Bookish Wanderers #7: Books about Hong Kong

Bookish Wanderers are a group of curious minds and passionate readers. We believe in the power of books to inspire, challenge, and connect us.

For this meeting, we’re celebrating the literature of our own city! Hong Kong has a rich literary landscape, from fiction and memoirs to political commentary and classic works. Local authors have captured the city's unique identity, history, and evolving culture in ways that deserve to be read and discussed.

Bring a book written by a Hong Kong author or set in Hong Kong—whether it’s a novel, nonfiction, or something personal that resonated with you. Let’s explore the many stories this city has to offer!

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📅 Date: 6 Apr 2025 (Sun)
🕒 Time: 2pm
📍 Location: Pacific Coffee, Infinitus Plaza, Sheung Wan (Exit E, Sheung Wan MTR)
📚 Theme: Books about Hong Kong

Ideas from the organizers for your reference. Feel free to choose your own:
Here’s a list of books written by Hong Kong authors or set in Hong Kong, covering fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs:

### Fiction

1. The Piano Teacher – Janice Y.K. Lee (A historical novel set in 1940s and 1950s Hong Kong, exploring love, betrayal, and colonial tensions.)
2. Diamond Hill – Kit Fan (A coming-of-age novel set in 1980s Hong Kong, touching on displacement and change.)
3. Second Sister – Chan Ho-Kei (A fast-paced crime thriller exploring cybercrime and social issues in contemporary Hong Kong.)
4. Love in a Fallen City – Eileen Chang (A collection of classic short stories, including tales set in pre-war Hong Kong.)

### Nonfiction & Memoirs

8. Gweilo: Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood – Martin Booth (A memoir of growing up in 1950s Hong Kong through the eyes of a British boy.)
9. The Impossible City: A Hong Kong Memoir – Karen Cheung (A deeply personal and political memoir about growing up in post-handover Hong Kong.)
10. Hong Kong State of Mind – Jason Y. Ng (Observations on life in Hong Kong from a local writer, covering politics, culture, and daily life.)
11. No City for Slow Men – Jason Y. Ng (Essays on the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of Hong Kong.)