2025 releases

What if you could turn the pages of your own life, like the pages of your favourite book? Step into the magical and uplifting world of THE MOON GLOW BOOKSHOP...

Translated by Anton Hur Nothing can stop the Empire's insatiable conquest. Not gods, not dragons, not armies. But heroes still rise. The Empire continues to enforce its so-called peace with...

Translated by Bruce Fulton & Ju-Chan Fulton A selection of the best short stories by Oh Jung-hee, one of South Korea's most influential writersIn this emblematic selection of her stories,...

Translated by Clare Richards Letters have been here all along, quietly influencing countless people in profound ways. They encourage, they bring happiness, while to some they even provide the will...

53 Ways to Get Closer to Books Translated by Shanna Tan From the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays about reading,...

Lessons on Life and Buddhism, with Recipes, the Life and Work of Jeongkwan Snim A gorgeous photographic chronicle of the food and traditions of Korea’s Baekyangsa Temple Korean Temple Cooking celebrates...

Translated by Shanna Tan A heartwarming bestselling Korean novel about the power of books to heal, as a woman leaves her busy life in Seoul to open a bookshop cafe...

Translated by Anton Hur From the author and translator of the National Book Award finalist and Booker Prize shortlisted Cursed Bunny, comes a new novel-in-ghost-stories, set in a mysterious research centre...

Translated by Clare Richards The charming Korean bestseller which highlights how resting and 'being lazy' shouldn't be seen as a weakness but as an important part of recharging. Lying on...

'The Crustacean isn't a novel, it's an obsession . . . I would kill and die for this book' ALISSA NUTTING, author of Tampa The year's most spiky and powerful novella "When...

The Triumph of BTS and The Making of a Global Superstar Celebrate Jungkook, the once-in-a-generation talent at the heart of BTS, in this illuminating look into the forces that have...

WHO IS THE BIGGEST VILLAIN IN YOUR OFFICE? A gripping and incisive psychological drama from the internationally bestselling author of DallerGut Dream Department Store Eight unsuspecting people receive an invitation to...

Translated by Shanna Tan Your next summer read! The feel-good Korean bestseller about small-town life and chosen family. FROM THE TRANSLATOR OF WELCOME TO THE HYUNAM-DONG BOOKSHOP AND MARIGOLD MIND LAUNDRY. 'When will...

Translated by Chi-Young Kim An award-winning and movingly introspective exploration of life, art and love from South Korea 'If you wanted to end your life instantly, perfectly, you needed practice...

A beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history like R.F. Kuang’s Babel, epic in scope...

Translated by Gene Png A bestseller in Korea, a biting, fast-paced vampire murder mystery exploring queer love and the consequences of loneliness. When four isolated elderly people die back-to-back at...

Translated by Archana Madhavan An exhilarating speculative short story collection from South Korean author Amil, transporting readers to new worlds We had always been rare and mysterious creatures. We'd been...

Translated by Sora Kim-Russell WINNER OF THE SHIRLEY JACKSON AWARD A prizewinning psychological horror from Korea - after a devastating car crash, a man wakes to find himself paralysed and...

Inspired by true stories from the authors' grandparents' lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a debut young adult fantasy novel about the...

Discover the Korean runaway prizewinning bestseller for fans of Lonely Castle on the Mirror and Klara and the Sun Let's all learn how to slow down... 2035: In the shadow...

A hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center—a stunning...

How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture (Expanded Edition) In this fresh, funny, and insightful cultural history, Euny Hong recounts how South Korea vaulted itself into the...

In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed – a kind soul whose presence will transform...

In many Asian societies, the process of modernization often took place in a rapid and highly compressed fashion – not over centuries, as had happened in most Western societies, but...

Simple Lessons for a Lifetime of Contentment The 1.1 million copy Korean bestseller from Dr Yoon Hong Gyun that teaches you how to become the very best and most desirable...

The South Korean bestselling phenomenon a compulsive story about friendship, freedom, and what we'll risk for the future of our dreams In Seoul, three women in their thirties meet while...

