Recs if you like The Fortunes of Jaded Women...
Eldest daughter syndrome
Fiction of all genres that explore what it means to cannibalize the self in service of others; the invisible labor, the elusive rewards, and the smothering of all else. Books do not need to feature actual eldest daughters. Always open to suggestions!
Book(s) of the Month(s) 📚
Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!
every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way
lit fic featuring dysfunctional families
Asian Magical Realism
I realized that in Asia, magical and supernatural beliefs are steeped in our day-to-day lives. It’s so normalized that we or I, didn’t even think about it. So, I wanted to read more books in this category where magic occurs in everyday life
Vietnamese Voices Beyond Borders
Books by Vietnamese authors, offering diverse perspectives shaped by migration, history, and life beyond national borders.
Narratives of Nations
A list of books set across different countries (mainly for the historical fiction globe trotters)
written by Vietnamese authors
celebrating Vietnamese authors across all genres!
families across generations
fiction about generations of families, their relationships, and their legacies.
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