Books and Boba podcast

Books and Boba

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.

 

#269

#264 - Author Chat w/ Vanessa Le

On this episode, we welcome author Vanessa Le to chat about her debut novel [The Last Bloodcarver] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-bloodcarver-vanessa-le/19764786?aid=11692&ean=9781250881526&listref=author-interviews&) , a Vietnamese-American inspired YA fantasy about a girl with the power to alter human biology who wants to be a healer even if the world sees her as a monster, who is caught and sold into the service of a wealthy family to heal the last surviving witness to a suspected murder. We chat with Vanessa about her inspirations for her fantasy action meets medical murder mystery, as well as how her background as a Vietnamese-American med student helped her develop her book's world and magic system! Follow Vanessa on Instagram at [@lochnessly] (https://www.instagram.com/lochnessly/) and check out her debut novel, [The Last Bloodcarver] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-bloodcarver-vanessa-le/19764786?aid=11692&ean=9781250881526&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 March 2024 pick is [Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/welcome-to-the-hyunam-dong-bookshop-hwang-bo-reum/20000336?aid=11692&ean=9781639732425&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Hwang Bo-Reum & translated by Shanna Tan This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

23 Mar 2024

51 MINS

51:35

23 Mar 2024


#268

#263 - March 2024 Book News

On our mid-month check in for March 2024, we recap the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as go over some exciting adaptation and festival news! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---The Perfections by Lulee Ma ---Revolutions Are Made of ---Love by Sun ---Yung Shin and Mélina Mangal; illust by Leslie Barlow ---Nunu and the Sea by Isabella Kung ---A Home on the Page by Kao Kalia Yang; ---illust by Seo Kim ---Deathly Fates by Tesia Tsai ---Dragon Force: Infinity's ---Secret by Katie ---Tsang and Kevin Tsang ---Falling Star by Linda Liu ---I Guess I'll Go Eat Worms by Linda Liu ---The Day the Books ---Disappeared by Joanna ---Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard; illust by Dan Santat ---Lou with the Band by Alexandra Leigh ---Young ---Prodigal Tiger by Samantha Chong ---The Art of How Dogs Sleep by Alison Kim News stories covered on this episode: --- [Babel optioned for screen adaptation] (https://deadline.com/2024/02/wiip-babel-fantasy-novel-television-adaptation-temple-hill-1235839671/) --- [YALLWEST announces lineup] (https://www.yallwest.com/authors) *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba March 2024 pick is [Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/welcome-to-the-hyunam-dong-bookshop-hwang-bo-reum/20000336?aid=11692&ean=9781639732425&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Hwang Bo-Reum & translated by Shanna Tan This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

16 Mar 2024

35 MINS

35:33

16 Mar 2024


#267

#262 - Author Chat w/ Sophie Wan

On this episode, we welcome author Sophie Wan to chat about her debut novel [Women of Good Fortune] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/women-of-good-fortune-original-sophie-wan/20070114?aid=11692&ean=9781525804304&listref=author-interviews&) , a story of three "leftover" women living in Shanghai each stuck in their own ruts from living under the patriarchy, who decides to do something about it, by planning a heist to steal the red envelope money a crazy rich wedding. We had a great chat with Sophie about her inspirations for the story as well as what goes into constructing a good heist! Follow Sophie on Instagram at [@thesophiewan] (https://www.instagram.com/thesophiewan/) and check out Sophie's debut novel, [Women of Good Fortune] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/women-of-good-fortune-original-sophie-wan/20070114?aid=11692&ean=9781525804304&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) *Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba March 2024 pick is [Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/welcome-to-the-hyunam-dong-bookshop-hwang-bo-reum/20000336?aid=11692&ean=9781639732425&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Hwang Bo-Reum & translated by Shanna Tan This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

09 Mar 2024

58 MINS

58:37

09 Mar 2024


#266

#261 - Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee

On this episode, we discuss our February 2024 book club pick, [Untethered Sky] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/untethered-sky-fonda-lee/18515006?aid=11692&ean=9781250842466&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) , an action packed novella by Fonda Lee about a young woman as she becomes a Ruhker, who are warriors that hunt monsters using giant mythical birds called rocs. *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba March 2024 pick is [Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/welcome-to-the-hyunam-dong-bookshop-hwang-bo-reum/20000336?aid=11692&ean=9781639732425&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Hwang Bo-Reum & translated by Shanna Tan This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

