Chinese Ghost

"Choo narrates this richly complex novel herself, her gorgeous writing delivered in a voice that is deep and precise and lovely, both British and not quite. Her tone and words transport us..." — San Francisco Chronicle This program is read by the author. A sweeping historical audiobook about a...

Another thrilling adventure featuring John Wells, the deep cover CIA operative from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Faithful Spy and The Deceivers. John Wells barely survived his homecoming when it was thought he’d become too close to the terrorists. Though his wounds have...

From across the sea, they came by the thousands, escaping war and poverty in southern China to seek their fortunes in America. Converging on the enormous western worksite of the Transcontinental Railroad, the migrants spent years dynamiting tunnels through the snow-packed cliffs of the Sierra Nevada and laying tracks across the burning Utah desert. Their sweat and blood fueled the ascent of an interlinked, industrial United States. But those of them who survived this perilous effort would be pushed to the margins of American life and then to the fringes of public memory.

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Book Eaters comes The Girl with a Thousand Faces, a stunning Gothic tale set in a historical Hong Kong that meshes ancient myths and local legends into a haunting story of ghosts, grief, and women who will not forgive. "Natalie Naudus’ narration...

What In The Devil Were the Chinese Thinking? Chinese people, an ancient civilization, has a complex and unique view on the world of the dead. In this book, we will meet a sky god who tilts the heavens, an archer who shoots down nine suns, and a woman who eats a stolen elixir and becomes the loneliest person on the moon. Visit a Jade Emperor who runs Heaven like an overworked civil service, a Kitchen God who spies on your household all year and gets bribed with candy every winter, and a hell with ten kings, a mirror that shows your true deeds, and an old woman waiting at the exit with a bowl...

An award-winning novel from an international rising star – spanning ancient and modern China – in the dazzlingly inventive style of Haruki Murakami and Kaliane Bradley 'Lu has a brilliant mind for style, language, pace and ideas, and this is a funny and fascinating book that I can’t wait...

This "graceful, captivating" (New York Times Book Review) story from a singular new talent paints a portrait of grief and the search for meaning as told through the prism of three generations of her Chinese American family—perfect for readers of Helen Macdonald and Elizabeth Alexander. Kat...

"My name is not Kim, it's Kiamling. It means Sword Spirit. I was forged to cut down the undead. Demons and monsters aren't just in your storybooks, they walk among us." The Au family serve the people of Hong Kong: blessing shrines, honouring the dead and dealing with dangerous monster incursions...

They built the tracks, but they were erased from the map. Buried Beneath the Rails uncovers the hidden history of the Chinese laborers who built the American West—and the systemic exclusion that followed. From the granite-carving slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the desert sands of Utah, tens of thousands of Chinese workers toiled under brutal conditions to construct the transcontinental railroad. Without their skill, endurance, and sacrifice, the United States could not have expanded as it did. Yet they were paid less, subjected to violence, denied citizenship, and ultimately erased from ...

Healer of Heaven and Earth: The Sacred Art of Daoist Medicine By Laing Z. Matthews Healer of Heaven and Earth is a groundbreaking and poetic transmission of Daoist healing wisdom—where medicine is not just physical science, but sacred art. Written for practitioners, seekers, and healers of all traditions, this book reintroduces Daoist medicine as it was always meant to be: rooted in nature, animated by spirit, aligned with the breath of Heaven and Earth. Drawing from over three decades of clinical experience and classical training, Laing Z. Matthews invites the reader on a journey through...

Brought to you by Penguin. Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book distils Japan's long, complex and fascinating history into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals. These vivid and entertaining portraits take the reader from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to...

“I finally understand what the poets have written. In spring, moved to passion; in autumn, only regret.” For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, these lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings. In the garden of the Chen Family Villa, a small theatrical troupe...

Over the course of a decade spent reporting on the ground in China as a financial journalist, Dinny McMahon gradually came to the conclusion that the widely held belief in China’s inevitable economic ascent is dangerously wrong. Debt, entrenched vested interests, a frenzy of speculation, and an aging population are all pushing China toward an economic reckoning. China’s Great Wall of Debt unravels an incredibly complex and opaque economy, one whose fortunes - for better or worse - will shape the globe like never before.

取自蒲松龄先生的代表作《聊斋志异》，精选十个妙趣横生的小故事，改编成适合孩子的神奇童话。……取自蒲松齡先生的代表作《聊齋誌異》，精選十個妙趣橫生的小故事，改編成適合孩子的神奇童話。

Step into a world where ancient Chinese spirits and ghosts reveal hidden truths about love, betrayal, and justice. In these captivating tales, the deceptive "Painted Skin Ghost" lurks behind beauty, while the fierce protector Zhong Kui defends the realms beyond life. Each story is a gateway into centuries-old beliefs and mysteries, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Chinese folklore. Discover what lies beyond the veil, where supernatural encounters echo the values and fears of ancient China—offering haunting insights that still resonate today.

The Forbidden City invites you into the heart of Beijing’s iconic imperial palace, a place shrouded in mystery and haunted by the ghosts of its storied past. For centuries, the Forbidden City was home to China’s emperors, a world of opulence, power, and intrigue. But behind its grand facades and towering walls lie chilling tales of betrayal, sorrow, and restless spirits that continue to wander its labyrinthine corridors. This haunting exploration delves into the palace’s darkest corners, from the spectral guards who still patrol its grounds to the weeping concubines whose cries echo ...

Reality has fractured. The past won't stay buried. And two unlikely allies must navigate a quantum nightmare to save a city. In the hidden alleys of Old Shanghai, disgraced physicist Li Wei gets a second chance: help Triad boss Brother Hui and eccentric historian Old Chen activate a device that can tap into the quantum echoes of the past. The promise is revolutionary—access to ancestral knowledge, lost skills, historical wisdom. But when the experiment catastrophically fails, it doesn't just break—it braids reality itself. The result is "The Tangle": a growing zone where quantum ...

After a lifetime of blocking the ghosts who tried to talk to her, Carole found the courage to overcome her fear to speak with her father’s ghost. Their conversations helped Carole understand her father’s reluctance to share his story about his journey from China to the U.S. and guided her to the Louie family ancestral villages. Their conversations were more than a genealogical exploration; they were the beginning of a spiritual journey, a journey into the spirit world and past lives, a path of healing and love.

From Jade Song, the master of weird girl lit, comes a provocative and surreal collection of twelve short stories, each inspired by a Chinese zodiac animal. In this stunning collection, Jade Song masterfully blends realism with the surreal, crafting tales that explore identity, belonging, and the...

Enter the House of Life & Death If You Dare Elise Chow's ordinary life ends in a tragic accident on the most haunted night of the year. But death is merely the beginning. She awakens in the House of Life, a hidden celestial bureaucracy where the dead are judged, guarded, and hunted according to ancient, unforgiving laws. Meanwhile, Ian Bennet, a young man raised in this sprawling coastal metropolis, stumbles upon a faded red diary. Inside are letters from a German soldier stationed in the Far East during the Great War—letters that unravel a buried mystery linking Elise, Ian, and a ...