Jia Pingwa Professions : Novelist Born : February 21, 1952 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Jia Pingwa Never buy hardcover books. They are designed to sell to those who don't actually read. Along with books, many other things can be read: natural scenery, love, officialdom, business¡ Jia Pingwa scenery natural book Similar Authors Adam Johnson novelist Ivan Goncharov novelist Binnie Kirshenbaum novelist Bruce Jay Friedman novelist Buchi Emecheta novelist Bryce Courtenay novelist All Authors