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[inkcurlsandknives]

Saints of Storm and Sorrow Sorting Quiz

Take the Quiz: https://uquiz.com/JxBibF

Enter the world of Saints of Storm and Sorrow, as an elemental magic user blessed by one of the three goddesses, which element will call out to your soul? Take the quiz and find out for yourself! Once a year, at the start of the wet season, the Katalonan (shaman) sing down the Ambon (sun shower) and name all those of age to the three goddesses. The named will dive for a sacred oyster to make their mother of pearl mutya and see if they might find a pearl and be named gods-blessed. Which old gods call to your heart? From the epic fantasy world of Saints of Storm and Sorrow where old gods refuse to be forgotten and the gods-blessed wield the elements of nature against their colonial oppressor, who will you be? A Stormcaller, Tide-touched, or Firetender?

It is Launch Week for Saints of Storm and Sorrow!

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In this an enthralling Filipino-inspired queer epic fantasy, a nun concealing a goddess-given gift is unwillingly transformed into a lightning rod for her people's struggle against colonization. For fans of R.F. Kuang, Tasha Suri, and The Hurricane War.

[thebooklush]

Happy book birthday to @msthienkim! I can't wait to dive into her second book! New Orleans? A boudoir photographer heroine? Opposites attract? SIGN ME UP! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ About the book: Boudoir photographer Josie Parks never ever takes a vacation. But when a client cancels a New Orleans shoot at the last minute, she decides to fly out from her Washington, D.C., studio anyway. Maybe the trip will reawaken her recently stagnant muse. After all, it’s Mardi Gras season… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spencer Pham has come home after twelve soul-sucking years in corporate hell to pursue his passion: making a docu-film on his family’s history as the first Vietnamese Mardi Gras krewe. The last thing he expects is getting whacked in the head by a beautiful woman trying to snag some parade beads. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During a long night at urgent care, Spencer and Josie connect over their artistic pursuits. He offers to show her the real New Orleans, if she’ll help him with the camerawork for his film. Despite Josie’s type-A personality clashing with Spencer’s laissez-faire attitude, they seem to make a great team, and soon, the good times are rolling both on and off camera. But Josie has a life in D.C., and they both have big dreams they’re chasing. When this Big Easy fling starts feeling awfully serious, can they find a way to choose between personal and professional passion? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #romcom #bookbirthday #bookstagram #bookish #amreadingromance #romancebooks #romanceauthor #romancereader #AvonBooks #bookstagram #VietLit #aapiauthors #AsianBooks #dc #romcom #diverseromance #inclusiveromance #irromance #HappilyEverAvon #FullExposure #interracialromance #romancebooks #Romancelandia https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7YCeML1v3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thebookdragon217]

Christmas came early for me. New books always bring me so much joy. Thank you @levinequerido for the gifted copies of these wonderful books. QOTD: Which one should I read first? 🎁 Featured 🎁 📚 Gibberish by Young Vo 📚 My Good Man by Eric Gansworth 📚 Manmade Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers 📚 Freedom! by Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom & Waldo E. Martin, Jr. 📚 What the Jaguar Told Her by Alexandra V. Méndez 📚 High Spirits by Camille Gomera-Tavarez #Bookstagram #Bookmail #Bookish #Books #Bookcommunity #Reading #Bookstagrammers #LevineQuerido #AmReading #BIPOCBookstagram #BIPOCAuthors #Bookphotography #ReadersofInstagram #IGReads #tbr #BooksBooksBooks #LatinxBooks #IndigenousBooks #BlackBooks #AsianBooks #BIPOCBooks #Read #BookRecommendation #Bookworm https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZx2XYP3xo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thelemonzone42]

Here’s my review for The Eyes That KISS In The Corner

It is wonderful. 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

The drawings are life like, the Asian customs are beautiful and I love the bond between the two sisters. #theyesthatkissinthecorner #asiancustoms #asianbooks #bookreview

[harvardfineartslib]

Happy National Library Shelfie Day!

