25 New 2025 Books by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

For the last few years, I've been sharing a list of books I'm tracking by Asian and Pacific Islander authors. This year, I managed (again) to make it a nice round 25 for 2025. Details (and preorder links!) get thinner as we get out beyond summer, but it looks like we're in for a great…

ByMichelleJanuary 2, 20250Comments

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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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Excerpt: The Stand-up Groomsman by Jackie Lau

Get a First Look Inside Jackie Lau's Next Rom-Com: THE STAND-UP GROOMSMAN centers on Vivian and Mel who are set to be part of Lindsay and Ryan's wedding party, the couple from book one, Donut Fall in Love. Despite Vivian being a huge fan of Mel's work on Just Another New York Sitcom, these two…

ByMichelleOctober 20, 20220Comments

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12 Summer Reads by Asian Authors to Put on Your TBR

Because Your TBR Isn't Out of Control Enough Already May is Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so we're spotlighting 12 summer reads by Asian authors we're coveting. While summer is looking a lot different than in years past, the good news is you'll have plenty of great reads, even if your vacation only puts…

ByMichelleMay 5, 20200Comments

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7 Romance Novellas to Read in November

The closer we get to the end of the year, the more some of us start panicking about meeting our Goodreads goals for the year. One of the great things about novellas is you can still get a great story in a quick read, and hit those goals in no time flat. Is it a…

ByMichelleNovember 4, 20190Comments

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10 Books to Fall For This Autumn and Winter, Romance & Contemporary Fic Edition

I'm breaking up my fall and winter reading roundups into groups this year. No one wants to scroll through a list of 30-40-50 books at once. Here are 10 of the romance and contemporary fiction books I'm most looking forward to reading this fall and winter. Pull on your thick socks, pour yourself a…

ByMichelleOctober 1, 20190Comments

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10 Books to Celebrate #AsianAugust

One year ago we were celebrating #AsianAugust. Crazy Rich Asians was about to hit theaters, creating a showcase for Henry Golding, Constance Wu, and Awkwafina. That same month, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, based on Jenny Han’s novel, hit Netflix. The ensuing year gave us Always Be My Maybe starring Ali Wong and…

ByMichelleAugust 8, 20190Comments

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Ice Cream Lover by Jackie Lau | Book Review

ARC provided by the author for review Ice Cream Lover, Jackie Lau’s latest romance, pairs grumpy hero Drew with Chloe, a bi-racial Chinese Canadian woman who is opening an ice cream shop in her mother’s memory. Drew’s ex left him at the altar, then wrote a thinly veiled self help book/memoir called “Embrace Your Inner…

ByMichelleMay 27, 20190Comments

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17 Spring and Summer Romance Reads By Authors of Color

The Ripped Bodice's annual racial diversity in romance report came out last week. Unsurprisingly, the results were dismal. Romancelandia is usually super vocal on Twitter, but this year, the commentary was...muted. I have to admit I wasn't surprised by the results, but I was still disappointed. I came out wondering what I can do as a…

ByMichelleMarch 12, 20190Comments

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6 Can’t Miss Reads Hitting Shelves in December

This year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday book deals didn’t do much for me, which means hopefully I’ll have a few more dollars to spend on December new releases. Usually as the year winds down, I use December to catch up on books that I meant to read, but didn’t. The thing is, the…

ByMichelleDecember 3, 20180Comments

25 New 2025 Books by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

25 New 2024 Reads by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

Excerpt: The Stand-up Groomsman by Jackie Lau

12 Summer Reads by Asian Authors to Put on Your TBR

7 Romance Novellas to Read in November

10 Books to Fall For This Autumn and Winter, Romance & Contemporary Fic Edition

10 Books to Celebrate #AsianAugust

Ice Cream Lover by Jackie Lau | Book Review

17 Spring and Summer Romance Reads By Authors of Color

6 Can’t Miss Reads Hitting Shelves in December

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The Fourth Princess by Janie Chang

26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR