Can't Wait Wednesday #48

This weekly meme is hosted by the Wishful Endings blog. The meme spotlights the books that we are excited about but have yet to read. Generally, they're books that have yet to be released.

I am excited to read R. G. Kuang's newest novel Taipei Story. It won't be published until September 8, 2026 so I have a few months to wait. I read his novel Yellowface last year and loved it. Even if I hadn't read any of his earlier works, I would probably want to read this novel because the book cover is gorgeous.

The story takes place during one summer in the Taiwan capital city Taipei. Lily Chen is  the main character. She's a college freshman who is studying a language program in order to connect with her Chinese heritage. It’s a difficult transition for Lily who feels like a foreigner in a country she thought she would feel at home.  Her classes are grueling and she can't stand her roommate. After her grandfather passes away, Lily mourns the fact that she will not be able to ask him questions about their family history. Lily soon realizes that knowing the Chinese language will not bring her closer to her relatives.

What book(s) are you waiting to read?