Looking for a good book to read? We’ve rounded up some notable new books and upcoming good reads as recommended by the team at Bookazine Hong Kong.
# Good reads for adults
A Fabulous Debt | Robin Wigglesworth
Global finance correspondent for the Financial Times, Wigglesworth offers a sweeping history of the bond market, from the dyke-builders of 17th-century Holland to the trillion-dollar portfolios of BlackRock. It’s rich in drama, full of colourful characters and bursting with insight.
We Chase Shadows | Richard Osman
It’s sunrise in the Italian hills, and a body is found on the steps of a private villa. Mismatched detective trio Amy, Rosie and Steve return in pursuit of an elusive and ruthless killer. From Palm Springs to Barcelona and Steve’s sleepy village pub, they uncover a case where everyone seems to be hiding something
The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City | Paul French
Bestselling historian French draws upon previously unpublished memoirs, diaries and letters to transport us back to China in the early 1920s, and the hidden world of boy ruler Puyi, his child bride Wanrong and the cast of colourful characters that surrounded them.
American Hagwon | Min Jin Lee
The author of Pachinko returns with a panoramic novel about the Koh family from Seoul and their move to California. It’s about ambition, lust, loyalty and personal dreams, and how the bonds of family and of memory twist and fray but rarely break.
Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World | Adam Grant
A vibe is a special connection among people that creates a spark, and it’s an engine of happiness and success. In a world that’s becoming more polarised, with a loneliness crisis that shows no signs of slowing, bestselling author Grant reveals how we can forge faster, stronger and longer bonds.
# Good reads for kids
Gruffalo Granny | Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler
The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, “Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.” Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. It’s a fresh new adventure that’s destined to become a classic.
Lonely Planet Kids: The Flag Activity Book | Lonely Planet
Discover flags from around the world in this fun activity book packed with word games, picture challenges, mazes, connect the dots, quizzes, facts and more. Perfect for budding vexillologists, it’s a great companion for entertaining kids at home or on the go.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight (Book 21) | Jeff Kinney
When the going gets tough, what’s a wimpy kid to do? In Fight or Flight, Greg Heffley faces his biggest challenge yet as he becomes a target for the school bully. Luckily, his best friend Rowley Jefferson takes karate, so at least Greg’s got someone in his corner.
Dino Transformers | Priddy Books
Toddlers will delight in spinning the wheel to magically turn baby dinosaurs into adult dinosaurs in this roar-some book! Spiral sliders on each spread allow toddlers to change sweet baby dinosaurs into big, noisy, grownup versions, giving them a sense of wonder and excitement.
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This article about good books to read by Bookazine first appeared in the Autumn 2026 issue of Expat Living magazine. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue!
