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    Discover the vibrant world of Indonesian writers through the latest updates curated from global media outlets, thoughtfully indexed to bring you regular and engaging coverage, ensuring you stay connected to the pulse of the literary scene. Explore with us as we delve into the rich narratives and captivating stories of Indonesian writers, presented with the utmost professionalism.


    Atlantic / Writing
    Mar 26, 2021

    My Mother’s Pain



    Cordite Poetry Review / As Seen On
    Mar 25, 2021

    Claire Albrecht Reviews Jennifer Mackenzie’s Navigable Ink



    ABC / All Things Books
    Mar 24, 2021

    In a year without travel, this Indonesian author lets you choose your own adventure



    State Library of NSW / All Things Books
    Mar 24, 2021

    Shortlists announced for 2021 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards



    Asian Books Blog / What Media Says
    Mar 23, 2021

    Through Teachers’ Eyes: Bringing Asian Poetry into the Classroom



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Mar 22, 2021

    Stonewall tak Mampir di Atlantis: Mystifying Indonesian Queerness



    Macquarie University / What Media Says
    Mar 22, 2021

    10 questions with … Intan Paramaditha



    Stella Prize / All Things Books
    Mar 22, 2021

    Announcing the 2021 Stella Prize Shortlist



    Books+Publishing / What Media Says
    Mar 17, 2021

    ‘Superstar’ Mirandi Riwoe among Australian fiction acquisitions



    Personal Blog / What Media Says
    Mar 16, 2021

    Taking Fear for a (Fast) Ride



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Mar 11, 2021

    Belgium honors Indonesian feminist writer Julia Suryakusuma



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Mar 10, 2021

    Sambal dan Ranjang: Sex Over Sambal?



    Guardian / All Things Books
    Mar 04, 2021

    Stella prize 2021: finalists ‘span the gamut’ of human enterprise and experience



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Mar 03, 2021

    Rahasia Salinem



    Magdalene / Writing
    Feb 11, 2021

    Grieving in the Time of Pandemic: Watching My Ailing Mom from Overseas



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Feb 06, 2021

    The Book of Jakarta – Edited by Maesy Ang & Teddy W. Kusuma



    T / What Media Says
    Jan 26, 2021

    The Writer Who Challenges the Notion that ‘Asian Novels’ Are a Monolith



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    Jan 24, 2021

    ‘Hunting for Muhammad’: Feby Indirani seeks to transcend political polarization



    Bad Form Review / All Things Books
    Jan 22, 2021

    The Book of Jakarta



    Inquirer.net / All Things Books
    Jan 22, 2021

    Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2021: Debuts and Female voices dominate Longlist



    PEN America / All Things Books
    Jan 21, 2021

    Announcing The 2021 PEN America Literary Grant Winners



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Jan 20, 2021

    Women’s Suppression and Resistance through Literature



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Jan 16, 2021

    Lockdown Literature



    Translating Women / All Things Books
    Jan 15, 2021

    The Book of Jakarta



    Daily Northwestern / All Things Books
    Jan 14, 2021

    SESP junior Natasha Sondakh prepares to publish debut novel exploring Indonesian identity



    Eurasia Review / All Things Books
    Jan 14, 2021

    A Close Reading Of Eka Kurniawan’s Suspense-Building In ‘Man Tiger’



    Australian / What Media Says
    Jan 08, 2021

    When Sergius meets Bacchus



    NOW!Jakarta / What Media Says
    Jan 07, 2021

    A Literary Interview with Laksmi Pamuntjak, Celebrated Indonesian Novelist



    Bandit Fiction / All Things Books
    Jan 07, 2021

    Review: The Book of Jakarta



    Book Riot / All Things Books
    Jan 04, 2021

    Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read October-December 2020



    Asian Review of Books / All Things Books
    Jan 03, 2021

    2020: Translations from Southeast, South and West Asia



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jan 02, 2021

    Bye 2020 & Cheers to a healthy New Year



    Publishers Weekly / All Things Books
    Jan 01, 2021

    Book Deals: Week of January 4, 2021 – Penguin Classics Visits Darma’s ‘Bloomington’



    Books and Bao / All Things Books
    Dec 31, 2020

    6 Must-Read Indonesian Novels, Stories, and Poems



    CNN Philippines / All Things Books
    Dec 29, 2020

    Our best Filipino books of 2020



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Dec 29, 2020

    Online literary festivals connect people around the world

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