Throughout her life, Cecilia Poetry has heard her father rave about his home country of Indonesia. After his death, Cecilia is finally ready to move to Jakarta and explore the beautiful life that her father had envisioned. When Cecilia moves in with her wealthy grandparents, they try their best … [Read more...]
Kekasih Musim Gugur
January 7, 2021 by
It is a novel about the intricacies of art, religion, politics and history in a troubled Indonesia, but also about family, identity, motherhood, and the sisterhood of women. Kekasih Musim Gugur tells the story of two women—Srikandi (Siri) and Dara, one a globetrotting visual artist, the other a … [Read more...]
Romantisme Tahun Kekerasan
January 5, 2021 by
Martin Aleida’s book Romantisme Tahun Kekerasan (Sebuah Memoar) (Romanticism of the Year of Violence (A Memoir)) is an excellent portrayal of the victims of Indonesia’s baseless accusations against the Left on September 30, 1965 and of the kind of life they lived afterwards. Martin Aleida, who is … [Read more...]
Dial A for Aunties
January 5, 2021 by
A hilariously quirky novel that is equal parts murder mystery, rom-com, and a celebration of mothers and daughters as well as a deep dive into Chinese-Indonesian culture, by debut author Jesse Q. Sutanto. 1 (accidental) murder 2 thousand wedding guests 3 (maybe) cursed generations 4 meddling … [Read more...]
