Recs if you like A Pale View of Hills...

Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.

east & south east asian literary fiction beyond murakami.

timeless modern classics – 20th century onwards – exploring universal themes like identity, morality and society.

these books capture elements of the uniquely beautiful symbolism, tones and rhythms that characterise asian languages and culture.

very much open to recs for expansion. (one book per author, typically their most renowned)

I see a few lists on here with this theme, but they were short themselves - and I was looking for a more diverse selection. So, thought I'd make my own list and share it! Nice for reading goals, but mostly, I like breaking up the rhythm if I'm reading something exceptionally long.

for when you’re craving an emotional hangover.

Books to read before the adaptations come out! (movies and series!)

a list for autofiction and meta-fiction ☆ books where the main character is the narrator/author, or the main character is aware of such fact

warning: 4th walls will be broken

classics, deep cuts, and modern reads