Bad Asians by Lillian Li ~ a Review

by MK French

Diana, Justin, Errol, and Vivian followed the checklist to success: They worked hard, got A's, and attended a good university. Because of the Great Recession of 2008, they're unemployed and back in their hypercompetitive Chinese American community. So when Grace—once the neighborhood golden child, now a Harvard Law School dropout—asks to make a documentary, they agree, not thinking it would go anywhere. The video “Bad Asians” goes viral, and now millions of people know them as cruel caricatures, each full of pent-up frustrations with the others. Attempts at damage control don't work, so now the friends must face harsh truths about themselves and coming of age in the new millennium.

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Two Incredible Books of Asian American Literature

by MK French

Asian Americans have been increasingly represented in literature. These two books are different; one is humorous fiction and the other is written as a letter, but both are worth reading. Whether you regularly read Asian American literature or are trying to diversify your reading, I don't think you will be disappointed with either of these books.

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3 Books to Read for Asian American Heritage Month

by MK French

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I've shared a few books about and/or by Asian Americans in previous reviews this month, but in case you are looking for more, I have 3 new books for you.

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2 Books for Fans of Asian American Literature

by MK French

Asian American representation in literature has been growing over the years. While different kinds of novels, both of these novels are thought-provoking and speak to the experience of Asian Americans.

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4 Books to Add Diversity to Your Reading List

by MK French

Asian authors and characters are being represented more and more in literature. If you are looking for more diversity in your reading or are wanting characters that you more identify with, then I have 4 books for you to add to your reading list. If you like historical fiction, folklore, fantasy, or romance, you will find an enjoyable read here.

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Ghost Forest by Pik-Shuen Fung ~ a Review

by MK French

The unnamed protagonist has to figure out how to grieve after her father dies, when her family doesn't discuss emotions at all. He had been an "astronaut father," staying in Hong Kong to work while the rest of the family emigrated ahead of the 1997 handover to China.

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3 Literary Novels that Entertain

by MK French

Literary fiction, also sometimes considered "serious fiction", is a category of fiction that tends to have more literary merit than commercial fiction. Often classics fall into this category. While the story may include elements of mystery, fantasy,  adventure, etc, literary fiction has elements that elevate it beyond what you would find in purely genre fiction.