Articles related to "Amy Tan"



The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan
A review of the the novel, "The Bonesetter's Daughter," by Amy Tan, followed by the best places to buy the book online.
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The Bonesetter's Daughter Opera
Amy Tan, the author of five New York Times bestsellers, two children's books and numerous magazine articles, is finally trying her hand at an opera libretto.
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Asian Table Manners
Never stab your chopsticks into rice and always, always praise your host's food, no matter how little they make of it. Here's a taste of the eating etiquette of Asia.
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Storytelling from China to America
From the best seller The Joy Luck Club, comes another unique tale of survival and a quest for identity in The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan.
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BONUS: Bargain Books
A list of bargain books available for purchase online.
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Voices of the Scribbling Women
Women have contributed a great deal to the development of the literary arts.

California Coast Travel Guidebook
The California coast is one of the state's best attractions. The Lonely Planet guide covers Disneyland, Pacific Coast Highway, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.
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The Big Read
In the last six months, The Big Read initiative by the NEA has created a list of books that many communities around the country were reading together.
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The Roses of Haye by Andrew Verrett
A review of the new poetic novel, "The Roses of Haye" by Andrew Verrett, followed by the best places online to purchase the book.
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Asian Pacific Islander Month
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
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Eat Drink See Movie
A salivating soup of food, family and feelings, the Ang Lee-directed "Eat Drink Man Woman" is a film to savour.
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Enjoying Chicana and Latina Literature
Chicana and Latina authors write about diverse topics, but family relationships with all its nuances and issues is a common theme in many of these novels.
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Review: The Hindi-Bindi Club by Monica Pradhan
A heart-warming and thoughtful story about the relationship between mothers and daughters and the challenges of blending Indian and American cultures across generations.
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The Woman Warrior: Maxine Hong Kingston's Girlhood Among Ghosts
The Woman Warrior: Maxine Hong Kingston's Girlhood Among Ghosts
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To Kill a Mockingbird
A review of the classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", followed by the best places online to buy the book. I've also included a list of bargain books of the month.
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"Dreams and Inward Journeys," 6th ed. J & M Ford
A well-organized and comprehensive college writing and rhetoric textbook is vital to success in learning to write a strong essay and become a better reader.
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American Fuji - A Book Review
A review of the sensational first novel by Sara Backer. Set in Japan, an Oregonian English professor and a Seattle psychologist help solve each other's mysteries.
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Historical & Foreign Dialogue
Writing dialects and dialogue for historical and foreign characters can be tricky. Here are tips for making them sound real without awkward phonetic spelling.
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The Best Movies About Mothers and Daughters
Movies love to display the love-hate roller coaster that mothers and daughters go through together.
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Use Life and Love Quotes in a Card or Letter
Create the best love letters and anniversary greeting cards by using quotes about love and life to make personalized gifts for spouses.
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1993: GETTING SERIOUS
A look at the film year in 1993, which was successful artistically as well as financially.
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How to Find Literary Criticism on the Internet
A guide for librarians, students, and researchers.
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The Web for Book Lovers
There's plenty for book lovers to enjoy in cyberspace.
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ASIA: CHINA & TAIWAN: FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE, THE JOY LUCK CLUB, THE WEDDING BANQUET
A look at FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE, THE JOY LUCK CLUB, and THE WEDDING BANQUET, three wildly different films about China and Taiwan.
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