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January 2026 Recommended List of Chinese Books from China
The Island is a long-form novel by Li Huancai, a Chinese writer acclaimed for his marine literature. The story is set on Pearl Island, a remote isle characterized by its long history and rich traditional culture. It follows the lives of several island families and their perpetual struggle against the sea, nature, and fate. The book explores the dilemma and transformation of traditional culture in a modernizing society, prompting reflection on the relationship between the past and the present. The novel won the Hainan Literary Biennial Award.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA4057
ISBN: 9787521235180
[Adult Fiction]
'A Flock of Sheep on the Beach' is a collection of twelve classic medium and short stories, personally curated by Su Tong, the acclaimed winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize. This "Grotesque Tales" collection focuses on the marginalized and repressed lives found in forgotten corners of society. Its stories, including the title piece, The South's Decline, and Watermelon Boat, skillfully blend realism with the bizarre, creating secular legends that explore the tension between indifference and warmth, and desire and loneliness.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA4056
ISBN: 9787572624148
[Adult Fiction]
'Lunch with the Maestro' is a collection of ten stories by Chinese writer Zhu Wenying, renowned for its poetic language and philosophical depth. The stories tackle themes of philosophy, time, love, and technology's impact on humanity. Central to the collection is the exploration of the relationship between Art and Life, which serves as a means of questioning existence and self-identity.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA4055
ISBN: 9787530691816
[Adult Fiction]
The Book of Goose, originally written by the award-winning Chinese-American author Yiyun Li, is a novel that explores the intense, secret world of a childhood friendship, the nature of authorship, and the burden of fame. The book was the recipient of the 2023 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Set in a small French town following WWII, it is a complex and ambiguous allegory about tellers and ghostwriters, concealment and exposure, and the freedom gained through tragedy.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA4040
ISBN: 9787532799657
[Adult Fiction]
This collection uses detailed depictions of everyday life and unforgettable characters to reflect universal stages of hardship and emotional experience. The ten stories are framed as ten memories or reflections, openly laying bare the faces of relatives and friends, the narrator's own emotional journeys, and the complex flavor of life.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$27.30 CA$39
Item Number: CHIA4047
ISBN: 9787020193684
[Adult Fiction]
The Message blends philosophical reflection with storytelling, showcasing the author's dedication to crafting quality Chinese text. It consists of 91 interconnected stories rooted in the Qinling Mountains and the Jin-Shan Grand Canyon, exploring themes of nature, history, folklore, and humanity.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA4041
ISBN: 9787020194391
[Adult Fiction]
This novel narrates a compelling saga of generational hatred and psychological torment, centered around seven villages reliant on a river. The story unfolds with the murder of the narrator's grandfather due to disputes over water resources, leading to a deep-seated hatred that plagues the narrator's father, who becomes obsessed with avenging his death.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25
Item Number: CHIA3884
ISBN: 9787559495846
[Adult Fiction]
This volume is a first-time collection of the best short and medium-length fiction written by the celebrated author Liang Xiaosheng over the last decade. The collection is presented as an earnest work from Liang Xiaosheng, often referred to as the "spokesperson for the common people" in Chinese literature. retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”, set in 2020s Seoul instead of 1920s New York.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3902
ISBN: 9787538777130
[Adult Fiction]
A mystery novel set in a coal-mining town. The narrator returns home after wasting the compensation money from his brother's fatal mining accident. A discovery of poems carved on coal and the simultaneous, eight-year disappearance of the brother's workmate force the narrator to re-examine the true cause of his brother's death.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25
Item Number: CHIA3881
ISBN: 9787559495839
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of 'El ahogado más hermoso del mundo' by Gabriel García Márquez. Seven thematically distinct yet equally enigmatic and breathtaking stories to lead readers into a fairytale world brimming with imagery.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3261
ISBN: 9787573510433
[Adult Fiction]
