Browsing: China

There’s a new dame in town! Meet Madame Koska—a fabulous haute couture designer and the owner of a new atelier in…

From the author of the bestselling The Dangerous Book for Boys  BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Conn Iggulden’s…

As China reclaims its position as a world power, Imperial Twilight looks back to tell the story of the country’s…

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).

When an empress’s lady-in-waiting is murdered, an arrogant inspector and a strong-willed widow must team up to solve the case — before the killer strikes again… An intriguing historical mystery set in 1867 Beijing!

An unforgettable tale for fans of Amy Tan and Lisa See: When a Chinese girl of simple means enters the Emperor’s court as an embroiderer, she finds friendship — and passion — in the Qing Dynasty.

From “a magical writer” (Margaret Atwood): As colonialism sweeps across Africa, three generations of men find their lives dismantled in this classic trilogy that includes Things Fall Apart. “African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe… He is unsurpassed” (Toni Morrison).

Hilda Beauchamp believes that God guides the life of every believer—and that it is her job to guide God. Hilda’s…

From the New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet: Young Ernest finds his life transformed at the World’s Fair — and 50 years later, he must grapple with old family secrets. “An evocative, heartfelt, beautifully crafted story” (Kristin Hannah).

Rebellious Chye Hoon fights to preserve her heritage as her life evolves — and her culture starts to fade into the Western world. “Selina Siak Chin Yoke’s special magic draws us instantly and poignantly into Chye Hoon’s epic struggle” (New York Times bestselling author Laura Esquivel).