The novel is inspired by one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China.
''A Song to Drown Rivers'' by New York Times and Indie bestselling author Ann Liang is our "GMA" Book Club pick for October.
By clicking on these shopping links, visitors will leave Goodmorningamerica.com. These e-commerce sites are operated under different terms and privacy policies than Goodmorningamerica.com. ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prices may change from the date of publication.This month, we are also teaming up with Little Free Library to give out free copies in Times Square and at 150 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
"Do not draw unwanted attention to yourself, Xishi," she cautioned, holding up the veil. It rippled and gleamed in the midday light, the edges glowing white.There were a thousand meanings tucked in those words, and I tried not to dwell on them, even as the old memories boiled up in response. Zhengdan's mother all but dragged her out onto the streets and paraded her good looks for everyone to see. And it worked.
"Return as soon as you can," Mother urged, and pressed a rough-woven bamboo basket into my arms, bolts of silk piled inside it. The scene was fresh as ever in my mind, less a memory than a haunting. Sometimes at night, I thought I could see ghosts hovering over the yellow dust paths.Voices spilled out through the cracks. A man hacked up thick phlegm. I moved faster, the basket drawn close to my chest.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Melissa Rivers Says Joan Would Have More Fashion Police Material NowMelissa Rivers reflected on her late mom, Joan Rivers, and her ‘Fashion Police’ legacy
Read more »
NFL Week 3 betting odds: Seattle Seahawks favored at home over Miami DolphinsCan Miami’s backup quarterback drown out the 12s?
Read more »
Dozens of people drown during Hindu festival in India: officialThe drownings occurred from Tuesday across 15 districts of Bihar state as devotees marked the Jitiya Parv Hindu festival, observed by mothers for the wellbeing of their children.
Read more »
Dozens of children drown during Hindu festival in IndiaA stampede broke out during a Hindu gathering in India leaving at least 116 people dead. The stampede occurred towards the end of the event after a sudden commotion due to overcrowding and excessive heat.
Read more »
Dozens of children drown during Hindu festival in IndiaDozens of children drowned while bathing in rituals that were part of a three-day Hindu festival in eastern India's Bihar state, officials said.
Read more »
Dozens of children drown during Hindu festival in IndiaDozens of children drowned while bathing in rituals that were part of a three-day Hindu festival in eastern India's Bihar state, officials said.
Read more »