2023 Lunar New Year: The Year of the Rabbit and Cat

The Lunar New Year is a tradition celebrated in China and in several East and Southeast Asian countries. This year in 2023 the Lunar New Year is the year of the Rabbit or the Cat. In Chinese culture, the year of the rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. People who are born in the year of the Rabbit are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious. For the Vietnamese New Year, Tết, this year is the Cat. People born of the Cat sign are friendly, outgoing, creative, cautious, conservative, and talented. To match up with these sensitive and skillful years, here is a list of books from Asian authors to celebrate the Lunar New Year!