Taiwan's bestsellers

By Yu Hsi (愚溪)

It is not often that a book of poetry nudges its way into a bestseller list. Yu Hsi is known for his Buddhist-flavored works and some of his poems have been adapted into orchestral music.

17. Ruse of the Empty City (空城計)

By Cheng Wen-chin (鄭文金)

A history of China's legendary minister Chu-ke Liang (諸葛亮) and his famous strategies against his enemies.

18. Maokung Love Story

(貓空愛情故事)

By Hiyawu (滕井樹)

Another fashionable love story from an author who initially made his name on the Internet. This time, the story begins with a heart-breaking message sent to a wrong mobile phone number.

19. Yesterday's Memories, A Clear Day's Leisure (昨日歷歷，晴天悠悠)

By Betty Wu (吳淡如)

An autobiographical piece about how Wu came out of her labyrinth of suicidal thoughts -- described in the light of her younger brother's suicide at the age of 24. The book also explores the social problems reflected in Taiwan's rising suicide rates.

20. Endless Love (藍色生死戀)

By Oh Soo-yeon (吳水娟)

Translated by Tung Yao (童瑤)

A Chinese translation of a Korean soap opera series which has taken Taiwan airwaves by storm.

Source: Kingstone Books (金石堂書店)