Recs if you like The Mountains Sing...

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 :)

This list brings together fiction from around the world that documents historical events or periods of time. Titles in this list aren't necessarily "historical fiction" but do have an important historical element to them.

I find fiction is an easy media to help educate me about world history I never learned in school. These titles aim to bring to light historical events that may not be taught in schools!

As always, I'm open to any and all suggestions! 🤠

Fictional stories about families spanning across multiple generations. Books that focus on the life of a matriarch or patriarch (roots) and continue along their blood lines (branches) in an epic tale. Please feel free to recommend any fictional stories that fit within this description.

An on-going attempt to track Asian authors in my Interested/TBR (and hopefully Finished) categories. Books are generally fiction/lit fic/fantasy with some memoirs. Authors span West to East Asia, the Asian diaspora, and mixed-race folx.

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)

a comprehensive list of books from each country in asia including books I want to read and have read! some countries have multiple books listed, but for starters each will have at least 1.

Multigenerational family/chosen family narratives! Books with multiple POVs from different generations within communities.

This is a list for novels about wars other than World Wars I & II. It is intended to expand one’s knowledge about conflicts often ignored due to the eurocentrism and whiteness of the publishing industry (and how those conflicts are often the result of western actions). Please feel free to recommend books!

Great historical fiction books - learn about the past and places with a dramatic and meaningful personal tale.

a list of books that catapult you right into a different historical & cultural context and part of the world because of how vivid the writing is.

The intricate connections between past, present and future are explored through multiple generations. They offer fascinating insights into history and complex family dynamics.

Books to fulfill you reading around the world challenge. Ideally, the author is from the country they are writing about. Bonus points if it’s translated!

Books by Vietnamese authors, offering diverse perspectives shaped by migration, history, and life beyond national borders.

The books that were considered for @littleleggies book club. Please check books for content warnings, as many have significant triggers.

A list of books set across different countries (mainly for the historical fiction globe trotters)

Just a list of books I've read from around the world, hoping others will find it useful.

Reading and exploring

Novels set in the countryside, which are comfy, connected, scenic and feels like home, you wish to live there❤️( I'm trying to collect stories from across the world, let me know your favourites, I'm happy to add as well)

Fiction books set in Vietnam

I love a good historical fiction novel, and sometimes the ones based on a real event, person, or disaster really bring out those human emotions we deserve to simmer in for a bit. From heartache and heroism to life and loss, these novels take the reader on a journey and lead them through all sorts of emotions along the way. More novels will be added to this list as I read them, and I am always on the look out for more historical fiction recommendations.