Alexandra Chang Standalone Novels books in order

Days of Distraction is Alexandra Chang's debut novel, a critically acclaimed work about a young Asian American woman confronting race, love, and identity in contemporary America.
Series · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Asian American Literature

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# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Days of Distraction 2020 Alexandra Chang Buy

Days of Distraction (2020) is Alexandra Chang’s debut novel, following a young Asian American woman as she leaves San Francisco for a small city in the Midwest, trading her tech journalism career for an uncertain new chapter. The move forces her to confront questions about race and identity that her previous life had allowed her to defer.

The novel earned critical attention for its understated approach to big subjects, using accumulation of detail rather than dramatic confrontation to build its portrait of what it means to be Asian American in contemporary settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Alexandra Chang Standalone Novels series?

There are one books in the Alexandra Chang Standalone Novels series, published in 2020.

What is the first book in the Alexandra Chang Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Alexandra Chang Standalone Novels series is Days of Distraction, published in 2020.

What is Days of Distraction about?

Days of Distraction (2020) follows a young Asian American journalist who quits her tech reporting job to move across the country with her white boyfriend. The novel examines how race shapes everyday interactions and relationships through spare, observational prose.

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