1. Testament of Life and Death
By Annie Yi
A collection of love letters by singer and movie star Annie Yi, presumably written to her husband, rocker Harlem Yu
2. My Genius Dreams
By Hou Wen-yung
A doctor turned best-selling author shares his struggles with vocation and how he dropped the stethoscope and picked up the pen.
3. That Little Alley Where Time Passes By
By Liu Yung
This is something of a "greatest hits" collection from the master of the inspirational essay -- the best from his previous books.
4. Cirque du Freak
By Darren Shan
Translated by He Hsi
Translation of the blood-curdling horror story by British author Darren Shan, recounting his experience with a travelling freak show. Rated for ages 10 and above on Amazon.com.
5. Being Oneself is Happiest
By Wu Tan-ju
Another book from the famous essayist on how to relax, love yourself, and be happy.
6. Pawnshop No. 8
By Zita Law
A surrealistic novel about a man who has run a pawnshop for more than a century, and cannot requite his amorous assistant because he has pawned his love at his own shop.
7. The Passionate Flower
By Yang Man-fen
A novel about a young woman who gets lost in a big city as she pursues fame and cash, and how she finally finds solace in love.
8. The Protein Girl 2
By Wang Wen-hua
Another collection of humorous stories about two young men's quest for love and the girls they meet.
9. Tippi of Africa
(我的野生動物朋友)
By Tippi Degre
Photos by Sylvia Robert and Alain Degre
Translated by Huang Tien-yuan
A French girl who lived in Namibia until she was 10 tells of her childhood friendship with animals. The book contains more than 100 extraordinary photos of Tippi with animals and local people.
10. Super Nice to Me
(你就是我的100分)
By Wu Ruo-chuan
More on love and relationships, from one of Taiwan's best-selling essayist-storytellers.
11. Faith Conquers All
By Tai Cheng-chih
This is a collection of inspirational essays depicting how successful people in different professions pursued their dreams.
12. A Girl Called Feeling
By Hiyawu
The story began six years ago when a boy accidentally meets a cute girl at a cram school. He painstakingly courted her, but he found himself loved by another girl. What should he do?
13. Don't Wear Out Your Love
By Liu Yung
Love someone wholeheartedly, but do not turn your love into heavy burdens, the author advises.
14. My Mother's Golden Watch(
By Chi-chun
This is a collection of essays about the author's memories of her childhood and the time she shared with her mother.
15. When Will You Come Back?
By Ping Lu
A novel about a secret service agent who followed the trail of Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng
16. The Second Book
By Huang Chun-lang
Another collection of essays from the writer-illustrator whose first book was entitled This book
17. Love Begins from Confessions
By Hiyawu
A teeny bopper love story book from the best-selling Hiyawu, this time in cooperation with four other writers.
18. The Bible of Reincarnation: Part I
By Carmelita Chao
A mystical novel from the Hong Kong-born teacher of meditation who spent much of her life in Taiwan and is now based in the San Francisco area.
19. Murakami Radio (
By Haruki Murakami (村上春樹)
Translated by Lai Ming-chu
A collection of 50 essays from the award-winning Japanese author, previously published in Anan magazine.
20. Let's Not Get Married, Okay?
By Hiyawu
Another novel about young love from the young and best-selling author.
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