Taipei Story

Taipei Story by bestselling author Rebecca F. Kuang is a moving and sharply observed coming-of-age novel about heritage, family, identity and the complicated search for home.

When Yale student Lily Chen travels to Taipei for an intensive summer language programme, what begins as a journey to reconnect with her heritage becomes an unforgettable summer of grief, family secrets, friendship and self-discovery.

About This Book

Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hoping that an intensive summer language programme will help her feel closer to her heritage. Instead, her experience quickly becomes complicated by gruelling classes, an unbearable roommate and vicious campus gossip following a reckless trip to the hot springs.

When Lily's grandfather suddenly dies, the familiar challenges of her summer take on a deeper significance. Grieving and uncertain about where she belongs, Lily begins confronting family secrets and questions about identity, heritage and what makes a place feel like home. Blending coming-of-age fiction, humour and emotional depth, Taipei Story explores the messy realities of finding yourself between cultures and generations.

What You'll Discover

• Lily Chen's transformative summer in Taipei
• A young woman's journey to reconnect with her cultural heritage
• The pressures of language study, university life and social expectations
• Family secrets revealed through grief and loss
• Questions of identity, belonging and the meaning of home
• A blend of wry humour, emotional depth and coming-of-age storytelling

Who Is This Book For?

• Readers who enjoy coming-of-age novels and contemporary literary fiction
• Fans of Rebecca F. Kuang and character-driven storytelling
• Readers interested in identity, heritage, family and belonging
• Anyone looking for an emotionally rich story about finding where you belong
• Readers who enjoy literary novels that balance humour with grief and self-discovery

Why You'll Love This Book

Taipei Story combines an evocative Taipei setting with a deeply personal story of family, heritage and identity. Rebecca F. Kuang brings humour and emotional honesty to Lily's journey, creating a memorable coming-of-age novel about grief, secrets and the complicated question of what it means to call somewhere home.

Book Details

• Author: Rebecca F. Kuang
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 368
• Publisher: The Borough Press / HarperCollins India
• Release Date: 8 September 2026

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