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What We Were Promised
What We Were Promised | Lucy Tan
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Named one of "60 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2018"by Huffington Post Set in modern Shanghai, a debut by a Chinese-American writer about a prodigal son whose unexpected return forces his newly wealthy family to confront painful secrets and unfulfilled promises. After years of chasing the American dream, the Zhen family has moved back to China. Settling into a luxurious serviced apartment in Shanghai, Wei, Lina and their daughter, Karen, join an elite community of Chinese-born, Western-educated professionals who have returned to a radically transformed city. One morning, in the eighth tower of Lanson Suites, Lina discovers that a childhood keepsake, an ivory bracelet, has gone missing. The incident contributes to a wave of unease that has begun to settle throughout the Zhen household. Wei, a marketing strategist, bows under the guilt of not having engaged in nobler work. Meanwhile, Lina, lonely in her new life of leisure, assumes the modern moniker tai tai-a housewife who does no housework at all. She spends her days haunted by the circumstances surrounding her arranged marriage to Wei and her lingering feelings for his brother, Qiang. Lina and Wei take pains to hide their anxieties, but their housekeeper, Sunny, a hardworking woman with secrets of her own, bears witness to their struggles. When Qiang reappears in Shanghai after decades on the run with a local gang, the family must finally come to terms with the past. From a silk-producing village in rural China, up the corporate ladder in suburban America, and back again to the post-Maoist nouveau riche of modern Shanghai, WHAT WE WERE PROMISED explores the question of what we owe to our country, our families and ourselves.
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PNWBookseller85
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Loved it! Lucy works with me and I‘m stoked to start hand-selling her book. I genuinely loved it. Her characters are so flawed and yet you can feel the author‘s empathy towards them all as they try to understand each other. Total freaking grand slam of a book.

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Bevita
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Good book about Shanghai and the travails of a Chinese couple who return there from the US. The wife has always loved the husband‘s brother; the ayi of course is too good for the whole thing but for a girl from the country, it‘s a great job. I enjoyed it but glad I don‘t own it.

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Megabooks
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Mehso-so

This has been on my #mountTBR for awhile, and it wasn‘t as good as I hoped.

Lina is married to Wei but had originally fallen for his brother Qiang. When Lina and Wei return to China after working in the US for 20 years, Qiang gets in touch, and Lina must confront her feelings.

The other storyline involves Sunny, their maid turned personal assistant, a theft, and working as a single woman in Shanghai.

The book has potential but lacks sizzle.

