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If You Like This Song, Read This Book – Filipino Edition

Posted on August 12, 2022| Posted in Book Collection

In celebration of Filipino Reads Fest, here are Pinoy book-and-song pairings we think are worth adding to your to-be-read lists and Spotify playlists. Read more on the blog.

10 Books to Read on Diaspora and Immigrant Stories

Posted on August 2, 2022| Posted in Featured, Book Collection

In diasporic novels, we recognize stories and catalyze discussions on the honest struggles and momentous victories of migration: books that are centered on the vast experiences about identity, power, and privilege. Read more on the blog.

Review Round-Up: Fully Booked Reading Allies Recommended Books Written by Asian Authors

Posted on July 21, 2022| Posted in Featured, Book Collection

Be a Fully Booked Reading Ally! The program aims to collaborate with people who are aligned with our goal of helping readers find their next great read. Read the Fully Booked Reading Allies’ recommended books written by Asian authors on the blog.

Staff Picks: Favorite Books Written by Asian Authors

Posted on July 18, 2022| Posted in Featured, Book Collection

If you are looking for fresh (and even old) books to include in your own reading lists, you might get some ideas from the Fully Booked team. Check out this month's Staff Picks: Favorite Books Written by Asian Authors.

Author Spotlight: Elaine Hsieh Chou

Posted on April 8, 2022| Posted in Spotlight

We chatted with Elaine Hsieh Chou, author of Disorientation, to find out more about her debut novel, why she dropped out her PhD program, and being an Asian American writer in today’s time. Read more on the blog.

Fast Facts: Things You Probably Don’t Know About Crying in H Mart Author Michelle Zauner

Posted on December 6, 2021| Posted in Featured, Events

Crying in H Mart is a memoir that shares Michelle’s moving story of family, food, grief and endurance. In this memoir, Michelle allows readers into her personal and private narratives. Here are some fast facts that you probably don’t know about author Michelle Zauner.

David Yoon Plays Around the Dark Side of Tech in First Adult Novel Version Zero

Posted on December 6, 2021| Posted in Events, Spotlight

Version Zero is a scorchingly observant thriller that follows the story of Max, a data whiz. Now, he and his friends are on a mission to reboot the internet and save everyone else from the real perils of the virtual world. In Fully Booked Chats with David Yoon, the author talked about what it was like to write his first adult novel. Read snippets of the interview here.

Author and Musician Michelle Zauner to be interviewed by Reese Lansangan for Fully Booked

Posted on November 16, 2021| Posted in Promos and Giveaways, Events

Fully Booked Chats: Michelle Zauner, interviewed by local independent singer-songwriter Reese Lansangan is set to stream on Fully Booked’s channels on December 17 at 6PM. The event will be streamed via the Fully Booked Facebook page and YouTube channel and is free for all.

Haruki Murakami and His Books: The Interesting Facts You Need to Know

Posted on September 1, 2021| Posted in Featured, Spotlight

Have you read one of the best Haruki Murakami books? Here are some of the interesting facts that you’d want to know about the author and his award-winning novels.

#ReadAsian: 12 Books to Add to Your 2021 To-Be-Read List

Posted on August 11, 2021| Posted in Featured

We are putting the spotlight on Asian authors— bannering art and stories that shed light on the vibrant and diverse world of Asian literature for the Read Asian sale happening from August 16-20. Read more on the blog.