2011 Challenges

Chinese Literature Challenge

Runs: February 3, 2011 to January 23, 2012

Requirements: Read at least one Chinese book and write a review.

Current Level: Merchant (1-3 books)

1. The Vagrants by Yiyun Li

2. Gold Boy, Emerald Girl



East and SouthEast Asia Challenge

Runs: January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

Requirements: Read at least three books from three different countries.

1. China - The Vagrants by Yiyun Li

2. Japan - The Makioka Sisters

3. North Korea - Jia: A Novel of North Korea

4. China - Gold Boy, Emerald Girl

5. Japan - Naomi

6. South Korea - Please Look After Mom

7. Japan - Quicksand



Japanese Literature Challenge 5

Runs: June 1, 2011 to January 30, 2012

Requirements: Read at least one book.

1. The Makioka Sisters

2. Naomi

3. Quicksand