A Monk's Guide to a Happy Life ''When I ask people, "Are you happy?" in my talks, very few people say yes.'' There are many things that seem to prevent...

Notes on Loving and Parting The million-copy international bestseller from Korean sensation Taewoan Ha 'Never give up Your every moment is meaningful' In Every Moment Was You, Taewoan Ha reflects...

NO LAW, NO GUN, NO GOD COULD STOP ME NOW. ONLY HIM. THE KOREAN CULT CLASSIC PHENOMENON A ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION HIT WITH OVER A QUARTER OF A MILLION COPIES SOLD 'A...

'Compulsively readable and utterly unique' JENNIFER LYNNE BARNES 'Totally obsessed'ADRIENNE YOUNG From the New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves, The Red Palace is an atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney...

The award-winning, fantastical Korean bestseller, a unique tale where magic comes at a price. 'Don't we all need a little magic in our lives sometimes?' Open twenty-four hours a day...

Learn Korean cooking alongside social media star Sarah Ahn as her umma passes down 100+ family recipes and decades' worth of kitchen wisdom. Sarah Ahn’s viral food videos of her...

The sizzling conclusion to the icy-cold Korean YA thriller SNOWGLOBE - for fans of Squid Game, Black Mirror and The Hunger Games. WHEN YOU'RE INSIDE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING.WHEN...

Exciting Korean recipes for people with busy lives that want delicious meals in a hurry. Recreate your favorite Korean takeaway with this collection of over 70 super speedy recipes to...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Perfect for fans of Illegal and When Stars Are Scattered, this poignant and moving graphic novel in verse captures the dangers and hope...

Translated by Sean Lin Halbert From the bestselling author of ALMOND, The Devil Wears Prada meets The Office in this witty, humane, and ultimately transformative story of a group of...

50+ Delicious and Beginner-Friendly Recipes for Rolls, Rice Balls, and More Convenience Store–Style Snacks Learn to make delicious and authentic Korean food with this beginner-friendly cookbook filled with recipes for...

Translated by Daniel Steuer A spectre is haunting us: fear. We are constantly confronted with apocalyptic scenarios: pandemics, world war, the climate catastrophe. Images of the end of the world...

Translated by E. Yaewon, Paige Aniyah Morris Like a long winter's dream, this haunting and visionary new novel from 2024 Nobel Prize winner Han Kang takes us on a journey...

Translated by Anton Hur How do you write a poem? These startling and beautiful meditations on poetry offer a provocative new answerKick against words like you would kick back on...

The lonely worlds of three very unusual siblings collide in this breathtaking tale of what it means to be human In a fictional near-future Korea, robots have integrated seamlessly into...

A heart warming and irresistible novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold and What You Are Looking For Is In The Library....

Heralding the first graphic novel written and drawn by the acclaimed South Korean, fan-favorite cover artist Jeehyung Lee. Collecting the entire critically acclaimed Gumaa saga. Perfect for fans of hard-hitting supernatural thrillers....

Translated by Slin Jung In The Rainfall Market, you can trade a misfortune for a happiness. Dive into a magical and uplifting world in this Korean bestselling sensation . ....

Translated by Sandy Joosun Lee Dive into the world of the dream production industry in this feel-good Korean #1 bestseller It has been a year since Penny first walked through...

There is no escaping the Empire. Even in death, you will serve. In an Empire run on necromancy, dead sorcerers are the lifeblood. Their corpses are wrapped in chains and...

Translated from the Korean by Anton Hur A millennial turned magical girl must combat climate change and credit card debt in this delightful, witty, and wildly imaginative ode to magical...

The Yeonnam-dong Smiley Laundromat is a place where the extraordinary stories of ordinary residents unfold. Situated at the heart of rapidly gentrifying district of Seoul, it's a haven of peace...

Translated by An Seon Jae SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER FOR CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION 2024 Sometimes work can be murder...The Consultant is very good at his job. He creates...

What the art of debating can teach us about listening better and disagreeing well A new edition of this acclaimed book for our Era of Argument. At a time when...