Explore hidden Japanese stories in Atsuhiro Yoshida’s GOODNIGHT TOKYO
Intimate and eclectic, Goodnight Tokyo is the first novel to be published in English by Japanese author Atsuhiro Yoshida.
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BLESSINGS: a profound exploration of identity and acceptance
An intense coming-of-age story, novel Blessings is a thought-provoking debut from Chukwuebuka Ibeh.
Mystery and intrigue unfold in Vanessa Walters’ debut novel: THE LAGOS WIFE
Set in the Nigerian capital city of the title, The Lagos Wife is an atmospheric, elegant debut novel by Vanessa Walters.
OURS by Phillip B. Williams: a mythic & imaginative tale of freedom from slavery
A spellbinding, spiritual story, Ours by Philip B. Williams is a remarkable achievement for a debut author.
MONGREL: Hanako Footman’s debut novel connects 3 Japanese women through grief & lonliness
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil forms the basis of Hanako Footman’s debut novel Mongrel.
A SIGN OF HER OWN: Sarah Marsh traces the origins of visible speech for deaf people
Sarah Marsh’s A Sign Of Her Own provides a spotlight on the deaf community and the different methods of communication encouraged by the inventor Alexander Graham Bell.
MY FRIENDS: a gripping tale of exile, literature & personal journeys
When a book is tipped for the Booker Prize this early in the year, the anticipation of reading it increases – and in the case of My Friends by Hisham Matar I’m inclined to agree.
PORTH: short Welsh story collection packed with unique & emotive tales
A collection of city-based short stories in Welsh, Porth is the first fiction for adults from author Luned Aaron, and a variety of life experiences are portrayed within.
Julianne Pachico’s JUNGLE HOUSE is insightful AI-themed speculative fiction
An insightful expedition into the jungle, and a consideration of the growing influence of AI, is offered by Julianne Pachico in Jungle House.
In NOT RUSSIAN, MIKHAIL SHEVELEV crafts a sharp political thriller
Dive into Mikhail Shevelev's sharp political thriller Not Russian, delving into history, conflict, and the power of friendship.
Embrace the power of books and community with WELCOME TO THE HYUNAM-DONG BOOKSHOP
There’s a certain allure to reading a book about bookshops, which may explain why Hwang Bo-Reum’s Welcome To The Hyunam-Dong Bookshop is a Korean bestseller.
THE PREY: a supernatural Icelandic thriller that’ll chill you to the bone
A well-timed thriller for spooky season, Yrsa Sigurdardottir’s The Prey is full of suspense and the supernatural.