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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.

Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.

 

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#305

#298 - Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

On this episode, we discuss our November 2024 book club pick, [Interior Chinatown] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/interior-chinatown-charles-yu/14725126?aid=11692&ean=9780307948472&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Charles Yu, an award winning novel about a guy living in cop show version of Chinatown who dreams of becoming a "Kung Fu Guy" but is stuck playing generic Asian guy roles, a metaphor for not only how Hollywood treats its Asian actors, but for the model minority myth as well. To help us discuss this book, we've invited our friends Ada Tseng and Brian Hu from the [Saturday School Podcast ] (https://podcastpotluck.com/saturday-school) who provide their perspectives as longtime Asian American pop culture journalists and scholars. Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is [Interior Chinatown] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/interior-chinatown-charles-yu/14725126?aid=11692&ean=9780307948472&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Charles Yu This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:32

29 Nov 2024

#304

#297 - Author Chat w/ Julie Leong

On this episode, we chat with author Julie Leong chat about her debut novel [The Teller of Small Fortunes] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-teller-of-small-fortunes-julie-leong/21035313?aid=11692&ean=9780593815915&listref=author-interviews&) ,a cozy fantasy about a young traveling fortune teller who embarks on a journey across her adopted kingdom alongside her party of found family members. Julie shares her inspirations for writing her cozy adventure that explores western fantasy with a distinctly Asian diaspora lens. Follow Julie on Instagram at [@julieleongbooks] (https://www.instagram.com/julieleongbooks/) and check out her debut novel [The Teller of Small Fortunes] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-teller-of-small-fortunes-julie-leong/21035313?aid=11692&ean=9780593815915&listref=author-interviews&) available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is [Interior Chinatown] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/interior-chinatown-charles-yu/14725126?aid=11692&ean=9780307948472&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Charles Yu This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

45 MINS

45:37

22 Nov 2024

#303

#296 - November 2024 Book News

Our world may have shifted to a darker timeline, but at the very least, there will still be books! On our November 2024 mid month check-in, we review the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the latest book tea and awards! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---The Offer by Neel Patel ---Benny's Bright Qing Ming, by Michelle Jing Chan ---Melodies of the Sitar by Shachi Kaushik; illust. by Geeta Ladi ---As I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee & LeUyen Pham ---Dim Sum Battle by Tony Tong; illust. by LeUyen Pham ---Deepa, MD by Priya Swaminathan ---Look Under Me by Veera Hiranandani ---Kill Your Darlings by Yuvashri Harish ---Simmy and Maddy's Snow Day by Pawan Singh; illust. by Meneka Repka ---Lots and Lots of Ocelots by Vicky Fang; illust. by Angel Chang ---Asha Means Hope by Pooja Ma-khi-jani; illust. by Nadia Alam ---Untitled YA gothic horror novel by Autumn Krause ---Sibylline by Melissa de la Cruz News stories covered on this episode: --- [BookTok is divided on whether books are political] (https://mashable.com/article/booktok-drama-harris-trump-politics) --- [2024 Goodreads Choice Awards] (https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-books-2024?ref=gca_nov_24_gcar1_sa) voting has begun! Books by Asian authors in the opening round: Readers’ Favorite Fiction ---Welcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum ---Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly ---Marytyr! by Kaveh Akbar Debut Novel ---Welcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum ---Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly ---How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang ---Marytyr! by Kaveh Akbar ---The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan ---Daughters of Shandong by Eve J Chung Historical Fiction ---The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali ---The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang ---The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan ---There Are Rivers In the Sky by Elif Shafak Mystery & Thriller ---The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean ---Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown Romance ---How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang ---Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan ---King of Sloth by Ana Hoang Romantasy ---Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli Fantasy ---The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. Song ---A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang ---The Fox Wife by Yangze Choo Science Fiction ---The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei Horror ---The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim Young Adult Fantasy ---Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen ---Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier ---All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi ---Heir by Sabaa Tahir ---For She is Wrath by Emily Varga Young Adult Fiction ---I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang ---Banh Mi For Two by Trinity Nguyen ---A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur Nonfiction ---How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom by Johanna Hedva ---Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal ---It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health by Karen Tang ---The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan Memoir ---Knife by Salman Rushdie ---Here After by Amy Lin ---The Manicurist's Daughter by Susan Lieu History and Biography ---Not Your China Doll by Katie Gee Salisbury Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is [Interior Chinatown] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/interior-chinatown-charles-yu/14725126?aid=11692&ean=9780307948472&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Charles Yu This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:45

