I'm always on the lookout for books about Hong Kong, both for my kids and myself. This week when my kids and I took one look at KidsGo Hong Kong (Haven Books, 2011), we were hooked! Written by Mio Debnam and stunningly illustrated by Tania Willis, it's more than just a guidebook. … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The Gunners of Shenyang
For some time now I've been eerily fascinated by the Great Leap Forward. Because most modern Chinese literature set in the 1960s takes place during the Cultural Revolution--a time when kids were told by the state to turn against their parents and all things western were deemed … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Kowloon: Unknown Territory
I was excited to read a new book about Hong Kong for its photos, but was drawn in by the fascinating essays. Kowloon: Unknown Territory (Blacksmith Books, 2012) looks at parts of Kowloon that the average traveler--and expat resident--usually misses. The text is written by Nicole … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Handover
I'm always on the lookout for a good book about Hong Kong. If it's set during the time I lived there, even better. So I was thrilled to learn about Paul Blaney's new novella, Handover (Signal 8, 2012).The three overlapping stories take place months, weeks, and days before … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Lust & Philosophy
For my last book of the week in 2012, I've chosen Isham Cook's recent novel, Lust & Philosophy (CreateSpace, 2012). While the title is self-explanatory, the story is complex and mainly set in Beijing, but also in Chicago, Edmonton, Amsterdam, and parts of England and … [Read more...]
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