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    Book Riot / May 08, 2026
    by Emily Martin

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Horror Authors You Should Be Reading

    In this article: She Said Destroy




    Publishers Weekly / May 04, 2026
    Editor

    Olenka: “This playful novel twists and turns like a Rubik’s cube.”

    In this article: Olenka




    Book Riot / May 01, 2026
    by Emily Martin

    Must-Read May 2026 Horror Books Will Give You Something to Scream About

    In this article: But Won’t I Miss Me




    Tribune India / Apr 28, 2026
    by Bindu Menon

    ‘The Dog Meows, The Cat Barks’ by Eka Kurniawan: Time to grow up, adults

    In this article: The Dog Meows, The Cat Barks




    Straits Times / Apr 25, 2026
    by Clement Yong

    Mem­oir recalls grow­ing up under Suharto’s regime

    In this article: My Neighbour, The Dictator 




    Indiana Daily Student / Apr 23, 2026
    by Elizabeth Schuth

    Famous Indonesian author’s Bloomington-set book to be published in English for first time

    In this article: Olenka




    Book Riot / Apr 22, 2026
    by Alex Luppens-Dale

    The Scariest Horror Books of 2026

    In this article: But Won’t I Miss Me




    Electric Literature / Apr 17, 2026
    by Pardeep Toor

    7 Books Featuring Self-Sabotaging Characters

    In this article: People from Bloomington




    Asian Review of Books / Apr 12, 2026
    by Vikram Zutshi

    “The Dog Meows, the Cat Barks” by Eka Kurniawan

    In this article: The Dog Meows, The Cat Barks




    Variety / Mar 17, 2026
    by Naman Ramachandran

    Indonesian Horror Franchise Finale ‘Danur: The Last Chapter’ Lands at EST N8 for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

    In this article: Danur




    RRI / Mar 16, 2026
    by Dewi Sukhrani

    Gadis Kretek Strengthens Indonesia–Korea Cultural Diplomacy

    In this article: Gadis Kretek




    International Examiner / Mar 16, 2026
    by Grace Utomo

    In Felix Nesi’s debut novel, residents of West Timor grapple with violence, religious and political power, and inner turmoil

    In this article: People from Oetimu




    RRI / Mar 05, 2026
    by Naura Sofia

    “Bumi Manusia Extended” Premieres as Immersive 6-Part Series

    In this article: Bumi Manusia




    Asian Review of Books / Feb 24, 2026
    by Soni Wadhwa

    Delay: A Comics Anthology, edited by Charis Loke and Paolo Chikiamco

    In this article: DELAY




    Kirkus Reviews / Feb 15, 2026
    Editor

    THE DOG MEOWS, THE CAT BARKS

    In this article: The Dog Meows, The Cat Barks




    Khan / Feb 09, 2026
    by Son Bong-seok

    HanseYes24 Cultural Foundation publishes the original novel behind the hit Netflix title, ‘Cigarette Girl’

    In this article: Gadis Kretek




    Jakarta Post / Jan 23, 2026
    by Sylviana Hamdani

    ‘Perahu Kertas’: Sailing dreams from page to stage

    In this article: Perahu Kertas




    Michigan Daily / Jan 11, 2026
    by Michelle Wu

    ‘Next Time Will Be Our Turn’ explores love, loss and loyalty

    In this article: Next Time Will Be Our Turn




    Personal Blog / Jan 10, 2026
    by Madame Bibi Lophile

    What could be more terrifying than a devil who speaks the truth?

    In this article: Apple and Knife




    Literary Hub / Jan 06, 2026
    Editor

    Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026

    In this article: The Dog Meows, The Cat Barks




    Kompas.id / Dec 16, 2025
    by Dwi Bayu Radius

    “Off the Radar,” an Oasis for Adventure Book Lovers

    In this article: Di Luar Radar




    Personal Blog / Dec 09, 2025
    by Ratih Dwi Astuti

    Malam Seribu Jahanam

    In this article: Malam Seribu Jahanam




    Asian Movie Pulse / Dec 05, 2025
    by Panos Kotzathanasis

    Kamila Andini Expands Creative Horizons With New Feature and Major Netflix Adaptation

    In this article: Aroma Karsa




    Kompas.id / Dec 04, 2025
    by Wisnu Dewabrata

    What Indonesian Films to Watch in 2026?

    In this article: Aroma Karsa Na Willa Perahu Kertas




    RRI / Dec 03, 2025
    by Fathiyah Nur Zalfa

    Netflix to Adapt Three Dee Lestari Novels into Original Series

    In this article: Aroma Karsa Perahu Kertas




    PEN America / Dec 02, 2025
    Editor

    Announcing the 2026 PEN America Grant Winners

    In this article: Hari-Hari yang Mencurigakan




    Tempo English / Dec 01, 2025
    Editor

    Art & Culture Indonesia’s Acclaimed Novel ‘Laut Bercerita’ Adapted into Feature Film for Global Audiences

    In this article: Laut Bercerita




    Variety / Dec 01, 2025
    by Naman Ramachandran

    Reza Rahadian, Dian Sastrowardoyo Lead Yosep Anggi Noen’s ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’

    In this article: The Sea Speaks His Name




    Jakarta Post / Nov 18, 2025
    by Reza Mardian

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

    In this article: KOLONI




    Variety / Nov 11, 2025
    by Naman Ramachandran

    Indonesian Hit ‘Jumbo’ Team Reunites for Live-Action Adaptation ‘Na Willa’

    In this article: Na Willa dan Hari-hari Ramai Na Willa dan Rumah dalam Gang Na Willa: Serial Catatan Kemarin




    Bookseller / Nov 10, 2025
    by Melina Spanoudi

    Europa Editions snaps up Intan Paramaditha’s new novel

    In this article: Malam Seribu Jahanam




    AMUST / Nov 04, 2025
    by John Mahoney

    My Harimau King: Annie McCann’s cultural milestone for Australian kids

    In this article: My Harimau King




    Bandung Bergerak / Nov 04, 2025
    by Devita Mayna Nurpratiwi Ghina Nafsiya

    Rewriting The Nation: How Literature Challenges Biased Histories and Reviews Indonesia’s Silenced Voice

    In this article: Bumi Manusia Laut Bercerita Namaku Alam Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk




    The College of Arts & Sciences / Oct 29, 2025
    by Kate Blackwood

    Indonesian women created a political voice through gendered care work

    In this article: Domestic Nationalism




    Inside Indonesia / Oct 27, 2025
    by Riqko Windayanto

    The Power of Consciousness

    In this article: Kamisan




    Kompas.id / Oct 26, 2025
    by Arief W. Djati

    Amir Sjarifoeddin and His Struggle

    In this article: Amir Sjarifoeddin


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