15 Nov 2024

#302

#295 - Author Chat w/ Nayantara Roy

On this episode, we welcome author Nayantara Roy to chat about her debut novel [The Magnificent Ruins] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magnificent-ruins-nayantara-roy/21249630?aid=11692&ean=9781643755847&listref=author-interviews&) ,a story about an up and coming literary editor in New York who returns to Kolkata (where she was born) after finding out that she has inherited her family's manor from her grandfather and has to deal with her extended family who all still live there. Tara shares with us her personal inspirations for her debut as well as her journey to becoming a published novelist by way of a career in the television industry. Follow Nayantara on Instagram at [@tararoi] (https://www.instagram.com/tararoi/) and check out her debut novel [The Magnificent Ruins] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magnificent-ruins-nayantara-roy/21249630?aid=11692&ean=9781643755847&listref=author-interviews&) available November 12 on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is [Interior Chinatown] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/interior-chinatown-charles-yu/14725126?aid=11692&ean=9780307948472&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Charles Yu This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) P.S. Here are some resources for those of you looking for some extra support during these stressful times: [NAAPIMHA’s Vote for Wellness Initiative] (https://www.naapimha.org/vote-for-wellness) --- [https://www.naapimha.org/vote-for-wellness] (https://www.naapimha.org/vote-for-wellness) [Asian Mental Health Collective] (https://www.asianmhc.org/) ---Asian/Asian American therapist directory Search by your state. [https://www.asianmhc.org/] (https://www.asianmhc.org/) [CA vs. Hate Resource Line and Network] (https://stophate.calcivilrights.ca.gov) A non-emergency hate incident and hate crime reporting hotline and online portal established by California’s Civil Rights Department to support individuals and communities across the state targeted for hate. (833) 866-4283; [stophate@calcivilrights.ca.gov] (mailto:stophate@calcivilrights.ca.gov) ; [stophate.calcivilrights.ca.gov/s/] (http://stophate.calcivilrights.ca.gov/s/) ---Information for anyone targeted for hate about their legal rights and resources for enforcing their rights: [Hate Violence | CRD (ca.gov)] (https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/hateviolence/) ; [https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/hateviolence/] (https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/hateviolence/) --- [Hate Violence Fact Sheet] (https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/posters/?openTab=5&emrc=63cf03344e66a) available in at least 10 languages; [https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/posters/?openTab=5&emrc=63cf03344e66a] (https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/posters/?openTab=5&emrc=63cf03344e66a) STOP AAPI HATE: [https://stopaapihate.org/report-hate/] (https://stopaapihate.org/report-hate/) ---Other resources from SAH: [https://stopaapihate.org/community-resources/#mental-health] (https://stopaapihate.org/community-resources/#mental-health) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

08 Nov 2024

53 MINS

53:09

08 Nov 2024

#301

#294 - The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

On this episode, we discuss our October 2024 pick, [The Salt Grows Heavy] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-salt-grows-heavy-cassandra-khaw/18738945?aid=11692&ean=9781250830913&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Cassandra Khaw. A story following a flesh-eating mermaid and a plague doctor who encounter a village of children with an unsettling secret while on a journey through a snowy forest. Join us a we dive into this spooky read that melds the fairy tales of Anderson and Grimm and asks the question, what happens after the prince marries a creature from the depths of the sea? Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is [Interior Chinatown ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/interior-chinatown-charles-yu/14725126?aid=11692&ean=9780307948472&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Charles Yu This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

01 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:34

01 Nov 2024

#300

#293 - Author Chat w/ Joanne Howard

On this episode, we chat with Joanne Howard to talk about her debut novel [Sleeping in the Sun] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/sleeping-in-the-sun-joanne-howard/21491168?aid=11692&ean=9781647427986&listref=author-interviews&) , a coming of age story about a family of American missionaries living in India during the final years of the Brisish Raj. Joanne shares about her writers journey as well as how finding out about her own family's history as missionaries in India inspired her to write this story. Follow Joanne on Instagram at [@joannesbooks] (https://www.instagram.com/joannesbooks/) and check out her debut novel [Sleeping in the Sun] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/sleeping-in-the-sun-joanne-howard/21491168?aid=11692&ean=9781647427986&listref=author-interviews&) available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is [The Salt Grows Heavy] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-salt-grows-heavy-cassandra-khaw/18738945?aid=11692&ean=9781250830913&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Cassandra Khaw This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

