At the end of 2025, a friend invited me to attend a writer talk show at Gramedia Jalma, one of the newest bookstores in South Jakarta, Indonesia. It is a sub-brand of Gramedia, one of Indonesia's most well-known bookstore chains. With its new concept, the store offers more than just a place to buy books. As soon as I stepped inside, my perception of what a bookstore could be began to change. Instead of feeling rigid and monotonous, the space felt interactive, welcoming, and designed to encourage exploration.