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Laughing Lost in the Mountains

Poems of Wang Wei

by Wang ...

Wang Wei was one of the most celebrated poets of China's Tang Dynasty (618-907). An influential painter and practitioner of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, many of his poems contain concise and evocative descriptions of nature whose elegant minimalism offers subtle expression of a transcendence from everyday life. While this purity of poetic expression is what Wang Wei's reputation is built upon, he lived a ... Read more

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Wang Wei was one of the most celebrated poets of China's Tang Dynasty (618-907). An influential painter and practitioner of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, many of his poems contain concise and evocative descriptions of nature whose elegant minimalism offers subtle expression of a transcendence from everyday life. While this purity of poetic expression is what Wang Wei's reputation is built upon, he lived a
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Tempest's Queen

The Inferno's Heir Duology, Book 2

by Tiffany Wang ...

Narrated by Natalie Naudus ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Inferno's Heir Duology
Unabridged

10 hours 40 min

The queen has won her crown. Now, she must prove she's worthy to wear it.Six months ago, Teia Carthan seized the throne against all odds. She sacrificed everything—her morals, her friends, even the spark of love—to hear the whisper of her new title: Highness.Now, Teia sets sail across the Dark Sea to warn her cousin, the Shaylani emperor, of a threat that could doom the Five Kingdoms: Cornelius ... Read more

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The queen has won her crown. Now, she must prove she's worthy to wear it.Six months ago, Teia Carthan seized the throne against all odds. She sacrificed everything—her morals, her friends, even the spark of love—to hear the whisper of her new title: Highness.Now, Teia sets sail across the Dark Sea to warn her cousin, the Shaylani emperor, of a threat that could doom the Five Kingdoms: Cornelius
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The Satisfaction Café

A Novel

by Kathy Wang ...

National BestsellerNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post and*The* Minnesota Star TribuneNamed a Best Book of the Summer by People, Oprah Daily, and TodayA LibraryReads Top 10 PickHow do we live so that we are satisfied? How can people connect during moments of loneliness? This is the story of Joan Liang... ... Read more

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National BestsellerNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post and*The* Minnesota Star TribuneNamed a Best Book of the Summer by People, Oprah Daily, and TodayA LibraryReads Top 10 PickHow do we live so that we are satisfied? How can people connect during moments of loneliness? This is the story of Joan Liang...
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Inferno's Heir

The Inferno's Heir Duology, Book 1

by Tiffany Wang ...

Narrated by Natalie Naudus ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Inferno's Heir Duology
Unabridged

10 hours 48 min

Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her kingdom and family... but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned.Teia Carthan abandoned her morals long ago. Now, there's nothing she won't do to stay alive. So far, she has survived her parents' deaths, the ire of the Council, and innumerable attempts on her life orchestrated by Jura, her half-brother and soon ... Read more

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Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her kingdom and family... but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned.Teia Carthan abandoned her morals long ago. Now, there's nothing she won't do to stay alive. So far, she has survived her parents' deaths, the ire of the Council, and innumerable attempts on her life orchestrated by Jura, her half-brother and soon
... Read more
Blood Over Bright Haven

A Novel

by M. L. Wang ...

The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.“Powerful, thought-provoking. . . . Fans of R.F. Kuang’s Babel will find much to admire here, from the intricate magic system to the unflinching exploration of societal issues.”—BooklistAN ... Read more

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The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.“Powerful, thought-provoking. . . . Fans of R.F. Kuang’s Babel will find much to admire here, from the intricate magic system to the unflinching exploration of societal issues.”—BooklistAN
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On Wings of Crowns and Chaos

by Brittany Wang ...

Narrated by Talon David, Alec Marsh ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Faylan Trials
Unabridged

20 hours 54 min

The competition is over, but their trials have only begun…Quinn and her friends may have survived the deadly Ethodine and stopped the Sylph queen’s tyrannical schemes—but that victory was just the start. Now they must hold together a fragile alliance of rival clans who barely trust one another—let alone their new fire-wielding queen.With goblin attacks on the rise and the moonrain drought ... Read more

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The competition is over, but their trials have only begun…Quinn and her friends may have survived the deadly Ethodine and stopped the Sylph queen’s tyrannical schemes—but that victory was just the start. Now they must hold together a fragile alliance of rival clans who barely trust one another—let alone their new fire-wielding queen.With goblin attacks on the rise and the moonrain drought
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Rental House

A Novel

by Weike Wang ...

