About the Book: Taiwan Travelogue is a lyrical historical novel that follows Japanese writer Aoyama Chizuko’s 1938 journey through Taiwan, where food, culture, and forbidden longing intertwine. Guided by her brilliant young interpreter Chizuru, Chizuko explores the island’s landscapes and cuisine while navigating a deepening attraction shaped by unspoken truths and colonial power dynamics. Originally a celebrated Mandarin bestseller and Golden Tripod Award winner, this novel masterfully blends romance, history, and identity across a richly layered colonial backdrop.