Football is one most cherished sport event in Indonesia. It is a sport where many of Indonesian put their hopes into. Despite their shortcomings, the National Team will always have a special place in every Indonesian football fan’s hearts.
World Cup 2014 is coming. To celebrate the world cup fever, we’re giving you our selection of books that not only enriches your knowledge of sports, but also give you new perspective when watching the game. Some of the titles featured in this selection are available at Kinokuniya Bookstores in Jakarta.
Sex is not only an activity that takes place behind closed doors, but also a topic often talked about in secrecy. There is a tendency to tip-toe around this rather delicate subject, and though humorous references to sex are not uncommon in daily conversation, its presence in more serious public discourse is rare. How should we approach the elephant in the room?
Rocket Rain, Anggun Priambodo's first feature film that was officially released on March 1, 2014, might not have a plot but it is loaded with themes that are more or less linked to all of us. Written by Tumpal Tampubolon and produced by Babibutafilm in collaboration with buttonijo, the film fuses the concerns of daily life with splashes of surrealism and fantasy.
Jakarta's Old City, locally known as "Kota Tua" or simply "Kota," is considered to be the heart and soul of Indonesia's capital. But the inevitable passing of time, and new centers of recreation, business and residential areas have slowly washed away Kota's charm. The recent launch of a revitalization program will hopefully solve the problem.
Reading your favourite stories becomes much more convenient when they are compiled in one neat edition. This month, we recommend ten collections of stories by authors ranging from Haruki Murakami to the recent winner of the Man Booker International Prize, Lydia Davis. All titles can be purchased at Kinokuniya Bookstores in Jakarta.