The translation of '黄色い家' by 川上未映子 (known for her International Booker Prize nominations). Set in Tokyo, the story follows a group of teenage girls who, having run away from home, form a desperate, makeshift "family" in the titular house. The narrative is a harrowing exploration of urban poverty, systemic disadvantage, and the erosion of intimacy when survival is at stake. It vividly portrays how a bond forged for mutual warmth descends into mutual exploitation and crime.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA4054
ISBN: 9787512517622
[Adult Fiction]
The Sisters' Store is a collection of mid-length novels by Sonam Tsering, the acclaimed Mongolian writer and winner of the 8th Lu Xun Literature Prize. The collection showcases his distinctive narrative style—a blend of "clear language with fierce stories." The book includes three key stories, exploring themes that are rooted in the author's background on the grasslands but transcend regional boundaries.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3894
ISBN: 9787559492517
[Adult Fiction]
Watermelon Boat is a collection of 17 representative short stories by the renowned Chinese author and Mao Dun Literature Prize winner, Su Tong. The collection's central theme is the depiction of ordinary people's reckless charge through the immense currents of fate. It captures the lives of those who are caught in overwhelming social and personal forces.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3888
ISBN: 9787213119217
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of 'ゲームの名は誘拐' by 东野圭吾. The novel is a high-stakes game of mutual constraint and utilization, exploring the temporary, manipulative "body of interests" formed by the two main characters, leading to a shocking conclusion about deceit, betrayal, and deep-seated personal secrets.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA4008
ISBN: 9787572626012
[Adult Fiction]
The novel narrates the life trajectory of the protagonist, Wu Long [五龙], as he attempts to escape a life defined by hunger and poverty. The story begins with Wu Long arriving in the city, drawn by the lure of "rice," and concludes tragically with his death on a train carriage atop a pile of rice while attempting to return to his village. The entire narrative is praised for its gripping readability while simultaneously offering deep, profound moral and social commentary.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3901
ISBN: 9787532191567
[Adult Fiction]
Su Tong is celebrated as a leading storyteller in contemporary literature, particularly praised for his work that reflects cultural and social characteristics of specific groups through an ethnographic lens. This novel explores the tragicomic experiences of a father and son, addressing themes of historical burden and human resilience, all expressed in Su Tong's signature delicate yet impactful writing style.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3900
ISBN: 9787532191529
[Adult Fiction]
This is a contemporary romance novel that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The novel tells a story of a pair of lovers who have been separated for seven years but maintain a steadfast and sincere love. The narrative also involves them working together to dismantle a criminal gang.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25
Item Number: CHIA3253
ISBN: 9787559493880
[Adult Fiction]
This is an emotional suspense novel set in a future era where the scientific theory of "life coupling" has become common knowledge: human lives are paired and bound, with two naturally coupled individuals being born and dying simultaneously.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3439
ISBN: 9787229191658
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of 'ノウイットオール あなただけが知っている' by 森罗勒. The content—five stories (mystery, youth, sci-fi, romance, fantasy) set in the same city that overlap—perfectly matches the description of Mori Basil's award-winning debut work.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3898
ISBN: 9787539681450
[Adult Fiction]
'Ten Years of Marriage' is a novel by Su Qing, detailing her journey from marriage to divorce and employment. The novel, which gained a sensation, showcases Su Qing's profound insights into human relationships and worldly wisdom, while also vividly resembling the legendary image of Shanghai women.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25
Item Number: CHIA3252
ISBN: 9787020190973
[Adult Fiction]
The story is set in old China's rural society, focusing on Liu Laoxia, Chen Mao, and Liu Chencao, who inherit a poppy business. After liberation, the business declines, and Chen Mao, a long-term worker, is killed by Liu Chencao. The novel explores family, history, and emotions.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3072
ISBN: 9787020188994
[Adult Fiction]
The book focuses on the Imperial Censorate, the Tang Dynasty's "prosecutorial body" investigating and impeaching officials, offering a narrative filled with bureaucratic intrigues, corruption, and deeper conspiracies, offering an engaging blend of historical setting and suspenseful deduction.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3422
ISBN: 9787559684646
[Adult Fiction]
A seasoned railway police detective, Da Peng, investigates a stolen soil sample, but the case quickly escalates, embroiling his team in a dangerous conspiracy. As they confront clever criminals and hidden manipulators, the story explores who is being used as bait and who is the ultimate, hidden player, like "the oriole behind the mantis."
