Korean and Korean-American themes in English

Explore a curated list of American books featuring Korean and Korean-American themes in English. Discover compelling stories, cultural insights, and diverse narratives that bridge two rich heritages.

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Dictee

by Theresa Hak Kyung Cha

This autobiographical work is the story of several women. Deploying a variety of texts, documents and imagery, these women are united by suffering and the …
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Edinburgh

by Alexander Chee

A gifted Korean-American man confronts the terrors of his past as an adult when he confronts the molestation he suffered at the hands of his …
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The Foreign Student

by Susan Choi

Highly acclaimed by critics, The Foreign Student is the story of a young Korean man, scarred by war, and the deeply troubled daughter of a …
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A Gesture Life

by Chang-rae Lee

The second novel from the critically acclaimed New York Times–bestselling author Chang-rae Lee. His remarkable debut novel was called "rapturous" (The New York Times Book …
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Native Speaker

by Chang-rae Lee

ONE OF THE ATLANTIC’S GREAT AMERICAN NOVELS OF THE PAST 100 YEARS The debut novel from critically acclaimed and New York Times–bestselling author of On …
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Aloft

 

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Fox Girl

 

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A Step from Heaven

by Na An

A young Korean girl and her family find it difficult to learn English and adjust to life in America.
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Yellow

 

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Country of Origin: A Novel

by Don Lee

A dazzling debut novel by the prize-winning author of Yellow, set in the unique and exotic nightworld of Tokyo. In this "poignant story of prejudice, …
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When My Name was Keoko

by Linda Sue Park

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American Woman

by Susan Choi

On the lam for an act of violence against the American government, 25-year-old Jenny Shimada agrees to care for three younger fugitives whom a shadowy …
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