Cecily Wong is the author of the novel, Diamond Head, a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The LA Review of Books, Self Magazine, Bustle, and elsewhere. She is a graduate of Barnard College and lives and writes in New York.
Curiosity serves as a powerful catalyst for exploration and discovery in this book. It invites readers to embrace their inquisitive nature, encouraging them to seek out new experiences and knowledge. Through engaging narratives and thought-provoking insights, the book highlights the importance of asking questions and pursuing answers, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
Wonder is around every corner, and on every plate. The curious minds behind Atlas Obscura now turn to the hidden curiosities of food, which becomes a gateway to fascinating stories about human history, science, art, and tradition—like the first book, all organized by country, lavishly illustrated, and full of surprises.
A dazzling novel about the tumultuous relationship between two sisters, a shocking loss that changes everything, and the life-altering adventure that follows. Morgan and Riley Brighton are joint heirs to Kaleidoscope: a glittering, ‘global bohemian’ shopping empire—created in sleepy Oregon and catapulted into haute New York—sourcing luxury goods from around the world. Morgan, statuesque beauty and Kaleidoscope’s talented designer, is adored by all, especially by the Brighton parents. Yet no one loves her more than Riley, whose shy and adventurous spirit is exalted by her sister. When a catastrophic event dismantles the Brightons’ world, Riley must stand in the spotlight for the first time in her life, with questions about her family that challenge her memory, identity, and loyalty. Restless and heartbroken, she sets off across the globe with the person she least expects, to seek truths about those she thought she knew best—herself included. Kaleidoscope is at once an examination of the precious bond between sisters as well as a vibrant story of exploration and surprising love. Moving and funny, warm and wise, Cecily Wong delivers a transporting, addictive page-turner that will tempt your appetite for food and travel and change the way you imagine your place in the world.
"At the turn of the nineteenth century, Frank Leong, a fabulously wealthy shipping industrialist, moves his family from China to the island of Oahu. But something ancient follows the Leongs to Hawaii, haunting them. The parable of the red string of fate, the cord that binds one intended beloved to her perfect match, also punishes for mistakes in love, passing a destructive knot down the family line. When Frank Leong is murdered, his family is thrown into a perilous downward spiral. Left to rebuild in their patriarch's shadow, the surviving members of the Leong family try their hand at a new, ordinary life, vowing to bury their gilded past. Still, the island continues to whisper--fragmented pieces of truth and chatter, until a letter arrives two decades later, carrying a confession that shatters the family even further. Now the Leongs' survival rests with young Theresa, Frank Leong's only grandchild, eighteen and pregnant, the heir apparent to her ancestors' punishing knots." -- Amazon.com
A sweeping debut spanning from China to Hawaii that follows four generations of a wealthy shipping family whose rise and decline is riddled with secrets and tragic love--from a young, powerful new voice in fiction. At the turn of the nineteenth century, Frank Leong, a fabulously wealthy shipping industrialist, moves his family from China to the island of Oahu. But something ancient follows the Leongs to Hawaii, haunting them. The parable of the red string of fate, the cord that binds one intended beloved to her perfect match, also punishes for mistakes in love, passing a destructive knot down the family line.
Gastro Obscura nimmt uns mit auf eine kulinarische Entdeckungsreise und zeigt, was Menschen rund um den Globus essen und trinken. Dieser außergewöhnliche Reiseführer führt auf alle sieben Kontinente und serviert jede Menge unglaublicher Zutaten, kulinarischer Abenteuer und kurioser Gerichte. Cecily Wong und Dylan Thuras führen uns so in die Geheimnisse internationaler Küchentraditionen ein und feiern ihre Vielfalt: Bereit für ein Bier aus Nebel in Chile oder Sardiniens »Fäden Gottes«, eine der seltensten Pastasorten der Welt? Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der Kulinarik und entdecken Sie ihre verborgenen Wunder! Ausstattung: 4-farbig, durchgehend bebildert, Lesebändchen
