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Exploring stories and their reasons with Xu Xi
Conversation 3 months ago

Exploring stories and their reasons with Xu Xi

The Chinese-Indonesian-American author reflects on who gets to tell a story, what makes a 'real writer' and what fiction is really for.
In Ratih Kumala’s 'Koloni', the revolution is tiny and female
Culture and Entertainment 3 months ago

In Ratih Kumala’s 'Koloni', the revolution is tiny and female

Inspired by national struggles and everyday exhaustion, the Cigarette Girl author writes a story about ants that feels deeply human.

The maze of Ayu Utami
Conversation 1 year ago

The maze of Ayu Utami

Always fearless and unapologetic, Ayu Utami talks about her new novel, why she tackles taboo topics and what her novels mean.
The century of Pramoedya and the existentialism of humanity
Academia 1 year ago

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The century of Pramoedya and the existentialism of humanity

Despite his many limitations, Pram consistently opposed tyranny through words.
Han Kang wins South Korea's first literature Nobel
Books 1 year ago

Han Kang wins South Korea's first literature Nobel

A short story writer and novelist, Han is best known for her book "The Vegetarian", which was her major international breakthrough and won the Man Booker Prize in 2016.
Final novel was huge challenge for Garcia Marquez
Books 1 year ago

Final novel was huge challenge for Garcia Marquez

"Until August," the final book by the Nobel prize winning giant of Latin American "magical realism," is being released in its original Spanish as "En agosto nos vemos" on March 6, and in English later this month.
Milan Kundera dies at 94
Books 2 years ago

Milan Kundera dies at 94

"Unfortunately I can confirm that Mr Milan Kundera passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after a prolonged illness," Anna Mrazova, spokeswoman for the library in his native city of Brno, told AFP.
Why Indonesia is a gold mine for horror fans
Books 2 years ago

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Why Indonesia is a gold mine for horror fans

American-Indonesian author Nadia Bulkin talks about her passion for horror fiction and how her Indonesian roots have influenced her writing. 
Pay attention: Local genre novelists are finally recognized
Books 2 years ago

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Pay attention: Local genre novelists are finally recognized

The public and filmmakers have started to shift their gaze from the more mainstream fiction novels.
Japanese fans snap up first Murakami novel in six years
Books 2 years ago

Japanese fans snap up first Murakami novel in six years

Dozens of excited Haruki Murakami fans queued outside a bookstore in Tokyo on Thursday for the midnight release of the world-renowned author's first novel in six years.
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