Events at Yu & Me Books
September 14, 2025 at 2:00PM
Book Launch | The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series.
September 18, 2025 at 6:30PM
Book Talk | Soju Party by Irene Yoo
@ The Korea Society, 350 Madison Ave, 24 FL. With Soju Party, food writer, chef, and co-owner of Brooklyn’s Orion Bar Irene Yoo has written the book on drinking like a Korean. She introduces the classic Korean alcohols and how Koreans typically like to drink them and serves up unique cocktail recipes featuring Korean-inspired riffs and nostalgic twists.
September 16, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | For the Sun After Long Nights by Nilo Tabrizy
A moving exploration of the 2022 women-led protests in Iran, as told through the interwoven stories of two Iranian journalists. At once deeply personal and assiduously reported, For the Sun After Long Nights offers two perspectives on what it means to cover the stories that are closest to one’s heart—both in the forefront and from afar.
September 19, 2025 at 8:00PM
September No/Pen Mic
Sign ups start from 7:30PM. 5-minute time slots. All performers welcome! Hosted by Ed Lin
September 21, 2025 at 12:00PM
Meet & Greet | The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin
From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously full-color illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore.
September 22, 2025 at 10:00PM
Midnight Release Party | Alchemised by SenLinYu
In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.
September 23, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Underspin by EY Zhao
A bruising coming-of-age novel about the short and tumultuous life of a charismatic and enigmatic table tennis prodigy, as seen through the eyes of those pulled into his orbit.
September 26, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch Party | Water Mirror Echo by Jeff Chang
A cultural biography, both sweeping and intimate, of the legend Bruce Lee, set against the extraordinary, untold story of the rise of Asian America—from the author of the award-winning classic Can’t Stop Won’t Stop and one of the finest culture observers of our era.
September 30, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Pick a Color by Souvankham Thammavongsa
350 Grand St. New Design HS. From Giller Prize and O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa comes a revelatory novel about loneliness, love, labor, and class, an intimate and sharply written book following a nail salon owner as she toils away for the privileged clients who don't even know her true name.
October 1, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | All the Way Around the Sun
From the acclaimed author of This Place Is Still Beautiful comes an evocative, achingly romantic road-trip story about grief, diasporic identities, and the deep-buried secrets that haunt us, perfect for fans of Past Lives and The Farewell.
October 2, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Oxford Soju Club
A game of espionage and masked identities for readers of THE SYMPATHIZER and EVERTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU.
October 7, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Zodiac Legacy by Katie Zhao
Return to the hidden world of the cursed Descendants of the Zodiac, where magic intertwines with dark academia at a boarding school dedicated to restoring their glory. In this thrilling sequel, the Descendants must navigate the aftermath of a chaotic heist and rescue a fallen comrade-all while battling dark forces determined to tear them apart.
October 9, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | And the River Drags Her Down by Jihyun Yun
She has always known the rules - never resurrect anything larger than the palm of her hand, but that was before her sister died. A chilling, compulsive exploration of sisterhood, loss, and revenge.
October 14, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Red City by Marie Lu
350 Grand St. New Design HS. The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab, Red City is a dark and deadly contemporary fantasy of magical warfare, star-crossed ambition, and the pursuit of perfection at any cost, set in a glittering alternate Los Angeles.
October 8, 2025 at 6:30PM
Book Talk | Celebrating Korean American Cookbooks for Chuseok
Celebrating Chuseok at Yu & Me Books: In Conversation with Caroline Choe, Sohui Kim, and Irene Yoo
October 15, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Talk | The Vegan Creamery
A delectable collection of over 75 plant-based recipes for vegan butters, creams, cheeses, desserts, and more, from the award-winning chef and bestselling author of Artisan Vegan Cheese.
October 8, 2025 a 7:00PM
Book Launch | Bad B*tch in the Kitch by Cassie Yeung
350 Grand St. New Design HS. Add some razzle dazzle to your home cooking with 80 recipes for your favorite Asian takeout dishes from culinary influencer Cassie Yeung
October 16, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Local Heavens by KM Fajardo
A corporate hacker. An elusive billionaire. A society trying to survive the American Nightmare.
A brilliant reimagining of Fitzgerald’s classic tale of glamour, desire, and desperation, Local Heavens examines the guardrails of morality . . . and the price of desire.
October 17, 2025 at 8:00PM
October No/Pen Mic
Sign ups start from 7:30PM. 5-minute time slots. All performers welcome! Hosted by Ed Lin
October 23, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | For the Love of Kewpie by Elyse Inamine and Jessie YuChen
THE OFFICIAL KEWPIE COOKBOOK! Celebrate the cult-favorite mayonnaise with stories, history, and delicious recipes, all included in this perfect gift and cookbook.
October 30, 2025 at 7:00PM
Book Talk | The Pain We Carry Workbook by Natalie Gutiérrez
Based on the powerful self-help guide,The Pain We Carry, this workbook will help you heal the invisible wounds of complex trauma and reclaim your mind, body, and spirit.