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3395
ISBN: 9787521232882
[Adult Fiction]
An interview intended to uphold justice unexpectedly triggers a series of bloody and brutal revenges! Deeply explores social issues such as the impact of family of origin, the plight of women, the conflict between law and human sentiment, portraying realistic contradictions and filled with humanistic care!
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3264
ISBN: 9787547749937
[Adult Fiction]
This political and psychological novel, first published in 1872, explores the destructive power of radical ideologies in 19th-century Russia. When a group of young revolutionaries forms in a provincial town, their conspiracies and violent ambitions spiral out of control, leading to chaos, betrayal, and tragedy. Through a wide cast of characters, Dostoyevsky examines moral corruption, spiritual emptiness, and the dangers of fanaticism, making the work both a sharp satire of Russian politics and a timeless study of human nature.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$22.40 CA$32
Item Number: CHIA3749
ISBN: 9787575303385
OCLC Number: 1534150119
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of 'コーヒーが冷めないうちに' by 川口 俊和. In a basement café on a certain street corner in Tokyo lies a mysterious seat that allows you to travel through time. All you need to do is pour a cup of hot coffee, sit quietly for a moment, and you can return to the most regrettable day of your life. ... Four customers carrying regrets experience time as irreversible as the coffee cooling down, but each bitter aftertaste teaches them to reconcile with fate.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$23.10 CA$33
Item Number: CHIA3265
ISBN: 9787547751039
[Adult Fiction]
The new novel by Mao Dun Literature Prize winner Su Tong. It's an "elegy for the suburbs," chronicling the development and changes of a specific suburban-urban area called Salty Pond. The story follows two families, one rural and one urban (both with same-named female leads), and interconnected children, exploring their lives, loves, and grievances over decades as the landscape transforms.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$31.50 CA$45
Item Number: CHIA3379
ISBN: 9787559495303
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of 'ブラック・ショーマンと覚醒する女たち' by 東野圭吾. It revolves around a woman inheriting a large fortune, but her estranged brother claims she is a fraud. The story unfolds at a mysterious bar where a former magician reveals a stunning mystery, and the women undergo transformative changes, leaving the reader to question who is telling the truth.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3263
ISBN: 9787573511317
[Adult Fiction]
This is a historical mystery novel that intertwines two parallel narratives set in different time periods. The first story takes place during the Western Han Dynasty, focusing on Liu He, a short-lived emperor who was dethroned after just 27 days and later became the Marquis of Haihun. The second narrative is set in the Eastern Han Dynasty, where a series of luxurious burial artifacts and a tomb investigation unravel a complex tale of intrigue and legacy.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3102
ISBN: 9787551328807
[Adult Fiction]
Ma Boyong's new novel tells the story of Xuanqiong, a young Taoist priest cursed with poverty, who takes a job in a Peach Blossom Spring inhabited by squabbling monsters. He constantly mediates their petty disputes, but a large crisis emerges, threatening not only the residents' safety but also his own meager salary. It's a humorous and satirical take on the classic idyllic setting.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: CHIA3380
ISBN: 9787572624247
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of '여수의 사랑' by 한강. This is a short story collection that explores the struggles of marginalized individuals in South Korea. The book consists of six stories, each depicting characters facing loneliness, hardship, and existential dilemmas.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3260
ISBN: 9787512517615
[Adult Fiction]
The novella "Bizarre Flowers Blooming Everywhere in Sorrow" tells the story of elderly Professor Shen Zhuoran embarking on a dating journey after losing his wife, encountering four peculiar women. It confronts the challenges of older adults' emotional lives with Wang Meng's characteristic humorous tone.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3257
ISBN: 9787574905498
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of 'Le Nœud de vipères' by François Mauriac. A shocking masterpiece by a Nobel laureate, with a scalpel-like pen, it dissects the fatal knots intertwined in love, marriage, and kinship, fully depicting the hatred and redemption in the hidden currents of human nature.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3256
