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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Review: Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim

Roselle Lim's Latest Weaves a Lovely Story About Courage, Love, and Found Family ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Going into a Roselle Lim book, I know to expect food, family and a dash of magical realism. But what I wasn't quite expecting this time was Sophie Go's quiet melancholy. A not-quite-accredited matchmaker, Sophie…

ByMichelleAugust 16, 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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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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NATALIE TAN’S BOOK OF LUCK AND FORTUNE by Roselle Lim | Book Review

ARC provided by the publisher for review I loved the first half of NATALIE TAN's BOOK OF LUCK AND FORTUNE by Roselle Lim. Natalie's been traveling the world and comes back to San Francisco after the death of her mother. The neighborhood she once knew as thriving and vibrant is a shadow of its former…

ByMichelleJune 18, 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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DailyWaffle’s 2019 Most Anticipated Romance & Women’s Fiction List

As the year starts, I have 37 titles on my TBR across genres. I narrowed it to 11 in romance and women's fic that I'm really looking forward to this year. As you might expect, it's gonna be a busy summer reading season. While romance still has work to do on the diversity front, this…

ByMichelleJanuary 2, 20190Comments

25 New 2025 Books by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

25 New 2024 Reads by Asian and Pacific Islander Authors

Review: Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim

12 Summer Reads by Asian Authors to Put on Your TBR

10 Books to Celebrate #AsianAugust

NATALIE TAN’S BOOK OF LUCK AND FORTUNE by Roselle Lim | Book Review

17 Spring and Summer Romance Reads By Authors of Color

DailyWaffle’s 2019 Most Anticipated Romance & Women’s Fiction List

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The Fourth Princess by Janie Chang

26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR