26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR

As I've done for the last few years, I've rounded up 26 books by Asian and Pacific Islander authors for your 2026 TBR. By no means exhaustive, this list is a portion of what I'm personally tracking for the year, with more to come. The list is on Bookshop.org as well and I'll update there…

ByMichelleJanuary 2, 20260Comments

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25 New 2024 Reads by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

As we roll into a new year, here are 25 reads by Asian / Asian American / Pacific Islander authors I'm tracking for 2024. This is a cross genre list with emphasis on romance, but it includes both adult and YA books. And contemporary fiction, thrillers along with the romance. Obviously, this is just a…

ByMichelleDecember 27, 20230Comments

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5 New Romances & Contemporary Fiction to Catch Before Summer Slips Away

I know everyone is bumming over the fact that school supplies and Halloween candy are already showing up in stores, but the good news is, summer reading is still going strong. And the last two weeks have been the biggest release weeks on my summer reading list. Here are 5 new romances and contemporary…

ByMichelleAugust 2, 20220Comments

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Your Next Read: Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean

ARC provided by the publisher for review What happens when being a crown princess starts to get real? In Tokyo Dreaming, the sequel to Emiko Jean's Tokyo Ever After, Izzy Tanaka is settling into her role as crown princess. But the Imperial Household Council and royal watchers are still scrutinizing her every move. And…

ByMichelleMay 31, 20220Comments

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DailyWaffle’s 5 Must Read 2022 Young Adult Books

Lately, there's been a lot discussion (laced with scorn and disdain) about adults who read YA fiction. But for me, reading YA is playing catch up given how few BIPOC main characters there were in my teens. From contemporary K-pop to folklore to fantasy, it's looking like a good year to for YA reads. This…

ByMichelleJanuary 13, 20220Comments

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Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean | Book Review

#OWNVOICES REVIEW ARC provided by the publisher for review When a modern fairy tale stars a Japanese American girl and it feels like it was written just for you. Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean is an absolute delight. I loved it. Izumi (Izzy) Tanaka is just about to graduate high school when…

ByMichelleMay 14, 20210Comments

26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR

25 New 2024 Reads by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

5 New Romances & Contemporary Fiction to Catch Before Summer Slips Away

Your Next Read: Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean

DailyWaffle’s 5 Must Read 2022 Young Adult Books

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean | Book Review

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