Tracy over at bookroomreviews.com is hosting a Book Giveaway Carnival, from March 2nd to 8th... I'm so thrilled to participate, & I hope you like what's in my "culture" pack. I am Asian (if you haven't guessed from my profile picture, lol!), and am still discovering Asian authors, in between reading all the fantasy tomes that are in my collection. Here are three books that are varied in setting, topic, and storytelling style. Enjoy!
Waiting, by Ha Jin
"In Waiting, Ha Jin portrays the life of Lin Kong, a dedicated doctor torn by his love for two women: one who belongs to the New China of the Cultural Revolution, the other to the ancient traditions of his family's village. Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his characters, he vividly reveals the complexities and subtleties of a world and a people we desperately need to know."--Judges' Citation, National Book AwardOut, by Natsuo Kirino
This mesmerizing novel tells the story of a brutal murder in the staid Tokyo suburbs, as a young mother who works the night shift making boxed lunches strangles her abusive husband and then seeks the help of her coworkers to dispose of the body and cover up her crime. The coolly intelligent Masako emerges as the plot’s ringleader, but quickly discovers that this killing is merely the beginning, as it leads to a terrifying foray into the violent underbelly of Japanese society.
At once a masterpiece of literary suspense and pitch-black comedy of gender warfare, Out is also a moving evocation of the pressures and prejudices that drive women to extreme deeds, and the friendships that bolster them in the aftermath.The Tapestries, by Kien Nguyen
This epic tale of romance and revenge - widely acclaimed for its suspense, emotional complexity, colorful settings, and storytelling brio - immerses us in the world of Dan Nguyen, a spirited young boy in turn-of-the-century Vietnam. After being thrust into an arranged marriage at age seven, Dan secretly witnesses his father's beheading, escapes certain death by being sold into servitude, and ultimately is forced to choose between passion and family honor when he falls in love with the one woman he can never have.
The details:
ONE lucky entrant will win all three books, which will be shipped media mail as soon as I find a box to put 'em in!
This giveaway will run till 5:00pm on March 8th, and is open to US & Canada residents only.
How do you enter, you ask? Well, let me tell you all the ways!
For one entry, tell me who a favorite Asian author is, if you have one. And recommend a book of theirs (to add to my collection, of course!).
For another entry, follow my blog, or let me know you're already a follower (I heart my followers!).
For two more entries, blog about this giveaway. Let me know where. =)
For even more entries, check out my review posts from the month of February, and let me know which ones you thought were good, or which ones needed more. One entry for each post you refer to (whether good or not-so).
And don't forget to come back & find out if you've won. Winners will have 3 days to get me their mailing info, after which I'll draw a replacement. If I have an email address, I can follow up if I don't hear from you, but if not...
Good luck!!
143 comments:
I'm not sure who my favorite asian author would be... No one is coming to mind.
I'm a follower:)
Hmm the only Asian author that comes to mind is David Suzuki and he's a non fiction writer.
He is a mind before his time.
Thanks
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I follow your blog!
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I really enjoyed your review of Drood! It sounds like it would take me a while to read, but from what you said, it would be well worth the effort!
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No need to sign me up. I blogged about it here:
http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-weeks-giveaways-galore_28.html
Sadly I don't know about any Asian authors.. even though I'm Asian :/ But I'd still love to enter! :D
I'm already a follower.
I just blogged about the contest here:
http://flyingsolooooo.blogspot.com/2009/03/book-giveaway-links-for-march.html
I guess I would have to go with Murakami. I loved the Wind-up Bird Chronicle.
Nice blog; I just subscribed. My favorite Asian writer is probably Natsuo Kirino. In addition to Out, I've read Grotesque. If you liked Out, you'd also enjoy that one. My email is skirkland@triad.rr.com. Thanks.
I don't know any Asian writers either. Guess I need more diversity in my reading life!
I follow.
I loved the Kitty review. I've never read any of these but I've added them to my list.
I guess my favorite Asian author is Amy Tan - I love The Joy Luck Club - but you probably have her in your collection. You're already in my Google Reader.
I have a few favorite Asian authors: Lisa See, Amy Tan, Dai Sijie, Ishiguro Kazuo. I enjoy reading about the culture. I recommend Plum Wine by Angela Davis-Gardner, who isn't Asian. The book is set in Japan and is lovely.
I forgot to leave my email address. Yikes! milou2ster(at)gmail.com
Got you posted on Win A Book. No need to enter, though
Ooh- Please enter me in this contest. I would love to win those books. I love Lisa See, in fact I just snagged an ARC of Shanghai Girls, which I can't wait to read. I know Pearl Buck wasn't Asian, but I loved The Good Earth. I am adding you to my google reader.
i would say amy tan thanks for the giveaway
I'm not sure who my favorite Asian author is. I don't do a lot of research into the authors I enjoy and I'm not sure of their heritage. I'd just be guessing based on last name and that seems like a bad idea.
