Asian Literature

[close] Welcome Everyone! Let's read books in the ENGLISH language by: AMERICAN DIASPORA authors who identify with their multi-ethnic, multinational & multiracial heritages from Southeast Asia such as: BRUNEI, CAMBODIA, LAOS, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR (Burma), PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAILAND & VIETNAM OR Who identify with their specific indigenous heritages (ethnic minority groups) from Southeast Asia such as: HMONG, KAREN, LU MIEN, MONTAGNARD, MUONG & etc. **All genres & forms are welcome: fiction, non-fiction, essays, short stories, young adult, picture books, graphic novels, memoirs, poetry, plays etc. ***NOTE: While all types of literature should be discussed or reviewed, this space will not focus on any works that have: A) Southeast Asians as secondary characters in fictional works B) Non-Asian (especially white) authors writing on Southeast Asian characters or topics C) Southeast Asian authors from other diasporas: Australia, Canada, UK etc. D) Southeast Asian authors who write in their respective Southeast Asian languages (i.e., an author raised in Vietnam writes primarily in Vietnamese) Thank you & happy reading!

[close] This book club will engage participants on a variety of culturally relevant topics that have included (but are not limited to): ethnicity/race, country, agism, classism, gender stereotypes, ability and disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion and spiritual beliefs and practices, and current cultural issues.

[close] Hi Fellow Book Readers, Welcome to the Sad Girls Book Club! This group is for readers who love books that leave them contemplating life and its complexities. If you enjoy stories with characters navigating through their life, often expressing all sort of complex emotion. Sometimes with a philosophical twist, you're in the right place. I am looking forward to find readers who share similar tastes and up for discussions about the books we love. Whether you're a fan of Asian literature, slice-of-life narratives, or introspective novels, I welcome you to join us.

[close] Finding good South Asian books that aren't a plethora of stereotypes is still a struggle. We're tired of searching and surely, you are as well. Make Some Noise for the Desi Books exists because no one deserves to scourge through thousands of books to read stories that actually feel like good representation. With monthly read-a-thons featuring books selected by the community and buddy reads, we invite you to be a part of a community that celebrates South Asian culture, regardless of whether you belong to it or not! ⇝ INTRODUCE YOURSELF ⇝ JOIN A READ-A-THON ⇝ CHAT AWAY