Happy Filipino American History Month!!

 

Filipino American History Month occurs during the entire month of October. I am married to a Filipino-American and have enjoyed learning more about the Filipino-American and Filipino experience over the years.

I am focusing this post on books I've read by Filipino-Americans and Filipinos. I'm also including books I want to read in the future by Filipino-Americans. and Filipinos.

Here's a list of books I would like to read in the future:

1. The Farm by Joanne Ramos
2. Patron Saints of Nothing Randy Ribay
3. The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony by Annabelle Tometich
4. The Mythology Class: Where Philippine Legends Become Reality by Arnold Arre
5. Halina Filipina: A New Yorker in Manila by Aronold Arre

6. How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future by Maria Ressa

7. Bibliolepsy by Gina Apostol

8. The Mango Bride by Marivi Soliven

9. America Is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo

10. 'Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries Series' by Mia P. Manansala

Here's a list of books I have already read:

1. Toxicology by Jessica Hagedorn

2. Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn

3. Dream Jungle by Jessica Hagedorn

4. The Gangster of Love by Jessica Hagedorn

5. The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco

6. Monsoon Mansion by Cinelle Barnes

7. Smaller and Smaller Circles by F. H. Batacan

Do you read books written by Filipino-American or Filipino writers? Do you have any recommendations?