ISBN: 9787541172229
[Adult Fiction]
"Age Is a Feeling" is a poetic and emotionally resonant novel that explores the arc of a woman’s life from her 25th birthday to her final days. Originally a one-woman stage play by Canadian playwright and performer Haley McGee, the book adapts that theatrical experience into a literary journey through time, memory, and choice.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$3531.50 CA$45
Item Number: CHIA3437
ISBN: 9787573511270
[Adult Fiction]
Selected as one of the Top 10 Chinese Novellas of 2022 by the Chinese Fiction Society. The novel uses daily governmental affairs such as investment promotion and flood control as its threads, exploring the everyday life of grassroots officialdom and examining the protagonist's balance between political achievements, public welfare, principles, and practical dilemmas.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3436
ISBN: 9787521230925
[Adult Fiction]
This urban romance novel follows Qi Yue, a college student with excellent academic performance and popularity. After breaking up with her boyfriend, she unexpectedly becomes Fu Jinyan's girlfriend. Despite initial doubt, she learns to understand and accept Fu Jinyan's childhood pain, leading to their love and eventual success as a fashion designer.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3262
ISBN: 9787557033217
[Adult Fiction]
"Maze" is a collection of five short stories and an opera adapted from Can Xue's novel, exploring the mystery and beauty of the human spiritual universe. Known for her experimental and avant-garde style, it promises to continue her unique literary vision.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3100
ISBN: 9787227080183
[Adult Fiction]
'Strait is the Gate' is written by André Gide the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. It probes the complexities and terrors of adolescence and growing up. Much of the story is written as an epistolary novel between the Protagonist Jerome and his love Alissa, elling a story of idealistic yet painful love.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3092
ISBN: 9787559487544
[Adult Fiction]
This is a collection of seven short stories written by prominent contemporary authors, including 铁凝 [Tie Ning], 池莉 [Chi Li], 冯骥才 [Feng Jicai], 蒋韵 [Jiang Yun], 叶兆言 [Ye Zhaoyan], and 潘向黎 [Pan Xiangli]. The anthology showcases modern and short stories exploring women's experiences, emotions, and challenges.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3089
ISBN: 9787531369097
[Adult Fiction]
Translation of '노랑무늬영원' by Han Kang. The author is 2024 Nobel Prize winner in Literature and the Asian Booker International Literary Award. A collection of seven short stories exploring themes of human suffering, resilience, and the quest for meaning amidst pain. Written over twelve years, the book showcases Han Kang's poetic prose and introspective style, delving into characters' inner lives and their journey towards healing.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3434
ISBN: 9787512517608
[Adult Fiction]
This is a coming-of-age novel that captures the turbulence and raw energy of youth. Set in Beijing during the Cultural Revolution, the story is narrated by a young man reflecting on his adolescence, filled with rebellion, mischief, and the search for identity.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3086
ISBN: 9787530223758
[Adult Fiction]
This book contains 34 stories. Yu Hua uses "destiny" as the theme, showcasing the accidental and inevitable aspects of fate through these stories, and exploring the choices and struggles individuals face in the face of destiny.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3084
ISBN: 9787559484567
[Adult Fiction]
Simplified Chinese translation of '怪しい人びと' by 東野圭吾. "Suspicious People" is a collection of short stories that explores the complexities and "suspiciousness" of human nature within everyday life, through Keigo Higashino's unique perspective.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3088
ISBN: 9787572621840
[Adult Fiction]
The novel explores the darker side of the Tang Dynasty through historical figures like Li Taibai and Du Zimei, blending historical, fantastical, and suspenseful elements to reveal social conditions and human nature during that era.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA2953
ISBN: 9787205112851
[Adult Fiction]
