Blog Category - Books

Interview with Kerry Brown Author of The New Emperors: Power and the Princelings in China
Submitted on Feb 23, 2015
In this month's Bookshelf we spoke to Kerry Brown, long-time China watcher,
Nobel Literature Prize Winning Mo Yan Hops Into Frog
Submitted on Feb 06, 2015
“Sensei, an old custom in my hometown dictated that a newborn child is given the name of a body part or organ.
Why Free Ebooks on the Beijing Subway is a Cool Idea
Submitted on Jan 16, 2015
The Beijing Subway and the National Library
The Bookworm Launches Literary Award, Publishing House
Submitted on Jan 09, 2015
On Friday our favorite Beijing bookstore launched China Bookworm Press, "an independe
Bookshelf: Cherry Denman, Author/Illustrator, Way of Dog
Submitted on Dec 31, 2014
In this month's Bookshelf we chat with Cherry Denman a
'Maus' Author to Speak at Bookworm Jan 12; Grab Your Tickets Pronto
Submitted on Dec 30, 2014
Reknowned graphic novelist Art Spiegelman is speaking at the Book
On the Loose in Beijing: Val Wang Looks Back at a Changing City
Submitted on Dec 11, 2014
Raised in a strict Chinese-American household in the suburbs, Val Wang dutifully got good grades, took piano lessons, and perform
Dec 10 Book Talk: Ancient Chinese Wisdom Has Gone to the Dogs
Submitted on Dec 08, 2014
Perhaps you’ve heard or read some ancient Chinese philosophy and enjoyed it but wouldn’t it be a lot more interesting in, say, dog form?
Two-For-One Books as Book Swap and Board Games Holds Final Meeting of 2014 Saturday
Submitted on Dec 05, 2014
If you need books for the long winter nights, you're in luck: it's two for one at...
Dan Wasburn Talks Golf and the Chinese Dream This Wednesday
Submitted on Nov 04, 2014
In preparation for the launch of his book The Forbidden Game: Golf and the Chinese Dream, Dan Washburn
Bookshelf: Jessica Pan, Co-Author, 'Graduates in Wonderland'
Submitted on Oct 18, 2014
Jessica PanCo-Author, Graduates in Wonderland  
Page Turners: Paul French's State of Paranoia, and Betrayal in Paris
Submitted on Sep 02, 2014
How do you follow up a Beijing-based, New York Times bestselling true crime book? A sequel? Another mystery?
First Glance: Book Design Shop
Submitted on Aug 11, 2014
It's still about a month ahead of Beijing Design Week, but we couldn't wait to tell you about this minimalist book shop that edge
Bookshelf: Alec Ash, Editor of The Anthill
Submitted on Aug 08, 2014
Alec Ash, editor of The Anthill, a literary hub for stories and images relating to China, provides ins
Page Turners: Susan Blumberg-Kason’s Tale of Trying – and Failing – To Be a Good Spouse
Submitted on Aug 05, 2014
Intercultural relationships can be a wonderful or contentious part of living overseas, and sometimes both.