Tag: Asia books

In Endless Blue Sky by Lee Hyoseok, the Korean protagonists strive to be the 1940s equivalent of modern men and women, and look to the West for inspiration.

The Library of Musical Instruments by Kim Junghuyk draws attention to the need for purity over harmony by stripping sounds and actions to their core.

In Night Picture of Rain Sound, Sue Ja Joo navigates the blurry line between fantasy and reality, witnessing and wit, passion and symbolism.

How Do you Live? by Genzaburō Yoshino challenges you to answer this question from both the rooftop and the street, the middle of the city and the ocean.

Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata introduces you to a new normal based on a fascination with the use of the human body and the way you care for it.

Whisper by Taiwanese author Chang Yu-ko is a ghost story with elements of indigenous folklore and Taiwan's history with the Japanese.

What are the best new books in 2021? And how about surprisingly good older gems? A year of reviewing books led me to some very engaging books.

What are the best Japanese short story collections? Check out these books from Japan to start immersing yourself in the culture before your visit to Japan.

The Cabinet by Korean author Kim Un-su shows that there are many different ways to live and that it is difficult to understand them all.

What are the best Korean short story collections? Check out these books from South Korea to start immersing yourself in the culture before your visit to Korea.