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5 Contemporary Literary Fiction Books That Are Game-Changers

If you want to do some serious reading to reflect on humanity and its many aspects, these 5 contemporary literary fiction books are for you, including A Burning By Megha Majumdar.

6 Historical Fiction Books Featuring South Asia That You Need To Read

Get to know South Asia of yore through some excellent historical fiction reads, including Babu Bangladesh! By Numair Atif Choudhury.

6 Insightful Books About Addiction

These powerful, personal, and hopeful books about addiction cover a gamut of experiences with alcohol and drug addiction.

5 Translated Works Of Fiction About Life And Culture That You Need To Read Right Away

There's a whole world of reading out there--why limit yourself to books originally in English? Here are 5 translated novels worth your time, including Where The Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda, translated by Polly Barton.

6 Books By Pisces Authors You Need To Read To Celebrate Pisces Season

We're in Pisces season, which means it's time to channel your creativity! These 6 books by Pisces authors can help.

6 Books To Help You Understand Your South Asian Heritage

If you're tired of the reductive labels assigned to South Asian literature and want to better understand your heritage, this list is for you, including Difficult Daughters By Manju Kapur.

7 Books About Death and Dying for Comfort During Tough Times

Whether you're grieving a loved one or dreading the inevitable, these books about death and dying are here to offer comfort, including Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes.

8 Own Voices Children’s Books About Black History

If you're looking for ways to educate the kids about Black history, pick up these own voices children's books about Black history.

8 Anti-Racist Books to Help You Dig Deeper

Gain a deeper understanding of systemic racism, find manuals on conversations around racism, and more in these anti-racist books.

7 Children’s Books By Asian Writers For Everyone Looking To Diversify Their And/Or Their Kids’ TBR Pile

Outstanding children's books by Asian writers to showcase what the world looks like to readers young and not-so-young.