Books Literature

'Fragrant literature' is giving way to a diversity of literary voices and identities

Young Indonesians are leading trends in Indonesian writing and publishing

Important Indonesian writing is emerging in unexpected forms

Deryn Mansell’s novel opens a window into Indonesia for younger readers

The Institute will continue to operate without its famous reading room

The memoir of a former human rights commission official gives insights into handling of human rights in Indonesia in the late New Order and early reformasi period

Can the descendants of both sides of 1965 come together to help the nation achieve reconciliation?

Marcus Mietzner argues that when seen in the context of other new democracies, Indonesia’s political parties are not so bad

Bob Lowry reviews the memoir of the current Jakarta governor and likely frontrunner for the 2014 presidential elections

Pulang's author reflects on writing the stories of those unseen and unheard

Leila S. Chudori’s novel Pulang is an important addition to a growing literature examining the events of 1965-66 and its aftermath

The provocative Julia Suryakusuma on the rampage

Robbie Peters' new book brings the poor urban kampungs of Surabaya to life

Lia Kent’s study of East Timor’s attempts at transitional justice is an important contribution  

Margaret Kartomi’s life-long devotion to bringing Sumatran music to the world is revealed in her major contribution to analysing and preserving this musical heritage

A new publication tells the story of the first graduates of the joint Indonesian Armed Forces Military Academy

Suparman holds the line but reveals some new insights into the transition of power after the fall of the New Order

A new book opens up debate about the power of the journalist and media organisations reporting conflict in Indonesia

Tickamyer and Kusujiarti’s new book is essential reading