The story picks up right where the first book left off, officially capturing the romance of Dilan and Milea after they formalize their relationship on a sheet of paper with a stamp in Bandung, 1990. Now in 1991, the honeymoon phase quickly faces reality. While Dilan remains the same sweet, humorously poetic, and fiercely protective boyfriend, his position as a high-ranking member of a notori…
he plot centers on an ancient, devastating artifact known as The Fulcrum—a magical stone of immense power. It was forged eons ago by a long-lost race of people, alongside nine nexus stones, to control the elements and the earth. However, the unchecked power of the Fulcrum backfired, completely wiping out its creators and nearly tearing the planet apart. For generations, the stones remained de…
The book is an anthology of personal essays and stories that revolve around the theme of heartbreak, moving on, and the awkward transitions of growing up. The title "Koala Kumal" (The Disheveled Koala) serves as a metaphor for the book's core message. Raditya Dika shares a story about a koala that leaves its cozy home in a tree, only to return later and find the tree cut down. Even if the ko…
The story centers on a bright, active, and imaginative little girl named Ara. Through her eyes, readers are invited into a world of simple daily adventures, innocent curiosity, and the deep, loving bonds of family. The narrative beautifully explores Ara's relationships with the people closest to her—including her mother, her father, and her extended family. Each chapter highlights the smal…
The story revolves around an ordinary high school student named Juno, whose life takes a bizarre turn when he witnesses an impossible weather phenomenon: a localized tornado swirling with falling maple leaves. The strange part? He is standing right in the middle of Jakarta. Juno quickly realizes that these bizarre, supernatural anomalies only happen when Lana is around. Lana is a mysterious, c…
The story centers on a student named Kinabalu. The peaceful routine of the dormitory is shattered when a terrifying, malevolent entity suddenly appears in Kinabalu's room. Interestingly, this entity is completely unrelated to the mythical spirit tiger that is traditionally known to guard the asrama (dormitory).
The story centers around Sophie Mercer, a sixteen-year-old girl who discovered she was a witch three years ago. Sophie was raised entirely by her human mother, completely detached from the magical world, and her track record with spellcasting is disastrous. When she tries to help a crying girl at her high school prom by casting a love spell, the magic goes horribly wrong, resulting in a public …
"7 Hari Jago Ngomong Korea Bareng Idol K-Pop" (7 Days to Mastering Korean Conversation with K-Pop Idols) is a popular, highly interactive educational book designed specifically for K-Pop fans (Anak Hallyu) who want to learn the Korean language without getting bogged down by boring, rigid textbooks. Instead of focusing purely on dense, academic grammar structures, this guide frames the learni…
"Manusia Setengah Salmon" (Half-Salmon Man) is the fifth bestselling comedic memoir written by the highly influential Indonesian author, stand-up comedian, and filmmaker Raditya Dika. Released in 2011 by GagasMedia, this book marked a significant evolutionary step in Dika’s writing, blending his signature absurd, self-deprecating humor with deeper, more mature reflections on life transitions,…