For many readers, Perahu Kertas by Dewi “Dee” Lestari was not merely a novel, but a quiet companion during the uneasy years of what we now call adulting. Published in 2009, it follows university students Kugy and Keenan through friendship, love, ambition and the choices that shape their paths, a … [Read more...]
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“Off the Radar,” an Oasis for Adventure Book Lovers
Trinity not only narrates adventures to other parts of the world. More personal narratives with social interactions are the strengths of the book "Di Luar Radar." After a long hiatus, author Trinity has satisfied her fans' longing with the release of Outside the Radar. More than an adventure, she … [Read more...]
The Caretaker of Tears
Lia Tjokro offers a restrained and emotionally exacting meditation on grief and care. The story centers on labor that is invisible yet essential—emotional maintenance performed without recognition or relief. Silence, repetition, and ritual structure the narrative, allowing sorrow to surface … [Read more...]
The Last Supper
Lia Tjokro shares a poignant tale featuring love and loss, making a reader go through a roller-coaster of emotions. It was a night when the stars hid behind the bulbous stormclouds and the nocturnal insects were silent. The eerie shadow and protruding branches of the frangipani trees that lined … [Read more...]
Amir Sjarifoeddin and His Struggle
Whether acknowledged or not, Amir played a crucial role in the Second Youth Congress that gave birth to the Youth Pledge. Amir Sjarifoeddin was the treasurer of the Youth Congress. - This biography of Amir Sjarifoeddin is undeniably one of the most anticipated books by its readers for several … [Read more...]