Gish Jen on rage and 'Thank You, Mr. Nixon'

In Cambridge-based author Gish Jen's latest work, the short story collection "Thank You, Mr. Nixon," a cast of interconnected characters navigate 50 years of Chinese-American relations. The stories touch on grief, ambivalence and dashed expectations.

But when it comes to what's inspiring her these days, Gish's book recommendations are all about rage. Here's what she's recommending these days:

You can hear more of Gish Jen discussing "Thank You, Mr. Nixon" in a recent CitySpace event from WBUR.