Authored by Go World Champion Zhou Ruiyang, this book offers a guide to cultivating strategic thinking beyond the game of Go. By exploring Zhou's personal journey and competitive history, it reveals the secrets to success, providing insights into deep thinking, strategic planning, and managing gains and losses. The book is a valuable resource for readers aiming to enhance their mental acuity and tackle broader life challenges.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA4169
ISBN: 9787115662637
[Adult Non-Fiction]
This is a highly practical guide to utilizing six popular AI tools across numerous professional fields, including writing, education, career, and new media marketing. it features over 50 application scenarios and 100+ real-world case studies designed to equip readers from traditional fields (e.g., admin, teaching) and emerging sectors (e.g., e-commerce, self-media) with the skills to immediately leverage AI for problem-solving and efficiency.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA4147
ISBN: 9787115675774
[Adult Non-Fiction]
This guide presents a practical cookbook and dietary plan aimed at enhancing gut health through everyday meals. It emphasizes simplicity with a "one-step, one-photo" method, using common ingredients and providing useful cooking tips and nutritional advice.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA4129
ISBN: 9787518456857
[Adult Non-Fiction]
The book provides a comprehensive exploration of Cantonese food's cultural context and distinctive traits. It features a blend of text and high-quality images, detailing classic and modern dishes, with emphasis on ingredient choice, seasoning, preparation, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA4127
ISBN: 9787545468656
[Adult Non-Fiction]
This is a collection of cultural essays providing a multi-dimensional analysis of Jin Yong's acclaimed Wuxia novels. The author, Wei Zhou, employs various academic and critical frameworks such as narratology, philosophy, and sociology to uncover the profound cultural and artistic richness that lies beneath the martial arts setting, known as Jianghu.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA4031
ISBN: 9787020194728
[Adult Non-Fiction]
A collection of emotionally resonant short sentences and maxims. It serves as an emotional first aid for late-night reflection and spiritual energy during commutes. Cheung advocates for freedom, clear-mindedness, and self-love as superior ways to live, urging those tired of conforming.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA4012
ISBN: 9787572624414
[Adult Non-Fiction]
This is a literary biography by He Min focusing on the years 1938 to 1949 in Zhang Daqian’s life, highlighting his time in the Qingcheng Mountains. The author vividly depicts the area's beauty and culture, illustrating how this secluded environment influenced Zhang's artistic development and became his cherished "dream residence." The book is recognized for its historical significance and literary richness.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3934
ISBN: 9787220138492
[Adult Non-Fiction]
The Long Road is a memoir by Zong Pu, a 97-year-old Mao Dun Literature Prize winner, detailing her family's history alongside the evolution of China's intellectual class. It provides an account of the Southwest Associated University during the Sino-Japanese War, highlighting scholars who preserved culture amid chaos. This work reflects the resilience and integrity of Chinese intellectuals throughout a century of upheaval, emphasizing that perseverance is the ultimate purpose.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3920
ISBN: 9787559497406
[Adult Non-Fiction]
吕晔
Tu Jie Lao Ren Zhao Hu: Rang Fu Mu Wan Nian Geng Xing Fu De 81 Ge Yao Dian
By Lu, Ye
This book is a user-friendly guide to elderly care, covering common issues, daily care methods, home environment adaptation, and engaging activities. It provides a comprehensive overview of elderly care, covering physical and mental challenges, practical techniques, and engaging activities. It helps caregivers support their parents effectively, ensuring happier, more dignified lives for older adults.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3808
ISBN: 9787111778486
[Adult Non-Fiction]
迪恩·洛麦克斯
Di Qiu Qian Ren Ba Zhu De 2.3 Yi Nian: Guan Yu Kong Long De Shi Jian Shi By Lomax, Dean R.
Translation of 'Dinosaurs : 10 things you should know.' Travel back to the prehistoric world and discover the most fascinating parts of the lives of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures-- the dinosaurs. Dr Dean Lomax brings these prehistoric creatures to life in ten bite-sized essays, written for people short on time but not curiosity. Making big ideas simple, Dean takes readers on a journey to uncover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, what dinosaurs ate, how they evolved, what caused them to go extinct, and more!
