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New Books at the Asian Library (August 2026)

By antheakm on September 1, 2026

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Asian Library Team Picks: Summer Reads

By antheakm on August 6, 2026

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather with a cool dessert and a good book! Our librarians, staff and student employees have selected some of their favourite reads, all available to borrow from the Asian Library. We hope these recommendations help you find…

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New Books at the Asian Library (July 2026)

By antheakm on August 4, 2026

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New Books at the Asian Library (June 2026)

By antheakm on July 2, 2026

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New Books at the Asian Library (May 2026)

By antheakm on June 1, 2026

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Event Recap: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell 

By antheakm on May 7, 2026

On Friday, April 24th, acclaimed Japanese author Kanako Nishi sat down with translator Allison Markin Powell and UBC Asian Studies professor Christina Laffin for a conversation about her recently translated novel, Sakura. Originally published in Japane…

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New Books at the Asian Library (April 2026)

By antheakm on May 4, 2026

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