01 Mar 2024

44 MINS

44:23

01 Mar 2024


#265

#260 - Author Chat w/ Ray Xu

On this episode, we chat with Ray Xu about his debut middle grade graphic novel [Alterations] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/alterations-ray-xu/20146165?aid=11692&ean=9781454945840&listref=author-interviews&) , a charming semi-autobiographical tale of a kid growing up in a crowded apartment with his mom, older sister, and grandmother, just trying to fit in and stand out. We chat with Ray about the real life inspirations behind his novel, as well as his own creative journey to becoming an animation story editor and published author. Follow Ray on Instagram at [@rayxuxu] (https://www.instagram.com/rayxuxu/) and check out Ray's graphic novel, [Alterations] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/alterations-ray-xu/20146165?aid=11692&ean=9781454945840&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba February 2024 pick is [Untethered Sky] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/untethered-sky-fonda-lee/18515006?aid=11692&ean=9781250842466&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Fonda Lee This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

24 Feb 2024

56 MINS

56:02

24 Feb 2024


#264

#259 - February 2024 Book News

On our mid-month check in for February 2024, we recap the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as catch up on the latest book tea, including controversies from a prominent book awards. Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Me and My Pet Demon by Remy Lai ---Once Upon a Tail by Audrey Perrott & Charlene Chua ---A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim ---100th Day of School with Yasmin by Saadia Faruqi; illust by Debby Rahmalia ---The Baby Who Stayed Awake Forever by Sandra Salsbury ---This Is Dance by Rekha S. Rajan; illust by Chris Park ---Folk Remedy by Jem Yoshioka ---Navigating Night by Julie Leung; illust by Angie Kang ---A Good Indian Girl by Mansi Shah News stories covered on this episode: --- [Controversy over 'inexplicable' exclusion of R F Kuang and Xiran Jay Zhao from Hugo Awards 2023] (https://www.thebookseller.com/news/controversy-over-inexplicable-exclusion-of-r-f-kuang-and-xiran-jay-zhao-from-hugo-awards-2023?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1706176689) --- [“YA Isn’t Just for Young Adults” op-ed criticism] (https://twitter.com/QueenOfRats/status/1755238730376573154?t=rpKoUSMMKPQtw1em3CwL3A&s=19) *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba February 2024 pick is [Untethered Sky] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/untethered-sky-fonda-lee/18515006?aid=11692&ean=9781250842466&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Fonda Lee This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

16 Feb 2024

45 MINS

45:15

16 Feb 2024


#263

#258 - Author Chat w/ Sajni Patel

On this episode, we chat with author Sajni Patel to talk about her new YA fantasy novel [A Drop of Venom] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/rick-riordan-presents-a-drop-of-venom-sajni-patel/20011394?aid=11692&ean=9781368092685&listref=author-interviews&) , a retelling of the Medusa myth taking place in an Indian-inspired fantasy setting. Her novel follows the story of two people, one is a naga, deemed a monster by the powers that be, and the other is a slayer, who is sent to kill monsters by those same powers. Sajni shares with us why she was inspired to adapt Medusa's story, and why her tale is now more relevant than ever. Follow Sajni on Instagram at [@sajnipatelbooks] (https://www.instagram.com/sajnipatelbooks/?hl=en) and check out Sajni's novel, [A Drop of Venom] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/rick-riordan-presents-a-drop-of-venom-sajni-patel/20011394?aid=11692&ean=9781368092685&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba February 2024 pick is [Untethered Sky] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/untethered-sky-fonda-lee/18515006?aid=11692&ean=9781250842466&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Fonda Lee This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

10 Feb 2024

48 MINS

48:08

10 Feb 2024


#262

#257 - Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong

On this episode we discuss our January 2024 book club pick, [Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/meet-me-tonight-in-atlantic-city/18860427?aid=11692&ean=9781953534675&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) , by Jane Wong. In this memoir, Jane shares about her upbringing in Atlantic City as a restaurant kid, her trials and tribulations in love, as well as her tumultuous journey to becoming a writer and academic. Jane's stories aren't all fun-times, but not all sad-times neither, and they are beautifully brought to life with her evocative prose that will stay with us for some time. *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba February 2024 pick is [Untethered Sky] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/untethered-sky-fonda-lee/18515006?aid=11692&ean=9781250842466&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Fonda Lee This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

03 Feb 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:26

03 Feb 2024


#261

#256 - Author Chat w/ Aube Rey Lescure

On this author chat, we sit down with French-Chinese-American author Aube Rey Lescure to talk about her debut novel [River East, River West] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/river-east-river-west-aube-rey-lescure/20301214?aid=11692&ean=9780063257856&listref=author-interviews&) , a story that blends coming-of-age and historical fiction following the stories of a young daughter of an expat living in Shanghai who dreams of a better life in America (or at the very least among the Americans living in Shanghai), and her new stepfather, a Chinese businessman pursuing his own dreams after his life was derailed during the Cultural Revolution. We chat with Aube about her inspirations for he story as well as her personal journey to becoming a novelist. Follow Aube on Instagram [@aubenoisette] (https://www.instagram.com/aubenoisette/) and check out Aube's debut novel, [River East, River West] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/river-east-river-west-aube-rey-lescure/20301214?aid=11692&ean=9780063257856&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba January 2024 pick is [Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/meet-me-tonight-in-atlantic-city/18860427?aid=11692&ean=9781953534675&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Jane Wong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

