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...]
Ferry Tale Cover Reveal!
I am beyond excited to reveal the cover of Shannon Young's new novel, Ferry Tale!I first learned about Ferry Tale--out this Friday--when I was on a panel with Shannon at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival last fall. As soon as I heard it was 1) a love story set in … [Read more...]
An evening with Janice YK Lee
Last night I headed out to Naperville, Illinois, a suburb 25 miles from home, to attend novelist Janice YK Lee's reading at Anderson's Bookshop. Her new book, The Expatriates (Viking, 2016), sounds fabulous. It's about a group of female expats in Hong Kong. Say no more, … [Read more...]
The Shanghai Shoe
When I was in Shanghai with my mom and friend Mary a few months ago (has it been that long?), we kept driving past the Ports 1961 flagship store. And in the windows were these shoes and only these shoes.The thing about luxury shopping in China is this: the taxes are … [Read more...]
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