Image descriptions: 1-3 Asian books on the shelves

[seawitchlexicon]

Southeast Asian Academia: Jose Rizal

If I had to pick something quintessentially Filipino and the very definition of Dark Academia classic text, it would have to be Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. These are my Southeast Asian book recommends for anyone looking to diversify their reading.

Born on June 19 1861 during the Spanish colonization era of the Philippines, Jose Rizal was from an affluent middle class family. He studied in Europe where he met with other Philippine students looking to reform the state of the Philippines during Spain’s exploitation of the country. Jose Rizal’s novels, often translated into English as “Touch Me Not” and “The Reign of Greed” were novels about the corruption and injustices experienced by colonized Filipinos. However, despite Rizal’s political opinions (he still believed the Philippines needed Spain), his novels influenced the Philippine Revolution. He was arrested and executed for writing these books. While his goals were never for independence, his writings influenced the country yet again decades later when America was arguing for or against annexing the Philippines. Hpoetry was presented before congress as proof Filipinos weren’t “barbarians.” 🙃🙄

These are dark books, depicting the violence of colonization. And yet, I am left feeling like Rizal still had hope for reform in the country he loved so much. And I feel these books fit into dark academia. While these books are now essential reading for Filipino kids in Philippine schools and are read in Tagalog, these books were originally written in Spanish, the official language at the time it was written. Not only are these books classics, you get a sense of just how the amalgamation of European and Southeast Asian culture was in late-colonial Philippines and how it affects the country today. While I am *not a fan* of how my country lost parts of its pre-colonial culture, the clothes of the era when he lived and wrote continues to be an influence on our national clothes.

I think Jose Rizal is also an inspiration not only for Filipinos but for those who seek dark academia to inspire their studies. Jose Rizal was a student in many institutions in Europe and was fluent in many languages. I feel like this needs to be said because many nationals from Africa, the Middle East and pan-Asia traveled to Europe as artists or for work and education for centuries but people always argue that immigration is *new* when history says otherwise. Western education lacks this world view from the point of view of the colonized. So I highly recommend Jose Rizals books if you are looking for classical texts from outside of Europe.

[fastnewexport]

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[bigriverbindery]

Starting my time in Minneapolis at the Institute of Art, looking at Burmese Lacquered books. Reminds me of book hunting in Thailand. #bookarts #bookbinding #asianbooks #palmleafbook (at Minneapolis Institute of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDA4Nzg8Ru/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=modanq59597c

[litcelebrasian]

Beautiful photo by co-host @sineadanja! Magic through dance. I just love love love this book, and I've said this so many times already. But like seriously, it's so gorgeous and the writing is so descriptive. Have any of you read Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri? . . . #diversebooks #booksandflowers#bookstagramtogether #booksandnature #asianbooks @litcelebrasian #weneeddiversebooks #fantasybooks #dance #unitedbookstagram #livrestagram #bücherliebe #empireofsand #tashasuri https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2y_KbnKXd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ey6tdfj9xq8b

[fictionalfantasytraveler]

#asianbookstagram and those of you who read API books for #apimonth2022 how was your reading goal(s) last month? I'm still finishing Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang but had to DNF Brown Girls and Loveboat Reunion. I understand Daphne wanted to write a book about brown girls collective struggles but, first of all, I personally hate the term "brown girls." EVERYONE knows the different races here in the U.S., so why not say that? I know it's wordy to list Mestizo Hispanic/Latinos, Middle Easterners, South Asians, South-East Asians, Indigenous people, and Pacific Islanders (all - with the exception of some Middle Easterners - who have brown skin) but you risk excluding some, like Black people who have brown skin, and including those who don't belong, such as naturally tanned White people. Second, while we "brown" girls and women have SOME commonalities, such as being 1st or 2nd gen Americans with parents who emphasize education as the key to overcoming financial barriers, we are SO vastly different in regards to culture, race, and ethnicity, that those attributes > our commonalities. I just couldn't vibe with that. As for Loveboat Reunion, I don't care for Sophie Ha. If you read the 1st book in this duology you'll remember how she leaked Ever Wong's nudes because she hated how her crush kissed Ever instead of her but faced NO repercussions! ik readers don't have to like every annoying character but there's supposed to be some change so the reader can @ least empathize with them! Sophie shouldn't have been 1 of the protagonists! Imposter Syndrome is a contemporary adult story about 2 women, 1 Russian (Julia), another Chinese-American (Alice), who struggle to juggle the price of serving their country while protecting their privacy. Julia secretly works undercover for The KGB (Russian Gov), sending personal data from her company to them so they can *supposedly* root out Western corruption "overtaking" their values. Meanwhile Alice finds out and has to determine whether to expose her or risk losing her job. Its part mystery-part satire! I'm enjoying it and plan to finish it. #api #apireads #apibooks #asianheritagemonth2022 #asianheritagemonth #asianbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CeUXVCaPyiF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mybookishlife2]

