Chinese Literature

[close] This group is for anyone interested in Chinese literature—whether you’re reading in Chinese or in translation. We explore: • 📖 Chinese literature (classics, modern, and contemporary) • 🌏 Works about China written in English or translated into English • 🔤 Optional: language learning through reading for those studying Chinese The focus is on literature first—stories, novels, and essays that reflect Chinese culture, history, and everyday life. You don’t need to know Chinese to join. Beginners, advanced learners, and general readers are all welcome. Whether you’re reading in the original language or discovering Chinese stories through translation, this group is about understanding China through books.

[close] We read and discuss fiction that raises social consciousness with regards to race/ethnicity. We also use non-fiction works as a supplement to expand our understanding of the topics touched on in the novel we're discussing. You don't have to be "woke" to join the group, but all members should be willing to read and respectfully discuss the (sometimes touchy) topics at hand with the aim of greater understanding.

[close] A place to discuss Chinese literature, especially Chinese crime fiction in English translation. Chinese crime fiction is still very niche, but there are some authors and works such as Zijin Chen (Bad Kids), Zhou Haohui (Death Notice) or Chan Ho-Kei (The Borrowed). Anyone interested in reading Chinese crime fiction, translated literature, and/or watching television/film adaptations of those books is welcome to join this group.

[close] Chinese & Peranakan Book Club Picks for Chinese Indonesian Readers. Read together and discuss. 📚☕️