Asian Literature

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] Il bookclub italiano tutto dedicato alla Letteratura Cinese! Che cos'è Letture Mandarine? 🏮 Un luogo che riunisce appassionati di letteratura cinese che vogliono condividere questa passione con gli altri 🏮 Uno spazio per scambiarci opinioni su libri e autori, per darci consigli, segnalarci nuove e vecchie uscire interessanti, magari fare squadra per trovare tutte quelle edizioni e titoli che sono gli introvabili 🏮 Un luogo dove sarà possibile organizzare letture condivise! Queste potranno essere proposte da tutti i membri del gruppo

[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] A group for people who enjoy literature written by Japanese authors, the arts, culture, and history of Japan. Apr 2026: Hooked: A Novel of Obsession by Asako Yuzuki May 2026: Dragon Palace by Hiromi Kawakami We have monthly fiction, non-fiction group and buddy reads —the conversation is in English, but read along in any language!