“The Refugees” by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The DC Public Library published a discussion guide for The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen, along with responses from D.C. residents. For those reading The…(read more)
News
Pulitzer prize-winning author discusses refugee identity, storytelling
Aaron Baker of Michigan Daily reports on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s lecture about refugees and the Vietnamese perspective at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Pulitzer Prize-winning…(read more)
Niente muore mai. Il Vietnam e la memoria della guerra
The Italian edition of Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War by Viet Thanh Nguyen is now available on Amazon. «Se l’anima…(read more)
Celeste Ng, Jon Meacham, and Other National Book Fest Participants Recommend Books for Washingtonians
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Displaced was listed as a recommendation from speakers at the Library of Congress on the September issue of the Washingtonian.…(read more)
The 20 Best Songs About Trains
Since 1992 pop punk band Blink 182’s irreverent and child-like humor has propelled their records to top of the Billboard charts. Twenty-four years later,…(read more)
Leah Franqui Recommends A Reading List About Culture Shock
Lea Franqui lists The Sympathizer on her list of books about Culture Shock in this feature for Electric Lit. I moved to Mumbai, India…(read more)
Claire Polders: The Masterclass Report
Writer Claire Polders reports on the workshop led by Viet Thanh Nguyen at the American Library in Paris. Yesterday, along with some twenty other writers,…(read more)
9 GREAT AMERICAN NOVELS BY AUTHORS BORN IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Emily Temple of the Literary Hub lists The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen in her list of nine American novels by foreign authors. First…(read more)
Meet Viet Thanh Nguyen in Paris on July 4, 8, or 15
Viet Thanh Nguyen returns to the American Library in Paris to talk about The Displaced and hold two workshops, beginning July 4th. Evenings with…(read more)
Modern Language Association Publishes Forum on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Work
The Modern Language Association publishes a forum of articles on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s books in the PMLA March 2018 issue. Articles Included: Slips…(read more)
The René Wellek Prize Citations 2017
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War co-wins the 2017 Rene Wellek Prize with Jeffrey Cohen’s Stone. The Rene…(read more)
THRILLERS IN DISGUISE: 10 Essential Literary Novels That Master Suspense
Debra Jo Immergut lists The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen in her list of ten suspense novels in this feature for CrimeReads. My recipe…(read more)
Viet Thanh Nguyen elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and USC professor Viet Thanh Nguyen joins Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tom Hanks in being elected to the American Academy…(read more)
Introducing The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives
Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sympathizer Viet Thanh Nguyen called on 17 fellow refugee writers from across the globe to shed light on their experiences, and…(read more)
April Preview: The Millions Most Anticipated (This Month)
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Displaced is featured in The Millions list of the most anticipated books for the month of April. We wouldn’t dream of abandoning…(read more)
This refugee’s stories relatable to all Americans
Rege Behe, ahead of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s appearance at Carnegie Music Hall on April 9, discusses the author’s experiences as a refugee for The Tribune-Review.…(read more)