☁️Bare back book☁️ QOTD: do you mind that hardbacks are plain? What’s your favorite thing to find on a hardback? Imprinted design, foiled cover, dust jacket art (pictured above), icon.etc I will forever connect this book to @dess.reads for so many reasons. 😂 🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏻‍♀️ But the fact that she raves about this book. I’m determined to read this between the next month. Girl, we gotta start soon! 😅 I’m so excited for this! Have I mentioned that? Forbidden love? K-Pop? Friendship? Check. Check. Check! ☁️ |Tags| #barebackbook #barebooks #hardbackcover #XOXO #AxieOh #yacontemporary #asianbooks #koreanbooks #kpop #youngadultreads #contemporaryromancereads https://www.instagram.com/p/CULF2mcrdAF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[inkcurlsandknives]

"Saints of Storm and Sorrow weaves an unforgettable journey into a world where gods walk among mortals and even the quietest whispers can spark a revolution. The thrilling action and complex characters provide a springboard from which Buba masterfully delves into the nuanced relationship between the colonizers and the colonized. Lush, vibrant, and spellbinding—this folklore-inspired fantasy gripped my imagination (and my heart) from the beginning and never let it go." Kyla Zhao, author of Valley Verified and The Fraud Squad

A great blurb from the lovely @kylajzhao Author of the Fraud Squad and Valley Verified, I couldn’t be happier to have a friend like you in my corner, yelling about each other’s stories at midnight will be something I always cherish. Publishing is such an arduous journey with a dozen ups and downs and I don’t know where I’d be without amazing authors like you always ready to cheer on the successes of others.

Head to gabriellabuba.com to find more fun pride events coming up on the #SaintsOfStormAndSorrowPrideAdventCalendar to celebrate the Launch of my debut novel Saints of Storm and Sorrow coming out June 25th with @titanbooks

Preorder your copy today! Buy link: https://linktr.ee/gabriellabuba

In this an enthralling Filipino-inspired queer epic fantasy, a nun concealing a goddess-given gift is unwillingly transformed into a lightning rod for her people's struggle against colonization. For fans of R.F. Kuang, Tasha Suri, and The Hurricane War.

[thebookdragon217]