27 Jan 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:46

27 Jan 2024


#260

#255 - January 2024 Book News

It's time for our first mid-month book news check-in for 2024! It's been a light news month to start off the year, but that doesn't mean we don't have some exciting new publishing announcements to go over, including a new literary project by Keanu Reeves! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---The Book of Elsewhereby Keanu Reeves & China Miéville ---Bones of Jade, Flesh Like Iceby Gracie Marsden ---The Lotus Innby Nisha Sharma ---Men Like Oursby Bindu Bansinath ---Make My Wish Come Trueby Alyson Derrick & Rachael Lippincott ---She Gets the Girl: A Christmas Novellaby Alyson Derrick & Rachael Lippincott ---Sun, Moon and Starby Nancy So Miller ---A Fly in the Chaiby Zenia Wadhwani; illust by Chaaya Prabhat ---I Am a Bon Dancerby Brandi-Ann Uyemura; illust by Amy Matsushita-Beal ---No Purchase Necessaryby Maria Marianayagam ---Follow Usby Liann Zhang *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba January 2024 pick is [Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/meet-me-tonight-in-atlantic-city/18860427?aid=11692&ean=9781953534675&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Jane Wong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

19 Jan 2024

31 MINS

31:41

19 Jan 2024


#259

#254 - Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

On this episode, we discuss our December 2023 book club pick, [Foul Lady Fortune] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/foul-lady-fortune-chloe-gong/18153008?aid=11692&ean=9781665905589&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) [ ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-charmed-list-julie-abe/18258973?aid=11692&ean=9781250830098&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Chloe Gong, a spin-off taking place four years after the events of Chloe's first duology, Foul Lady Fortune follows returning character Rosalind Lang, an supernatural assassin seeking redemption for her actions by working for the Kuomintang in 1930's Shanghai, who is sent on a mission to infiltrate a Japanese aligned newspaper alongside Orion Hong, an infuriatingly charming spy, to uncover a suspected international terror plot. *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba January 2024 pick is [Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/meet-me-tonight-in-atlantic-city/18860427?aid=11692&ean=9781953534675&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Jane Wong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

13 Jan 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:38

13 Jan 2024


#258

#253 - Author Chat w/ Wendy Chin-Tanner

For our first episode of the new year, we sit down with Wendy Chin-Tanner to talk about her debut novel [King of the Armadillos] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/king-of-the-armadillos-wendy-chin-tanner/18721547?aid=11692&ean=9781250843005&listref=author-interviews&) , a historical fiction coming-of-age story of a young Chinese American immigrant from the Bronx in the 1950's, who is sent to a federal medical institution in Louisiana after he is diagnosed with Hansen's Disease (also known as Leprosy). We chat with Wendy about how this story was inspired by the true story of her father who spent his formative years being treated for Hansens, as well as how she skillfully mixed in Asian American history into her coming-of-age story. Follow Sage on Instagram [@wendychintanner] (https://www.instagram.com/wendychintanner/?hl=en) at Check out Wendy's debut graphic novel, [King of the Armadillos] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/king-of-the-armadillos-wendy-chin-tanner/18721547?aid=11692&ean=9781250843005&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba January 2024 pick is [Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/meet-me-tonight-in-atlantic-city/18860427?aid=11692&ean=9781953534675&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) by Jane Wong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

06 Jan 2024

58 MINS

58:54

06 Jan 2024


#257

#252 - Author Chat w/ Sage Cotugno

On this episode, we chat with graphic novelist (& animation artist) Sage Cotugno about their debut graphic novel, [The Glass Scientists Volume 1] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-glass-scientists-volume-one-sabrina-cotugno/19650326?aid=11692&ean=9780593524442&listref=author-interviews&) , a story mashing up Victorian horror classics about Dr Jekyll and his Society for Arcane Sciences, which provides rogue (not mad) scientists a safe place to practice their rogue experiments. We chat with Sage about their love of anime and Victorian horror, as well as their background in the animation industry and how that led them to creating comics. Follow Sage on Instagram [@arythusa] (https://www.instagram.com/arythusa/?hl=en) at Check out Sage's debut graphic novel, [The Glass Scientists Volume 1] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-glass-scientists-volume-one-sabrina-cotugno/19650326?aid=11692&ean=9780593524442&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba December 2023 pick is [Foul Lady Fortune] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/foul-lady-fortune-chloe-gong/18153008?aid=11692&ean=9781665905589&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) [ ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-charmed-list-julie-abe/18258973?aid=11692&ean=9781250830098&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Chloe Gong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

