Novedades

One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak.

Una novela encantadora de la reina del healing fiction japonés y autora de La biblioteca de los nuevos comienzos . Un refugio. Un respiro. Respuestas para el corazón. Bajo los cerezos que abrazan el río de Tokio, un pequeño café con tres mesas de madera ofrece más que una bebida caliente: es un refugio. Cada jueves, mientras el aroma del chocolate llena el aire, regresan sus visitantes habituales: una joven que escribe cartas en inglés, una publicista que intenta ser todo para todos, una profesora en busca de ilusión.

City of Strangers by Katsu Takada is a heartfelt, introspective journey into the life of Takumi Sato, a 39-year-old man who finds himself in a midlife crisis after losing his job and questioning his purpose. Seeking a fresh start, Takumi moves to Azuma, a bustling city filled with countless faces—each a stranger carrying their own story, their own dreams and struggles. Through fleeting, often chance encounters with these strangers, Takumi begins a quiet exploration of the beauty and complexity of human connection. As Takumi wanders through Azuma’s sprawling districts, each chapter ...

Portland, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she’s a “Shanghaied” victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well-accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance.

Tras la catástrofe económica y humana del Gran Salto Adelante, un Mao envejecido diseñó un ambicioso plan para afianzar su liderazgo y su legado: la llamada Revolución Cultural, cuyo objetivo declarado era la purga definitiva de los burgueses infiltrados en el gobierno y la sociedad para minar el comunismo. No obstante, el plan servía al dictador para desembarazarse de veteranos miembros del Partido en la cúpula, a los que sometió a humillaciones públicas, encarcelamientos y torturas.

"A standout in the realm of vampire fiction." - Reader's Favorite ★★★★★ Gold Medal Award Winner 2024 “A riveting narrative, compelling read and gripping atmosphere.” - Literary Titan ★★★★★ Gold Medal Award Winner 2024 In the shadowy depths of Taiwan’s infamous Lyudao Island Prison, a figure shrouded in enigma and terror awaits his fate on death row. Known to a few as Seth, the formidable leader of the Dark Order, a clandestine legion of vampires, this entity’s true identity remains a mystery. Why would a being of such power and darkness willingly surrender to ...

Enka meets Mathilde in art school and is instantly drawn to her. Mathilde makes art that feels truly original, and Enka—trying hard to prove herself in this fiercely competitive world—pours everything into their friendship. But when Mathilde’s fame and success cause her to begin drifting away, Enka becomes desperate to keep her close.

Vivian Yin is dead. The first Chinese actress to win an Oscar, the trailblazing ingénue rose to fame in the eighties, only to disappear from the spotlight at the height of her career to live out the rest of her life as a recluse. Now her remaining family members are gathered for the reading of her will, and her daughters expect to inherit their childhood home: Vivian’s grand, sprawling, Southern California garden estate. But due to a last-minute change to the will, the house is passed on to another family instead—one that has suddenly returned after decades of estrangement.

Ellie Pang has had enough of her controlling family​ who has been micromanaging her life since her type 1 diabetes diagnosis​. When her parents orchestrate a public proposal from their business partner’s son, a proposal that goes humiliatingly viral, Ellie escapes to the other side of the country to put her dream of opening a sugar-free bakery into action. Afterall, she’d done her research. How hard can it be?

Noelle Tom really shouldn’t have eaten those dumplings at the night market. But the old woman at the stall said they’d give her what she needed most, and what Noelle desperately needed after another long workweek was food. Except now she’s reliving the same Friday. Every morning her alarm goes off at 6:45, and the Wordle answer is always “happy.” Worst of all, any work she does at her job as an engineer? It’s erased when she wakes up. Monday might never come in this workaholic’s nightmare.

Bo knows she should go. Years of rain have drowned the city and almost everyone else has fled. Her mother was carried away in a storm surge and ever since, Bo has been alone. She is stalled: an artist unable to make art, a daughter unable to give up the hope that her mother may still be alive. Half-heartedly, she allows her cousin to plan for her escape—but as the departure day approaches, she finds a note slipped under her door from Mia, an elderly woman who lives in her building and wants to hire Bo to be her caregiver. Suddenly, Bo has a reason to stay.

