Tag: China books

What are the best new books in 2022? And how about surprisingly good older gems? A year of reviewing books led me to some very engaging books.

Bad Kids by Zijin Chen is a fast-paced and entertaining suspense thriller about the accountability of teenagers.

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 most interesting Chinese books? Check out these books set in China to start immersing yourself in the culture before your visit to China.

Fate by Zhou Haohui is a fast-paced suspense novel set in China in which the police and the perpetrator race each other to find answers.

The Mountain Whisperer by Jia Pingwa combines historical and mythical knowledge into a turbulent and rich story set in rural China.

Becoming Inspector Chen by Qiu Xiaolong is not a mystery novel, rather it is about ordinary people surviving what life throws at them in China.

The Ghost Moths by Harry Farthing is about Tibet’s struggle for independence. A great read infused with history, culture, and mysteries.

I Live in the Slums by Chinese author Can Xue is a mesmerizing short story collection featuring stories that are both mysterious and beautiful.