New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's ASAP is the much anticipated companion novel to beloved romance XOXO, following fan favorites Sori, the wealthy daughter of a K-pop company owner, and Nathaniel, her K-pop star ex-boyfriend, in a swoon-worthy second chance love story.Sori has worked her whole life to become a K-pop idol, until she realizes she doesn’t want a life forever in the spotlight. But that’s not actually up to Sori—she’s caught between her exacting mother’s entert...

Two British soldiers are found immolated on a bus in the midst of a mysterious magic circle. Deciding this was an act of terrorism against the crown, Gao decides to blow up the entire bus depot, and Mr. Hirano comes under suspicion…but they all have bigger fish to fry when the Sparks, inadvertently given access to the town by Miyo's carelessness, let their arsonous instincts run wild!

Lower your gaze. The light is not for you Ex-soldier Sunho lives in the Under World, with no recollection of his previous life. He does odd jobs to scrape by, until he comes across the chance of a lifetime: capture the girl who wields the light.Ren is a spirited acrobat with a hidden magic - when her family is attacked by a humanlike demon, she releases a blast of silver light to kill the monster. Suffering a devastating loss, she now must save her bel...

Jenny’s never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo.**Jenny didn’t get to be an award-winning, classically trained cellist without choosing pr...

A New York Times Bestseller!Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling retelling of a classic Korean folktale, perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once thei...

'Clever, creative, and exquisitely written' STEPHANIE GARBER'A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling' ELIZABETH LIMDon't chase fate. Let fate chase you.The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is the*New York Times* Bestseller in a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki's Spirited Away.For generations, ...

Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in the incredible sequel to New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh's The Floating World, a romantic fantasy duology inspired by Korean Legend.The battle is over, but the war is just beginning . . .With the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General's insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from ...

Drink or dessert? Fad or flavoursome? With as many flavours as there are teas and fruits, Bubble Tea has confused and delighted people since its conception. While it's divided opinion, the Taiwanese treat has now solidified itself as a firm favourite and a global phenomenon - it's here to stay!Whether you want to learn more about the origins of this moreish milk drink, what the "bubbles" refer to (clue: it's not the tapioca pearls...), or get inspiration of how to make your own at ...

A celebration of all things Manga, with striking facts and quotes about the Japanese phenomenon that has taken the world by storm."Manga" is a broad term for Japanese storytelling in the form of comic books or graphic novels. The simple but wildly expressive drawings and gripping storylines have captured the globe, with the stories spanning love, horror, sport and more - there is truly manga for everyone.The manga hype has transcended its original book form and its populari...

Mantras are simple chants that hold immense transformative power. The practice of healing mantras has been passed across cultures over centuries, and this sacred tradition is still found to be highly effective for tackling modern day ailments and stresses.Whether you are looking to improve your mental wellbeing by alleviating stress and enhancing focus, enhance emotional wellness by improving your resilience and fostering positive feelings, or even target physical healing to encour...

K-pop Dance Education is the first comprehensive guide to teaching, studying, and researching K-pop dance in global contexts.Through ethnographic fieldwork with fifty K-pop dance professionals, idols, agency CEOs, and choreographers across the US and Korea, this book offers an inside view of K-pop dance pedagogy. Integrating dance and performance studies, media studies, and cultural studies, it establishes five foundational movements of K-pop dance training in studio and e...

Godzilla is more than a character - this creature has reached cultural icon status. From its Japanese film origins to becoming achieving worldwide fame, there is no doubt that Godzilla has earned the title of 'King of the Monsters'. Emerging from the sea as an immediate movie monster star, Godzilla has been invading our screens for over 70 years - and we still can't look away.The character is simultaneously instantly recognizable and constantly evolving. Imposing, violent, prehisto...