Homerton Book Group: Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuangzi

Come and join us for our in-person Book Group, where we'll be discussing the International Booker Prize-winning novel Taiwan Travelogue.  We welcome all book lovers to the group: do come along and share your thoughts.

"Disguised as a translation of a rediscovered text by a Japanese writer, 'Taiwan Travelogue' is a bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history and power. Set in May 1938, the young novelist Aoyama Chizuko sails from her home in Nagasaki, Japan to Taiwan upon the invite of the Japanese government ruling the island. She has no interest in official banquets or imperialist agenda but instead finds - with the help and companionship of her Taiwanese interpreter, Chizuru - a desire to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear. Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Chizuko grows infatuated with her companion and intent on drawing her closer. But something causes Chizuru to keep her distance."

We are trying to obtain physical copies of the book for you to borrow. The book is also available on Audible, Spotify Premium and Libby. If your local public library uses Libby or BorrowBox, you may find the book is also available from there. You can also try your local public library.

Please ensure you have read the book (or at least made a good start!).

Light refreshments provided.