But I'd still like to win these books.
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I do not have a lot of Asian favorites which is a shame. I need to get out more. I have enjoyed Amy Tan. I really liked The Bonesetter's Daughter. I also like Camy Tang.
Thank you for the giveaway!
I am not sure if you need this but here is my email.
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I am a follower also! :)
Thanks again!
Kelly B
My favorite Asian author is Amy Tan, but I'd love to add more to the list.
Hi, I just became a follower
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My absolute favorite Asian author is Gail Tsukiyama ~ The Street of a Thousand Blossoms, Women of Silk, The language of Threads all fabulous reads
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I really like the woman warrior by maxine hong kingston and i think you would probably like it too
This is sad, but the only Asian author I can think of that I've read is Amy Tan - Joy Luck Club and Sagwa. I would love to win this contest to broaden my reading list.
I already follow your blog.
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Cindy Pon is my absolute favorite. FAVORITE. I'll be giving away her "Silver Phoenix" in a couple of months~
I don't have a favorite Asian author but would love to be introduced to some. (this is sad since my Grandma is japanese)
I've heard good things about these books and would love for a chance to read them.
Thanks for such a great giveaway!
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I dont know of any asian authors that I would consider my favorite; however, I'm a follower :)
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One of my favorite Asian authors is Lisa See-Peony in Love almost made me cry...
I just became a follower. ;)
I read your review of Twilight-that's one of my favorite books, so it's interesting to me to see what other people think of it.
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The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan My fave.
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Enter me!
Im following!
I'm embarrassed to say I haven't read many Asian author's (so I NEED to win this contest ;). In my defense I have a couple on my wish list, so I'll bump a few. If Amy Tan counts (Asian-American?), read the KITCHEN GODS WIFE. Thanks!
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I can't claim to have a favorite Asian author - not because I haven't read any, but because I don't remember their names. I pass my books along to the library for their annual sale so I don't even have any here to check. My favorite books by Asian authors are usually at least semi-biographical and deal with the lives of women in pre WWII Asia. asthenight at gmail dot com
Amy Tan is my favorite Asian author. Her books the Joy Luck Club and the Kitchen God's Wife are wonderful!
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I'm following you!
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The author that comes to mind is Julie Otsuka, but she's Asian-American, and I'm not sure that counts. I'd be interested in winning this!
I'm going to suggest Camy Tang's books even thou I'm not sure if she is Asian. Yet she is from I would think Asian decent....Camy don't get all mad at me if I bloched this all up!!!
Love the giveaway!!!
Thanks
Darby
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2 things...
1. I am a follower and
2. I forgot to post a book by Camy Tang "Sushi for One".
Thanks again!
Thanks
Darby
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I have really enjoyed reading Lisa See's books and also Amy Tan is wonderful.
These books look wonderful! I don't really have a favorite Asian author, but I love books about other cultures.
Hot Dog! I really want to win this one (= I've had Natsuo Kirino on my TBR list for a while but just haven't gotten to one of the books yet.
Jade Lee is definitely a great asian author. Her romances are pretty steamy and filled with Chinese culture (well historically speaking). I'd definitely recommend her first book in the Tigress series White Tigress.
Lisa See....loved Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Peony in Love. These books look like some of the best I've seen posted. I hope I win this one! Thanks and I follow.
My favorite is Ishiguo Kazuo. The best book by him is Never Let Me Go.
Valorie
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I am a follower.
Valorie
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Blogged your contest here:
http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/03/02/book-giveaways-0302-0308/
Valorie
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P.S. I'm already a follower <3
&& I posted this on my blog here:
http://creativitygone.blogspot.com/2009/03/day-88-dreys-culture-pack-contest.html
My experience with Asian lit is a bit limited, but if I win I'll have a favorite! :) Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Amy Tan is my favorite.
Thanks
I can't think of my favorite Asian author.
Thanks for the giveaway:)
I'm terrible at picking favourites, and I haven't read a lot by Asian authors (although I do read quite a bit by Asian-Canadian authors - if you like fantasy you might like Larissa Lai's books - because my library seems to have a wider selection of Canadian books), so I guess I don't really have one. I'd love a chance to read these books, though.
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I don't have an asian author thats my fave but by a few books I see here I would love to get maybe some recommendations from you! I love reading asian history and would love for you to recommend me some fiction,romance and maybe some historical fiction in the asian genre I'd appreciate it you can email me at ezziriah (at) gmail (dot) com
I'm following your blog
To be honest, I'm not familiar with any Asain authors. Please enter me in this contest.
