Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King | International Booker Prize 2026 Winner

The book club dives into their third read from the International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist.

Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated from the Mandarin Chinese by Lin King, published by And Other Stories.

This novel was previously awarded:

• The National Book Award for Translated Literature (2024)

• The Golden Tripod Award (2021)

• Baifang Schell Book Prize (2025)

• ALTA First Translation Prize (2025)

• Best Translation Award (Japan, 2024)

It was nominated for the Chommanard International Women's Literary Award (2026).

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⏭️Next Up

The fourth book in the shortlist that the book club is diving into is The Witch by Marie NDiaye, translated from the French by Jordan Stump, published by MacLehose Press.

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