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...

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...

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.

'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent 'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden Hand The gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of...

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 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...

From the award-winning author of Bestiary, three cousins are forced to complete an impossible and violent task set by a vengeful demon. Cousins Cindy, Yangyang, and Mandy’s hot, tedious summer unfolds in their grandmother’s hauntingly familiar house. Mandy, the eldest, seeks connection...

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.

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.

“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...

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...

She was just trying to finish the last episode. She didn't expect to end up in it. Leakhana Doung has her life perfectly under control — a stable dental hygienist job, her mom's leftover noodles, and exactly one episode left of the gloriously terrible jiangshi drama she's been hate-watching for three months. Then the screen goes white, and she wakes up somewhere that smells like wood smoke and horse. With roosters. And absolutely no WiFi. Somehow, Leakhana has landed inside the world of Eternal Night of the Hopping Dead — a show she knows inside and out, right down to who lives, who ...

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...

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.

For seventeen years, Dennis Okafor has taken his place on the library step at the same minute every weekday morning. Then, one snowy Monday, he doesn't appear. The only clue is a Chinese-English dictionary Dennis donated decades ago, and has just borrowed for the first time. Ten penciled dots, an envelope postmarked in China, and a call from China send librarian Ellie Ward, journalist Ben Reeves, and Footnote, the opinionated library cat, thousands of miles from home, following a trail toward the Great Wall and the Lantern Festival. When Dennis's calls home stop, his wife Yue must go back ...

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 ...

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...

冥婚、鬼嫁、尸衣、旱魃、太岁、毛僵、人脚欢、壁墙鬼、养尸地……夜深了，爷爷又开始讲述那些神秘的老故事了……冥婚、鬼嫁、屍衣、旱魃、太歲、毛僵、人腳歡、壁牆鬼、養屍地……夜深了，爺爺又開始講述那些神秘的老故事了……

What price would you pay for a second chance at life? Inspired by Chinese mythology, this atmospheric and romantic dark fantasy is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Sue Lynn Tan and Axie Oh. Having sold her soul to a demon during her lifetime, Kasu now works at Camellia House, a high-stakes...

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 ...