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I am also a subscriber.
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I liked Gish Jen "The Love Wife"
following
Most books are checked out of new book section at library after a brief scan of the flyleaf. I wouldn't know which author was asian as opposed to asian-american just that the books intrigued me.
I'm a follower
I actually don't know any Asian authors so it would be great to read these books and expand my horizons -- I obviously am not reading widely enough!
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I haven't ever read any Asian authors so this would be my first. The book Out really looks like fun.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
BevE
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My favorite Asian author is Amy Tan, and though I love all of her books, I think The Bonesetter's Daughter is my favorite.
I also sidebar-blogged this giveaway at http://badgerbooks.blogspot.com
Thanks! :)
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I haven't read very many Asian authors (off the top of my head I can only think of Ishiguro and Amy Tan). I really liked The Joy Luck Club.
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I haven't really read any Asian authors except Amy Tan and the JoyLuck Club.
I don't think I have read any Asian authors. I'd love a chance to win though & read one of your favorites!
I remember reading the geisha and it was very good but I do not know if it was written my a asian writer con5459(at)gmail(dot)
While I was teaching English in Korea I read some Asian lit. My favorite was An Appointment with My Brother by Yi Mun-Yol. Great book
I've loved Amy Tan since I had to do a biography report on her in english class; she's so interesting. Thank you for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com.
What a great pack! Arundhati Roy (The God of Small Things). This is a wonderful book.
I am a follower. :)
I haven't read any Asian writers that I know of. I don't pay a lot of attention to the authors mainly what the book is about.
I am ashamed to say I do not yet have a favourite Asian author. Not time like the present to start eh? I am especially drawn to the first book in this contest :)
I just finished a book by Kim Sunee called Trail of Crumbs - It was great!
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I also follow your blog.
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I don't have a favorite Asian author.
The only Asian author I can recall reading is Amy Tan. I's like to change that...by winning these great books! ;-)
Follower here!
Considering that my husband and I really enjoy Asian themed things, I'm surprised to say that I don't think we have a single Asian author in our book collection. I'd love to be introduced to some though!
I follow your blog :-)
Lisa See is a wonderful Asian author with her books, "Peony in Love" and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan". I would love the opportunity to be entered in this drawing. Thanks! Indigo
I follow you on Google Reader. Thanks! Indigo
Favorite review was #37 The Girl She Used To Be by David Cristofano. I can appreciate just wanting to be yourself around the people you know, finding someone your comfortable with that get's you. The whole Mafia edge fits the thrill seeker in me to. You did such a wonderful job with the review, it's on my list for the next time I'm at the bookstore. Thanks! Indigo
I loved 'Grotesque' by Natsuo Kirino! Fingers crossed I win these books!
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I'm a follower as well!
Please enter me in this giveaway. Natsuo Kirino is actually my favourite Asian author. I heard that What Remains is out Stateside, but can't find it anywhere. Other than that, I've read all of her english novels, but I don't own a single copy. Since you know about her already, another Asian book that you might like is I Have the Right to Destroy Myself by Young-ha Kim. It's a South Korean novel and if you haven't read it, definitely check it out. It's fairly short, but a very interesting read nonetheless.
I've also left a link of your giveaway at my blog, it's off to the side under the header, Giveaway List.
Thanks
~ Popin
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sorry do not know an asian artist that I can think of that writes adult books there was a childs authour named Lee that is a childs author and has wrote several good stories
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I also must admit that I don't have a favorite asian writer.
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I currently don't have or know of an Asian author to list.
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I follow your blog
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Amy Tan is my favorite although I like several others almost as well.
My favorite Asian author of all time would have to be Murasaki Shikibu.
I adore The Tale of Genji and think that she is an amazing author considering the time that the book was written and the fact that it still hold relevance in the modern world.
I am in the process of learning Japanese and plan to study abroad in Japan sometime soon, so I am really interested in learning about more modern Asian authors.
oh sorry i forgot to say that i am a follower
This is pretty awesome!
Hmm, last year I read Peony in Love, by Lisa See, which I enjoyed greatly and you should check it out. Definitely some interesting concepts explored there.
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I don't have a asian fav author, but these books sound great!
Have you ever read the in death series by jd robb? They are wonderful
The first one is 'naked in death'
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Wow, you guys! I guess just about everyone's read Amy Tan, huh? I LOVED The Joy Luck Club and the Kitchen God's Wife. Unfortunately, I can't find either copy ANYWHERE!! I have to stop loaning out books! Some other fav authors are Lisa See (Shanghai Girls just came, wheee!) and Gail Tsukiyama. Loved Out, but (shame!) didn't go looking for more books... Like I've said, I've been on a fantasy kick for quite a while!
