This is the book that spawned a movie that spawned a thousand memes. Loosely based on his experiences growing up in Singapore, Kwan’s book is a candy-filled guilty pleasure that will transport you into the lives of the ultra-wealthy of the island state. It tells the story of Rachel Chu, a middle class ABC (American Born Chinese) whose boyfriend, Nick Young, is secretly “Asia’s Prince William” and heir to his family’s fortune. When she goes with Nick to Singapore to attend the wedding of his best friends, she faces off against his hyper-controlling mother and the trappings of the wealthy. At once salacious and entertaining, this is the ultimate holiday escapism.
SINGAPORE (Apr 8): The sun is shining and your pina colada beckons. The sea stretches as far as the eye can see. You’ve left work (and possibly the kids) behind. What better way to spend time on a cruise than with books? Here are our recommendations.
Crazy Rich Asians, Kevin Kwan
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