists Jessica and Jacinta Wibowo believe that exploring sexual and gender identities is somet...
Book burning for Canada indigenous reconciliation sparks backlash
Books 3 years ago

Book burning for Canada indigenous reconciliation sparks backlash

Burning Tintin books deemed offensive to indigenous peoples? The 2019 book burning at a group of sch...
Sleeping on sidewalks: Photobook captures the rambunctious realities of touring punk bands
Books 3 years ago

Sleeping on sidewalks: Photobook captures the rambunctious realities of touring punk bands

A new photobook documents the band as they tour Southeast Asia in all its ragged glory
On coming to terms with grief and chasing joy: An exclusive interview with Japanese Breakfast
Entertainment 3 years ago

On coming to terms with grief and chasing joy: An exclusive interview with Japanese Breakfast

After years of writing about grief, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner tells The Jakarta Pos...
'Very Hungry Caterpillar' author Eric Carle dies aged 91
Books 3 years ago

'Very Hungry Caterpillar' author Eric Carle dies aged 91

Eric Carle, author and illustrator of the beloved children's classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar...
Eco brick library for Myanmar orphans faces coup delays
Books 3 years ago

Eco brick library for Myanmar orphans faces coup delays

Library for orphans in Yangon, built of recycled plastic waste, has been indefinitely deferred ...
As Kinokuniya and more bookstores close down, book lovers pay tribute
Books 4 years ago

As Kinokuniya and more bookstores close down, book lovers pay tribute

Online bookstores are mushrooming while their physical counterparts are losing customers. As this pr...
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