Megabooks @TheAromaofBooks this is my actual #bookspin 😊 3y
Cinfhen Your review still has me interested …I think I bought this one awhile back on #Kindle / im not rushing to read it maybe I‘ll add audio narration at a later date 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen the audiobook quality was great. I think if the premise intrigues you, go audio! 3y
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Cinfhen Oh good to know about audio, thanks!!! 3y
Cinfhen What‘s going on?? How are you?? 3y
Cinfhen Sorry, this is easier than email xx 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen hey, no problem!! Weekend was very chill, which is why I was able to get in so much reading. Kind of back at it tomorrow. I take dad to therapy, but fortunately, 🤞🏻🤞🏻 we‘ve hit a lull in activity, so I‘m getting some time on my own, which has been fantastic!! I‘m getting a major haircut on Thursday, which I‘m excited about. I think I‘m going to get 3 inches off and update my helix to give it volume! 👏🏻👏🏻💇🏻‍♀️ what about you?? 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen also I bought a new mattress. I‘m excited to try a different type of tempur-pedic. I went with the hybrid instead of just foam, but it won‘t arrive for 3-4 months. 👎🏻 this is probably a really boring update! 😂🤪 3y
Cinfhen It‘s actually just what I like hearing… normalcy!! I need a new mattress too!!! I‘m glad things at home are quieting down😁 3y
Cinfhen It‘s been REALLY great having Niki & Adam around. Even Zach has taken off the week so we‘re just hanging out. Lots of low key outings & meals out 😁although last night I had 2 of my siblings and all their kids ( aged 5-24 - total of 8 kids) for a family bbq!! It was really nice but A LOT of work!! My youngest brother‘s kids are VERY WILD & im not used to all the jumping, shouting and messiness!!!! I‘m wiped out today 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen lol! Never use the Q-word with anyone medical!! It‘s like telling an actor good luck! But thank you for the support!! Omg, no wonder you‘re wiped out. That is A LOT of kids, but I‘m glad you‘re with family and having fun!! I can‘t wait to hear more stories next week!! 💜💜💜 it‘s midnight and I‘m actually yawning so 🤞🏻 I can get some sleep!! 3y
Cinfhen Ooops…#StayNoisy xxxx sweet dreams 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen girl, mom just called me into her room three times! #TotallyAwake #OnlyChild #Help!! 😩 3y
Cinfhen Oh no!!!! I jinxed you 😳😫sorry 😘😘 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen #NotTheFirstTimeNotTheLastTime 😉 it‘s okay! 😘 That‘s what books are for. Starting the tagged on hoopla on my iPad. (edited) 3y
Cinfhen Everyone is still asleep here so I‘m listening to this one for #ReadingAsia21 ~ it‘s VERY DRY but less than 2 hours…almost done #Oman 3y
Cinfhen And I finished this one earlier this morning/ disappointing but super quick - you gave me a full synopsis last summer… 3y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Great progress!! 3y
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MsLeah8417
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Currently listening to...
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Pandalibrarian
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Finished this book last night and I really liked it. I liked the multiple perspectives and the shifting back and forth in time. A great debut and I hope it‘s the first of many.

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DebinHawaii
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Today's #libraryhaul from both libraries I live between ( I had books due back at both & a hold to pick up from one). It looks bigger than I can possibly get to, but five are cookbooks, so not so bad.😉I am most excited for the tagged book which seems to have plenty of Litsy love. The bottom is a Donna Hay cookbook for a friend. I already own it but it was 1/2-off, so .50 cents-such a bargain for the gorgeous pics & easy recipes. #cookbooklove 😋

GlassAsDiamonds What do you think of the Donna Hay? I love the pictures but always seem to find one odd ingredient in a recipe or something I just don‘t quite love... then got sick of substitution and gave up. 5y
Cathythoughts I have the tagged one stacked ! Looks good 5y
DebinHawaii @GlassAsDiamonds I actually have pretty good luck with her recipes but I think the ingredients may be easier to get here and I use the pictures a lot for inspiration. 5y
DebinHawaii @Cathythoughts It does look really good! 📚👍 5y
GlassAsDiamonds @DebinHawaii she is a food stylist by trade & yeah, good grief can she get food to look good!!!! 🤤🤤🤤 5y
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rustoryhuf
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My Inter Library Loan arrived, not a minute too soon!

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j9brown
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This was a lovely book about family, tragedy, and love in many forms. I was most drawn in by the haves vs the have-nots parts of the story. A very good read 👍

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LouLouLane
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Love being back in Shanghai this week.

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Ashley_Nicoletto
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Pickpick

Oh man, I loved this book. I‘m at a loss for words to even explain why. This book is about family, friendship, promises, who we become and how we change as we grow.

I‘m in awe of Lucy Tan and the fact that this is her debut novel. I hope to read more from her in the future.

RealLifeReading Loved this one too! 5y
MicheleinPhilly 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5y
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Ashley_Nicoletto
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Someone is not tired. 🙄🙄

Reading until Queen B decides its time for bed.

mreads 🐕❤😍 5y
Erinreadsthebooks 😍💞🤗🐾 5y
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Ashley_Nicoletto
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We made it to Tuesday folks and there is coffee.