Thanks for the recommendations! Keep 'em coming!
The only one I can remember right now is, I read The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. I liked it very much, and plan to read more of her books. I would like to futher my interests by reading these books. So please enter me.
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I'm a follower. Thanks for having this giveaway.
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Hello! Amy Tan is my favorite Asian Author to this point! Please enter my name in your fabulous giveaway prize package drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
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I am a follower and email subscriber to your site.
Many thanks, Cindi
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I do not have a favorite Asian author at this time. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I am a follower.
I blogged about your giveaway here:
http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2009/03/books-and-such-giveaways.html
This would be such a cool win!
Thanks again!
Kelly B
My most favorite Asian author is Amy Tan with the Joy Luck Club.
My email address is literarychica at gmail dot com.
I would love to win this!
Nicole
I don't have a fave Asian author, as of yet, but these books sound like good reads. Would love to chance to broaden my reading horizons. Thank you for the giveaway.
My favorite Asian author is Justina Chen Headly, who wrote Nothing but the Truth (and a Few White Lies) among others.
I would love to win this! I'm fascinated by East Asian culture. I must also admit I like Ochiai Emiko's work, but she is a sociologist rather than an author.
I am not sure who my favorite Asian author would be, so I cannot give you any recommendations as far as they are concerned, but I would love a chance to read these books. thanks so much for sharing.
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I am a follower.
thanks again
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I really like Tess Gerritsen. I like all of her books..The Sinner is one I really like.
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Please include me in your giveaway. Favorite Asian author is Amy Tan, love Joy Luck Club.
Thanks
Debbie
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Yes, please include me in this contest. Thanks.
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I enjoyed The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee
I'm a follower.
I recommend AFTER DARK by Haruki Murakami, a well known Japanese writer. I recommend any and all of his books! Some are easier to read than others and After Dark is one of his shorter novels.
I am also subscribed to your blog by e-mail! Thanks for the chances to win this package!
By the way, my email is harvee44@yahoo.com
I like Gail Tsukiyama and check out her book: Women of the Silk
I can't say that I have one yet, but I would like to
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Murikami is the only Asian author that I've read. His writing is very surreal. I've recently discovered manga though and I can recommend the Vampire Knight series by Matsuri Hino.
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Oh I love this giveaway! I've recently read a few Haruki Murakami books and have been blown away. Norwegian Wood is my favorite so far. He's really gotten me interested in reading other Japanese novels. I love your recommendations in this giveaway and look forward to more reviews. I am a newbie subscriber to your blog and am loving it. I am DYING to read The Drood since I loved The Terror. Your review was great! Thanks for the giveaway!
ty 4 the awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)masonsgranny59@yahoo.com
No asian authors, that I know of, on my fave list (then again, I don't make it a point to check ethnicity when picking books).
I follow your blog via googlreader.
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I like Amy Tan - Joy Luck Club is my favorite.
I follow you.
The one that comes to mind is Lisa See - I enjoyed "Peony In Love".
Please count me in - Thanks!
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I actually don't have a fave asian author, but I would love to be introduced to one, or several.
My all-time favorite Asian author is Amy Tan but a new favorite has emerged since reading The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet by Jamie Ford!
I'm already a follower of you blog :)
These three books sound intriguing! What an awesome giveaway. I'm a big fan of Haruki Murakami and recommend, particularly, NORWEGIAN WOOD.
I dont think i have read any Asian authors but i would love to
I don't have a favorite Asian author
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I'm a follower
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Hey drey,
I don't have a favorite Asian author...I'll be able to change that when I win your books and read them :)
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oh and I'm a follower ;)
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Is it okay if they draw graphic novels? If so, my favourite at the moment is Katakura Masanori.
I have linked it to the sidebar of my blog www.orientaldesires.blogspot.com
My favorite Asian author is Peter Ho Davies and I recommend his Equal Love book.
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I am now a follower :o)
Congratulations, Homemaker
You are now following drey's library
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I know it's too late to enter but I wanted to thank you for holding the giveaway. These three books caught my eye and I'm sure I'll be reading them soon. :)
I do not know if any of the books I have read are by Asian authors. I just go by what books catch my eye. Thank you for having this giveaway.
I am a follower. litefoot873 (@) hotmail dot com
I loved The Joy Luck Club, so it would have to be Amy Tan.
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My fave asian author is Soyung Pak I have book I use in my classroom. thanks for the giveaway
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