Home | Writers | Headlines | Writer Spotlights | Contributing Authors
If you are a writer yourself, help us grow the database? Get listed! — A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Jakarta Post / What Media Says
Feb 11, 2025

Frontline / All Things Books
Feb 08, 2025

Jakarta Post / What Media Says
Feb 06, 2025

12+ Great 2022 Short Story Collections by Asian Authors

Book Chronicles / Recos


In this article:
People from Bloomington


Written by Patricia Thang, originally published in Book Riot

Mar 04, 2022

Last year, I compiled this list of short story collections by Asian authors, declaring 2021 the year of the short story. But as it turns out, my reading habit continues to show no signs of coming back in full force any time soon, so for better or for worse, perhaps it will actually be the decade of the short story for me. Short stories are a relatively recent discovery for me, having only started consciously picking up collections here and there some years back. And spoiler alert: they’re kinda the best! As much as I once loved the feeling of getting swept up and finding my whole life revolving around the expansive stories of novels and series, I’ve begun to find the short form increasingly appealing and wonderful. I marvel at the ability of short story writers to transport me to new places, make me feel things, and ask me huge questions of life and humanity, all in such a short span.

Read the full article here.



At a Glance

As of now, our resource library is a powerhouse: 603 writers, 836 books from 259 publishers, 786 contributing authors, and a total of 1165 pieces—394 news coverages, 229 clippings, and 542 book reviews. We've sourced from 366 distinct outlets to enrich our content. Add 81 translated works and 58 handpicked standout resources, and you've got a snapshot of our dedication to cultivating a vibrant literary landscape.

About Us

Ready to dive into the magic of our writer's directory? It's not just a cool space for writers to connect; it's like the ultimate toolkit for event hosts, lit organizers, artsy souls, librarians, book nerds, and everyone curious about Indonesian writers. Think of it as the cozy HOME for INDONESIAN WRITERS, where we're on a mission to smash those pesky language barriers holding back Indonesian books and lit from taking over the world. Read more!

Got burning questions, awesome comments, juicy articles, or just some cool info to drop? We're all ears! Shoot us an email, give us a shout on X, Facebook, or Instagram, or hit us up using the contact form. Let's make this a conversation!








You cannot copy content of this page