Vietnam

  • Women in Translation: Five books published by Tilted Axis Press

    This month, August, is a chance to celebrate women in translation, specifically women authors who’s works have been translated. There’s so much good translated literature out there. For this month, I’ll be sharing some inspiration from women authors all around the world who have had their work translated into English. I know a lot of…

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  • At the very beginning

    Excerpt from The Frangipani Hotel by Violet Kupersmith This is an excerpt from the book of short stories called The Frangipani Hotel by Violet Kupersmith. I WILL START at the very beginning—the beginning we all were taught as children. Thousands of years ago, a dragon prince and a fairy spirit fell in love. They married,…

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  • Only through honesty

    This is a quote from the book The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. Have you read this book? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below! If you’re interested, you can read an excerpt from the book here. The Mountains Sing – Summary With the epic sweep of Min Jin Lee’s…

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  • Five books about the American War in Vietnam

    May is Asian and Pacific Islander heritage month! So for this month I’m going to share reading recommendations from across Asia and the Pacific Islands. I love this part of the world and I’m excited to be sharing books from here. I think books are a great way to gain insight into peoples’ lives and…

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  • Your mother is back

    Excerpt from The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai This is an excerpt from the book The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. I heard the door closing, moans, footsteps. “Hương,” Grandma called. “Your mother is back. Give us some light.” My mother? Could this be true? I fumbled in darkness, searching for…

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  • Five epic poems from around the world

    April is Poetry Month! So I will be sharing lots of poetry suggestions to help you find more poetry that you enjoy. Like most forms of art, poetry is subjective and very personal. It can take time to find what you like. I want to remind you that you don’t have to like the poetry…

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  • See the fierce power

    This is a quote from the epic poem Song of Kiều by Du Nguyên, translated from the Vietnamese by Timothy Allen. Have you read this book? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below! If you’re interested, you can read an excerpt from the book here. Song of Kiều – Summary A stunning…

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  • Women in Translation: 5 books from Southeast Asian women

    This month, August, is a chance to celebrate women in translation, specifically women authors who’s works have been translated. There’s so much good translated literature out there. For this month, I’ll be sharing some inspiration for women authors from around the world who have had their work translated into English. I know a lot of…

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  • Around the world in books: Five books by Vietnamese authors

    The month of May is often an opportunity to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander people and their heritage. In America the month is called Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and in Canada it’s called Asian Heritage Month. For this month, I’ll be sharing books by Asian authors. I know it’s currently June, but…

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  • tình bạn ~ friendship

    Excerpt from Mãn by Kim Thúy This is an excerpt from the book Mãn by Kim Thúy, translated from the French by Sheila Fischman. tình bạn ~ friendship Julie was the first to stick her head into the opening through which I delivered the plates. Her smile stretched from one side of the aperture to…

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