25 Oct 2024

46 MINS

46:57

25 Oct 2024

#299

#292 - October 2024 Book News

On our mid-month check in for Spooky Month 2024, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, check in on the latest winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, and weigh in on the possible TV adaptation of RF Kuang's Yellowface! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Kingdom of Waves by Melissa de la Cruz ---One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram ---Never, Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan ---Wild Song by Candy Gourlay ---Ask the Doctor: 75 Wacky and Wise Health Questions from Curious Kids by Betty Choi; illust by Jannie Ho ---Don't Eat Eustace by Lian Cho ---The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye ---Casting April by Wendy Lu ---Accidentally on Purpose by Kristen Kish ---The Ex-girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao ---Schooltime Grumps by Katrina Moore; illust by Xindi Ya ---Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus ---Jeong Is Jeong by Jessica Yoon; illust by Michelle Lee ---The Legendary Allies series by Linda Trinh; illust by Quynh Anh Nguyen News stories covered on this episode: --- [Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature] (https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/awards-and-prizes/article/96167-han-kang-wins-2024-nobel-prize-in-literature.html) --- [Han Kang declines press conference, refuses to celebrate award while people die in wars] (https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/10/135_384056.html) --- [Lionsgate TV Options ‘Yellowface’ by R.F. Kuang, Karyn Kusama Attached to Direct ] (https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/yellowface-rf-kuang-tv-serues-karyn-kusama-constance-wu-lionsgate-1236167053/) Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is [The Salt Grows Heavy] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-salt-grows-heavy-cassandra-khaw/18738945?aid=11692&ean=9781250830913&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Cassandra Khaw This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

42 MINS

42:27

18 Oct 2024

#298

#291 - Author Chat w/ Teresa Wong

On this episode, we sit down with Chinese-Canadian author and cartoonist Teresa Wong to chat about her new graphic memoir, [All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational Family Odyssey] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/all-our-ordinary-stories-a-multigenerational-family-odyssey/21031995?aid=11692&ean=9781551529493&listref=author-interviews&) , an generation spanning recounting 100 years of her own family's history in China and Canada. Teresa shares how she became a author/illustrator of graphic novels, as well as what it was like sharing her family's stories with the world. Follow Teresa on Instagram at [@by_teresawong] (https://www.instagram.com/by_teresawong/) and check out her debut novel [All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational Family Odyssey] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/all-our-ordinary-stories-a-multigenerational-family-odyssey/21031995?aid=11692&ean=9781551529493&listref=author-interviews&) available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is [The Salt Grows Heavy] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-salt-grows-heavy-cassandra-khaw/18738945?aid=11692&ean=9781250830913&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Cassandra Khaw This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:40

11 Oct 2024

#297

#290 - A Burning by Megha Majumdar

On this episode, we discuss our September 2024 pick, [A Burning] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-burning-megha-majumdar/13056738?aid=11692&ean=9780593081259&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by MeghaMajumdar, a social novel about a poor girl in Kolkata accused of a terrorist attack she wasn't involved in, and the aspiring actress and teacher who have the chance to clear her name but at the cost of their own social ascension. Join us as we dive into Megha's modern social novel which asks the question, who are the ones being burned in a society where anyone can become kindling? Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is [The Salt Grows Heavy] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-salt-grows-heavy-cassandra-khaw/18738945?aid=11692&ean=9781250830913&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Cassandra Khaw This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:11

04 Oct 2024

#296

#289 - Author Chat w/ Preeti Chhibber

On this episode, we sit down with prolific writer Preeti Chhibber to talk about her new YA rom com novel, [Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/piece-of-payal-preeti-chhibber/19598448?aid=11692&ean=9780593461884&listref=author-interviews&) [,] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-we-never-had-randy-ribay/20924942?aid=11692&ean=9780593461419&listref=author-interviews&) about high school junior Payal Mehta and her ill-conceived plan to get back at her longtime crush for micro-aggressing against her by making him fall in love with her... for revenge of course, in the process enlisting the help of her academic nemesis who's prickly exterior may be hiding something more. Follow Aurora on Instagram at [@runwithskizzers] (https://www.instagram.com/runwithskizzers/) and check out her debut novel [Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/piece-of-payal-preeti-chhibber/19598448?aid=11692&ean=9780593461884&listref=author-interviews&) available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is [A Burning] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-burning-megha-majumdar/13056738?aid=11692&ean=9780593081259&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

