Recs if you like The Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox...

I'm sure some of these are already on your TBR, so might as well add some more! Let me know if I am missing any of your favorites!

Books set in an Asian or Asian-inspired setting or incorporates elements of an Asian culture or mythology. Only the first book in a series is listed.

An on-going attempt to track Asian authors in my Interested/TBR (and hopefully Finished) categories. Books are generally fiction/lit fic/fantasy with some memoirs. Authors span West to East Asia, the Asian diaspora, and mixed-race folx.

Just a list of books coming out in 2026 that I’m really excited for :) it will be updated as the months go by! It will be a mix of: high fantasy, romance fantasy, sci-fi, gothic, horror, lit fic, historical fiction, retellings, poetry, romance, & more!!

Yes, we’re judging (and celebrating!) the most creative and interesting book covers released this year. Mostly featuring cool typography, stunning illustrations, and exciting colour palettes. Not limited by genre but sticking with young adult and adult books. (This is an anti AI cover list)

Fantasy inspired by China, Japan, Mongolia, Korea, and/or Taiwan (myths, setting, etc.)

Books involving Fox Fairies from Asian myths: Gumiho/Kumiho from Korea, Kitsune from Japan, huli jing from China and Hồ ly tinh from Vietnam

We know Count von Count from Sesame Street loves numbers, so here are some books with numbers in the titles to show our appreciation for him!

Standalones with average 4 or more star ratings and at least 100 points of engagement (reviews & posts) in Pagebound from the Master Fantasy and Romantasy List. For those times when I don't want to start a series but want to read highly rated fantasy/romantasy books. These are purely based on ratings. If I have missed any or a book is no longer standalone, please let me know.

It took me FOREVER to put my lists together, so I wanted to share them in case anyone else needed book ideas for HRCYED 3.0 (Hardest Reading Challenge You’ll Ever Do)!

Books with average 4 or more 🌟 ratings and at least 100 points of engagement (reviews & posts) in Pagebound from the Master Fantasy and Romantasy List by readandtellstories. For those times when I want to find highly rated fantasy/romantasy books that aren't necessarily indie, self-pub. Books in a series will include only the first book. I can neither confirm nor deny the right for these books to have these ratings. This list will be updated monthly based on outputs from prime list.