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Looking for a good book to read or eager to find a new author to follow? Our librarians are trained in providing reading suggestions and resources based on your personal tastes, preferences or needs.

Going to China...
To experience a little bit of China at home, we recommend:

China by Ian Westwell
My Grandmother’s Chinese Kitchen: 100 Family Recipes and Life Lessons by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo
The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food by Jennifer Lee
China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power by Rob Gifford
From Wall Street to the Great Wall: How Investors Can Profit from China’s Booming Economy by Burton G. Malkiel
The China Brush Painting Bible: Over 200 Motifs with Step-By-Step Illustrated Instructions by Jane Dwight
The New Asian Home by Kendra Langeteig
Mah Jong Handbook: How to Play, Score, and Win by Eleanor Noss Whitney



   

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