
Renée Ahdieh, Elsie Chapman, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. In a starred review, Kirkus called it an “incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more.” Edited by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers and award-winners.

From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.īestselling and award-winning authors explore the timeless themes of East and South Asian lore in sixteen original stories that will appeal to every reader. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called A Thousand Beginnings and Endings a “must-read.”Ī mountain loses her heart.

This exquisite paperback anthology includes an original bonus story from Ellen Oh. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times–bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me.Sixteen extraordinary authors-including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa-reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.įrom fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish.


Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong.Ī mountain loses her heart. Sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate.Ĭompiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman-who both contributed stories to this edition, as well-the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renée Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries.
