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Sep 24, 2024 | 
asiasociety.org | Lisa See
For this Book Salon, we will read Lady Tan's Circle Of Women by Lisa See. About the book (publisher's description):According to Confucius, “an educated woman is a worthless woman,” but Tan Yunxian—born into an elite family— is being raised by her grandparents to be of use.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
pbk.org | Emily Wilson |Lisa See |Matt Haig |Liza Mundy
Discover a wide array of genres in The Phi Beta Kappa Society’s 2024 Summer Reading List, from historical sagas and science fiction to surreal narratives, informative non-fiction, and timeless classics. Handpicked by our dedicated members, this year’s selection features a blend of fiction and nonfiction, highlighting diverse and intersectional stories that offer something for everyone.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
bookshop.org | Lisa See
Description *NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!* From "one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot" (The New York Times Book Review) an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China--perfect for fans of Lisa See's classics Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a worthless woman," but Tan Yunxian--born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness--is...
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
straitstimes.com | Lisa See
Lady Tan's Circle Of Women by Lisa See follows the real-life doctor Tan Yunxian during the Ming Dynasty. PHOTOS: PATRICIA WILLIAMS, SCRIBNER Updated 39 sec ago Published 43 sec ago Lady Tan’s Circle Of WomenBy Lisa SeeHistorical/Scribner/Paperback/352 pages/$29.89/Amazon SG (amzn.to/40ZcsUU)4 stars“A woman who helps others helps herself.”The proverb quoted by a female boat captain rings true for the entirety of Lady Tan’s Circle Of Women.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
news.nestia.com | Lisa See
Lady Tan’s Circle Of WomenBy Lisa SeeHistorical/Scribner/Paperback/352 pages/$29.89/Amazon SG (amzn.to/40ZcsUU)4 stars“A woman who helps others helps herself.” ……
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Nov 27, 2023 | 
simonandschuster.com | Stephen King |Brad Thor |Anthony Doerr |Lisa See
Use code HOLIDAY40 at checkout to redeem. Full terms and conditions below. Fairy Tale Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher—for that world or ours.
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Aug 28, 2023 | 
pagesabookstore.com | Lisa See
{pages} a bookstore and The Neptunian Woman’s Club are pleased to welcome back a true favorite, Lisa See for a luncheon celebrating her latest novel, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women. The luncheon will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 24th at The Neptunian Woman’s Club located at 920 Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach. Tickets include lunch and a signed copy of Lady Tan’s Circle of Woman.
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Aug 26, 2023 | 
thefreelibrary.com | Lisa See
Lisa See's historical fiction, which often takes place in China or features Chinese American characters, includes Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (**** SELECTION Sept/Oct 2005), China Dolls Sept/Oct 2014), The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane (**** July/Aug 2017), and The Island of Sea Women (2019). See, who lives in Los Angeles, has also written a series of mysteries and a family memoir. Among her many honors is National Woman of the Year (2001), given by the Organization of Chinese American Women.
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Aug 8, 2023 | 
keysweekly.com | Karen Newfield |R. F. Kuang |Lisa See |Angie Kim
Home Columns BOOKS EXPLORING ASIAN-AMERICAN VOICESThe cutthroat world of publishing, a Korean-American family searching for answers and a female physician in 15th-century China: Literature continues to spark conversations about diversity, stereotypes and rich cultural history. YellowfaceBy R. F. KuangJune and Athena attended Yale together. They weren’t best friends but shared a dorm and some classes.
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Aug 2, 2023 | 
stunewslaguna.com | Lisa See
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Mega-best-selling novelist Lisa See will speak at Susi Q’s third “Evening with an Author”
There are best-selling authors and then there are mega-best-selling authors. Novelist Lisa See, who will be featured in conversation with moderator, arts columnist and podcaster Marrie Stone at Susi Q’s third “Evening with an Author” event on Wednesday, Sept. 13, is deservedly one of the latter.
