This award-winning, unabridged novel by Gigi L. Leung follows two college roommates in Hong Kong as democracy crumbles. It explores how escalating political tension transforms everyday life, raising existential questions about belonging, patriotism, and the nature of democracy amidst turmoil.

This is a bittersweet story of a Japanese novelist's love for her Taiwanese interpreter in 1938 Taiwan, set against a backdrop of colonial history and power dynamics. Through shared meals and travels, their connection deepens, but a heartbreaking secret ultimately separates them.

Mieko Kawakami's novel, narrated by Scott Keiji Takeda, follows a bullied fourteen-year-old boy and his classmate as they navigate relentless torment with resignation, exploring philosophical debates on violence against the weak. This unabridged MP3 audiobook showcases Kawakami's literary talent in a profound exploration of bullying and resilience.

A fox spirit sells magical Japanese sweets in a hidden night-alley shop, offering cures for human ailments. Each confection grants desires unexpectedly, leading customers to learn valuable lessons as the proprietor, a suspected half-fox spirit, studies their emotions.