Writers Read | Celeste Ng
Article by debut-author
Celeste Ng’s debut novel EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU centers on a Chinese-American family in the 1970s struggling with a sudden tragic loss. In advance of her July 17th reading and book signing, we asked her to recommend books that inspired or informed her wonderful new book. She responded with this list of seven titles and comments:
One of the most potent explorations I’ve read of mother-daughter relationships and the effects long-held secrets can have on a family.
A masterful portrait of a contemporary mixed family and the shifting identities, loyalties, and fault lines between its members.
When his son falls for a woman with a shocking past, a devoted father sets out to derail the relationship—raising the question of how far we’ll go to protect our children and our hopes for them.
A haunting story about a man determined to understand whether his wife’s death was accident or suicide—but at what emotional cost?
Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking, this novel follows the members of a family of famous performance artists as the children try to create their own lives in the shadow of their parents’ influence.
A highly readable history for those interested in learning more about the history of Chinese Americans.
Celeste Ng signs her debut novel, EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU, on Thursday, July 17 at 7PM