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SOS Book Club Pick: The Picture Bride
Discover the untold stories of courage, love, and cultural clash in Lee Geum-yi’s “The Picture Bride,” as we journey through the hearts of Korean immigrants in early 20th-century America. This powerful and emotionally charged novel invites readers into the intimate world of Korean picture brides during the early 20th century. About the South of Seoul Book Club If you are familiar with the series, skip ahead to learn more about “The Picture Bride.” Commitment to Accessibility South of Seoul volunteers take book accessibility into consideration when recommending titles. We consider: Commitment…
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SOS Book Club Pick: Liar, Dreamer, Thief
Get ready for a gripping page turner. In Liar, Dreamer, Thief, the captivating debut novel by Maria Dong, readers are invited to embark on a journey where a mentally unstable woman uncovers a conspiracy. About The South Of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, 4) the exploration of life within the diaspora experience, and 5) lenses on Korean culture…
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SOS Book Club Pick: The Magical Language of Others
Looking for a poignant and rich novel that reads like a poem? Then you will love The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir, a Korean novel that explores language, family, and culture. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Commitment to Accessibility Commitment to Diverse Lived Experiences Commitment to Supporting Mental Health Book Recommendation by Lanae Rivers-Woods June’s South of Seoul Book Club recommendation, The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir, is brought to you by South of Seoul founder, Lanae Rivers-Woods. Rivers-Woods founded South of Seoul in 2015…
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SOS Book Club Pick: The Hole
Ready for a haunting and suspenseful psychological thriller exploring the depths of the human psyche? Then, you will love May’s SOS Book Club pick, The Hole by Hye-young Pyun. Let’s dig in and find out why this reviewer was still thinking about this book weeks after finishing it! About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural…
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SOS Book Club Pick: Korean Folk Tales
Korean Folk Tales: Imps, Ghosts, and Fairies is a book of Korean folk tales translated in 1913 when Japan ruled Korea. Under that rule, Japan worked to eradicate Korean culture by destroying historical places, outlawing traditions, and much more. The telling and translation of Korean stories during that time feels especially significant. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2)…
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SOS Book Club Pick: When We Fell Apart
When We Fell Apart is an unusual book recommendation since the reader actually did not like the book itself. However, the reader did find value in reading the book because it draws attention to different perspectives on Korea – especially when read alongside books translated by Korean authors born and raised in Korea. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture,…
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SOS Book Club Pick: The Island of Sea Women
Let’s learn more about Korea’s complex history by reading The Island of the Sea Women this month. February is cold, so it’s a great time to curl up at home with a book and memories of the sea. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, 4) the exploration of life within the diaspora experience, and…
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South of Seoul Book Club List for 2023
Ready to start reading with South of Seoul volunteers for our Book Club for 2023! Let’s dig deeper into Korean literature and culture and explore more about the Korean experience together. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations and a literature-loving community? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. Our South of Seoul volunteers research, read, and recommend books for each month of the year. Such reading picks may explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life,…
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South of Seoul Book Club
Join South of Seoul Volunteers in reading books! Let’s fall in love with Korean literature, discover more about the Korean experience, and dig deeper into immigrant life from different angles. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations and a literature-loving community? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. Our South of Seoul volunteers research, read, and recommend books for each month of the year. Such reading picks may explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, 4) the exploration of…
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SOS Book Club Pick: I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir
The South of Seoul Volunteer January Book Club 2023 recommendation is I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir by Baek Sehee. Check out this deeply personal memoir of conversations between the author and her therapist. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, or 4) the exploration of life…
