6 Books Written By Asian Authors You Can Read

Books written by Asian authors have become more known lately with the help of social media like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, as readers are able to share their reviews online. And now, Asian authors are given more space in the spotlight than before. Here are 6 books written by Asian authors you can add to your reading list:

“Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee

Written by National Book Award Finalist Asian author Min Jin Lee, Pachinko follows the story of a Korean girl named Sunja and her family in 1900s Korea. Faced with the challenges of survival, Sunja makes a decision to leave her homeland. Will it be her answer for a better life?

“You’ve Reached Sam” by Dustin Thao

 

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Get your tissues ready because Dustin Thao’s ‘You’ve Reached Sam’ has its readers crying not even halfway through the book! The book follows how Sam’s death has affected Julie but also finds a way to connect with her again even in the afterlife. 

Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

It’s no doubt that time traveling has influenced many fiction books and films. Books written by Asian authors on it like Toshikazu Kawaguchi “Before The Coffee Gets Cold” is quite different. In order to travel back in time the characters in the book are to enter a cafe in Tokyo, order a coffee and get the chance but before the coffee gets cold they need to be back. 

Instructions On How To Disappear by Gabriela Lee

 

If you’re looking for books that are written by Filipino authors, you might want to check Gabriela Lee’s “Instructions On How To Disappear”. The book is a compilation of short stories set in modern Manila. With these, Lee will give you a different take on speculative fiction, especially in Philippine literature. 

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

Kevin Kwan’s book follows Rachel Chu and Nick Young who travels to Singapore to attend Nick’s best friend’s wedding. Rachel thinks it’s only a simple vacation but then she finds out that Nick and his family are crazy rich. She also finds out that she has to fight for her place by Nick’s side from the prejudices of his family and those around him. The cast of the film includes Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Awkwafina. 

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

The book ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” was written and produced by the best-selling author of YA romance, Jenny Han. Long before the film became a hit the book itself already garnered an audience of young adults. Since its release in 2018, it was able to take a spot in Netflix’s top 10 most watched in several countries.