In Meiyu, citizens store away their heaviest emotions in memory drives in order to live a more balanced life. When the courier Lena accidentally activates a defective drive, she follows the emotions emanating from it through the vibrant island city, while the walls she’s put up slowly begin to break.

Set in historical Korea and inspired by the literary classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’, an illegal book transcriber and a secret writer develop an unlikely romance while fighting against government book banning.

Siying is a priestess; her job is to guide the dead home. Ren is a prince; his soul is suspended in a world between life and death. The only way for him to stay alive is to absorb enough qi, or life force, to keep his soul anchored to his body.

A betrayed knight is reincarnated into the body of a frail noblewoman of the enemy empire, and must navigate high-society life, politics, and an arranged marriage while secretly uncovering the truths of her past life’s demise.

Inheritance explores the immigrant experience, the sacrifices made by both parents and children, and the way trauma is transferred to the next generation. As Anne completes her journey to the past, she emerges to finally define life on her own terms.

Arirang encapsulates the identity of BTS and the universality of the emotions they encounter. It symbolically reflects the group’s roots and the present-day sentiments felt by the band in 2026. Arirang is a reflection on the culmination of BTS’ journey as artists, channeling their experiences into the tracks.

A cross-over between my two passions: k-pop and books! Learning about the inspiration or thematic material behind a K-pop release makes me appreciate the work all the better.

Music is a powerful source of therapy, with the right songs finding you at the right moments of your life — as a cathartic release for the pain you hold, carrying you through the dark to the light towards better days. I hope these songs find you at the right time ♡

Away from the pressures of fame, Eunjae discovers the love & warmth of the simple life he yearns for—one that he is even willing to give up his idol life for—and the strength to fight his powerful agency for his chance at true happiness.

Alice Chen is a middle-school math teacher struggling to make ends meet. To pay for her mother’s medical bills, she & her fiancé, Chase, join a reality TV competition where the grand prize is a million dollars. Love is hell, even in paradise, where couples’ relationships are put to the test.

Stuck in a time loop on Friday, June 20 (a.k.a. the longest day of the year), Noelle’s life turns upside down after eating some mysterious dumplings at a night market. With no clue how to escape, and no consequences to her actions, she starts breaking out of her comfort zone..

A list of books written by Asian Canadian authors for Asian Heritage Month, compiled from various Canadian media, library, and bookstore lists/recommendations.