{"title":"Juli Min","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the literary world of \u003cstrong\u003eJuli Min\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable voice in contemporary fiction. Juli Min elegantly weaves narratives that transport readers into captivating tales of life and identity. Her works, rich in both detail and feeling, appeal to a wide range of readers who appreciate immersive storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her notable book, \u003cem\u003eShanghailanders\u003c\/em\u003e, Juli introduces us to the vibrant yet complex landscape of Shanghai. This novel takes readers on an evocative journey, exploring themes of cultural intersections and personal discovery. It’s an enlightening experience that invites you to ponder the nuances of belonging and transformation within dynamic urban settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuli Min’s books are perfect for those who cherish general fiction that offers depth and introspection. Each page promises an engrossing read, drawing you deeper into a world of subtle emotions and intricate human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating narratives of Juli Min today and embark on a literary journey that enlightens and enriches your perspective on the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shanghailanders-by-juli-min-9780349704104","title":"Shanghailanders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLonglisted for the 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eTIME\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 \u003cem\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE NEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice \u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003ePEOPLE\u003c\/i\u003e 10 Best Debut Fiction Books of 2024\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Thrilling'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Simmering with secrets and tensions'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE NEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Quick-footed and captivating . . . a perfect holiday read'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMONOCLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeo and Eko Yang and their three daughters seem to have it all - wealth, beauty, and brains; a privileged life in the world of international Shanghai, Paris, and Boston. But as the children become adults and their parents celebrate twenty-five years of marriage, the Yangs are at a crossroads. What bonds still keep them together? What are the foundations of a family?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in the year 2040 and moving backward through the present to 2014, \u003ci\u003eShanghailanders\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers into the intimacies and desires of each of the Yangs, as well as the people in their orbit - a nanny from the provinces, a private driver with a penchant for danger, and a grandmother whose memories of the past echo the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs we watch this changing family in their changing world, universal constants remain: love is complex and family will always be stubbornly connected by blood, secrets, and longing. Along the way, Min shows how a family makes and remakes itself over the years, what unites us and slowly drives us apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Min has established herself as a sharp chronicler of contemporary China - and of the ever-complicated matters of the heart'\u003c\/b\u003e - Kirsten Chen, author of \u003ci\u003eCOUNTERFEIT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Remarkable . . . Having knowledge of these characters' futures before we know about their past makes stumbling on their bygone days all the more touching'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sophisticated and affecting'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTHE LOS ANGELES TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Elegant and crystalline'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845751754988,"sku":"9780349704104","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13494563482312.jpg?v=1758893030"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/juli-min.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}