Earlier this year, we talked about 15+ new Korean books coming out from January to June 2026. Well, the second half of the year promises to be as exciting as the first, with a lot more Korean literature in translation reaching the Anglosphere. The next five months (I know, I’m a bit late, aren’t I?)…
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All the Japanese Books in Translation You Need to Read from July to December 2026!
Earlier this year, we discussed almost 30 new Japanese books coming out from January to June 2026. If you struggled to keep up, I get it, believe me! But time stops for no one, and the second half of 2026 promises to be even busier than the first. With over 30 new titles of Japanese…
The Passengers on the Hankyu Line: The Magic of Serendipitous Encounters
Very few of us would say that commuting is fun, special, or cathartic in any way. Most of us would probably declare without hesitation that we’re so exhaustedly used to commuting that we don’t even take that moment of the day into account anymore. Commuting is just a moment in which we exist as we’re…
The 2026 Korean Books You Should Know About: From Jan to June!
According to The Bookseller, Korean literature comfortably ranked second on the Top 50 bestselling translated fiction list last year. With K-content gaining more and more popularity with every passing year, we’re bound to see more Korean stories finding their place in the sun (or on our bookshelves!). So here are 15+ new Korean books coming…
New Japanese Books Out in 2026: Your Favourite Releases from Jan to June!
The new year arrives with a deluge of new Japanese books. From classics receiving first-ever translations to modern award-winning tales, 2026 promises to be a year full of Japanese literature to suit all tastes! With almost 30 works receiving a translation into English between January and June 2026, it seems the industry will continue to…
The Second Chance Convenience Store: When Kindness Changes the World
“Could one small act of kindness really change someone so dramatically?“ Some people believe that human beings can’t change. It’s indeed difficult to change one’s nature. It requires effort, open-mindedness, and an honest heart. More often than not, it requires a spark โ or, as we call it in narrative theory, an “inciting incident” โ…
The Full Moon Coffee Shop Series: Tales of Stars, Cats & Self-Discovery
When I was a little girl, a family friend gave me a book as a present. It was a beautiful, colourful collection of folktales from all around the world and I quickly fell in love with it. I adored it so much that, after reading it all myself, I’d ask my mom to read us…
20 Fascinating Korean Books Coming Out in the Second Half of 2025!
The second half of 2025 is filled with new Korean releases arriving in our bookshops (remember when we talked about the books from the first half of 2025? No? Not a problem! You can check that list here!). Twenty amazing Korean books are set to be released from July to December 2025, offering a diverse…
From July to December: 20+ Amazing Japanese Books Out in 2025!
Earlier this year, we talked about 10 wonderful Japanese books coming out from January to June 2025. But there are so many more wonderful stories coming up. Today, we’re exploring 20+ brand new Japanese books out in 2025โ with release dates from July to December 2025. Which ones are you most looking forward to reading?…
Studio Ghibli Turns 40: 18 Books from the Studio’s History
Studio Ghibli is turning 40! From My Neighbour Totoro to Spirited Away, it’s almost impossible to find someone who hasn’t heard of the legendary Studio Ghibli. Founded on June 15th, 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, Studio Ghibli has released dozens of unforgettable, unique, and universally resonant films that have changed the course…
