I'm always on the lookout for new photo books about Hong Kong, so when I heard about Michael Wolf's new paperback, Informal Solutions: Observations in Hong Kong's Back Alleys (WE Press, 2016), I knew I needed to buy it.Hong Kong is often presented as a glitzy and … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Ferry Tale
Instead of writing a review for my book of the week, I thought I would take it up a notch and interview the author because 1) I loved Shannon Young's new novel, Ferry Tale, so much; 2) I had many questions after reading it; and 3) the book is set in Hong Kong, so say no … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The Expatriates
A few weeks ago, I blogged about a lovely evening with author Janice YK Lee. At that time, I hadn't yet read her new, best-selling novel, The Expatriates (Viking, 2016). I figured I would love it because it's set in modern day Hong Kong and if you've read this blog … [Read more...]
Book of the week–An Undisturbed Peace
I love Mary Glickman's novels because she writes about little-known Jewish populations in the rural South, but always features cross-cultural love stories. In her first three novels, some of which I reviewed here (including one of my favorite photos with an author) and here, her … [Read more...]
Book of the week–His Dream of the Skyland
My friends look out for me, especially when it comes to books. I can't count how many friends have given me picture books set in Hong Kong or have told me about other books that take place there.When my friend Christine told me about the graphic novel, His Dream of the … [Read more...]
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