Hanoi (VNA) - This year’s Tet book season brings an array of captivating publications, offering readers a deeper understanding of Tet customs across Vietnam while celebrating the timeless charm of the nation’s traditional Lunar New Year.
In recent years, Tet books have become an essential part of the Lunar New Year. To welcome the Year of the Snake 2025, many book brands and publishers continue to launch special Tet books in many genres spanning poetry, short stories, essays, and self-help books.
One of the most expected releases is “Tet Book 2025” by Dong A Books. The publication features five sections curated by poet Ho Anh Thai.
As in previous years, Dong A only prints a number of books matching the year, starting with 2,019 copies for the Year of the Pig in 2019 and now 2,025 copies for 2025, available in both hardcover and paperback editions.
Another major player in the Tet book market, Kim Dong Publishing House, continues to invest in “Nham Nhi Tet” (Tet sipping), a collection of poems, literature, and paintings which cover the years has become its trademark.
This collection includes 22 works by various authors, celebrating themes of spring, family, reunion, and the deep-rooted traditions of the Lunar New Year.
The renowned publishing house also published a book of colour illustrations with easy-to-remember verses about traditional Tet.
For young readers, Kim Dong’s “Childhood Tet” series takes them on a Tet journey across Vietnam with three books: “Tet in a Seaside Town,” “Tet in the Green Islet,” and “Tet on a Distant Island.”
Welcoming the Year of the Snake, the publisher also invites readers to explore fascinating scientific facts about this legless reptile in “Snake Encyclopedia: Stories About Snakes.”
Targeting young readers, Tan Viet Books and the Fine Arts Publishing House present “The Treasure of Vietnamese Folk Tales,” a Tet-themed series including “The Legend of the Tet Pole,” “The Legend of the Kitchen Gods,” and “The Legend of Banh Chung and Banh Giay.”
![su-tich-tao-quan-page-01.jpg](https://mediaen.vietnamplus.vn/images/fcd2c4b64839e3a6f44f19382525f8b964f8f0f4c76fb070afec58d5cf83afe6424a565ec4caf69ba982864f2c8b4aaca28f2e33d95aeada3b4815e6861d9bb2/su-tich-tao-quan-page-01.jpg ""The Legend of the Kitchen Gods" by Tan Viet Books (Photo: VietnamPlus)")
According to Kim Thoa, CEO of Tan Viet Books, Tet is the perfect time to read stories that reflect the nation’s traditional spirit. These books, released for Tet, are a unique spring gift for readers, especially children.
In early 2025, Tan Viet Books also opened a new bookstore on Hoang Dao Thuy Street in Hanoi, expanding its network to over 20 locations in northern Vietnam.
In addition to publishers, authors also launched new works during Tet.
For years, poet Nguyen Phong Viet has consistently released poetry or essays during the festive season, sharing reflections and life experiences with readers.
Viet describes “We Live to Move Forward” as a reflection on facing reality, accepting it, and growing through life’s twists and turns.
Journalist Ngo Ba Luc from Hanoi introduces his third essay collection, “Trang que” (Radiant Moonlight of the Countryside), a nostalgic journey into childhood memories, customs, and the rich culture of Kinh Bac.
Through vibrant writing, the book captures the essence of Tet preparations, a sacred time for Vietnamese families. Proceeds from the book will be donated to the “Wind of the Fields” fund, established by Ngo Ba Luc in 2016, which supports charitable activities, including Tet gifts for patients at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion./.
