Taipei Story

First love. Second language. Final goodbyes. This is the electrifying new novel from literary phenomenon, Rebecca F. Kuang.

Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry for family, culture, and connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels as grueling classes, an unbearable roommate, and a reckless trip to the hot springs ignite vicious gossip. When her grandfather dies, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood.

Embark on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding of herself, her family, and the meaning of home, all over one unforgettable summer in Taipei.

For fans of Coco Mellors, Sally Rooney, and Patricia Lockwood.

• A profound and poignant literary novel exploring themes of first love, heritage, and identity.
• Vividly brings Taipei to life, capturing the experience of living in a foreign country and learning a new language.
• Masterful storytelling with complex, human characters.

• Author: Rebecca F. Kuang
• Publisher: The Borough Press
• Publication Date: 8 September 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 15.9 x 2.1 x 24 cm
• Weight: 270 g
• ISBN-10: 0008702551
• ISBN-13: 978-0008702557

This novel offers a deeply personal resonance for readers, perfectly encapsulating the feeling of navigating cultural identity and linguistic expression.