Browsing: Asia

In a world where female sorceresses like her are killed at birth, 17-year-old Kai has lived her entire life as a boy. But when her secret is revealed, she embarks on a transformative journey… A captivating fantasy with “a superb sense of fun and strong female characters who are both heroes and villains” (Kirkus Reviews).

“Hilarious, enlightening, and insightful” (Publishers Weekly): When Tim Anderson decided to move from North Carolina to Japan, his immersion into a new way of life would prove to be full of comical missteps and misunderstandings. “A laugh-out-loud look at the East/West culture clash” (Kirkus Reviews).

An “absorbing saga” (Publishers Weekly) with over 13,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads! After the sudden deaths of her father and brother, Mara must master a ruthless political game to ensure her people’s survival.

“We recommend you cook through every chapter” (Food & Wine): Learn how to master one of Vietnam’s classic comfort dishes! With over 50 versatile recipes for delicious noodle soups, condiments, and more, this James Beard Award winner “guides even the nervous first-time pho navigator to slurp-worthy success” (NPR).

Supernatural special agent Vee is a warrior for the gods against demons, evil spirits, and other dark forces prowling the underbelly of New York City. But to stop literal hell from breaking loose, she must confront her true identity and the extent of her powers.

The Kindle edition of Big Red contains full-color illustrationsSeeking to experience simplicity and contentment in the “Happiest Place on Earth,”…

“Reminiscent of Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train… and Lisa Wingate’s Before We Were Yours” (Library Journal): During World War II, Korean diver Hana is captured and forced to become a comfort woman. Decades later, her sister Emi faces the past. “Captivating and heartbreaking” (Booklist).

A “fast-paced, enchanting” read (Library Journal starred review) featuring “an utterly remarkable world with female assassins and telepathic blades” (New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa): On the run after an upheaval of power in her Order, warrior Kyra is caught between justice and vengeance.

From an Agatha Award–winning author: In 1920s Bombay, lawyer Perveen Mistry suspects something is amiss while helping three widows investigate their husband’s will. And when a household member is found dead, she must track down the killer… “Absolutely terrific” (Charles Todd).

Once, Emi believed the heavenly gods were righteous and wise, while the earthly yokai spirits were bloodthirsty and evil. But…