{"product_id":"stories-from-the-islands-2026","title":"Stories from the Islands: An Anthology of Indonesian Writing 2026","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this anthology, ten emerging Indonesian writers invite readers into lives suspended between inheritance and change. A grandmother’s folktales echo through generations. Ancient myths linger in the shadows of modern life. Love bends beneath the weight of custom. Women challenge expectations placed upon their bodies and futures. Young people leave home only to discover that distance cannot silence the voices of where they come from. Rich in local culture yet deeply universal, these stories remind us that Indonesia is not a single narrative, but a constellation of voices, each illuminating the complexities of belonging, identity, and change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Janet DeNeefe in 2004, the \u003cstrong\u003eUbud Writers \u0026amp; Readers Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e  is one of the world’s leading literary events, held annually in the cultural heart of Bali. Each October, it gathers thousands of literature enthusiasts, offering them the opportunity to engage with renowned writers, poets, and thinkers from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to thought-provoking literary discussions, the festival presents a rich cultural programme featuring traditional Indonesian dance and performances, literary lunches, guided tours of Ubud’s historic sites, late-night festival club, musical and spoken word galas, book launches, and interactive workshops designed to nurture emerging writers and young creatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a celebration of storytelling, ideas, and artistic expression, the Ubud Writers \u0026amp; Readers Festival remains a meeting place for those seeking inspiration, connection, and dialogue through literature and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Times Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669340061993,"sku":"9789815385670","price":19.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/9789815385670.jpg?v=1792632269","url":"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.sg\/products\/stories-from-the-islands-2026","provider":"Epigram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}