As the festive season draws near, finding the perfect holiday gift becomes a delightful mission for many. Ahead of the holiday season, here’s an expertly holiday gift guide with a list of books by Asian authors that are ideal for gifting, catering to the diverse tastes of bookworms everywhere.
From gripping novels and insightful memoirs to enchanting children’s stories, this selection will ease your holiday shopping and bring joy toloved ones. Embark on a literary journey this holiday season with our guide to the best book gifts.
The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi
Dive into a mystical world with Roshani Chokshi’s The Spirit Glass. This enchanting novel weaves together magic, Filipino folklore, and rich cultural traditions. Corazon, aspiring to become a female shaman and revive her parents, embarks on a quest with her gecko companion, Saso. Here, she hopes to restore balance between the worlds and awaken her magic by fashioning a new soul key, after a vengeful ghost steals her means to connect with her parents’ spirits. This pick is a captivating choice for younger readers, especially those interested in Young Adult fantasy.
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
In a startling turn of events, Athena’s untimely demise leads June, a fellow author, to claim Athena’s unpublished work as her own under the enigmatic pseudonym, Juniper Song. Imbued with a captivating first-person narrative, R.F. Kuang delves deep into themes of identity, racism, and cultural theft, along with the isolating effects of social media.
Central Places by Delia Cai
In this dynamic debut from a promising new talent in fiction, a young woman’s history and current life intersect dramatically when she introduces her white fiancé to her Chinese immigrant parents.
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
The Leftover Woman is a gripping family drama intertwining the stories of Jasmine Yang, a mother from rural China searching for her daughter taken…
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