Why Susan Lieu Wants To Be More Than a Starving Artist
Performing artist Susan Lieu releases her new memoir and dreams of an even bigger platform.
An Excerpt from Kyla Zhao’s Novel “Valley Verified”
In “Valley Verified,” Zoe Zeng is forced to leave her fashion job and take on a new challenge at a Silicon Valley startup.
Six New Books Celebrating Diversity Within Diversity
These new books, published in March and April 2024, challenge assumptions and highlight differences inside and outside of Asian American communities.
Cozy and Charming, “Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop” is the Perfect Comfort Read
The English translation of Korean smash hit “Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop” by Hwang Bo-reum is perfect for a rainy day. Read on for our review.
An Excerpt from “Passport to Shame,” a Memoir of Addiction and Recovery
As a first-generation Chinese immigrant, Sam Louie was challenged by shame from an early age., further complicated by his family legacy of addiction.
Three Book Releases for Lunar New Year 2024
January and February 2024 bring us stories about Lunar New Year, a look into Americans in China, and folklore based in Manchuria.
An Excerpt from “The Strength of Water, An Asian American Coming of Age Memoir”
An immigrant daughter, assimilating into American culture in 1930s Detroit, tries to win her father’s affection and unwittingly discovers the source of his bitterness.
“Our Nipa Hut: A Story in The Philippines” is a Story About Ecology
Children’s book author Rachell Abalos on how her latest release dives into a hallmark of Filipino culture and its connections to global warming.
Seven Books That Explore a Sense of Place
A selection of seven books released over recent months explore a sense of place and our connections with home.
“Where I Belong”: A Mental Health Resource for Asian Americans
Therapists Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon address mental health, trauma, and healing through readings and exercises in their new book.