By Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Director at ALVEO You might find yourself in a situation where you are required to write a book review. You might need to do it for class credits, for your book club or you might just want to share your thoughts on a book you just read on sites like Goodreads. Regardless of the purpose, if you are in need of advice for writing a good book review, do be sure to take a look at some of the following quick tips to ensure you publish the best possible review you … [Read more...]
Exophony: Adopting a language and enriching it
By Prasiddha Gustanto Senior writer and editor at ALVEO People have written in languages that are not their mother tongue for thousands of years. Yet, it wasn't until the past few decades that the world of academia came up with a term to describe this phenomenon. That term is “exophony.” Coined by scholars Susan Arndt, Dirk Naguschewski and Robert Stockhammer in 2007, the term, as its Greek roots suggest, is a combination of “exo” and “phonic”, with “exo” meaning “from outside” and … [Read more...]
Media Amnesia
BOOK REVIEW by Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Genre: Non-fiction/ Journalism Author: Laura Basu Publisher: Pluto Press, UK (272-page paperback available from April, 2018) The independent scholar with PhD from Utrecht University and affiliated with the Communications and Media department at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Utrecht University, Laura Basu laid bare the problems that have been plaguing the media. From Donald Trump, to Brexit and the rise of nationalist … [Read more...]
ORIGIN: A Novel
BOOK REVIEW by Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Author: Dan Brown Hardcover: 480 pages Publisher: Doubleday Books (October 3, 2017) Language: English Robert Langdon is back. The Harvard Professor of symbology and religious iconology, is once again thrown neck deep into a fast-paced race to solve an array of mysterious complicated puzzles with the future of the world hanging in the balance. This time, the novelist Dan Brown is taking the hero and his beloved Mickey Mouse wristwatch to … [Read more...]
What Happened (A Memoir)
BOOK REVIEW by Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Author: Hillary Rodham Clinton Hardcover: 512 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster (September 12, 2017) Language: English Come this month, a memoir that has created a buzz due to its author and its subject matter will hit the store. What Happened is written by Hillary Rodham Clinton, and, according to the publisher Simon & Schuster, promises to be “her most personal memoir yet.” The book will offer an intimate view of what is like … [Read more...]
Camino Island: A Novel
BOOK REVIEW by Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Author: John Grisham Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Doubleday (June 6, 2017) Language: English Another masterpiece from the American bestselling legal thriller writer is taking us across the eastern coast, from a staged heist in Princeton library to the rare books black market down in Florida. The five stolen handwritten F. Scott Fitzgerald manuscripts is believed to arrive on the hands of Bruce Cable, a bookstore owner in sleepy resort … [Read more...]
How Smart is Your Baby?
BOOK REVIEW Develop and Nurture Your Newborn’s Full Potential By Glenn Doman and Janet Doman The book takes parents to gradually progress toward achieving their babies’ full potential. The authors provide the necessary information that guides parents on how to develop the newborn with physical, verbal and cognitive stimulation from first days after birth. Every chapter comprises step-by-step guidance on creating a home environment potential to enhance your baby’s brain development. … [Read more...]
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
BOOK REVIEW by Ruth Ninajanty Everyone graduates from Harry Potter after the death of Voldemort including the series’ mastermind, J.K. Rowling. But she didn’t publish anything until the last Harry Potter movie is premiered. Announcing her first post-Harry Potter novel, The Casual Vacancy, back in April, Rowling said "The freedom to explore new territory is a gift that Harry's success has brought me." Set to be published in hardcover, e-book, audio download and CD on September 27, The … [Read more...]
Barack Obama in Hawai’i and Indonesia:
BOOK REVIEW by Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) ...The Making of a Global President by Dinesh Sharma The book provides comprehensive insights into the narrative of the life of Barack Obama, the 44th and current president of the United States, in which the author looks at Obama’s cultural pathway through his uneasy life cycle and how he coped with social challenges. Barack Obama in Hawai‘i and Indonesia: The Making of a Global President is the first study that elaborates on interesting facts … [Read more...]
Sharpen Your Heels:
BOOK REVIEW ...Mrs. Moneypenny’s career advice for women “To get to the top, women need to do everything that men do to get there – and more.” Heather McGregor, who is better known as Mrs. Moneypenny, would not say those words without the reason. Owner of a well-run headhunting business, wife and mother of three children, Mrs. Moneypenny distills her own experiences and observations, and pour them into an inspiring account. Her recent book, Sharpen Your Heels basically elaborates … [Read more...]