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This book was amazing! I learned so much about Taiwan and its tumultuous history that I knew nothing about before. It was interesting reading the end, which takes place during the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s, and comparing it to our current pandemic…

This book is a phenomenal read! An intergenerational story that follows a family through their lives in Taiwan and then the youngest (whom narrates the book) in America. Shawna Yang Ryan has such a gift for writing as she seamlessly weaves in and out of storylines. The setting and the characters are beautifully written. Learning about some of Taiwan's history that makes you want to research more. I would recommend this book to all.

Nothing I love more when it comes to being an adult than a book and a drink with a cozy blanket. I just cannot put this book down and I'm hoping I have enough time to finish it tonight.

#WineAndBook #ColdNightReading #Readathon #CozyBlanket #KidsAreInBed

I've chosen to read Green Island next as I try to fit one more book into 2021. So far it is beautifully written and I'm struggling to put it down. I'm about 100 pages in and pretty surprised that more haven't read this book - if it keeps the pace it has so far it might end up being one of my favourites this year.

#HistoricalFiction #Taiwan #Asia #ReadingAsia2021 #Intergenerational #Family #Readathon #AVeryMerryReadathon

I ordered these book a while back and they finally arrived. Two more books for #ReadingAsia2021 and hopefully I get a chance to crack them open at some point this year. I've gone on a bit of a book buying binge as things start to open up around here.

#TBR #BookHaul #BookMail #Malaysia #Taiwan

I had a vague understanding of the history of #Taiwan over the last century, and reading this had me researching a lot—a sign of a good book.

Historical fiction centered around real history, this is a family saga spanning 60+ years. Very well-written, with colorful characters and a heartbreaking but uplifting storyline. I found myself really invested in the life of our unnamed narrator, and was sad to reach the end.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#readaroundtheworld

#readingaroundtheworld #Taiwan A multigenerational family epic that centers on a woman born on the night of the 228 (2/28/47) insurrection and massacre by the ruling KMT in Taiwan. The story explores compromises and betrayals that this family makes to survive the brutal regime, and the echo of those choices across generations. There are a couple of soft spots in the plot when the MC is not true to her character but overall an educational read.

#readingaroundtheworld #Taiwan anyone find a great Taiwanese fiction for January? I am thinking of this as my library has it.

I think this is the first book I have ever read set in Taiwan. Not sure how I missed this island as I use to live there. I get to cross another place off my read around the world challenge. Steamed dumplings and egg foo young makes a lovely match with the novel.

So close to the end of the year and I have to squeeze this one in my top ten. Did not realize I had all these misleading misconceptions about Taiwan. I thought it had always been free because the Nationalists escaped from China. Anti-Communist equals human rights, right? I was so wrong. The Nationalists were just as oppressive. I need more info about Taiwan. Any suggestions?

Dear Carolyn, What a beautiful card to get ! What a lovely place to be. This made me smile 😊. Cathy. PS Thankyou 👍🏻😘

This is what I scored at dollar tree today! I‘m super excited! #bookhaul

Anger is an ember, and the one who holds it is the only one who is burned. #PassportLitsy #Taiwan

You rethink power. Not the power that is desire, or dominance. The power that is strength. #PassportLitsy #Taiwan

What was recognition? she thought. She had recognized his face the day he arrived, but she could not say she knew this man who moved without sense. #PassportLitsy #Taiwan

Getting a few chapters in before I listen to the author speak tomorrow at the writer's workshop I'm attending. With tonight's dinner (& blog post), Eric Ripert's Salmon Rillette. My food blogging group is cooking with Chef Ripert for the next 6 months-making one of his recipes weekly. This one from the tagged book below & online, is both easy & delicious.

Reading, laundry & getting stuff together for tomorrow. It's a #wildfridaynight 😆📚😴

#ReadingResolutions #AprilTBR 📚Just part of my April #TBR-it doesn't include library holds, a review book I'm waiting on or e-books & audiobooks. The top 4 will get read as they are for blog book tour reviews but the rest may or may not-in fact The Chalk Man has to go back to the library Tuesday & the tagged book I'm not having much luck reading before I attend a writing workshop with the author as the keynote.😬So many 📚📚📚...so little time!🐔

I'm excited--I got my ticket for the Ko'Olau Writers Workshop next month! This is my 4th year attending & the best $40 I spend all year. Two workshop sessions taught by local authors (I usually attend the fiction & creative non-fiction), lunch & a keynote address. It's serendipity the keynote is Shawna Yang Ryan, author of the tagged book (that I bought several months ago at the library bookstore) & who taught a great fiction workshop in 2015.🌺❤️

I‘m going to read this book this year for my #Litsypassport! #Island #readingresolutions 🏝🌺🦋🐠🌊🌞🥂

This book was fantastic and it's a shame that it's not as well known as other books that were released last year. It's ambitious and complex: historical fiction, family epic and immigration story. This book delves into a political era that just isn't that well known outside the Taiwanese community.

I think it's one of the few books, in English, set in Taiwan. I was enthralled throughout the entire read.

Book outlet order - taking advantage of the sale. Sometimes I think you guys are a bad influence on me. And that's why I love ya! I just hope my husband isn't home when this gets delivered. 🤞🏻

My best friend

I saw this at the bookstore yesterday. I've never read any Taiwanese literature but I'm very interested in the culture and history.

Enjoyed a fascinating panel on Taiwan at the Bay Area Book Festival!