Asian-Inspired Fiction

For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold , What You Are Looking for Is In the Library , and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop comes an enchanting novel that...

In the sequel to And Break the Pretty Kings, crown princess Mirae continues to unravel her tangled future to save her queendom - perfect for fans of This Savage Song...

*THE HEARTWARMING KOREAN BESTSELLER* *A new book from Shanna Tan, translator of Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop* Situated at the heart of a rapidly gentrifying district of Seoul, the Yeonnam-dong...

An assault on the senses, part murder mystery, part metaphysical speculation; a fable for our times as catchy as a rock song blasting from the window of a sports car....

A dizzying collection that displays Murakami's genius for uncovering the surreal in the everyday, the extraordinary within the ordinary *PRE-ORDER HARUKI MURAKAMI'S NEW NOVEL, THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS,...

Author: Ying CompestineFormat: Hardback, 229mm x 254mm, 48 pagesPublished: Abrams, United States, 2022Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," from a Chinese perspectiveBy now,...

Author: Axie Oh Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 A New York Times Bestseller! Don't chase fate. Let fate chase you. 'Clever, creative, and exquisitely written' Stephanie Garber For generations,...

Author: Sue Lynn Tan Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 480 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish' Stephanie Garber The stunning conclusion to the...

Author: Lauren Ho Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 400 'If Jane Austen and Kevin Kwan had a love child, it might well be Lucie Yi Is Not A Romantic' JODI...

Author: Amelie Wen Zhao Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 480 In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past - and unleashing...

Author: Ann Liang Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 'Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written, If You Could See the Sun was a thrilling ride that hooked me from start...

In The Rainfall Market, you can trade a misfortune for a happiness. Dive into a magical and uplifting world in this Korean bestselling sensation . . . A rumour surrounds...

'A powerful, elegant page-turner' J.M. Lee'Gentle yet piercing' Kirkus ReviewsAfter losing her daughter in a tragic accident, Hon returns to her childhood home in the Korean countryside to look after...

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past - and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic new...

The searing follow-up to 2018's most celebrated fantasy debut - THE POPPY WAR. Rin is on the run... Haunted by the atrocity she committed to save her people, addicted to...

Author: Kim Jiyun Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 320 *THE HEARTWARMING KOREAN BESTSELLER* *A new book from Shanna Tan, translator of Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop* Situated at the heart...

Author: Mai Mochizuki Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 272 A TALE OF CATS, CAKES AND ASTROLOGY FOR READERS OF BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD Humans are stars in their own...

'You must betray or be betrayed. That is the way of the world, daegam.' A devastating and pulse-pounding historical romance that will feel all-too-relevant in today's world, based on a...

'Devastatingly gorgeous' Chloe Gong, #1 NYT bestselling author of THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS 'I was swept away from the first page!' Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A RIVER ENCHANTED In...

The Three Kingdoms is the epic saga of loyalty and treachery, brotherhood and rivalry-and the deeds of legendary heroes and villains during one of the most tumultuous periods in Chinese...

IRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES in this immersive YA fantasy inspired by Chinese legend, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Chloe Gong. IRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES...

A LIBRARYREADS PICK AND BEST BOOK CLUB PICK OF 2023 "A writer of astonishing grace, delicacy, and feeling."-Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay...

Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival! This gentle picture book explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers, all against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration. A must-read...

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A brilliant new collection of short stories from the unique mind of the internationally bestselling author of Men Without Women and Killing Commendatore. *PRE-ORDER HARUKI MURAKAMI'S NEW NOVEL, THE CITY...

The breathtaking new novel about the boundaries between worlds and individuals, from the internationally bestselling author of 1Q84. A love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the...

A story of friendship and family secrets in 1970s Japan, from the prizewinning author of The Memory Police. On sleepless nights, I open the matchbox and reread the story of...

New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner,...

Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Jessica Kim, this joyful, moving middle grade contemporary follows a big-hearted Taiwanese American girl as she aims to gain her family's acceptance and...

For fans of The Witch Boy and Squished, Lunar Boy is a must-have heartwarming coming-of-age graphic novel about a young boy from the moon who discovers a home in the...

Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival! This gentle picture book explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers, all against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration. A must-read...

A bewitching novel set in contemporary Japan about the mysterious suicide of a young woman. A bewitching novel set in contemporary Japan about the mysterious suicide of a young woman....

Author: Kathy Wang Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 352 'Captivating from the first sentence' Woman and Home 'Vivid and precise, deliciously cool-eyed, immensely readable' Jonathan Franzen 'Beautiful, superbly told ......

A devastating and pulse-pounding tale that will feel all-too-relevant in today's world, based on a true story from Korean history. Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. 1506, Joseon. The people...

I HAD THE BEST TIME READING THIS BOOK AND IF IT DOESN'T END UP BEING A NETFLIX SERIES I AM GOING TO BE VERY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE IT'S PERFECT!!!!!!' 'Immersive, cinematic,...

THE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA 'Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long...

'Heartbreaking, beautiful and confronting' SARAH WINMAN 'A timely conversation-starter of a book' WIZ WHARTON 'Kept me enthralled until the very last page' ROWAN COLEMAN 'Truly gripping and moving . ....

Queer, fabulist stories from a rising Asian American talent - Kundiman Fellow, National Book Award 5 Under 35 honoree, Lambda Literary finalist. Exploring themes of body, memory, queerness and family...

'An unforgettable, must-read fantasy' Shelley Parker-Chan Revolution is brewing in the semi-submerged city of Tiankawi, between humans and the fathomfolk - sirens, sea witches, kelpies, and kappas - who live...

A TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! Return to the realm of gods and legends, magic and romance. Praise for the world of the Celestial Kingdom duology: 'Epic, romantic, and enthralling...

No.1 NYT-bestselling YA author Renee Ahdieh's adult debut novel, about a young lawyer who gets pulled in to manage a crisis with her firm's biggest client, a family whose Korean...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past-and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart....

Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan's dazzling fantasy debut is a propulsive adventure perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Hannah...

For fans of Amy Tan and Kevin Kwan, this sharp and tender debut follows a family of estranged Vietnamese women - cursed to never know love or happiness - as...

Twin siblings sneak into the emperor's palace to break a curse in this Chinese folklore-inspired fantasy adventure set in the Ming Dynasty. Twin siblings sneak into the emperor's palace to...

CRAZY RICH ASIANS meets THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, with a dash of GOSSIP GIRL, in this dazzling debut novel. 'This book was EVERYTHING! ' 'One of my fav reads of...

Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES. 'Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly...

A whip-smart and charming debut novel that brilliantly reimagines Pride and Prejudice, set in contemporary Chinatown, exploring contemporary issues of class divides, family ties, cultural identity, and the pleasures and...