saresmoore 😆 My thoughts exactly! 5y
teebe Hey, I sent you an email around 2 weeks ago. Could you check and let me know if you received it? If not, I‘ll resend. 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto @teebe I got it. I haven‘t mailed my packages. I‘ve been in the middle of starting a new job, but I will get them out as soon as possible. 5y
teebe @Ashley_Nicoletto no worries, since I was sent a bunch at once there‘s a backlog anyway. But you‘re fine with the shipping change? (edited) 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto @teebe I think it should be okay. How many more rounds do we have to go? 5y
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Mc_cart_ny
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A good thing to keep in mind. Sometimes I have to remind myself to be more present. 🌼

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Mc_cart_ny
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1. Christmas shopping! 🛍️
2. Hoping to get a tree but it looks like rain ALL weekend 😥
3. Sugar cookie with icing 🍪
4. What We Were Promised 📚
5. Tagging @howjessreads 😏

#friyayintro

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Suetara
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LauraBeth
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Pickpick

I went into this thinking it would be another MFA novel but Tan delivered so much more. There‘s a lot here: global economics; the generational gap in China - those who remember Mao and those who were born afterwards; But at the core is whether we are born into someone or whether we become someone: a mother; a thief; a wife; a son; a model employee. And how much does free will or fatalism decide who we are born into and who we evolve into?

TrishB Great review 👍🏻 5y
BookNAround Beautiful kitties. ❤️ 5y
BookishMarginalia What a gorgeous kitty pic! 5y
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merelybookish "another MFA novel" ? I know what you mean exactly. They can be okay, but glad this offered more! 5y
LeahBergen What a great review! (and hello, GC and TTG 😆). 5y
LauraBeth Thanks @TrishB! I‘m glad @MicheleinPhilly convinced me to read it 5y
LauraBeth @BookNAround thanks 😽 5y
LauraBeth @BookishMarginalia 😽 and they are not the least bit spoiled! 5y
LauraBeth @merelybookish 😬 Yes - I‘m glad you know what I mean! I think Tan is the real deal! She didn‘t spend the entire book trying to convince me she‘s clever and edgy. I‘m looking forward to seeing what else she writes. 5y
Purrfectpages I love this picture! 5y
Suet624 Wow. You sold me. 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto I got this from the library today and I was debating not reading it. But I thought you had a rave review about it. Glad to see I was right! This will be my next read. 5y
LauraBeth @Ashley_Nicoletto 🙌 hope you enjoy it! @MicheleinPhilly liked it too 5y
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MicheleinPhilly
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I think I picked this one up solely based on its cover and I‘m so glad I did. I was getting a “Behold the Dreamers/Crazy Rich Asians mash-up” vibe when I started reading but this easily stands on its on. Incredibly rich, vibrant characters navigating the cultural and social mores of Shanghai. A wonderfully impressive debut. 4⭐️.

Megabooks Great review! 👍🏻👍🏻 5y
Blaire Nice review! 5y
TrishB You and @LauraBeth have convinced me! 5y
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MicheleinPhilly
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Take that hump day!

JennyM You can just about sniff Friday from here...we can do it 😊 5y
Reviewsbylola 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 5y
Branwen Hang in there...we are almost to Friday! 🤗💕 5y
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LeahBergen I could eat about 3x the amount of that pasta (and wine)! It looks delish. 5y
Megabooks What did you think of this book? It‘s on my shortlist after nonfiction November. 5y
MicheleinPhilly @Megabooks Will probably post my review tomorrow but it‘s a definite pick. 5y
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LauraBeth
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Teeny Ginger never grew a tail...

Ashley_Nicoletto I really want to read this one. 5y
merelybookish Is he a Manx? 5y
LeahBergen Teeny Tailless Ginger! 😍😍 5y
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LauraBeth @Ashley_Nicoletto so far so good! 5y
LauraBeth @merelybookish the vet called her an American Bobtail (based on the tail; the shape of her eyes, head and body; and the fact that she hasn‘t grown much in the six months that we‘ve had her). I‘ve never heard of that type of cat! 5y
LauraBeth @LeahBergen 😹😹 TTG 5y
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RealLifeReading
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In the first chapter of this book, I learn a surprising fact about China – it has one standard time zone, despite it spanning five geographical time zones! How confusing is that? Luckily this book, despite its interweaving stories of an expat family, a long-lost brother, and a housekeeping staff-turned-ayi, isn‘t confusing at all, and instead is a confident study of contrasts and an exciting debut.

