Collection of Short Stories

In A Solo Dance and Other Stories, award-winning author Manna Liu weaves a poignant tapestry of the Chinese immigrant experience in Canada with elegance, insight, and quiet power. From landlords to nursing home residents, from florists to office workers, Liu crafts a wide array of unforgettable characters-all navigating the uncertainties of migration, identity, and cultural belonging.

Set in Edmonton and beyond, these intimate, character-driven stories explore how new immigrants build lives amid cross-cultural tensions, marital struggles, career aspirations, and family expectations. With a keen eye for emotional detail and cultural nuance, Liu sheds light on the everyday triumphs and heartbreaks of those caught between worlds.

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