Browsing: China

A “vivid and extremely interesting” novel (The New Yorker) from the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth: When her husband takes a concubine, Madame Wu is free to explore her own identity — guided by the teachings of a Catholic priest.

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Good Earth: As their father lays dying, three brothers reckon with the paths they’ve taken — and the revolution taking hold in China.

A stunning New York Times bestseller with over 79,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When a hotel uncovers the decades-old possessions of Japanese families interned during World War II, Henry searches for a sign of the girl he once loved. “Mesmerizing and evocative” (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants).

“Superb” (The New York Times Book Review): This compelling history chronicles China’s experience in World War II “in the manner of David McCullough” (Kirkus Reviews). A must-read that’s “illuminating and meticulously researched” (The Economist).

The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg’s film, tells of a young boy’s struggle to survive World War…

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!

From the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth comes a novel about love, tradition, and assimilation. Peony is sold as a bondmaid to a Jewish family and falls in love with their son, David, as they grow up together. But David is duty bound to marry another…

From a Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author: Explore the landscape and epic history of Hawaii in this vivid read — from the islands’ days as a flourishing tropical paradise to the attack on Pearl Harbor and beyond. “Thrilling, exciting, lusty, vivid, stupendous” (Chicago Tribune).

From the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Good Earth: Tzu Hsi fights her way from humble origins to become the ruler of her country in this incredible story based on China’s last empress. “Enthralling” (Kirkus Reviews).

A Pulitzer Prize winner and Oprah’s Book Club selection: This poignant, enduring tale follows Wang Lung and his wife as they rise through the social echelons of 1920s China — and come to terms with the lives they’ve led. With over 85,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.