JacqMac That is a surprising fact. Who knew? 5y
TrishB I didn‘t know that either! Desire going 3 times.... 5y
Mc_cart_ny Currently on hold for this one! 5y
Blaire That‘s surprising! Daylight hours must differ quite a bit place to place. 5y
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RealLifeReading
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“Cooking, she said, was an act of love and creation.”

SandyW I agree wholeheartedly! 5y
Verdae Absolutely! The wok lid....? What else would one do with it! 5y
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RealLifeReading
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Trying to read and have a coffee (and a biscuit or two) when someone decided to offer me some of his Halloween loot - of course it‘s stuff that‘s either minty or sour or has nuts in it.

RadicalReader @RealLifeReading interesting the lucky loot parents are the recipients of from halloween lol 5y
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alisonrose
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Exhausted after a long week capped off by a busy as fuck Friday at work, and my brain is just like WE CAN HAZ SLEEPS NOW PLS? so I‘ll just say this is a beautifully written story about family and secrets and what it means to get or not get what you think you want. Really enjoyed it. Good use of multi POV too. 4/5 ⭐️

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alisonrose

The heart was the most senseless organ there was—yet the most essential. No wonder people were doomed to be fools from the beginning.

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RealLifeReading
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Just downloading some books for the upcoming readathon. Leah on the Offbeat and Normal People are books I‘m currently reading though so I probably will need to download two more to fill that space - not that I need that many books but who knows what my reading mood will be!
Have you read any of these?

#readathon

LizzieChantree Looks like some great reads here. Happy reading! 😀🌸📚 5y
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alisonrose

If she often felt lonely around strangers, she also sometimes thought that her “self” — that unformed possibility — might be the best company she‘d ever had.

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alisonrose

How wonderful it was to discover that happiness could exist in the everyday like that, so overwhelming and underwhelming at the same time.

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alisonrose
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I‘ve been really wanting to read this since I listened to @thereadingwomen interview the author around the publication date. Excited to finally get to it because it sounds amazing and this cover is gorgeous! It feels quite timely, too... #nowreading

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rmaclean4
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September 2018 Reading Wrap-up

What We were Promised 4 🌟

Thanks Obama: 3 🌟

The Unforgotten: 3.5 🌟

This Burns My Heart: 2.5 🌟

What Should Be Wild: 2 🌟

Where the Crawdads Sing: 2 🌟

Not a great reading month for me. I had trouble connecting with characters and in general found the writing flat in most of the novels I read this month. I am currently reading Melmoth, Washington Black, and have just started Crudo.

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rmaclean4
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This novel turned out to have much more substance than I first thought it would. After reading Crazy Rich Asians I was concerned that it would be another light read about the ultra rich. What We Were Promised explored much more of the history of China and how that history impacts today. I would be curious to read more of Lucy Tan's work.

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MicheleinPhilly
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My wife JUST arrived home from a weeklong business trip. “Who‘s at the door? Did you order something?” 😬 Impeccable timing, B&N. 🤦🏻‍♀️ #bookhaul #bookmail

