The Surabaya
Literary Intent
XASABEQV emerged from a specific silence. In a world of rapid-fire digital consumption, we sought to build an architectural space for the sustained thought that only a structured reading practice provides.
Established
Surabaya, East Java
Core Focus
Curation, Framework, Discourse
Status
Active Selection Cycle 2026
Our Foundational Framework
- Curation as Architecture
- Structural Reading Guides
- Indonesian Contextualization
The Methodology
XASABEQV is more than a book club; it is a laboratory for the mind. Founded in the heart of Surabaya, our mission is to elevate the reading experience for the Indonesian literary community by providing not just titles, but the cognitive tools to dismantle and reconstruct the ideas within them.
Our team of curators selects twelve definitive works annually. These titles are chosen for their ability to challenge existing perspectives and provide framework-level insights across history, philosophy, and modern theory. We act as your intellectual scouts, ensuring that every hour you spend reading is an investment in significant personal development.
Curatorial Board
VERIFIED PERSONNEL / MARCH 2026
Founder / Lead Curator
Aditya Santoso
A bibliophile with twenty years of engagement in Southeast Asian literary circles. Aditya oversees the final selection of our annual lists, prioritizing deep-work relevance.
Director of Frameworks
Maya Wijaya
Maya develops the discussion frameworks that accompany our books, ensuring that members have an actionable strategy for extracting core insights.
Research Liaison
Budi Hermawan
Identifying rising voices and forgotten classics. Budi connects our Surabaya base with international publishers to secure exclusive early titles for XASABEQV.
The Surabaya Studio
While our primary community engages through our encrypted digital platforms, our curatorial heart remains in Surabaya. At our Raya Darmo headquarters, we archive the physical editions of every book we have ever recommended, maintaining a tangible record of the club's intellectual journey.
Wonokromo, Surabaya 60241,
Indonesia
Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 18:00
Limited Entry via Invite
Join the reading elite of Indonesia.
Our literary mission is rooted in the belief that better readers make a more resilient society. We invite those with a commitment to deep inquiry to apply for the next curation cycle.