Recs if you like The Gift of Rain...
Southeast Asian Classics
Influential literature from across Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.
Often overshadowed by East Asian lit, these works are rich and diverse in theme, style, philosophical and religious influence, folklore and indigenous wisdom.
I’ve tried to include at least one historical work (mid-20th century and earlier) and one modern classic from each country. Works listed by country in the comments!
Recs welcome as always :)
an effort to learn about the world
learning is endless, and far too many people are being oppressed and subjected to violence in this world. just a list of books that shed more light on various marginalized folk from all over the world :) any recs are welcome!
Under the Rising Sun
Historical fiction and non-fiction set in and/or are about countries that were under Japanese occupation.
Recommendations are welcome. 🙏🏻
Rebels, Resistance, Revolution
(Non)fictional books about revolutions, where the people have enough and overthrow the system. It's not just "evil emperor", it's a broken system that suffocates people.
This is not Star Wars: A New Hope ✨️, this is Star Wars: Andor ✊🏽
South East Asian books
Book set in or inspired by South East Asia. This is specifically for @mangopopsicles but everyone else is welcome to use this too lol!
Common People, Uncommon Stories (fiction)
Unique perspectives from different countries, from seemingly average people ; and how their stories dwelve into local histories, issues, questions and beyond ✨