MyNamesParadise Ahhh forgot BN was having a sale! Is it still happening! I‘m in DC working the National Book Festival and I‘m going to see Mariana Pessl speak! 6y
LauraBeth “Did you order something?” 😂 Glad she‘s back safe and sound! 6y
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Ashley_Nicoletto 🤣🤣🤣 6y
MicheleinPhilly @MyNamesParadise Yes! Going on until Tuesday! 6y
Aimeesue 😂😂😂 6y
MelissaSue81 😂😂😂 6y
Christine 😂 But that stack is perfection! 6y
eanderson 😂😂😂 yup... that would be my luck too! 6y
MyNamesParadise @MicheleinPhilly awesome sauce! Thank you! 😁 6y
saresmoore Dammit. Great choices, though! 6y
LeahBergen That‘s always my luck, too. 🙄 6y
mrozzz Excellent stack here! Unfortunate timing... 😆 6y
Cinfhen Those spouses always show up at the WORST time 😝 6y
DivineDiana @Cinfhen Agree! 🙄📚😉 6y
Cathythoughts Oh dear ! I know the way ! I buy in our bookstore ... but my husband comes in there too ( small town & we go to town together ) I‘m usually caught at the counter with way too many books ... He really takes no notice , goes about his business.... he‘s good like that ! For the moment anyway ... 👍🏻❤️😉 6y
Cathythoughts Oh @ stacking !! 6y
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Theresa
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Just a few of the authors I'm hoping to see at the Decatur Book Festival this weekend! #dbf2018

Jee_HookedOnBookz I was there too!! 😁 5y
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TheBookStacker
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Went a little crazy at the #bookhaul today because who can pass up 60% off new books?!?!

Graciouswarriorprincess I saw that sale online. Trying to resist. 6y
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rmaclean4
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I have 8 library books checked out...a house full of company...and this digital hold just came available. Problem of a book worm. All I want to do is read!!

Cathythoughts Oh dear 😮😂... typical 😘 6y
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Jeanne_S
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Slow start but satisfying ending.

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MallenNC
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Most of these books are about Chinese Americans rather than #China but these are from my shelves. I've read all but the tagged book, which I'm looking forward to starting soon. #AugustIsATrip @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

bookandcat Jean Kwok, Lisa See and Kevin Kwan are some of my favorite authors! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great selection 💗💗💗 6y
Alicia I love Jamie Ford! (edited) 6y
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KellieRusselburg I‘m in the middle of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. So far, for me, this book isn‘t quite living up to Love and Other Consolation Prizes, also by Ford. 6y
MallenNC @KellieRusselburg I haven't read that one yet! It's been a while since I read Hotel, but I liked it. 6y
MallenNC @bookandcat I especially love Jean Kwok. She recently said she has a new book coming out soon and I cannot wait. Girl in Translation is one I regularly recommend. 6y
MallenNC @Alicia I've enjoyed all of the books of his that I've read! 6y
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MaureenMc
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I loved this quiet novel centered around a Chinese couple who return to China after living in the U.S. for several years. Beautiful writing and great character development. Themes of family obligation vs. autonomy, love, loss, and identity. If you like Janice Y. K. Lee‘s novels, you should definitely pick up this one. (And if you haven‘t read Janice Y. K. Lee, you should get on that!)

CouronneDhiver Sounds kind of similar to a book I read recently: 6y
MaureenMc @CouronneDhiver I haven‘t read The Namesake yet, but I believe there are some similar themes. 6y
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BornReadChicago
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Many thanks to @littlebrown and @netgalley for the free digital review copy of What We Were Promised by @lucyrtan! This was an impressive debut and compelling family saga that delves into difficult themes of class, wealth and family loyalty. Full review: http://www.bornandreadinchicago.com/2018/07/what-we-were-promised-by-lucy-tan.ht...

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Tanzy13
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What We Were Promised explores the question of what we owe to our country, our families, and ourselves...

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BooksForEmpathy
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Dinner! And new #bookmail. I really want to travel to Shanghai. We are thinking in April for my school spring break. I love this cover and it makes me want to plan the trip right now!

