Books
Discover a captivating collection of literary treasures penned by talented Indonesian writers spanning various genres. Immerse yourself in Abinaya Ghina Jamela's cosmic journey in "Resep Membuat Jagat Raya" or delve into the profound reflections of Pramoedya Ananta Toer in "The Mute's Soliloquy: A Memoir." With 855 thoughtfully curated titles, each listed in alphabetical order, your next literary adventure awaits.
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A Dark Tale from Cottonwood Grove
by Mahfud Ikhwan
translated by Annie Tucker
Die Leute von Oetimu
by Felix K. Nesi
translated by Sabine Müller
About Us
by Reda Gaudiamo
translated by Ikhda Maharsi Philippa Barker
Serseri
by Intan Paramaditha
translated by Deniz Erkaradağ
At the Circus
by Nukila Amal
translated by Toni Pollard
Watersong
by Clarissa Goenawan
translated by Viola Di Grado
24 Hours with Gaspar
by Sabda Armandio Alif
translated by Lara Norgaard
Wędrówka
by Intan Paramaditha
translated by Marianna Lis
People from Bloomington
by Budi Darma
translated by Tiffany Tsao
Threads of Dignity
by Putu Oka Sukanta
translated by Keith Foulcher
The Turning Wheel
by Putu Oka Sukanta
translated by Keith Foulcher
Rejection: A Sumatran Odyssey
by Ashadi Siregar
translated by Jennifer Lindsay
Happy Stories, Mostly
by Norman Erikson Pasaribu
translated by Tiffany Tsao
Panji’s Quest
by Junaedi Setiyono
translated by Oni Suryaman
The Wandering
by Intan Paramaditha
translated by Stephen J. Epstein
Deviant Disciples
by Dorothea Rosa Herliany, Hanna Fransisca, Shinta Febriany, (among others)
translated by Eliza Vitri Handayani Intan Paramaditha Norman Erikson Pasaribu Tiffany Tsao
The Wandering
by Intan Paramaditha
translated by Stephen J. Epstein
Non è mica la vergine Maria
by Feby Indirani
translated by Antonia Soriente
The Adventures of Na Willa
by Reda Gaudiamo
translated by Ikhda Maharsi Kate Wakeling
When it Rains
by Rassi Narika
translated by Emma Wright Ikhda Maharsi
Apple and Knife
by Intan Paramaditha
translated by Stephen J. Epstein
Women Whose Names Were Erased
by Avianti Armand
translated by Eliza Vitri Handayani
Not Virgin Mary
by Feby Indirani
translated by Marjie Suanda
Apple and Knife
by Intan Paramaditha
translated by Stephen J. Epstein
The Birdwoman’s Palate
by Laksmi Pamuntjak
translated by Tiffany Tsao
The Last Crowd
by Okky Madasari
translated by Hayat Indriyatno
Paper Boats
by Dee Lestari
translated by Tiffany Tsao
Si Dru at ang Kuwento ng Limang Kaharian
by Clara Ng
translated by Nanoy Rafael
The Original Dream
by Nukila Amal
translated by Linda Owens
Nirzona (A Love Story)
by Abidah El Khalieqy
translated by Annie Tucker
All the World’s a Stage
by Lan Fang
translated by Martha Widjaja
Home
by Leila S. Chudori
translated by John H. McGlynn
Cigarette Girl
by Ratih Kumala
translated by Annie Tucker
Indonesian Women Writers
by Ayu Utami, Helvy Tiana Rosa, Intan Paramaditha, (among others)
A Man Bathing & Other Poems
by Hanna Fransisca
translated by Joan Suyenaga
Raumanen
by Marianne Katoppo
translated by Isla Winarto
Perfect & Other Short Stories
by Avianti Armand
translated by Marjie Suanda
Encounters
by Toeti Heraty
translated by John H. McGlynn
Geni Jora & Other Texts
by Abidah El Khalieqy
translated by Joan Suyenaga
All Women Have Affairs & Other Stories
by Clara Ng
translated by Pamela Allen
A Tale of Redemption & Other Stories
by Mona Sylviana
translated by Toni Pollard
Excerpts from the Novel Cala Ibi
by Nukila Amal
translated by Eddin Khoo
Final Party and Other Stories
by Linda Christanty
translated by Debra Yatim
Daughters of Papua
by Anindita S. Thayf
translated by Stefanny Irawan
Departures
by Nh. Dini
translated by Toni Pollard
Kei
by Erni Aladjai
translated by Hayat Indriyatno
Bound
by Okky Madasari
translated by Hayat Indriyatno
The Outcast
by Okky Madasari
translated by Hayat Indriyatno Makna Sinatria
A Lonely Death and Other Stories
by Cok Sawitri
translated by Marjie Suanda
Potions and Paper Cranes
by Lan Fang
translated by Elisabet Titik Murtisari
Morphology of Desire
by Dorothea Rosa Herliany
translated by Harry Aveling
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At a Glance
As of now, our resource library is a powerhouse:
621 writers,
855 books from
269 publishers,
802 contributing authors, and a total of
1187 pieces—
403 news coverages,
233 clippings, and
551 book reviews. We've sourced from
373 distinct outlets to enrich our content. Add
81 translated works and
58 standout resources, and you’ve got a snapshot of our dedication to cultivating a vibrant literary landscape.
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