Indonesian Firliana Purwanti believes that sex empowers a woman and talking openly about it puts her on equal footing with men - a conviction that not only makes her an anomaly among women in her country, but also a symbol of change. Dubbed "The Orgasm Lady", the 39-year-old human rights activist … [Read more...]
‘Next Time Will Be Our Turn’ explores love, loss and loyalty
January 16, 2026 by
Jesse Q. Sutanto is no stranger to blending genres: From murder mystery romantic comedy “Dial A for Aunties” to the cozy and humorous “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers,” Sutanto skillfully crafts fun and charismatic stories that leave you both in suspense and with a good laugh. She … [Read more...]
Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026
January 15, 2026 by
After the year we’ve had, there’s no predicting anything about the year that’s to come. But whatever else might be fated to happen (to us) in 2026, there will definitely be books, and a lot of them will be good. So in a spirit of hope and joy, here are the works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry … [Read more...]
What could be more terrifying than a devil who speaks the truth?
January 11, 2026 by
I’m determined to finish my Around the World in 80 Books reading challenge this year, and yes, I did say that last year too It has got more challenging as time has gone on because I’m dependent on what has been translated, so I was delighted to find Indonesian writer Intan Paramaditha included in … [Read more...]
Creativity and Comedy: Skye Cusack on Forging Your Own Path
January 9, 2026 by
Skye Cusack is a writer and comedian exploring the mess and magic of everyday life, from classrooms and workplaces to relationships, through a candid, comedic lens. In this episode of Speak My Language Skye shares her story about writing, comedy and managing creative opportunities when living with … [Read more...]
