Cooking Up a Quiet Storm
Cooking Up a Quiet Storm
- April 2, 2026
- Long T. Bui, global and international studies, chats with author Andrew Lam in this piece for the Los Angeles Review of Books
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“STORIES FROM THE EDGE of the Sea (2025), Andrew Lam’s newest collection of short stories, assembles the raw experiences of the Vietnamese diaspora into a beautiful confection. Experimental at times but also conversational, this sumptuous collection reflects the power of love—whether romantic, unrequited, or heartbreaking—in the face of war and other tragedies. With Stories from the Edge of the Sea, the PEN award winner has cooked up 14 delicious pieces to stir the depths of readers’ hearts, concocting the secret ingredients we all need to find peace as well as survive with dignity in an increasingly violent and volatile world.
I have known Lam for two decades, both as a reader-fan and as a friend. As one of the most prominent Vietnamese American writers, he has generously opened the door to other voices that followed him. Over email, we discussed his work, his life, and his legacy.”
Continue reading, courtesy of Los Angeles Review of Books.
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