My Asian Era

A curated journey through Asian literature

My Asian Era is where literature, culture, and community meet. Explore the stories, voices, and experiences that shape the vibrant world of Asian fiction.

  1. 🌸 Curated reviews of powerful Asian novels, memoirs, and poetry

  2. 🍜 Cultural reflections, food pairings, and literary-inspired travel

  3. 🧘‍♀️ A warm, thoughtful reading community that values slow living and deep stories

Discover deeply human novels from Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, and beyond

Reflected on and shared with care

Maria Johnson Maria Johnson

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

A lyrical coming-of-age story set during China’s Cultural Revolution, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress captures the quiet power of literature to spark transformation even in the most isolated corners of the world.

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