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Pride Month reads: 9 LGBTQ-themed books by Asian authors to add to your reading list
2. 'The Sympathiser' by Viet Thanh Nguyen Above 'The Sympathiser' by Viet Thanh Nguyen (Corsair) In this Pulitzer-winning work of literary fiction, Viet Thanh Nguyen crafts a Vietnamese narrator who is a conflicted double agent and also bisexual—a fact integrated into a wider meditation on duality, secrecy and betrayal. The queerness is not central, but it emerges as part of the novel's broader refusal to conform to ideological or emotional binaries. 3. 'Shoko's Smile' by Choi Eunyoung Above 'Shoko's Smile' by Choi Eunyoung (John Murray Publishers Ltd) This collection of short stories from South Korea includes understated explorations of queer friendship, lost love and unspoken grief. Choi's strength lies in her emotional precision. In particular, the story 'Xin Chào, Shoko' traces the intimacy between two women across national and linguistic boundaries without relying on dramatic declarations. 4. 'Notes of a Crocodile' by Qiu Miaojie Above 'Notes of a Crocodile' by Qiu Miaojie (NYRB) A landmark in queer Asian fiction, this cult classic by Qiu Miaojin is structured as the diary of Lazi, a university student navigating lesbian desire and social alienation in 1990s Taipei. Fragmented, raw and intensely personal, the novel captures the emotional volatility of youth while offering a politically charged portrait of queer life under pressure. 5. 'The Wandering' by Intan Paramaditha Above 'The Wandering' by Intan Paramaditha (Vintage Digital) This speculative novel by Indonesian author Intan Paramaditha uses a choose-your-own-adventure structure to follow a woman who trades her soul for the freedom to travel. Queer themes arise organically throughout the narrative, which questions agency, sexuality and power without offering tidy resolutions. The form is experimental but the questions are deeply human. 6. 'She of the Mountains' by Vivek Shraya Above 'She of the Mountains' by Vivek Shraya (Arsenal Pulp Press) In this myth-meets-modern novel, South Asian Canadian artist Vivek Shraya weaves together the story of a bisexual boy growing up in Canada with a retelling of the Parvati and Shiva myth. The structure is lyrical and nonlinear, blending divine and human love to challenge binaries of gender and belief. It's a hybrid work that defies genre without losing narrative clarity. 7. 'Small Beauty' by Jia Qing Wilson-Yang Above 'Small Beauty' by Jia Qing Wilson-Yang (Metonymy Press) Set in small-town Canada, this introspective novel follows Mei, a mixed-race trans woman returning to her cousin's home after his death. Quiet and meditative, the story offers a nuanced portrayal of trans identity within the Chinese Canadian community. There's no dramatic arc, just a sustained attention to memory, grief and the complexity of belonging. 8. 'Patron Saints of Nothing' by Randy Ribay Above 'Patron Saints of Nothing' by Randy Ribay (Stripes Publishing) This young-adult novel follows a Filipino American teenager who travels to Manila after the death of his cousin during Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war. While the protagonist is straight, one of the key characters is gay, and his sexuality is handled with restraint and care. It's a nuanced portrayal of queerness within a broader examination of justice and diaspora. 9. 'The Henna Wars' by Adiba Jaigirdar Above 'The Henna Wars' by Adiba Jaigirdar (Hodder Children's Books) Set in contemporary Ireland, this YA romance centres on a Bangladeshi Irish teenager navigating her first crush—who also happens to be her business rival. Like many LGBTQ books that blend cultural specificity with teen drama, Adiba Jaigirdar's debut doesn't dwell on trauma. It offers instead a grounded, charming take on queer love in a conservative family setting. Each of these books offers something more than simple visibility. They frame queerness through distinctly Asian lenses, challenging the idea that queer identity is monolithic or Western by default. As more LGBTQ books emerge from across Asia and its diaspora, readers are offered a richer, more complicated portrait of queer life—one shaped by language, geography and generational change. NOW READ Pride on screen: 5 memorable LGBTQIA+ characters in Philippine cinema Reading list for bibliophiles: 10 page-turning books about books 6 books about menopause that tell it like it is
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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MLS: Early goals for D.C. United, NYRB, and Chicago
Regularly scheduled weekend in MLS returns tonight, and we've got you covered with another live blog across all the action from coast to coast. As always, you can find the highlighted matches of the evening below, with Western Conference powerhouse pair Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC not in attendance this weekend due to Concacaf Champions Cup and Club World Cup commitments. Advertisement 📸 Photo Credit: © Steve Roberts | 2025 May 31-Imagn Images Key Fixtures and Results Check back in for regular updates all night long! 2025-05-31T23:47:02Z NYRB break for a quick opener! Another goal just after kick-off sees NYRB pounce with a nice finish from Cameron Harper to take an early 1-0 lead in Jersey. 2025-05-31T23:44:12Z GOAL! An early strike In MLS? Never! D.C. United takes the lead with another cracking effort from Gabriel Pirani, with a first-time hit from outside the box beating Roman Celentano. 2025-05-31T21:47:48Z IN CASE YOU MISSED IT EARLIER Saturday afternoon started with a typical pair of fixtures before the evening flurry. Advertisement First, the post-Olof Mellberg era got underway with a three-point haul as St. Louis saw off visiting San Jose and Bruce Arena after their midweek win over the LA Galaxy thanks to a stoppage-time penalty from Eduard Löwen. Scorers: Klauss 45+2', Löwen 90+2' (pen); Martínez 83' Sent Off: Wallem 90+6' Moving east, Nashville met a roadblock in their impressive climb up the Eastern Conference ladder after a 2-2 draw against NYCFC, which saw a brace from Hannes Wolf cancel out Sam Surridge's two-goal effort in the first half. Scorers: Surridge 27', 41'; Wolf 54', 87'
Yahoo
02-03-2025
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🎥 Emil Forsberg turns sharpshooter with stunner against Nashville
NY Red Bulls are giving fans their money's worth at Red Bull Arena tonight as they comfortably lead Nashville by a two-nil scoreline, with Emil Forsberg stealing the Swedish international midfielder was instrumental during the club's deep post-season run in 2024 and has already shown that same quality thus far, including his inch-perfect strike from range to double NYRB's lead on the night. A 10/10 goal from New York's 10 Emil Forsberg. 🤩 — Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 2, 2025 After Mohammed Sofo opened the scoring in just the seventh minute, Forsberg stunned the home crowd in the 30th minute when he dispatched his curled effort from just outside the area, beating Joe Willis at his far post. You'll struggle to find a better goal scored this season. 📸 Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Yahoo
02-03-2025
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- Yahoo
🎥 Emil Forsberg turns sharpshooter with stunner against Nashville
NY Red Bulls are giving fans their money's worth at Red Bull Arena tonight as they comfortably lead Nashville by a two-nil scoreline, with Emil Forsberg stealing the Swedish international midfielder was instrumental during the club's deep post-season run in 2024 and has already shown that same quality thus far, including his inch-perfect strike from range to double NYRB's lead on the night. A 10/10 goal from New York's 10 Emil Forsberg. 🤩 — Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 2, 2025 After Mohammed Sofo opened the scoring in just the seventh minute, Forsberg stunned the home crowd in the 30th minute when he dispatched his curled effort from just outside the area, beating Joe Willis at his far post. You'll struggle to find a better goal scored this season. 📸 Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