**DAKOTA JOHNSON’S TEATIME PICTURES DECEMBER BOOK CLUB PICKONE OF NPR’S “BOOKS WE LOVE” 2024“One of the most nuanced, astute critiques of America now I’ve read in years. And it’s also frequently hilarious.”—Los Angeles Times“A funny, perceptive look at what it means to defy societal expectations…timeless.”—Washington Post“[For] basically anyone who is breathing, Rental House is a must-read."—San ... Read more

$12.99 USD

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**DAKOTA JOHNSON’S TEATIME PICTURES DECEMBER BOOK CLUB PICKONE OF NPR’S “BOOKS WE LOVE” 2024“One of the most nuanced, astute critiques of America now I’ve read in years. And it’s also frequently hilarious.”—Los Angeles Times“A funny, perceptive look at what it means to defy societal expectations…timeless.”—Washington Post“[For] basically anyone who is breathing, Rental House is a must-read."—San
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Thief's Keeper, The

A Heartwarming Coming-of-Age Medieval Adventure

by Kyrie Wang ...

Narrated by Michael Hajiantonis, Kiera Rhodes ...

Series Audiobook 0 - Enemy's Keeper
Unabridged

8 hours 23 min

2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Audiobook)- FINALISTDual POV, 100% human-narrated.Two outcasts. One lost boy. A daring quest for freedom.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Audiobook)- FINALISTDual POV, 100% human-narrated.Two outcasts. One lost boy. A daring quest for freedom.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his
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Origins of Chinese Civilization, The: A History of China

by Hui Wang ...

Narrated by Frederick Surrey ...

Series Audiobook 1 - A History of China
Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

"Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China" by Hui Wang takes you on a journey through China's ancient past, told in a way that feels like you're listening to an elder recounting myths around a campfire. The book starts with Fuxi, the first leader, whose inventions like the Eight Trigrams and fishing nets shaped early Chinese culture. The story moves through key figures like Nüwa, who ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China" by Hui Wang takes you on a journey through China's ancient past, told in a way that feels like you're listening to an elder recounting myths around a campfire. The book starts with Fuxi, the first leader, whose inventions like the Eight Trigrams and fishing nets shaped early Chinese culture. The story moves through key figures like Nüwa, who
... Read more
Permission to Come Home

Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans

by Jenny Wang ...

Strengthen your sense of well-being and embrace empowering new approaches with this invaluable investigation into mental health in the Asian American community.Asian Americans are experiencing a racial reckoning regarding their identity, inspiring them to radically reconsider the cultural frameworks that enabled their assimilation into American culture. As Asian Americans investigate the personal ... Read more

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Strengthen your sense of well-being and embrace empowering new approaches with this invaluable investigation into mental health in the Asian American community.Asian Americans are experiencing a racial reckoning regarding their identity, inspiring them to radically reconsider the cultural frameworks that enabled their assimilation into American culture. As Asian Americans investigate the personal
... Read more

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On Wings of Ash and Dust

by Brittany Wang ...

Narrated by Talon David ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Faylan Trials
Unabridged

17 hours 11 min

A rebel pixie princess. A deadly competition between five faerie clans. Will she win the crown or die trying?Pixie pirate Quinn may be an outlaw, wanted by all five faerie clans, but she prefers it that way. All she wants is to finally become a captain and bury her true identity beneath the rolling waves. But when the sudden death of her twin brother causes her to plot a vengeful heist, a shocking ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A rebel pixie princess. A deadly competition between five faerie clans. Will she win the crown or die trying?Pixie pirate Quinn may be an outlaw, wanted by all five faerie clans, but she prefers it that way. All she wants is to finally become a captain and bury her true identity beneath the rolling waves. But when the sudden death of her twin brother causes her to plot a vengeful heist, a shocking
... Read more
The Thief's Keeper

A Heart-Warming Coming-of-Age Medieval Adventure

by Kyrie Wang ...

Series Book 0 - Enemy's Keeper
A runaway thrall. A clever thief. Together, two orphans will defy destiny or fall trying.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age ostracized for being "cursed." In her care ... Read more

$1.99 USD

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A runaway thrall. A clever thief. Together, two orphans will defy destiny or fall trying.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved.Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age ostracized for being "cursed." In her care
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook