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09/10/2026

Big thanks to Jeena Yi for narrating the wonderful audiobook edition of THE CHINESE LADY and to Kirkus Audiobook Reviews for blessing it with an Earphones Award 🏆🎧

09/08/2026

“A riveting take on a classic tale of the American Dream.” —Booklist Publications

“This novel is stunning—glittering and alive. It deserves a place on your bookshelf.” —Literary Hub

Wishing a very happy pub day to Bo Wang, whose magnificent debut novel, THE CHINESE LADY, is on sale today 🩵 New Yorkers, come celebrate with us this evening at Yu and Me Books! Rumor has it there will be dumplings… 🥟

09/04/2026

Could it be...? 👀🎈

A very strange new book is coming from yu. Strange Maps, translated from Japanese by Jim Rion, hits the USA on April 6, 2027.

A special edition featuring a bonus short story never before seen in English will be available only at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Link to preorder in bio!

08/25/2026

From the award-winning author of A Luminous Republic comes a dreamlike, nontraditional ghost story that explores grief and regret in a most unsettling way.

LAST DAY OF A PRIOR LIFE by Andrés Barba and translated by Lisa Dillman is available now!

08/21/2026

She was put on display as “The Chinese Lady,” but her true name has been lost to time.

Bo Wang’s inventive debut novel is inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to be brought to the United States, tracing the journey of the woman known alternately as Afong Moy, Little Sparrow, Julia, Madame Moy, and the Chinese Lady from 1820s Canton to P.T. Barnum’s American Museum to Gold Rush-era San Francisco.

📖 Preorder THE CHINESE LADY from Yu & Me Books and get a signed copy + tassel bookmark when it publishes September 8!

08/20/2026

This is a Sonora Jha fan page now. FOREIGN, coming 10/13, is currently open to read on NetGalley! Link in bio.

08/17/2026

The ideal 2026 Women in Translation Month read: Morgana Kretzmann’s THE RED EARTH, translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn.

“I love what this book has to say about protecting the environment, as well as how thoughtfully it explores the relationships between these women. A real standout that I won’t soon forget.” —Elaine, an early reader

“I couldn’t put this book down. Between the compelling women at its center, the looming threat of the dam, and the rich interpersonal dynamics, it was a truly addictive read.” —Chloe, an early reader

08/13/2026

kinda chic to get a starred review from Publishers Weekly 💜👁️ We’re so excited to share this review for Luciano Lamberti ‘s TO BEWITCH A HUNTER, on sale October 13 (just in time for Halloween!).

Rumor has it we’ve got some advance copies for any readers ready to be wowed by this paranormal horror…

08/08/2026

Books + cats: a pairing as old as time 💕

Pictured:
📚INVISIBLE KITTIES by Yu Yoyo (Yu Yoyo), translated from Chinese by Jeremy Tiang
📚HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HUMAN: A Cat’s Guide by Babas (Barbara Capponi), translated from Italian by Katherine Gregor
📚 THE CAT WHO SAVED THE LIBRARY and THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS by Sosuke Natsukawa, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai

08/04/2026

It’s the best month of the year 😍

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