“ ... a must for readers wanting an empathetic yet deep understanding of the Canadian immigrant experience.”
â Liann Zhang
Books
The second-generation Chinese Canadian author of Julie Chan Is Dead shares her top Pan-Asian-authored book picks, from heartwarming to horrific.
â Liann Zhang
âBased loosely on the authorâs family, this engrossing and poignant story about a mother and her daughters escaping the Communist Revolution perfectly joins history and hope. It is written with so much humanity and compassion that it encouraged me to reflect on my own family history which, too, was shaped largely by the revolution.â
âRaw and painfully honest, this memoir explores finding belonging in Canada by seamlessly weaving through harrowing and hopeful stories through tender and assured writing. Restaurant Kid is a must for readers wanting an empathetic yet deep understanding of the Canadian immigrant experience.â
âInformed by the authorâs experience as a lawyer, this book claws through the justice system with flawlessly executed plot twists and engrossing romance. A perfect novel for readers who want to be immersed in a brutal political fantasy where the heroine strives for justice, no matter what.â
âI support womenâs rights and womenâs wrongs, and these women do some hilariously entertaining wrongs! Heists, romance, and self-discovery, I loved this story set in the high society of Shanghai.â
âThis novel is an emotional and informed exploration on race tensions during the pandemic. Perfect for those who donât mind a bit of beautifully described gore and creepy Chinese ghost folklore.â
âA horror novel made for every Asian kid who was forced to eat fish eyeballs during dinner. This is a memorable, creepy, and atmospheric book that will forever take up space in my mind, rent free.â
âIn a day and age where it seems like Pan-Asian stories are centered around struggle, I canât recommend Bingsu for Two enough. This is a delectably sweet romance thatâs the perfect dessert when your reading needs a little sunshine.â
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