Subtle Asian Book Club

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a book club dedicated to amplifying Asian authors and storytellers.

Book of the Month.

Book of the Month.

Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion, by Jia Tolentino

Non-Fiction, Essays, Memoir, Feminism

Trick Mirror is an enlightening, unforgettable trip through the river of self-delusion that surges just beneath the surface of our lives. This is a book about the incentives that shape us, and about how hard it is to see ourselves clearly in a culture that revolves around the self. In each essay, Jia writes about the cultural prisms that have shaped her: the rise of the nightmare social internet; the American scammer as millennial hero; the literary heroine’s journey from brave to blank to bitter; the mandate that everything, including our bodies, should always be getting more efficient and beautiful until we die.

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Meet the Founders

Alexandra (@twirlingpages) is a Chinese-American digital creator. She heads the design and branding of our book club.

Tiffany (@readbytiffany) is a Taiwanese-American book reviewer and blogger. She leads the logistics and outreach.

How to join the Secret Library

(and support us in the process) . . .

Subtle Asian Book Club is an independent project led by Alexandra & Tiffany who run this book club during their free time outside of their university studies and full-time jobs. If you would like to further support us, we offer an exclusive subscription program that includes additional benefits and a more curated experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most books read are fiction. Genres read will range anywhere from Contemporary to Fantasy to Sci-Fi, and audience types will range from middle-grade, young adult, and adult.

  • Tiffany & Alexandra are based in the U.S., but the book club is International! Everyone is welcome to join regardless of location because we operate virtually.

  • Virtual discussions are on our Discord all month long, and author interviews are saved on our YouTube or featured on our blog. Share your thoughts and join the fun whenever you have the time!

    Subscription members meet virtually with Alexandra and Tiffany once a month to discuss the book in depth.

  • Members do not have to be Asian to join! All are welcome <3

  • Visit our Contact page or send us an email at subtleasianbookclub@gmail.com!