BookBabe What is that meal? Looks delicious! 😋 6y
Centique Ooh I‘ve been to Shanghai! Mostly for work but the markets and the night cruise along the Huangpu river was A-MAZ-ING 😍😍 6y
ferskner Shanghai is awesome! So much great history and food, plus the completely bizarre Bund Sightseeing Tunnel. Go go go! 6y
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BooksForEmpathy @ferskner OMG you‘ve been to Shanghai too!? We bought our tickets for end of March. Tell me everything you remember! I trust your recommendations! 6y
ferskner That's so nice of you to say! I was only there for about a day, but it was amazing. The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel is....something else, so you have to do that, and the French Concession was really cool. Madame Moa's Dowry was a fabulous little shop for local designers. I think we just wandered around the rest of the time, but I'll ask my sister for other recommendations (she lived near there for about five years). You will have a great time! 6y
ferskner (Madame Mao, not Moa. Autocorrect!) 6y
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MallenNC
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These library books and the tagged book, which I have as a physical book, are my #AugustTBR priorities. Those due dates are looming! Why do they all come in at once? #AugustIsATrip @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

CouronneDhiver The Residence is quite good 6y
MallenNC @CouronneDhiver I read her book about vice presidents recently and enjoyed it, so I added her other books. Glad to hear it's good! 6y
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vkois88 I'm having the same problem! I feel like those 2 wks fly by with everything stacked up 😣 6y
MallenNC @vkois88 Don't they though! I consider it a personal challenge to try to get them all read. 6y
MallenNC @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I've read a few chapters and it's good so far. I've heard good things! 6y
vkois88 Same!! 6y
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Well-ReadNeck
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I enjoyed reading this look at modern Chinese culture. There is an Upstairs/Downstairs aspect to this story and I felt like it was mostly a deep look into society in Shanghai. But the backstory of all of the characters I also found captivating. And there are a couple of left turns in the plot that kept things stirred up, even though it is over all a quiet novel.

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Lauren.Archer
Mehso-so

This book did not work for me on any level. There was absolutely no connection for me to any character. What a shame because the writing was good.

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Lauren.Archer
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Next up the lovely Saturday. Usually I am out running errands on Saturday‘s but made the decision to do nothing this weekend with my husband, and I am thoroughly enjoying that decision.

Lcsmcat We made the same weekend plans. 😀 6y
kstadt929 I love this cover...I think I have to read it! 6y
Josiedlove Enjoy your weekend 6y
Crystalblu I have that bookmark! 6y
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kate_reads
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I‘m going to start using this phrase 😆

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suvata
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What We Were Promised is an engrossing story about the Zhen family. Western educated, this family returns to Shanghai. In Shanghai, they live in an exclusive community of other white-collar professionals. The drama begins when a maid steals a treasured bracelet and then the husband‘s estranged brother comes for a visit. A very satisfying read!

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suvata
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2018 Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide
https://modernmrsdarcy.com/summer-reading-guide-2018/

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mrozzz
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My first signing last night at a Barnes & Noble was a good one 😃 Felt like I was waiting so long for this to come out!!

Lucy Tan was a joy. And Rumaan Alam slowly teased out all the good stuff. She was inspired by her own experience being raised in the US and relocating to China with her parents just after she graduated from college. She says in America she feels so Chinese and in China so American. It looks like it‘s going to be a great read.

ephemeralwaltz I really want to read this. @thereadingwomen just put out an interview episode with her!! Very interesting :) 6y
tammysue So cool! Glad you got to meet her!! 🙌🏻 6y
GripLitGrl Awesome!😎💕 6y
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kate_reads Her writing reminds me a lot of Celeste Ng. I really enjoyed her debut 😊 6y
mrozzz Ooooh I‘ll try to check it out! @ephemeralwaltz 6y
mrozzz @whatshesreadingnow She was so sweet. She‘s a brand new author and it shows, but on her it‘s so endearing 6y
mrozzz Yay! That‘s so good to hear. I love Ng! @kate_reads 6y
mrozzz @griplitgrl Such fun! 🤗 (edited) 6y
sisilia Wow I can totally relate to her. In China I feel like a stranger 😅 6y
mrozzz Is this on your TBR?? @sisilia 6y
sisilia @mrozzz I‘m taking a break from a similar theme for now 😬 6y
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kate_reads
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I will continue to scream this from the rooftops, THIS COVER IS B-E-A-UUUUUTIFUL 🤩

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