Novels
FLASH HOUSE
a suspenseful novel of rescue and redemption set in Central Asia at the start of the Cold War, featuring two unforgettable heroines whose fates are irrevocably intertwined.
CLOUD MOUNTAIN
The unforgettable tale of star-crossed love that spans four decades and two continents.
FACE
A young photographer wrestles with her repressed past and identity as an Amerasian in New York's Chinatown. Now back in print after more than a decade, FACE is Aimee's first novel.
Craft & Criticism
"FOR WRITERS ONLY"
NOTES ON CRAFT & THE WRITING LIFE
Resources and suggestions for students and fellow writers
BOOK REVIEWS
Aimee's latest book reviews
Work on Eating Disorders
GAINING: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders
How do anorexia and bulimia impact life AFTER recovery? GAINING is one of the first books about eating disorders to connect the latest scientific insights to the personal truth of life before, during, and especially after anorexia and bulimia.
SOLITAIRE
A Memoir of Anorexia
America's first memoir of anorexia, and one of the earliest books about eating disorders, originally published in 1979
Restoring Our Bodies, Reclaiming Our Lives: Guidance and Reflections on Recovery from Eating Disorders
While there are numerous memoirs available chronicling individual women’s struggles with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders, this is the first book to bring together many people’s stories to create a complete and candid picture of the recovery process. Aimee Liu has skillfully brought together firsthand accounts of recovery to create a realistic roadmap for the journey. This book also includes informational sidebars, written by professionals in the field, on topics including treatment options, choosing the right therapist, the pros and cons of medication, how parents and spouses can help, and much more.
Recent Essays
WHY I'M STILL MARRIED
"A Great Wall"
Love springs from an improbable meeting on the Great Wall of China.
MY CALIFORNIA
"Transients in Paradise"
Beverly Hills from the inside out.
All sales from this anthology benefit the California Arts Council.
Short Story
MEETING ACROSS THE RIVER
"The Other Side"
Aimee's short story "The Other Side" appears in this anthology of stories inspired by Bruce Springsteen's song "Meeting Across the River."
