Tari Lang writes about Indonesia’s 1965 coup in My Neighbour, The Dictator “A horrible thing happened in a very big country in a corner of the universe that nobody knew about.” That is how Tari Lang describes the 1965 coup in Indonesia in a Zoom call with The Sunday Times. Yet for her, it … [Read more...]
‘Perahu Kertas’: Sailing dreams from page to stage
January 25, 2026 by
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...]
“Off the Radar,” an Oasis for Adventure Book Lovers
January 21, 2026 by
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
December 28, 2025 by
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
December 28, 2025 by
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...]
