Books

In education, books are only one of many important elements. Education itself is only part of the universal development of nations.

Kompas/Bahana Patria Gupta

Booksellers serve buyers in the Science Village, Surabaya, East Java, Monday (8/2/2021). The book market in the village is a mainstay for residents to find cheap books and often are no longer sold in bookstores.

Some books have had a profound impact, far beyond the lifetime of the author and the boundaries of the nation of origin. Behind that success is a smart writer. Publishers, editors, librarians and bookstores also contribute greatly.

No less important is an educated reader, as well as quality translators and book reviewers. A book review – fiction or non-fiction – fascinates me more than the book reviewed. After reading it I rush to buy the book and read it thoroughly.