Browsing: Asia

Orphaned Hitomi has always concealed her magical abilities and her true lineage. When she is captured during a mission for the Shadow League, she must summon everything she has to survive. With over 800 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

When a vampiric ghoul murders a mandarin in the heart of the Forbidden City, wise Master Li and his assistant, Number Ten Ox, investigate. Fusing Sherlockian adventure, wit, and ancient Chinese myth, this novel is “superbly written… not to be missed” (Publishers Weekly).

Spanning from the birth of civilization to the 21st century, this “sweeping, fascinating chronicle” (Kirkus Reviews) reevaluates global history through the lens of humanity’s most important trade routes. “A rare book that makes you question your assumptions about the world” (The Wall Street Journal).

This Pulitzer Prize winner chronicles how Japan set out to build an empire — only to fall into a disastrous conflict during World War II. “Quite possibly the most readable, yet informative account of the Pacific War” (Chicago Sun-Times).

A New York Times bestseller: Learn the story of the singular hero who trained elephants to perform vital tasks in the Second World War! “Masterfully written” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Gruen), with over 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

As Inara unravels the secrets hidden in a piece of fabric, she uncovers the life of young Mei Lein, who was driven from her home 100 years before… “A beautiful story that brought me to tears” (New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley).

“The novel you’ll want for your summer vacation” (The Washington Post): In a reimagined 8th-century China, Shen Tai, a general’s son, embarks on an epic journey after he’s given an incredible gift that brings both power and danger. With over 5,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!