Heart Lamp

by Banu Mushtaq trans. by Deepa Bhasthi

Winner of the 2025 International Booker Prize, this collection of 12 stories explores the lives of women and girls in Muslim communities of southern India. With wit, warmth, and sharp observation, Mushtaq captures family tensions, social struggles, and everyday resilience, cementing her place as one of India’s most powerful literary voices.

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Kairos

by Jenny Erpenbeck

Winner of the 2024 International Booker Prize, Kairos is a gripping tale of a forbidden love affair in East Berlin during the final years of the GDR. Erpenbeck intertwines the collapse of a relationship with the collapse of a country, crafting a powerful story of passion, betrayal, and the heavy cost of change in a shifting Europe.

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Revolusi

by David Van Reybrouck

A landmark history of Indonesia’s fight for independence, Revolusi traces the nation’s dramatic journey from colonial rule to freedom after World War II. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and interviews, Van Reybrouck brings to life the courage, violence, and global impact of the struggle that reshaped the twentieth century.

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The Anarchy

by William Dalrymple

In The Anarchy, William Dalrymple recounts how the East India Company transformed from a trading enterprise into a ruthless colonial power. With its vast private army, the Company conquered much of India and reshaped global history, all while being run from a London boardroom. A gripping history and a timely warning about the dangers of unregulated corporate power.

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Change Starts Now

by Melati Wijsen

Melati Wijsen began her journey as a changemaker by founding a youth-led movement against plastic bags at a young age. In Change Starts Now, she shares 100 lessons from her experiences, offering inspiration for anyone—no matter their age—to take action. A global voice for youth empowerment, Melati shows how determination and vision can spark real change.

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Narcotopia

by Patrick Winn

From award-winning journalist Patrick Winn, Narcotopia uncovers the hidden world of the Wa, an indigenous people who built the world’s most powerful narco-state in the mountains between China and Myanmar. With its own army, schools, and national symbols—funded by the drug trade—Wa State raises a provocative question: crime empire or fight for self-determination?

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We Are The Stars

by Gina Chick

A powerful memoir, survivalist, and Alone Australia winner, Gina Chick shares her extraordinary journey from an unconventional childhood to healing in the wilderness and embracing life’s deepest lessons. Raw, fearless, and luminous, her story celebrates resilience, love, and the wisdom found in nature and the human heart.

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The Sea Speaks His Name

by Leila S. Chudori

Set in the turbulent final years of Suharto’s regime, this powerful novel follows a group of student activists kidnapped, tortured, and silenced for their ideals. Through the eyes of families and survivors searching for answers, it illuminates Indonesia’s own desaparecidos and a pivotal, painful chapter in the nation’s fight for democracy.

Cigarette Girl

by Ratih Kumala

When their father falls gravely ill, three brothers set out across Java to find Jeng Yah, the mysterious woman from his past. Their journey uncovers hidden family histories, the rise of Indonesia’s clove cigarette industry, and a powerful love story. Rich with culture and history, Cigarette Girl blends romance, identity, and the fragrance of kretek into an unforgettable tale.

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