Our book club moderator, Ivor, choose Singapore as the country to read in September & I couldn’t be more pleased. The more I learn about the country, the more amazing I find it to be. From the history to the food, this tiny island nation is a wonder.
With Singapore’s ties to Malaysia & the UK in the past, we were concerned at first that it might be difficult to find true Singapore authors & stories, but we shouldn’t have worried. Singapore has a rich cultural heritage of native writers. The books in our list this month include a wide range of genres & a number of unique books to match this unique country.
Special thanks to Ester Elbert & Patty Winpenny Gilles (yes, that same Patty who I had mentioned in the announcement about Singapore) for their suggestions this month.
Before we get to the voting list, I must share another Singaporean cookbook I found filled with authentic recipes, easy instructions, & beautiful photos. This is a “fabulous collection of beloved local classics as well as less common but equally delightful dishes.” As reviewer Michael Nixon notes, “no need to pack a bag, instead use Singapore Cooking by Terry Tan (https://amzn.to/2U0w2h8) to bring your palate to Singapore.”
THE VOTING
You can vote from now until Tues., Aug. 27 11PM ET. (That's NYC time. See this converted to your local time below.)
To participate:
1. Review the books.
2. Then, click here to vote.
We'll publish the anonymous results afterwards so you can get the book in advance.