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$25.20 CA$36
Item Number: CHIA3746
ISBN: 9787522537375
[Adult Non-Fiction]
Translation of 'The innocent anthropologist : notes from a mud hut & a plague of caterpillars : a return to the African bush.' ecords the author's two fieldwork experiences as an anthropologist in the Dowayo village of Cameroon, Africa, and vividly presents to readers how anthropologists overcome boredom, disasters, illness, and hostility in the real field life.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$33.60 CA$48
Item Number: CHIA3745
ISBN: 9787547752647
[Adult Non-Fiction]
Wang Meng's collection of essays offers unique perspectives on wisdom, exploring beyond conventional definitions. It blends philosophical depth, cultural insight, and personal reflection, encouraging readers to consider wisdom from unconventional angles.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3427
ISBN: 9787020192144
[Adult Non-Fiction]
Let's follow a kite's journey over Beijing, showcasing key landmarks. It explores the Forbidden City's imperial history and architecture, Beihai Park's imperial garden design and the White Dagoba, and the Great Wall's defensive structures and historical significance, offering a unique aerial tour of Beijing's cultural heritage.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25
Item Number: CHIA3412
ISBN: 9787501625482
[Adult Non-Fiction]
Liu Liangcheng [刘亮程], a recipient of the Mao Dun Literature Prize. This book is a collection of natural essays by Liu Liangcheng, and it includes his well-known essay "一个人 的 村庄" (Yīgè Rén de Cūnzi), or "A Village of One Person."
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3385
ISBN: 9787572622441
[Adult Non-Fiction]
The author highlights the constant evolution of human experience and the relentless flow of time through the events of the past fifty years and the future occurrences.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3123
ISBN: 9787521232196
[Adult Non-Fiction]
The book is a compilation of 55 essays by renowned writer Chen Zhongshi, detailing his creative career, life experiences, love for hometown, memories, customs, thoughts on creation, and experiences in various places.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3104
ISBN: 9787559677532
[Adult Non-Fiction]
This juvenile science fiction masterpiece by award-winning Liu Yukun centers on Renee, a "New Human" existing as an immaterial consciousness. The narrative delves into her conflict with her mother, who desires a physical life among "primitive" humans and opts to move to a suitable planet. Their journey to the remnants of human civilization prompts reflections on humanity, technological transcendence, and the significance of traditional culture, intertwining scientific concepts with imaginative storytelling for all ages.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$14.70 CA$21
Item Number: CHIA4199
ISBN: 9787559741516
[Juvenile]
This is a tender and fantastical children's novel by the acclaimed Chinese author Zhou Xiaofeng, winner of prestigious awards such as the Lu Xun Literary Prize. The narrative centers on Little Dimple, a dream-making fairy who flees her workshop after questioning the significance of dreams. Throughout her journey of self-discovery, she encounters seven pivotal characters, Each character challenges Little Dimple to reconsider the values of dreams, friendship, and courage as she matures.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$16.80 CA$24
Item Number: CHIA4193
ISBN: 9787521230611
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Roller Skates' by Ruth Sawyer, 1937 Newbery Medal Winner. A ten-year-old girl named Lucinda Wyman experiences newfound freedom while her parents are away in Italy. Left in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she delights in roller skating, making friends, and embarking on daily adventures that will profoundly impact her life.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$10.50 CA$15
Item Number: CHIA4100
ISBN: 9787556283620
[Juvenile]
This award-winning children's novel follows Hong Liang, a disabled man, and his three adopted children, focusing on the eldest, Nannan, who grapples with shame regarding her unconventional family. The dual storyline contrasts her family's authentic struggles with the superficial success of able-bodied individuals. Ultimately, Nannan learns that integrity is independent of physical health and, inspired by a strong female role model, vows to guide her family towards a brighter future.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$14 CA$20
Item Number: CHIA4110
ISBN: 9787501625857
[Juvenile]
This anthology presents a selection of short stories by Nobel Prize-winning French author Anatole France, known for its intricate and contemplative narratives. It reflects on the ordinary lives and imaginative worlds of children, evoking nostalgia and allowing readers to engage deeply with their experiences.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$14 CA$20
Item Number: CHIA4108
ISBN: 9787531368762
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Rascal: A Memoir of a Better Era' by Sterling North, 1964 Newbery Honor winner. In his memoir, Sterling North recounts his childhood in rural Wisconsin in 1918, focusing on his bond with a baby raccoon named Rascal, whom he adopts. Over a year, they experience various adventures together, despite Rascal's mischievous behavior.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$10.50 CA$15