55 MINS

55:16

27 Sep 2024

#295

#288 - Author Chat w/ Aurora Palit

On this episode, we welcome author Aurora Palit to talk about her debut novel, [Sunshine and Spice] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/sunshine-and-spice-aurora-palit/20975182?aid=11692&ean=9780593640180&listref=author-interviews&) [,] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-we-never-had-randy-ribay/20924942?aid=11692&ean=9780593461419&listref=author-interviews&) an adult romance story between two members of a conservative Bengali Canadian community who enter into a fake relationship to help solve each others cultural dilemmas out despite being complete opposites. We chat with Aurora about her writer's journey as well as the inspirations for her spicy debut. Follow Aurora on Instagram at [@aurorapalit] (https://www.instagram.com/aurorapalit/) and check out her debut novel [Sunshine and Spice] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/sunshine-and-spice-aurora-palit/20975182?aid=11692&ean=9780593640180&listref=author-interviews&) available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is [A Burning] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-burning-megha-majumdar/13056738?aid=11692&ean=9780593081259&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:20

20 Sep 2024

#294

#287 - September 2024 Book News

On our mid-month check in for September 2024, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, get some updates on which authors of Asian descent who made it to the National Book Awards long-lists, and touch a little on the latest controversy with NaNoWriMo! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Flashlight by Susan Choi ---Let It Be a Tale: Palestinian Journalists on Survival and Resistance edited by Zahra Hankir ---The Singular Life of Aria Patel by Samira Ahmed ---Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights by Celeste Dador ---How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil ---Okchundang Candy by Jung-soon Go, translated by Aerin Park ---Nest of Tongues by Randy Ribay ---Every Single Splendor by Mae Respicio ---A Zombie Day by An Na; illust by August Zhang ---A Space for Nina by Karen Koh ---When They Burned the Butterfly by Wen-yi Lee ---Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay ---Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi ---The First State of Being by Erin Entrada ---The Tale of a Wall: Reflections on the Meaning of Hope and Freedom by Nasser Abu Srour, translated by Luke Leafgren ---The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa; translated from Arabic by Ranya Abdelrahman and Sawad Hussain ---Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ; translated by Lin King ---Where the Wind Calls Home by Samar Yazbek; translated by Leri Price Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is [A Burning] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-burning-megha-majumdar/13056738?aid=11692&ean=9780593081259&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

14 Sep 2024

35 MINS

35:32

14 Sep 2024

#293

#286 - Author Chat w/ Randy Ribay

On this episode, we chat with author Randy Ribay about his latest novel, [Everything We Never Had,] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-we-never-had-randy-ribay/20924942?aid=11692&ean=9780593461419&listref=author-interviews&) a YA story about four generations of Filipino men, each grappling with their own unique relationships with identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships. We talk with Randy about his inspirations for the book, as well as his thoughts on its themes of breaking out of toxic cycles. Follow Randy on Instagram at [@RandyRibay] (https://www.instagram.com/randyribay/) and check out his novel [Everything We Never Had] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-we-never-had-randy-ribay/20924942?aid=11692&ean=9780593461419&listref=author-interviews&) , available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is [A Burning] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-burning-megha-majumdar/13056738?aid=11692&ean=9780593081259&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

06 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:18

06 Sep 2024

#292

#285 - Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang

Join us as we discuss our August 2024 book club pick, [Land of Milk and Honey] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/land-of-milk-and-honey-c-pam-zhang/19729816?aid=11692&ean=9780593538241&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by C Pam Zhang. A story about a Chinese American chef who is stranded abroad when a global climate catastrophe hits and decimates the world's food supply, putting her chosen profession (as well as her own identity and livelihood) in jeopardy. The story follows her journey of self-discovery as she takes a job as a private chef for an elite research colony in the Italian mountains, one of the few places left in the world with sunlight and abundance, but not all is as it seems. Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is [A Burning] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-burning-megha-majumdar/13056738?aid=11692&ean=9780593081259&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:33

