On today's episode, book reviewer and podcast host Cindy Burnett discusses American mah jongg and all the ways it can sharpen our midlife brains, build community, and spark joy.

Mah jongg is all the rage right now! We discuss how American mah jongg is played, the history behind the game, and different ways you might learn to play. Cindy offers suggestions for practicing and some books that might help, too. We also explore places to purchase tiles and other mah jongg supplies, how to find mah jongg players in your area of the country, and so much more. Of course, Cindy also has great book suggestions.

Sites/Apps for Practice:

mahjong4friends

Real Mah Jongg

ilovemahj

Mah Jongg Time

Books:

The Visual Companion Guide for American Mah Jongg

The Great Mahjong Book

Mahjong: House Rules From Across the Asian Diaspora

Tiles That Unite

Other information:

Siamese Mah Jongg

mah jongg mavens - travel set

Beginning Mah Jongg set - Hobby Lobby

Hip Hop Mah Jongg - tiles

let's mahj on - tiles

missmahjong.com - London tiles

Kori Green Jewelry - Mah Jongg bracelets

The Bambird Scramble - MJ leader board in your city

nationalmahjonggleague.org - order a large print card

Cindy's Book Recommendation

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion

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