"When someone in the family dies an unusual death, other people feel free to comment for years afterward." A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino is out today. I haven't read a detective mystery in a while and this one was a welcome treat. It was my first time reading this author and a translated thriller but it won't be my last. Higashino knows how to build suspense and trick you into thinking you have everything all figured out. There was a lot of focus on characters in this one and for this reason I was suspicious about multiple people but ultimately did not figure out the ending. The tone and pacing were dark and slow paced. The slow storytelling forces you to focus more on all the key players. I loved Higashino's atmospheric writing style that brought downtown Tokyo to life. The folklore interwoven into the main murder plot was a nice touch. The attention to details was so crucial to figuring out some of the aspects of the murder. Higashino doesn't reveal too much but does give you enough to make you pay close attention and not get lost. It was very well balanced police procedural and I appreciated the cast list which proved to be very helpful. I do think that the story needed a bit more trimming because I did find myself losing focus and the plot lost momentum in some points. Overall, I enjoyed this one and would definitely give this author a try again. Read this one if you enjoy: 🇯🇵 Detective stories/ crime fiction 🇯🇵 Japanese representation 🇯🇵 family/ work conflicts 🇯🇵 Japanese folklore/ spirituality 🇯🇵 stories set in Japanese big cities 🇯🇵 commentary on death & family responsibility/ burden after death Thank you @minotaur for the gifted copy. #ADeathinTokyo #KeigoHigashino #bookrecommendations #books #bookstagram #bookcommmunity #bookreview #bookstagrammer #tbr #reading #Japan #Tokyo #thriller #crimefiction #detective #amreading #bookphotography #bookstore #Asia #AsianAuthors #Asianbooks #API #APIbooks #bookish #suspense #translatedlit #translatedfiction #BIPOCbookstagram #mystery #kirin (at Barnes & Noble) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmIc4NwLgp0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rqd-reads]

Just because the end of summer is near, doesn’t mean you have to let go of the sun quite yet. I’ve basically transformed my upstairs bathroom into a tropical plant haven, full of natural sunlight, humidity, and some incredibly hardy plants! Check out these beautiful polycarbonate glasses by @TIJNEyewear! These are the style Petra in Seashell! These delicate metal square frames with structured curves makes this style look amazing on any face shape! These are clear lenses that can help me add style to my look when I wear my contacts! Thank you again for this lovely collaboration! I look forward to showing off the rest of my collection! ::::::::::::::::::: tags ::::::::::::::::::: #RQDReads #Bookstagram #Bookstagrammer #Bookish #BookBlogger #BookRelease #BookCommunity #ReadingCommunity #IReadYA #AsianBooks #KoreanBookstagrammer #TIJNEyewear #TIJN #Glasses #PetraSeashell #NotBookish #Plants #PlantsOfInstagram #TropicalPlants #MonsteraDeliciosa (at Saint Joseph, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-YSl7L7a0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mothergamerwriter]

💔 S𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜, T𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 S𝚔𝚢 K𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚍𝚘𝚖 𝚒𝚜 𝚊 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚎𝚙𝚒𝚌 𝚋𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎𝚜, 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚕, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌. I𝚗 𝚒𝚝𝚜 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚢 𝚊𝚌𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚜 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎, 𝚒𝚝 𝚍𝚎𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚘𝚍𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚎, 𝚕𝚘𝚢𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚢—𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎.❤️ Good day #bookland and happy #Tuesday y’all ✌🏾 and #maythe4thbewithyou for all my nerdy friends out there. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far. Work is keeping me pretty busy and I’ve got a couple of errands to run today. But I wanted to drop in and say hey 👋🏾 and give my fantasy recommendation for the day. You guys know how much I love a good Asian drama and To the Sky Kingdom is one of my favorites! You can watch the drama Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms (Eternal Love) on Netflix and it is freaking amazing! There are epic battles, romances, political drama and just everything you can expect to find in a Chinese drama. I highly recommend it. Swipe to see the cast. Anyways, what are you guys up to today? What are you reading? #QOTD Do you watch Asian drama? Tell me your favorite if you have one! Happy Reading 📖 #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookcommunity #bookishlove #bookishpost #bookishphotography #bookquotes #quotestagram #bibliophile #asianbooks #chinesebook #asiandrama #instabooks #instabookstagram #instabookgram #readingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/COc47g6LIHe/?igshid=1032iucx4u0zv

[premierestategallery]

#Asian Beauty - Vintage and Antique Decor - We Have it!!! www.bit.ly/AsianCollection #sezzle #Wednesday #AsianDecor #Oriental #vintage #antiques #decorative #art #asianart #asianbooks #decorativeart #jewelrychest #asianplates #inlaychest #motherofpearl #interiors #decorator #staging #geisha #pagoda https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0FUUYJIkq/?igshid=wz1medepl3jl