What We Are Reading in November
A book list stuffed with YA romance, sci-fi escapes, messy families, and fresh finance tips — perfect for hiding from the holiday chaos.
What We Are Reading in October
This October, discover new releases by Gish Jen, Ken Liu, and more that take readers from wartime Philippines to near-future Kolkata, exploring love, courage, and survival across borders and generations.
What We Are Reading in September
September brings a dazzling mix of new releases — from spy thrillers and debutante rivalries to ghost stories, family sagas, and road-trip romances. These novels explore grief, love, ambition, and the strange ways history and memory shape our lives.
What We Are Reading in August
Discover August books by Asian and Asian American authors — from sci-fi epics and folktale fantasies to sharp satires, romances, and memoirs exploring identity, love, trauma, and survival.
What We Are Reading in July
Savor July reads by Asian and Asian American voices — electric debuts, sharp satire, thrillers and memoirs that unpack ambition, identity, love and survival.
What We Are Reading in June
Start your summer reading with new books exploring love, identity, history, K-pop, space politics, and dreams — all from Asian and Asian American voices.
What We Are Reading in May
May’s most compelling new book releases include cozy fantasies and heartfelt romances to bold debuts and cultural reflections — exploring themes of identity, belonging, and transformation.
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What We Are Reading in March and April
Our March and April new release round-ups offer something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of picture books, middle-grade graphic novels (with a special focus on the immigrant or child of immigrant experiences), budding romances, or fantasy. These books will provide an outlet to escape your own reality or hold up a mirror to your own life — whatever you’re in the mood for.
What We Are Reading in February
“God-Disease” An Chang JoonShort Stories(Feb. 4, 2025, Sarabande Books) Imagine a space where cities and municipalities are delineated only by letters. A place in flux, …
What We Are Reading in January
Dive into other worlds and characters with these January book releases, whether you’re in the mood for fantasy, murder, coming-of-age experiences, or stories of self-discovery.
What We Are Reading in November and December
The last two months brought a range of new books, from darkly funny fiction to mystery and fantasy. Find your next great read in novels like “Sister Snake” by Amanda Lee Koe, “The Rivals” by Jane Pek, and “Clay Walls” by Kim Ronyoung.