China

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Book Review – Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ February 27, 2013 ⋅ 7 Comments

I’m struggling to think of more than one book I’ve read set in China and I suspect it’s the same one everyone else has read: Wild Swans (1991) by Jung Chang, a historical masterpiece and international bestseller published a good while ago. So much about China has changed since then including global perceptions – it’s opened up considerably and … Continue reading →

Fiction Hot Picks for 2013

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ December 11, 2012 ⋅ 31 Comments

2012 has been an incredible first full year for the Literary Sofa and after months of research, tip-offs and an intense reading marathon, it’s time to unveil my Fiction Hot Picks for 2013. It’s very rewarding when people tell me my blog is where they go to find out about the best new fiction, and compiling these listings is one … Continue reading →