Item Number: CHIA4101
ISBN: 9787556283095
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'The Jungle Book' by the first British Nobel Prize laureate, Rudyard Kipling. It expertly interweaves myth, morals, adventure and powerful story-telling. Set in Central India, Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves. Along the way he encounters memorable characters such as the foreboding tiger Shere Kahn, Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Including other stories such as that of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a heroic mongoose and Toomai, a young elephant handler, Kipling's fables remain as popular today as they ever were.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$14 CA$20
Item Number: CHIA3698
ISBN: 9787556283750
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle' by Christina Uss.The book has received several notable honors, highlighting its quality and appeal to young readers: American Library Association selection & Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year. The story follows Bicycle, an introverted 12-year-old girl who has grown up at the Mostly Silent Monastery. When faced with the prospect of attending a "friendship camp," she decides to embark on a solo cross-country bike trip to San Francisco. Her mission is to meet her idol, a famous cyclist, believing he will be her first real friend.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$14 CA$20
Item Number: CHIA3719
ISBN: 9787530778975
[Juvenile]
Olive Little Ning is a Bronze Sunflower Novel Award-winning fantasy novel featuring a protagonist who struggles with mundane life and a mysterious young girl named Little Ning. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey, discovering that the person who shines is themselves. The novel effectively blends fantastical adventure with philosophical messages about self-worth and personal growth.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$12.60 CA$18
Item Number: CHIA3717
ISBN: 9787501625499
[Juvenile]
给孩子讲大模型 基于 DeepSeek、豆包和 ChatGPT
涂子沛
Gei Hai Zi Jiang Da Mo Xing Ji Yu Deepseek、Doubao He Chatgpt
By Tu, Zipei
The book uses real-world examples from popular AI models like DeepSeek, Doubao, and ChatGPT to explain what LLMs are, how they work, and their applications. The book aims to help young readers understand the core principles of AI technology and its growing role in their lives.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3710
ISBN: 9787115672322
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Seasons Sounds' by Sam Taplin. Discover the sound of each season as you press the buttons in this beautiful book. From the first birds tweeting to welcome the spring, enjoy bees buzzing and horses trotting in a lazy summer meadow. Each time of the year is conjured up with fun busy scenes and soothing sounds to listen to
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$28 CA$40
Item Number: CHIA3288
ISBN: 9787544888691
[Juvenile]
Learn to recognize emotions, name them, and express them safely. Learn what to do when emotions become difficult and how you can support others when they're having a bad day.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3647
ISBN: 9787552048360
[Juvenile]
A child describes their painter father, who creates vibrant art inspired by Van Gogh and dreams of seeing the original masterpieces, leading them on a trip to the Netherlands.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3291
ISBN: 9787544889377
[Juvenile]
I cry at least once a day, why? I cry when I was punished or when I'm lost or when I lost my dog named Shiro. Why don't adults cry? One night when I slipped into my mom's bed, I saw she was crying.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25
Item Number: CHIA3648
ISBN: 9787559744388
[Juvenile]
A simple and heartwarming picture book filled with familial love and nostalgia. Based on author Shen Yang's beautiful childhood memories in the rural southwestern Shandong province, it uses the changing seasons to depict various scenes and recollections from that time.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$24.50 CA$35
Item Number: CHIA3275
ISBN: 9787020191772
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'Little Seasons: Spring Seeds' by Mirka Hokkanen. A funny and informative nonfiction picture book introducing the life cycle of seeds and exploring the season of spring, including interactive back matter.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$17.50 CA$25
Item Number: CHIA3278
ISBN: 9787556888962
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'In Every Life', 2024 Caldecott Medal book by Marla Frazee. This Caldecott Honor picture book is celebrating both the highs and lows that everyone experiences in the course of a life.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$21 CA$30
Item Number: CHIA3276
ISBN: 9787521771190
[Juvenile]
Translation of 'A Little World of Ants', a colorful picture book by Cara Rooney, winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration. It features charming illustrations and simple language, encouraging exploration and understanding of ants.
Publication Year: 2025
List Price: US$19.60 CA$28
Item Number: CHIA3279
ISBN: 9787556888955
[Juvenile]