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Hey there! I would like to know more about Asian literature, could you please recommend me some authors? 🌏

I'm really no expert but I'm going to give you some authors whose books stuck with me the most:

Tan Twan Eng: a Malaysian author; I read his first book "The Gift of Rain", but his second book "The Garden of Evening Mists" is even more popular, I definitely want to read more by him

Nayomi Munaweera: writes about Sri Lanka; I loved her writing in "What Lies between us" and am looking forward to reading her first book "Island of a Thousand Mirrors"

somewhat more simple but a good time are the semi autobiographical works by Andrea Hirata (Indonesia) and S.P. Somtow (Thailand).

I couldn't link the author's pages, GR is acting up... I hope you find something interesting!

Sara's Secrets: A Mystery
Hello,

I am Bernard Grisoni. Thank you for being my friend on Goodreads.

While working on my first novel - set over 5,500 years ago during the Neolithic period - I discovered a striking phenomenon: large-scale alignments between sacred ancient sites such as Stonehenge. These alignments suggest a far more sophisticated understanding of astronomy and geography than what modern archaeology typically acknowledges.

In my second novel, I set out to explore the rise of the Knights Templar and their role in the sudden emergence of Gothic architecture in 12th-century France. To my surprise, I observed a resurgence of monumental religious alignments - echoes of this Neolithic knowledge that had somehow endured. This story also introduces a surprising and ruthless killer at the heart of the plot.

My upcoming novel, Sara’s Secrets, attempts to identify the pivotal moment in the transmission of this ancient wisdom: the quiet overlaying of the Earth Mother, Gaia, with Mary, the mother of Jesus. It’s a historical mystery that blends sacred geography, forgotten traditions, and spiritual inheritance. Sara’s journey illuminates a hidden path through history that opened Western Europe to Christianity.

I’m currently looking for a few early readers interested in receiving an ARC of Sara’s Secrets before its official release on January 5, 2026. If you’re drawn to historical mysteries, ancient wisdom, or spiritual themes, I would love to share an early copy with you for an honest review or rating.

I’m also very interested to talk about early Christian traditions, and sacred geography. So, please feel free to introduce new topics. Thanks for having me in the group—I look forward to connecting!


Warm regards,
Bernard Grisoni

Sara's Secrets: A Mystery

Sara’s Secrets is a mystical journey for readers drawn to the mystery of The Red Tent, the spiritual depth of The Alchemist, and the historical soul of The Da Vinci Code, Sara’s Secrets offers a journey unlike any other - across time, faith, and the hidden map of the human

Sara's Secrets: A Mystery
Sara’s Secrets is a mystical journey for readers drawn to the mystery of The Red Tent, the spiritual depth of The Alchemist, and the historical soul of The Da Vinci Code, Sara’s Secrets offers a journey unlike any other - across time, faith, and the hidden map of the human

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Rapunzel wrote: "I'm really no expert but I'm going to give you some authors whose books stuck with me the most:

Tan Twan Eng: a Malaysian author; I read his first book "The Gift of Rain", but his second book "The..."

thanks for this list.