Browsing: Asia

In a near-future Japan, nurse Angelica cares for her elderly employer, Sayoko — but when a robot helper joins the household, the AI will force them to confront explosive secrets from the past… “Profoundly inquisitive and compelling” (Booklist starred review).

While training to become a priestess, exiled Suzume awakens a dragon, Kaito, who has been trapped for 500 years. Hungry for vengeance, Kaito begins a quest to kill the priestess who imprisoned him. Can Suzume protect her true identity and vanquish Kaito for good?

In this “irresistible” New York Times bestseller (School Library Journal starred review) and NPR Best Book of 2018, 10-year-old Mia Tang faces many daring adventures while running the front desk at the motel where she and her parents live. “Deserving of shelf space in every classroom and library” (Booklist).

An “enchanting” NPR Best Book of 2018 (Kirkus Reviews): In an Indian village, Poornima and Savitha forge an unbreakable bond — and when Savitha is driven away by an act of cruelty, Poornima will do anything to find her. “Incandescent” (Vogue).

With over 32,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: At the empire’s military academy, Rin discovers her own terrifying abilities — which could be the key to winning a devastating war. “A complex, sprawling, ambitious novel, part coming of age and part tragedy of power” (Tor.com).

“A moving human tale” (Salman Rushdie): Dismissed by her wealthy employers, Bhima must find a new way to support her granddaughter. And a business partnership with reserved Parvati may blossom into a true friendship. “Splendid… Should appeal to all readers with open hearts” (Publishers Weekly).