30 Aug 2024

#291

#284 - Author Chat w/ Trinity Nguyen

On this episode, we chat with author Trinity Nguyen about her debut novel, [A Banh Mi for Two] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-banh-mi-for-two-trinity-nguyen/20776407?aid=11692&ean=9781250910820&listref=author-interviews&) , a sweet sapphic romance about a Vietnamese American exchange student and Vietnamese food blogger/street food vendor and their foodie adventures in Saigon. We chat with Trinity about the inspirations for her novel as well as what her favorite Vietnamese foods are! Follow Trinity on Instagram at [@thetrinitytran] (https://www.instagram.com/TheTrinityTran/) and check out her debut novel [A Banh Mi for Two] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-banh-mi-for-two-trinity-nguyen/20776407?aid=11692&ean=9781250910820&listref=author-interviews&) , available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba August 2024 book club pick is [Land of Milk and Honey] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/land-of-milk-and-honey-c-pam-zhang/19729816?aid=11692&ean=9780593538241&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by C Pam Zhang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

58 MINS

58:36

23 Aug 2024

#290

#283 - August 2024 Book News

On our mid-month check in for July 2024, we recap some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, as well as get some updates on the latest Books & Boba pick to get picked up for TV and which books by Asian authors made it into the New York Time's best 100 books of the century! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Reasons We Break by Jesmeen Kaur Deo ---Arctic Adventures: A Tundra Tale by Jyoti Rajan Gopal; illust by Alexandra Mims Cook ---Cactus Home by Vikram Madan ---The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana by Shruthi Rao; illust by Devika Joglekar ---Tea Leaf Eggs by Karen E. Hong ---Hold by Randy Ribay; illust Zeke Peña ---Miles Ahead by Minh Lê; illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao ---Passé It On by Dani Chuatico ---How to Fake a Love Story in 15 Days by Aashna Avachat ---Baba Palooza by A.D. Ghani; illust by Nadia Alam ---Amina Banana by Shifa Saltagi Safadi; illust by Aaliya Jaleel ---The Other Lata by Kirthana Ramisetti News stories covered on this episode: --- [George R.R. Martin honors R.F. Kuang and Xiran Jay Zhao with 2024 Alfie Awards] (https://locusmag.com/2024/08/2024-alfie-awards/) --- [Xiran Jay Zhao wins The Astounding Award at the 2024 Hugos] (https://www.instagram.com/xiranjayzhao/p/C-ivmzygMuh/?img_index=1) Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba August 2024 book club pick is [Land of Milk and Honey] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/land-of-milk-and-honey-c-pam-zhang/19729816?aid=11692&ean=9780593538241&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by C Pam Zhang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

16 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:51

16 Aug 2024

#289

From PotluckPod They Call Us Bruce - They Call Us OiYan A. Poon

We're taking the week off so our friends from [They Call Us Bruce] (https://podcastpotluck.com/they-call-us-bruce) are helping fill in with their latest chat with author OiYan A. Poon, please enjoy! --- Jeff and Phil welcome writer and race scholar OiYan A. Poon, author ofAsian American Is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action and Family. She talks about breaking out of her comfort zone to write a sincere and heartfelt exploration of race relations and affirmative action, the interviews she conducted with Asian Americans who have been actively engaged in policy debates over race-conscious admissions or affirmative action, and the not-so-simple question from her daughter that inspired the title of her book. --- Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba August 2024 book club pick is [Land of Milk and Honey] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/land-of-milk-and-honey-c-pam-zhang/19729816?aid=11692&ean=9780593538241&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by C Pam Zhang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

36 MINS

36:12

09 Aug 2024

#288

#282 - The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses

On this episode, we discuss our July 2024 book club pick [The Sense of Wonder] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sense-of-wonder-matthew-salesses/18834333?aid=11692&ean=9780316425810&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Matthew Salesses, a contemporary Asian American novel following the story of Won Lee, the only Asian American player for an NBA team, and his rise to stardom during a period known as "The Wonder." Inspired on the real life Linsanity phenomenon, and the discourse surrounding it, we dive into Matthew's take on the Asian American experience (and K-drama tropes) through the eyes of the star himself, a Korean American sports writer, and a female Korean American entertainment executive. Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba August 2024 book club pick is [Land of Milk and Honey ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/land-of-milk-and-honey-c-pam-zhang/19729816?aid=11692&ean=9780593538241&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by C Pam Zhang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