On a university campus in rural Qixian, Lin and Liz make an improbable pair: Lin, a Chinese student closer to her menagerie of pets than to her peers, and Liz, a Chinese American teacher grieving her mother’s sudden death. They’re each met with hostility—Lin by her classmates, who mock her for dating a white foreigner; Liz by her fellow English teachers, who exploit their privilege—and forge an unlikely friendship. After a startling betrayal that results in Lin’s expulsion, they swap places. Lin becomes convinced to pursue her degree at a community college near Liz’s Ohio hometown.

La toma de conciencia de una niña perspicaz cuyo entorno la empuja al inconformismo. Pekín, años 1970. Lai vive con sus padres, su abuela y su hermano menor en un pequeño apartamento en una zona de clase trabajadora. Pensativa y observadora, pasa los días con sus amigos fuera de la atención de sus padres y cerca de su abuela, una mujer sensata e intransigente. Ya de niña, Lai se da cuenta de las duras realidades del Estado chino. Como estudiante talentosa, recibe una beca para estudiar en la prestigiosa Universidad de Pekín.

I want to be loved for my truths, but I worry that they might be too heavy, for anyone to bear. I long for the world to see me, but I’m afraid it might not like what it finds. I seek understanding, but fear the cost of being fully known.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A SERVANT !!! Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of power, family dynamics, and the unexpected bonds that tie us together. "Incredible Servant" is a gripping tale that unfolds within the intriguing confines of The Family, where alliances are forged, and destinies are entwined in ways unimaginable. Step into a world where respect is demanded, power is coveted, and a seemingly innocent conversation between two young souls carries weight beyond comprehension. As Sara challenges the authority of a figure capable of toppling an entire dynasty, the stage is set for a...

A Stand-up comedian and his fall-down-drunk artist brother need and want to switch places secretly. The comedian is in jail and needs out to prove his innocence. His brother needs in to detox with the hope of saving his engagement. Now out, the comedian has to enlist the help of a Mafia Don to clear his name, but suspects he may end up cat food. The comedian must also live with his brother’s Fiancée—a demanding psychologist—without touching her. The comedian’s attorney, a beautiful Chinese American is surprised when whom she thinks is the comedian starts flirting with her and ...

Two brothers, one throne, and a woman could change their fate. Yin-jeng, the fourteenth son of Emperor Kangxi in China’s Qing dynasty, believes that his brother has stolen the throne from him, and is determined to get it back. When a Taoist monk offers him help, Jeng fights his way out of imprisonment, but only finds himself in the wrong century... Julie Bird, a successful CPA is on a regular business trip to Beijing, when a series of unfortunate events befall her. She gets lost in the mountain road after visiting the imperial tombs, and runs into a bandit. But the most bizarre part is ...

heart beating among the thorns, is a collection of gentle reminders with a poetic touch for those who feel lost, stuck in pain, or weighed down by relationships, yet still want to rebuild. This book is for you if you’re searching for hope and trying to find your way again. There is something remarkable about the heart that suffers, yet continues to love; that shatters, yet continues to dream. When life falls apart, the hardest part isn’t just surviving—it’s finding the strength to start over. This self-help book will help you heal, reminding you that even in pain, your heart still ...

This book is a collection of prose with a soft poetic touch. It's a gentle reminder that no matter where you are in life, you are not alone. If you're struggling with life and trying to find your way, this book will give you hope, inspire you to move forward, and help you reconnect with yourself. Roses may die, but their delicate fragrance lingers on. Similarly, just as there is always something to be grateful for in life, there is also always some reason to keep going. Sometimes life takes you in the exact opposite direction than you had planned. Slowly but surely, someday you will be okay...

Prepare to be whisked away to a world where dreams are made real and where the touch of love has the power to change everything. In this evocative novel, readers will be captivated by Zoei's journey as she solves the mysteries surrounding Aydin's disappearance while also grappling with her own insecurities and longing for acceptance. It is a spellbinding tale of romance, comedy, and self-discovery that explores themes of heartbreak, the quest for self-discovery, destiny, second chances, and the transformative power of love. Through richly woven prose and vivid imagery, this novel invites ...