Asia books
Japonisme
What is Japonisme about?
The Japanese have long embraced practices and philosophies like ikigai, wabi-sabi, calligraphy, and more to discover personal purpose and happiness. The book Japonisme by Erin Niimi Longhurst invites you to try out the suggested tips, tricks, and exercises to find contentment and joy in your life. This is an accessible guide to Japanese wisdom of the past and present toward your fulfilling future.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
What is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous about?
"On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" depicts untold stories of love, trauma, and identity. Is it true that if you are once an immigrant, you are always the immigrant? How do our race and class influence our lives? This book discusses controversial topics but is still filled with hope.
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road
What is Foreign Devils on the Silk Road about?
If you're curious about the rich past of the Silk Road, this is one of the most praised titles to read. Peter Hopkirk writes about the early 20th-century explorers in the deserts of Chinese Central Asia. His book will make you wonder about the moral dilemmas of removing ancient artifacts.
Some People Need Killing
What is Some People Need Killing about?
“Some People Need Killing” by Patricia Evangelista explains the realities of life in the Philippines during the regime of Rodrigo Duterte. You will read the stories of victims of the drug war who survived and those who tragically died. The book will help you realize how political propaganda can change consciousness and perceptions of the world.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
What is Before the Coffee Gets Cold about?
Ever wonder what you’d say if you could travel back in time for just as long as your coffee stays warm? In a cozy, hidden Tokyo café, customers are given that magical chance, but with a rule: nothing in the present can change. "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" combines the charm of magical realism with heartfelt stories of love, loss, and closure. It is a mixture of “what-ifs” that appear with every sip of coffee.
Factory Girls
What is Factory Girls about?
"Factory Girls" was written by a former Wall Street Journal correspondent, Leslie T. Chang. Leslie studies the lives of two young women who leave their rural homes to work in urban factories. She shows the conditions in which they work and live, demonstrating the human story behind China's manufacturing boom.
The Three-Body Problem
What is The Three-Body Problem about?
What if first contact with aliens wasn’t the hopeful event we imagined, but the catalyst for global chaos? "The Three-Body Problem" starts with a secret signal sent into space during China’s Cultural Revolution. It triggered a response from an alien civilization on the brink of collapse. In her book, Cixin Liu turns physics into an existential thrilling question. Prepare to have your mind blown.
Three Cups of Tea
What is Three Cups of Tea about?
Greg Mortenson’s story is unusual; starting out as a mountaineer, he found his mission in building schools for remote and impoverished regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. While facing a lot of cultural misunderstanding during his journey, Mortenson forms meaningful connections with locals. This book will show you how good efforts pay off and will inspire you to find your mission.
Siddhartha
What is Siddhartha about?
The issue of finding meaning comes to each human at some point of their life journey. Siddhartha, the titular character, begins his quest for meaning in purpose, leaving his previous life behind. This story takes us with him to share the wisdom he acquires on the way — from the people he meets and deep meditations that occur within him.
Wild Swans
What is Wild Swans about?
"Wild Swans" is a family memoir spanning three generations of women, from imperial China to the Cultural Revolution. Through ordinary Chinese people's stories, we view China's historical contexts. Painfully realistic and, at times, heartbreaking, this book is a must-read for understanding life in China.
Gandhi Before India
What is Gandhi Before India about?
Mahatma Gandhi is one of the greatest leaders of India, who fought against British colonialism in India in the 20th century. The book "Gandhi Before India," written by Indian historian Ramachandra Guha, reveals the secrets of his life. Here, you will learn about his youth and education, the development of Gandhi's thought, political evolution, and personality.
Holy Cow
What is Holy Cow about?
Upon visiting India for the first time, Sarah gets a negative experience and swears to herself to never return there. However, as the saying goes – never say never – she finds herself in India again 11 years later. Her circumstances and both physical and emotional turbulences help her find new meanings.
Mao: The Unknown Story
What is Mao: The Unknown Story about?
Jung Chang and Jon Halliday's book, Mao: The Unknown Story, reveals the lesser-known and darker aspects the great yet terrifying leader Mao Zedong. The book explores the realities of his reign, exposing the political violence and manipulations that resulted in widespread human tragedies, in contrast to the typical heroic tales. Would you like to learn about his hostile relationships with those close to him and his attitude toward himself, as well as discover more about China during that time? Then this book is definitely for you!
The Power of Nunchi
What is The Power of Nunchi about?
“The power of nunchi” explains why the art of nunchi would be helpful in any sphere of your life and how to master this skill. Nunchi will help you build harmonious relationships with people and achieve professional success by swaying your colleagues' opinions.
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