03 Aug 2024

57 MINS

57:45

03 Aug 2024

#287

#281 - Author Chat w/ Amber Chen

On this episode, we chat with author Amber Chen about her debut novel, [Of Jade and Dragons] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/of-jade-and-dragons-amber-chen/20672932?aid=11692&ean=9780593622759&listref=author-interviews&) , a fantasy adventure and murder mystery set in a Silkpunk world, about a girl who loves engineering as she pretends to be her brother to infiltrate a prestigious academy in order to uncover the conspiracy that killed her father. We chat with Amber about her journey as a writer as well as the real life inspirations behind her debut. Follow Amber on Instagram at [@amberwrites88] (https://www.instagram.com/amberwrites88/) and check out her novel [Of Jade and Dragons] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/of-jade-and-dragons-amber-chen/20672932?aid=11692&ean=9780593622759&listref=author-interviews&) , available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba July 2024 pick is [The Sense of Wonder] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sense-of-wonder-matthew-salesses/18834333?aid=11692&ean=9780316425810&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Matthew Salesses This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

26 Jul 2024

54 MINS

54:55

26 Jul 2024

#286

#280 - July 2024 Book News

On our mid-month check in for July 2024, we recap some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, as well as get some updates on the latest Books & Boba pick to get picked up for TV and which books by Asian authors made it into the New York Time's best 100 books of the century! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Seen: The Story of Corky Lee and His Photographs of Asian America by Julie Leung ---The Big Jump by Marie Tang; illust by Gillian Eilidh O'Mara ---Appetite by P. Paramita ---Black Bird by Sonny Liew ---A Riddle of Thorns by Sarena & Sasha Nanua ---A Village Made of Rainbows by Jo Wu; illust by Alina Chau ---The Never-Ending Goodbye by Leila Boukarim; illust Afsaneh Sanei ---Upside Down Iftar by Maysa Odeh; illust by Nadine Issa News stories covered on this episode: --- [The Fortunes of Jaded Women optioned for a TV series] (https://deadline.com/2024/07/the-fortunes-of-jaded-women-adptation-tv-series-universal-1236004256/) --- [The Shortlist for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction] (https://www.ursulakleguin.com/prize24) --- [NYT’s best 100 books of the century] (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6k0.RFUq.lEx9dHHIaYNr&smid=url-share) Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba July 2024 pick is [The Sense of Wonder] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sense-of-wonder-matthew-salesses/18834333?aid=11692&ean=9780316425810&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Matthew Salesses This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

33 MINS

33:52

19 Jul 2024

#285

#279 - Author Chat w/ K. X. Song

On this episode, we sit down with author K. X. Song to talk about her newest novel, [The Night Ends with Fire] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-night-ends-with-fire-k-x-song/20672378?aid=11692&ean=9780593815724&listref=author-interviews&) , an epic adult fantasy inspired by the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, The Legend of Mulan, and Chinese folklore, following the adventures of a young woman, touched by the Azure Dragon, who enters the army as a man to escape her fate as a woman in a patriarchal society. We chat with K. X. about her journey to becoming a writer as well as her inspirations for the themes in her adult fantasy debut. Follow K.X. on Instagram at [@ksongwrites] (https://www.instagram.com/ksongwrites/) and check out her novel [The Night Ends with Fire] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-night-ends-with-fire-k-x-song/20672378?aid=11692&ean=9780593815724&listref=author-interviews&) , available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba July 2024 pick is [The Sense of Wonder] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sense-of-wonder-matthew-salesses/18834333?aid=11692&ean=9780316425810&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Matthew Salesses This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

54 MINS

54:36

12 Jul 2024

#284

#278 - Author Chat w/ Tara Sim

On this episode, we welcome author Tara Sim to chat about her latest novel, [We Shall Be Monsters] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/we-shall-be-monsters-tara-sim/20654318?aid=11692&ean=9780593407424&listref=author-interviews&) , a YA dark Indian-inspired fantasy take on the Frankenstein story following a girl on a quest to resurrect her sister (who's accidental death she may also be responsible for) who gets drawn into a web of political intrigue by people who want her knowledge and powers. We chat with Tara about her journey as an author, as well as the inspirations behind her book (especially the very good zombie pup). Follow Tara on Instagram at [@tarasimauthor] (https://www.instagram.com/tarasimauthor/) and check out her novel [We Shall Be Monsters] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/we-shall-be-monsters-tara-sim/20654318?aid=11692&ean=9780593407424&listref=author-interviews&) , available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba July 2024 pick is [The Sense of Wonder] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sense-of-wonder-matthew-salesses/18834333?aid=11692&ean=9780316425810&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Matthew Salesses This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

