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Books Are Back — and Bali’s Leading the Way

In Bali right now, something beautiful is happening. Go to any beach café, and you’ll see it. Young people, not just scrolling or snapping, but reading actual books. Paperbacks, hardcovers, novels flipped open under palm trees.

It’s not just a local trend. In the UK, bookshops like Waterstones are experiencing a real resurgence, especially among younger readers. Their sales have grown, and they’re opening new stores again, driven in part by movements like BookTok and a wider craving for real, tangible experiences. It turns out: people want books they can hold.

Here at PT Publishing KAR DON, we’ve seen this first-hand. Our book A Guide to Bali Dogs, for example, resonates deeply because it’s local and lovingly made. People are once again hungry for story.

Publishing is very much alive. And Bali is part of that revival.

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PT Publishing KAR DON – Printed in Bali. Read around the world.

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Christina Adduci

For over 15 years, I had wanted to write a book about our unique story. Every inquiry led to disappointment. In April 2024, while on vacation in Bali, I met Karen Donald. She mentioned she was a ghostwriter. We spoke about my dream and arranged to meet again the next day.

If you know me, you know how important connection is. I felt it immediately with Karen. I remember sitting across from her, quietly praying she would take on my project. When she later reached out to say yes, it felt like a major breakthrough.

Back home, we began weekly meetings. Karen made me feel seen and heard. She spent the past year getting to know me and my vision with the depth it takes to write someone else’s story. She believed in me as an author and believed in the work. She always showed up, listened intently, and brought steady dedication.

Now, as the book nears publication, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. She brought my dream to life.

Christina Marie Calderwood
Massachusetts, USA
Author and Holistic Health Practitioner