Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. 
Sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. 
Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman—who both contributed stories to this edition, as well—the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renée Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong. 
A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.
From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times–bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me.

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

Literature & Fiction

De La Cruz, Melissa

De Bodard, Aliette

Chhibber, Preeti

CHOKSHI, ROSHANI

Kagawa, Julie

Chapman, Elsie

Oh, Ellen

Myers, E.C.

Wong, Alyssa

Lee, Lori M.

SAEED, AISHA

Ahdieh, Renée

Thakrar, Shveta

Charaipotra, Sona

Pon, Cindy

Kanakia, Rahul

Short Stories & Anthologies

Greenwillow Books

Sixteen extraordinary authors―including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa―reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. This exquisite paperback anthology includes an original bonus story from Ellen Oh. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called A Thousand Beginnings and Endings a “must-read.” 
A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place. 
Bestselling and award-winning authors explore the timeless themes of East and South Asian lore in sixteen original stories that will appeal to every reader. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. Edited by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers and award-winners. In a starred review, Kirkus called it an “incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more.” 
Featuring:
Renée Ahdieh, Elsie Chapman, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, Alyssa Wong, and a new original story by Ellen Oh.

Who is Iron Fist? Danny Rand no longer wields his legendary power. He's just a guy who knows kung fu. So who will take Danny's place as the Iron Fist? A new heroic legacy begins as a young warrior in great pain turns to the martial arts masters of K'un-Lun for aid - and gets far more than he bargained for! Can this lost soul balance his chi, win the favor of Shou-Lao the Undying and join a long line of champions? The world had better hope so, because a dark god is rising - and all hope of stopping him lies with the newest Iron Fist! Meanwhile, Danny is searching for his successor - and may have to cash in a favor from an old friend! But he isn't the only one hunting the new Iron Fist! Who will find him first? Collecting IRON FIST (2022) #1-5.

IRON FIST: THE SHATTERED SWORD

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

Marvel Universe

Aphra and Sana hurtle toward a showdown that will change everything! The Spark Eternal corrupts everything it touches, and Doctor Aphra is no exception! Trapped inside her own tainted mind, Aphra's only hope for escape lies in her own memories - but can she find a way out before the Spark consumes her completely? And as Sana Starros comes face-to-face with an ancient, malevolent presence, she will have to make a choice - and quickly. Can she save Aphra? Can she even save herself? Everyone involved is hiding deadly secrets, and the Spark has plans of its own! As its power grows, so does its hunger. But what is the truth behind its origin? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #21-25.

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 5 - THE SPARK ETERNAL

Licensed Publishing

Elemental forces of nature clash when Singapore sensation Aero meets Filipina super heroine Wave! On the outs from Triumph Division, Wave must regain her team's trust - and Aero owes her a favour. The two heroes team up to investigate AlonTech, the shadowy company that gave Wave her powers... But who is the Sea Hunter, and what is her connection to a strange undersea race? Then, Sword Master's search for his father brings him to America... and into the crosshairs of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! Lin Lie's magic sword makes a tempting target - but when Ares, Greek god of war, claims the weapon for himself, can the heroes wrest the sword back to its rightful owner? Or will they have to cut a deal with Ares - and face the gods of Madripoor? Collecting: Aero (2019) 1-6 (B Stories), Sword Master (2019) 1-6 (B Stories)

AERO & SWORD MASTER: ORIGINS AND ODYSSEYS

Lee, Fonda

Pak, Greg

They were the breakout stars of War of The Realms: New Agents of Atlas, now learn their origin tales! White Fox is many things: a spy, a superhero, and the last of the kumiho, a mystical race of shapeshifters. Who was she before taking the name White Fox and what happened to the kumiho? Luna Snow has the power to freeze her enemies but is also one of South Korea's pop sensations! How does she juggle this double life and what connection does Tony Stark have to her powers? Crescent and Io work together to fight evil. But how did this powerful team come to be? Then follow the adventures of the next generation of heroes as they become the Future Avengers! Collecting: Future Fight Firsts: Crescent and Io (2019) 1, Future Fight Firsts: Luna Snow (2019) 1, Future Fight Firsts: White Fox (2019) 1

FUTURE FIGHT FIRSTS

The rogue archaeologist returns - with a new crew and a new mission! With the Rebel Alliance on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it's never been a more dangerous time for outlaws and scoundrels. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, Doctor Aphra is back on the job - hunting the score of a lifetime that's too good to pass up. To find the cursed Rings of Vaale, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen before! But Ronen Tagge, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at fortune and glory? Or could there be a traitor in their midst? Collecting: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) 1-5

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 1 - FORTUNE AND FATE

Someone sinister has put a price on Doctor Aphra's head.. and it's none other than Domina Tagge! Now Aphra finds herself running for her life, trying to shake every bounty hunter on her tail. But one of those hunters is Aphra's angry ex Sana Starros - and for Sana, it's personal! Aphra can't out-think Domina or outrun Sana... so what choice does she have left? Perhaps locating a mysterious piece of tech that could shift the balance of the galactic civil war? Aphra's desperate hunt takes her to Corellia - but unfortunately for her, that's right on Sana's doorstep. And our roguish doctor isn't the only one with an eye on this prize... Collecting: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) 6-10

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 2 - THE ENGINE JOB

Doctor Aphra’s adventures continue against the backdrop of War of the Bounty Hunters! Aphra and Sana Starros discover an eerie, abandoned ship…but on board they will discover a nightmarish horror not seen in the galaxy for untold eons. And to make things worse, they must contend with the fearsome bounty hunter Durge! Then, a mysterious invitation leads Aphra and Sana to an exclusive party — teeming with scum and villainy! Can they survive the underworld social event of the century? Or will their cover be blown by a familiar face with an agenda of their own? Face to face with the one person she hoped she’d never see again, this time the not-so-good Doctor is in trouble so deep she might not be able to talk her way out…\nCOLLECTING: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) 11-15

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 3 - WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS

The Merc with a Mouth Deadpool is back in business, with a new creative team and a new mission! Marvel's top merc is back is business - and better than ever! We all know Wade Wilson is one of the leading guns-for-hire in the Marvel Universe (even if he is simultaneously the most annoying one), but now he's pushing to make that recognition official. Deadpool is auditioning for the elite group known as The Atelier. Now, he has 48 hours to kill one of the world's most famous super villains. Only problem? He's been kidnapped, and something... strange... is growing inside him! Things are going to get gross as writer Alyssa Wong (STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA, IRON FIST) and artist Martin Coccolo (HULK VS. THOR: BANNER OF WAR) take out their pent-up aggression on everyone's pizza-faced, jabber-mouthed, misguided, hate-to-love, love-to-hate fave... Deadpool! Collecting: Deadpool (2022) 1-5, New Mutants (2018) 30 (Deadpool story)

DEADPOOL BY ALYSSA WONG VOL. 1

Manga

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A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings

IRON FIST: THE SHATTERED SWORD

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 5 - THE SPARK ETERNAL

AERO & SWORD MASTER: ORIGINS AND ODYSSEYS

FUTURE FIGHT FIRSTS

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 1 - FORTUNE AND FATE

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 2 - THE ENGINE JOB

STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 3 - WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS

DEADPOOL BY ALYSSA WONG VOL. 1