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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.


    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Nov 27, 2013

    Literary award gives nod to historically themed work



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 12, 2013

    Linda Christanty: A flair for storytelling



    National Geographic / What Media Says
    Nov 12, 2013

    Literary Magic in Bali



    DAWN / As Seen On
    Nov 03, 2013

    In Indonesia: discovering the literature



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Oct 31, 2013

    ‘Women of Letters’ revives lost art with new voices



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Oct 27, 2013

    Evenings with (reluctant) literary masters



    Asian Books Blog / As Seen On
    Oct 15, 2013

    Dredging up the Dark Past: Indonesian Writers at Ubud



    Guardian / All Things Books
    Sep 10, 2013

    The best books on Indonesia: start your reading here



    PEN America / As Seen On
    Sep 09, 2013

    Annie Tucker on Translating Eka Kurniawan



    IIAS / What Media Says
    Sep 01, 2013

    Afrizal Malna: techniques of writing and bodily encounters with urban space



    Los Angeles Review of Books / All Things Books
    Aug 30, 2013

    The Rainbow Troops: A Visit with Indonesia’s Bestselling Author



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Aug 15, 2013

    Two Contemporary Indonesian Women Writers



    Personal Blog / As Seen On
    Aug 11, 2013

    Women to Read: New Voices



    Whiteboard Journal / What Media Says
    Aug 08, 2013

    Architecture and Literature with Avianti Armand



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 26, 2013

    Murder most beautiful, and poems of Putu Oka Sukanta



    Secret {W} Business / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2013

    Interview with Entrepreneur Khairani Barokka



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2013

    Ahmad Fuadi: Freedom in writing



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2013

    Putu Oka Sukanta and poetry from prison



    Publishing Perspectives / As Seen On
    Jul 16, 2013

    Indonesia as Frankfurt Book Fair Guest of Honor in 2015



    Rappler / What Media Says
    Jul 09, 2013

    Meeting Pramoedya, seeing the past



    Rappler / What Media Says
    Jul 02, 2013

    The passion of Pramoedya



    Critical Muslim / Writing
    Jul 01, 2013

    Me, Islam and Literature



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    Jun 30, 2013

    Julia’s War On Almost Everything



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jun 23, 2013

    Makassar writers festival to open next week



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Jun 15, 2013

    My Jakarta: Okky Madasari, Best-Selling Novelist



    Bali Advertiser / All Things Books
    Jun 01, 2013

    Jazz, Perfume and the Incident by Seno Gumira Ajidarma



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    May 31, 2013

    Afrizal Malna: Encountering poet



    Tempo English / All Things Books
    Mar 22, 2013

    Fireflies in Manhattan through Javanese Eyes



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Mar 10, 2013

    Unlocking Indonesia Through An Exploration of Its Literature



    Personal Blog / As Seen On
    Feb 26, 2013

    Mentors for Writers



    Sydney Morning Herald / All Things Books
    Feb 23, 2013

    The Rainbow Troops



    Indonesiaful / All Things Books
    Feb 19, 2013

    Book Review: Saman



    Mercury News / All Things Books
    Feb 12, 2013

    Indonesia born publisher discusses the infamous Mata Hari at Florey’s



    The Economist / All Things Books
    Feb 09, 2013

    Getting schooled



    Flavorwire / All Things Books
    Feb 03, 2013

    The Best-Selling Books in 10 Countries Around the World



    Cordite Poetry Review / As Seen On
    Dec 29, 2012

    Notes about the INDONESIA Special Issue

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