Every author has a story to tell about the path to the publication of their first book.
AMY TAN Bookseller word of mouth made Amy Tan's first novel, The Joy Luck Club, which was published when Tan was in her late 30s, a surprise bestseller. The book spent more than 40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and helped to establish the huge interest in Asian-American and Asian literature that continues to be a force in the book business. Learn more about Tan's life with a biography, fast facts, and a trivia quiz, and enter to win a copy of The Bonesetter's Daughter. This month, we're giving away a copy of Amy Tan's long-awaited new novel The Bonesetter's Daughter. If you received this newsletter by e-mail, you're already signed up.