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In this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for March 2018, What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera, a story about a girl from Sri Lanka, and the tragic series of traumas that shape her life. It's a story about the pressures of growing up female in a culture steeped in misogyny, coming of age as an immigrant in a new country, and the tension of never feeling good enough. For a...

Sorry for the wait this month, but here is our monthly news episode for March 2018 featuring updates on new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories. Don't forget! The Books & Boba March 2018 pick is What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera. We'll be releasing our discussion episode next week! For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Good...

In this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for February 2018, *Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too * by Jomny Sun, An intrspective picture book about a cute alien's journey to find out what it means to be "human." Our hosts recap their favorite characters and storylines, as well as their thoughts on the book's approach to imposter syndrome, artistic endeavors, a...

Hope everyone's enjoying their Olympic February! On this episode, Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for February 2018 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads group . Don't forget! The Books & Boba January 2018 pick is Ev...

It's time to discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for January 2018, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, An epic story of a family of Korean immigrants in Japan spanning four generations. Our hosts do their best to discuss the many themes presented in this story, including family, identity, expectations, survival, and how they relate to our own experiences as children of immigrants. For additional thou...

It's a new year of Asian American Literature! On this episode, Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for January 2018 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads group . Don't forget! The Books & Boba January 2018 pick is Pachin...

We're very excited to chat with Fonda Lee, the author of the Asian-inspired gangster fantasy epic (and one of Marvin's favorite books of 2017), Jade City . Fonda shares about her path to becoming a full-time author and her inspirations in creating the world of Jade City . We also chat about our thoughts on the fantasy genre, and how we'd like to move beyond the typical euro-centric stories. For ad...

Join us as we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for December 2017, Never Let Me Go by Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, a moving story of friendship, growing up, and the meaning of life wrapped in a surprisingly genre setting. Our hosts discuss their reactions to the unique "revelations" of the story's world and to the riveting and personal stories of the main characters. For addi...

Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for December 2017 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories. Don't forget to check out episode 35, also out today for our discussion on the Books & Boba December 2017 book pick, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Boo...

In this special edition of Books and Boba, we present a series of interviews by book club member and contributor Lauren Lola from a few months ago at the Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) in San Francisco. Lauren talked to book vendors, pubishers, and exhibitors around the festival about their organizations as well as Filipino American culture & literature. For additi...

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for November 2017, Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza, a tale of adventure and revenge in a fantastical sci-fi universe. This month's panel chats about the refreshingly fallible main characters, the vast setting, and the all too real politics of space racism. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit t...

Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for November 2017 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads group . Follow the hosts: Reera Yoo ( @reeraboo ) Marvin Yueh ( @marvinyueh ) Follow the Book Club: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group...

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for October 2017, The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo, a ghost story taking place in 1890's Malaysia. Reera marvels at the beautifully described settings while Marvin is drawn into the mysteries at the heart of the story. Join them as they discuss Choo's portrayal of the Chinese afterlife and the ghosts and deities that operate there. For...

Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for October 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and publishing deals. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums . This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo ( @reeraboo ) Marvin Yueh ( @marvinyueh ) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Book...

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for September 2017, Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong, a family dramedy that any millennial can relate to! We're joined by guest panelist Minji Chang, host of our fellow Potluck Collective show First of All and Marvin's co-host on the KollabCast , to talk about the book and how it reminded us of our own lives and families. As a fellow ca...

Marvin and Reera record the first podcast in the brand new Potluck Collective studio! In this episode we catch up on the September Asian American literature news that we missed. Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo ( @reeraboo ) Marvin Yueh ( @marvinyueh ) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba September 2017 pick is Goodby, Vitamin by Rachel Khong This podcast is part of Potluck:...

In this episode, we interview Kathleen Burkinshaw, author of the middle-grade novel, The Last Cherry Blossom , a story of a young Japanese girl living in Hiroshima during World War II when the atomic bomb was dropped. Based partially on the story of her own mother (who survived the bombing of Hiroshima), Kathleen chats about her personal reasons for writing the story, as well as her hopes for a fu...

Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for September 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums . This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo ( @reeraboo ) Marvin Yueh ( @marvinyueh ) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books &a...

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for August 2017, The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino. A crime thriller from the popular Detective Galileo series from Japan. In a subversion of the mystery genre, the readers know the identity of the killer up front, and are instead treated to a game of wits between two geniuses, one expert investigator, and the other a master...

In this episode, we interview author Sarah Kuhn about her latest Asian American superhero novel, Heroine Worship , the sequel to Heroine Complex , the inaugural Books & Boba book club pick almost a year ago! We chat with Sarah about her new book, including her decision to swap narrators, her thoughts on strong female (and Asian) representation, and more! For additional thoughts and discussion...

Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for August 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums . Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore ! This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo ( @reeraboo ) Marvin Yueh ( @marvinyu...

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for July 2017, Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. A magical realism story about a couple coming together just as their city falls to civil war, how their relationship develops as they struggle as refugees in strange lands, and a world beset by magical doors. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba...

Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for July 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums . Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore ! Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo ( @reeraboo ) Marvin Yueh ( @marvinyueh ) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodrea...

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for June 2017, None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio. A YA novel about a homecoming queen who finds out that she was born intersex, and what happens when her secret is leaked to her entire school. It's a story of coming to terms with one's identity, dealing with bullying, and the importance of support in times of crisis. For additional th...

In this episode, we present our interview with author Maurene Goo of the new YA romantic comedy novel, I Believe in a Thing Called Love , about an overachieving girl who tries to employ romantic lessons learned from watching Korean Dramas in real life. We chat about the new book, Maurene's writing process, and of course, Korean Dramas. For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & B...