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Five Novels for a Lunar New Year Reading Binge

In her first book-recommendation video, the host shares five substantial novels she thinks are perfect for holiday reading. She avoids major spoilers, but her enthusiasm makes it clear which books stayed with her—or brought her to tears.

1. Heeranguk Yeonga

This sweeping Eastern-fantasy romance follows Soru, a lonely blind princess who can sense ghosts. Forced into a political marriage with a formidable man who dislikes her, she becomes part of a tender and painful love triangle.

The host says the accessible prose and emotionally affecting characters made the thick novel fly by, even during her short work breaks.

2. I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me by Yang Gui-ja

The host hasn’t finished this novel yet, but already loves its sharp, funny writing. It follows Kang Min-ju, a clever, cynical woman who kidnaps the famous actor Baek Seung-ah.

Min-ju’s bold self-confidence and the novel’s portrayal of patriarchal attitudes especially amuse and impress the host. She even flags lines she hopes will inspire her own confidence.

3. A Thousand Blues by Cheon Seon-ran

In a future where robotic jockeys race horses, a damaged robot rider named Coli faces being scrapped. People come together to save Coli and the racehorse Today, resulting in a story the host describes as gentle, humane, and quietly devastating.

The book never simply tells readers to cry, but it still brought the host to tears. She also reads a moving passage about words, loss, warmth, and sorrow—all shades of blue.

4. Where the Crawdads Sing

This coming-of-age mystery moves between a 1970s murder investigation and the earlier life of Kya, a girl growing up in isolation in the North Carolina marshes. The host expected a straightforward whodunit, but found the story to be just as much about Kya’s lonely upbringing.

She remembers reading the ebook quickly and rooting hard for the heroine.

5. Reversible by Moon Mok-ha

The host urges viewers to go in completely blind: don’t read the ending or seek out explanations, because the final revelation is meant to land on its own.

The setup involves a huge sinkhole, people who gain supernatural powers, and a woman who joins an intelligence-like organization to investigate a conspiracy. The book made such an impression that the host repeatedly begged friends to read it so they could discuss it together.

Closing

The host hopes viewers enjoy the books over the holiday and invites them to share recommendations in the comments.

People Mentioned

The video is a solo presentation; no guests appear. Authors discussed include Yang Gui-ja, Cheon Seon-ran, and Moon Mok-ha. Fictional characters mentioned include Soru, Kang Min-ju, Baek Seung-ah, Coli, Today, and Kya.