I just love receiving free books. It seems like I'm getting them all the time now. And it's not even my birthday. Take today, when I won a copy of Mingmei Yip's new novel, Song of the Silk Road (Kensington, 2011). It's such a beautiful cover. And I want that qipao. If the story … [Read more...]
Books about Hong Kong, Macau, and Shanghai
I've been having fun posting my books of the week, which usually deal with Hong Kong, China, or some aspect of Chinese culture. Not always, but mostly.Then this week a Facebook friend in Hong Kong suggested I create a Facebook group where we can post books about Hong Kong, … [Read more...]
May author readings in Chicago
I've attended two great literary events in Chicago the past two nights. It's like I was at a mini literary fest of authors who write about Asia.Tonight I heard Rachel DeWoskin speak at Women and Children First Bookstore. I've read her three books and have wanted to meet her … [Read more...]
Postcards and stamps from Central Asia
On the eve of Mother's Day here in the US, I find it only fitting to share these postcards my mom recently sent to my kids from the 'Stans. My mom has been home for less than two weeks, but her return preceded all the postcards but one. We received this one from Almaty, … [Read more...]
Once upon a time in Afghanistan
I've posted photos of Afghanistan here and there, but somehow it seems fitting to show them all together today.My mom took this photo in Afghanistan in 1965. The countryside seems so peaceful. Not a soldier in sight, eh?When my mom traveled to Bamian, her car broke … [Read more...]
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