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Last Updated on October 26, 2020
Do you love reading about a destination before you go? Finding out about the history, the culture and the lives of people is one of the best ways to prepare to explore a new country. In this post I have curated a collection of the best books about Vietnam.
A popular South East Asian country for travelers Vietnam is home to the beautiful Ha Long Bay, cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh and 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
With a population of nearly 100 million Vietnam is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South East Asia. Soccer is the most popular sport in Vietnam and the Dong is the unit of currency!
You can find a selection of both fiction and non-fiction about Vietnam. You will also find the best Vietnam travel guide books and well as Vietnamese cookbooks.
Best books about Vietnam
The Best Fiction Books about Vietnam
The Beauty of Humanity Movement: A Novel
Raised in the United States but Vietnamese by birth, Maggie travels to Hanoi seeking clues to the fate of her father, a dissident artist who disappeared during the war.
This book explores the legacies of war and art and the power of love to renew.
Saigon: An Epic Novel of Vietnam
A story of adventure, love, war, and political power, Saigon presents an enthralling and enlightening depiction of twentieth-century Vietnam.
Perfume River: A Novel
An exquisite novel that examines family ties and the legacy of the Vietnam war through the portrait of a single North Florida family.
The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir
This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a longing for the past.
The Sympathizer: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)
The Sympathizer is a blistering exploration of identity and America, a gripping espionage novel, and a powerful story of love and friendship.
Best Books about Vietnam : Non Fiction, Travel Guides & more
Made in Vietnam: Homestyle Recipes from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
Made In Vietnam covers three main culinary regions of the country. It also looks at aspects of the country’s food history and its absorption of various culinary influences, including the extensive French influence, long-established coffee culture the casual style of dining that is so synonymous with many parts of Asia.
Lonely Planet Vietnam (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to do and see.
Vietnam Travel Guide 2019: Ho Chi Minh City - First Journey : 10 Tips For Amazing Trip
A comprehensive guide to Ho Chi Minh city for anyone planning to visit overing all the essential information to make the most of your trip.
Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975
A definitive history of the Vietnam war written by Max Hastings an acclaimed best selling author. If you wish to learn about the Vietnam War this is a highly recommended read.
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