Author: amytan

The New York Times bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club reflects on the way memories and truth can influence creative work in this “surprising and gripping memoir” (Booklist starred review).

A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Joy Luck Club: Lost in the Burmese jungle, 11 American tourists are captured by members of a rebel tribe who think they’ve found their prophesied leader. “Superbly executed, good-hearted… Pure pleasure” (San Francisco Chronicle).

A “luminous and gripping” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly): When Ruth discovers her mother’s secret memoir, she embarks on a transformative voyage into a mythic past. “Filled with idiosyncratic, sympathetic characters, haunting images… and suspenseful mystery” (Los Angeles Times).

A New York Times bestseller hailed as “a triumph” (Publishers Weekly): A Chinese immigrant reveals a lifetime of secrets to her Americanized daughter in this “beautiful book” (Los Angeles Times) from the author of The Joy Luck Club.

“What a wonderful book!” (Library Journal): The stories of four mothers and four daughters intertwine across generations in this beloved New York Times bestseller and BookBub Editor Pick. “Full of magic” (Los Angeles Times) and perfect for book clubs.

The author of The Joy Luck Club “reaffirms her reputation as a master storyteller” (O, The Oprah Magazine) in this stunning New York Times bestseller. At the turn of the 20th century, Violet grows up in a courtesan house — until revolution thrusts her into a journey of self-discovery. Top-rated on BookBub!