06 Jul 2024

54 MINS

54:36

06 Jul 2024

#283

#277 - Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly

On this episode, we discuss our June 2024 book club pick [Greta & Valdin] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/greta-valdin-rebecca-k-reilly/20165452?aid=11692&ean=9781668028049&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Rebecca K. Reilly, following the story of two adult siblings from Auckland as they each try to escape from their arrested development and overcome their messy professional and romantic issues, while also dealing with their chaotic but close knit Maori-Russian family. We had a lot of fun discussing this very funny story with a surprisingly sincere heart. Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba July 2024 pick is [The Sense of Wonder ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sense-of-wonder-matthew-salesses/18834333?aid=11692&ean=9780316425810&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Matthew Salesses This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

29 Jun 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:01

29 Jun 2024

#282

#276 - June 2024 Book News

On our mid-month check in for June 2024, we recap some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, as well as catch up on some awards news and check in on the latest book tea! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Chasing Sunspots by Victoria Ying ---Mendell Station by J.B. Hwang ---Rings of Fate by Melissa de la Cruz ---Invitation Only by Alexandra Brown Chang ---Rage Will Be Your Savior by K-Ming Chang ---Exhausted Monsters by K-Ming Chang ---Faraway Family by Padma Venkatraman; illust. by Nicole Wong ---Foodie Fest written by Rina Singh and illustrated by Flo Leung ---Coldwire by Chloe Gong ---Scribble by Gavin Aung Than News stories covered on this episode: --- [E.J. Koh has won the 24th annual NYPL Young Lions Fiction] (https://lithub.com/the-2024-young-lions-fiction-award-goes-to-e-j-koh/) --- [Award] (https://lithub.com/the-2024-young-lions-fiction-award-goes-to-e-j-koh/) --- [Costco will stop selling books year-round starting in] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/books/costco-books.html) --- [January 2025] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/books/costco-books.html) --- [Kim Crisci, who went by the pen name “Kim Chi,” pretended] (https://x.com/lanchiwrites/status/1800336031574843725?t=lrsHHQXLr2r4Wg684rZhQQ&s=19) --- [to be Korean American to promote her alleged Own Voices stories.] (https://x.com/lanchiwrites/status/1800336031574843725?t=lrsHHQXLr2r4Wg684rZhQQ&s=19) Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba June 2024 pick is [Greta & Valdin] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/greta-valdin-rebecca-k-reilly/20165452?aid=11692&ean=9781668028049&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Rebecca K. Reilly This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:11

21 Jun 2024

#281

#275 - Author Chat w/ Malia Maunakea

On this episode we chat with author Malia Maunakea about her latest middle grade novel, [Lei and the Invisible Island] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/lei-and-the-invisible-island-malia-maunakea/20594576?aid=11692&ean=9780593522059&listref=author-interviews&) , which concludes her MG duology following the summer adventures of Lei, a Native Hawaiian girl from Colorado, who rediscovers her roots as she deals with the antics of spirits and gods drawn from Hawaiian folklore while visiting her grandmother in Hawaii for the summer. Malia shares with us her journey as an author, the inspirations for her series, as well as her thoughts on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander representation in literature. Follow Malia on Instagram at [@maliamaunakea ] (https://www.instagram.com/maliamaunakea/) and check out her novel [Lei and the Invisible Island] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/lei-and-the-invisible-island-malia-maunakea/20594576?aid=11692&ean=9780593522059&listref=author-interviews&) , available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: --- [Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks] (https://www.patreon.com/booksandboba) --- [Purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) --- [Rocking our Books & Boba merch] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/booksandboba/) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) The Books & Boba June 2024 pick is [Greta & Valdin] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/greta-valdin-rebecca-k-reilly/20165452?aid=11692&ean=9781668028049&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Rebecca K. Reilly This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! [Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/tfoofd) ... Read more

15 Jun 2024

57 MINS

57:47

15 Jun 2024