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Literature is the new cool
Literary works have gained popularity in the country, hiking not just sales figures but also the number of new titles and independent publishers.
PublishingJung Chang: Bravely challenges China's history
Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang published her landmark book Wild Swans: The Three Daughters of China almost a quarter century ago, but her …
China10 notable novels for your holiday reading list
Here are 10 notable fiction books — in no particular order — that you might want to dive into this holiday season.<p><b>Literary fiction</b><p><b>My Absolute Darling</b> …
BooksA wave of diaspora books
Through genres ranging from self-help and travel to children’s fiction, old people’s biographies, personal memoirs, scholarly non-fiction and …
BooksAboday: Firmness in design and intuition
Firmitas is basically a collection of Aboday architects’ personal experiences during their work.
FlirtingJohn Green teases ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ may become a movie
Expect another adaptation of one of author John Green’s books as he announced that his latest release, “Turtles All the Way Down,” might be coming to …
MoviesDavid Stuart-Fox: Author of Ketut Liyer biography
Author David Stuart-Fox’s latest book arose out of his personal friendship with Ketut Liyer, the late folk healer made world-famous by Elizabeth …
IndonesiaVogue releases hardcover book on food
Vogue has released a coffee table book for readers who are as passionate about food as they are about fashion.<p>“Food in Vogue” is a collection of the …
Books'Where Australia Collides with Asia'
Don’t be confused by the title. Ian Burnet’s latest book, Where Australia Collides with Asia, is not about the clash of civilizations.
Charles DarwinNH Dini and her endless soul-searching journey
With dozens of best-selling and quality novels, short stories and poems to her credit, as well as several literary awards, prolific octogenarian …
IndonesiaPhotographer captures human face of endangered species
A new book by British photographer Tim Flach documents some of Earth's most treasured species pushed to the brink of extinction by manmade crises, …
Wildlife‘Rurouni Kenshin’ manga put on hold over author’s scandal
“We’ve heard the news, and as a company, this is something we are taking very seriously,” the manga’s publisher, Shueisha, said in a statement …
MangaBorobudur festival puts spotlight on pluralism
The 6th Borobudur Writers and Cultural Festival (BWCF) opened on Thursday in Yogyakarta with a theme that focuses on Borobudur temple’s Gandawyuha …
Indonesia‘Rurouni Kenshin’ creator arrested for possession of child pornography
The Japanese are abuzz over the arrest of “Rurouni Kenshin” creator Nobuhiro Watsuki on the charge of possessing child pornography.<p>According to a …
MangaChina's futuristic library: More fiction than books
A futuristic Chinese library has wowed book lovers around the world with its white, undulating shelves rising from floor to ceiling, but if you read …
ChinaIntan Paramaditha's 'Gentayangan' crosses many borders
You yearn to travel, but never have. It’s too expensive, so you’re stuck here — in Indonesia, at your boring job teaching English, despite never …
Books'Origin': Written from outside Dan Brown's comfort zone
Much-loved, much-hated best-selling thriller author Dan Brown is back with yet another Robert Langdon adventure in <i>Origin</i>.<p>With Spain as the backdrop …
BooksEka Kurniawan: Writing fearlessly
“This book is a baby accidentally born,” he said after the launch of Vengeance.
IndonesiaGarden library brings books to public spaces in Kupang, Atambua
Literacy has been a global concern around the world and Indonesia is no exception.<p>On the archipelago, Nusa Tenggara Timur is among the poorest …
Australian UniversitiesQaisra Shahraz: A voice for the struggle of women everywhere
Being lucky enough to pursue her dreams of writing that she had since she was 15 years old, 59-year-old Pakistani-British author Qaisra Shahraz …
Muslim WomenReading Latin America
Latin American literature is celebrated at Salihara Theater in South Jakarta.
Latin AmericaDepardieu looks to Koran for 'sensuality'
French acting legend Gerard Depardieu revealed he frequently turns to the Koran in search of "sensuality" in a book of reflections released on …
Kate WinsletJohn Green’s new novel is better and more personal than ‘The Fault in Our Stars’...
It would have been easy for John Green to go the easy route.<p>Green had already developed a loyal following—called the Nerdfighters—for his five Young …
BooksBerlin State Library boasts 700 historical Indonesian manuscripts
The Berlin State Library in Germany houses approximately 700 historical Indonesian manuscripts among its collection of 80,000 from all over the world.
IndonesiaWorld's largest library on Indonesia opens in Leiden
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands inaugurated in Leiden last week the Asian Library, which houses the world’s largest collection on Indonesia, …
IndonesiaPullman's 'Dark Materials' world re-emerges after 17-year wait
The 17-year wait for a return to the mystical world of British author Philip Pullman's "Dark Materials" series ended Thursday with the release of "La …
BooksSequel launched to Mandela's 'Long Walk' autobiography
The sequel to Nelson Mandela's celebrated autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom" will be released on Thursday after his unfinished draft was completed …
AutobiographyBritish and US authors vie for Man Booker Prize
Three British and three US authors will on Tuesday discover which one of them is the winner of this year's Man Booker Prize, whose shortlist stirred …
BooksRatih Kumala: An instinctive, detailed storyteller
Pursuing a career as a writer requires a lot of energy and persistence, according to novelist-scriptwriter Ratih Kumala.<p>Suppose you are walking to an …
Emily DickinsonGod can't survive science, 'Da Vinci Code' author says
God cannot survive science, "The Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown said on Thursday, putting his faith in technological advances to connect people in …
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