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R.F. Kuang: Taipei Story Talk

September 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Spend an afternoon with #1 New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang at Symphony Space as she introduces her new novel, Taipei Story. Known for the sharp satire of Yellowface, Kuang returns with something more personal, a humorous and profoundly moving coming-of-age novel that grapples with grief, language, and culture shock.

Kuang will be joined by acclaimed author Hua Hsu for a lively hour-long conversation exploring identity, memory, and the pull of home across continents. Expect the kind of thoughtful, layered discussion that Kuang’s work always invites, one that moves between humor and heart.

All tickets include a signed copy of Taipei Story, and Kuang will personalize one book for each attendee following the event. It’s a rare chance to hear directly from one of the most exciting voices in contemporary fiction.

why rooh recommends attending

At rooh, we value the diversity of lived experiences in literature, and R.F. Kuang is one of those authors whose books we have recently started to recommend. Her writing has a rare ability to be sharp, emotional, and deeply thought-provoking all at once.

Taipei Story feels like the next chapter, a more personal, coming-of-age story exploring identity and belonging. Getting to hear her in conversation with Hua Hsu, whose own writing explores similar questions of culture and memory, feels like exactly the kind of afternoon we’d want to spend with fellow readers. We hope you’ll join us.

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New York, NY | Peter Jay Sharp Theatre

2537 Broadway
New York, NY 10025 United States

with R.F. Kuang