22 Dec 2023

54 MINS

54:50

22 Dec 2023


#256

#251 - December 2023 Book News

On our last mid-month check in for 2023, we once again review the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as recap the latest book news including wishing a farewell to a beloved institution for diverse authors and drinking all the tea on the latest controversy to sweep book twitter! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave ---Nice to Meet Eat You by Karen Yin; illust by Carolina Coroa ---Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story by Nada Shawish Dutka; illust by Zelma Firdauzia ---Bing's Cherries by Livia Blackburne; illust by Julia Kuo ---To Have and Have More by Sanibel Chai ---Princess Bulldog by Lovi Goyal Yu; illust by Stephanie Laberis ---Embrace the Serpent by Sunya Mara ---So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole ---The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste ---To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X Chang ---Voyage of the Damned by Frances White ---Mistress of Lies by KM Enright ---Gods of Hunger by R.M. Virtue News stories covered on this episode: --- [Cait Corrain Controversy] (https://www.themarysue.com/cait-corrain-goodreads-controversy-explained/) --- [DVpit announces indefinite hiatus] (https://twitter.com/DVpit_/status/1734245406312214632) *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba December 2023 pick is [Foul Lady Fortune] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/foul-lady-fortune-chloe-gong/18153008?aid=11692&ean=9781665905589&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) [ ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-charmed-list-julie-abe/18258973?aid=11692&ean=9781250830098&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Chloe Gong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

16 Dec 2023

44 MINS

44:33

16 Dec 2023


#255

#250 - Author Chat w/ K-Ming Chang

On this episode, we chat with author K-Ming Chang about her latest novel, [Organ Meats] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/organ-meats-k-ming-chang/19889992?aid=11692&ean=9780593447345&listref=author-interviews&) , a story about two childhood friends, Anita and Rainie, who realize that they're descended from dogs and connected by a red string of fate. Years after moving away, Rainie returns to her hometown to find her friend lost in a dream and sets out to rescue her. We chat with K-Ming about how she became a novelist, as well as the inspirations behind her writing style that steeped in Chinese folklore and metaphor. Check out K-Ming's latest novel, [Organ Meats] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/organ-meats-k-ming-chang/19889992?aid=11692&ean=9780593447345&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba December 2023 pick is [Foul Lady Fortune] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/foul-lady-fortune-chloe-gong/18153008?aid=11692&ean=9781665905589&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) [ ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-charmed-list-julie-abe/18258973?aid=11692&ean=9781250830098&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Chloe Gong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

08 Dec 2023

56 MINS

56:09

08 Dec 2023


#254

#249 - Squire by Nadia Shammas & Sara Alfageeh

On this episode, we discuss our November 2023 book club pick, [Squire] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/squire-nadia-shammas/17061174?aid=11692&ean=9780062945846&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Nadia Shammas & Sara Alfageeh, a graphic novel about a girl who belongs to a conquered group of a great empire, who sees an opportunity to rise above her station when an opportunity arises to become a squire in service to the imperial army. However, along the way she begins to realize that maybe there's no glory to be found after all in the practice of empire. *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba December 2023 pick is [Foul Lady Fortune] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/foul-lady-fortune-chloe-gong/18153008?aid=11692&ean=9781665905589&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e&) [ ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-charmed-list-julie-abe/18258973?aid=11692&ean=9781250830098&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Chloe Gong This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

02 Dec 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:30

02 Dec 2023


#253

#248 - Author Chat w/ Kate Chenli

On this episode, we chat with author Kate Chenli about her debut novel, [A Bright Heart] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-bright-heart-kate-chenli/19907303?aid=11692&ean=9781454949923&listref=author-interviews&) , a Chinese-inspired imperial court fantasy about a girl who wakes up in the past after being betrayed by the prince she loved, and armed with knowledge of the future, has the opportunity to take revenge on those who wronged her. Kate shares with us her own personal journey to becoming a published author, as well as the challenges of bringing tropes that are popular in Asian fiction to the west. Follow Kate on Instagram at [@katechenli.author] (https://www.instagram.com/katechenli.author/) and check out her debut novel, [A Bright Heart] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-bright-heart-kate-chenli/19907303?aid=11692&ean=9781454949923&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba February 2023 pick is [The Charmed List ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-charmed-list-julie-abe/18258973?aid=11692&ean=9781250830098&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Julie Abe This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba November 2023 pick is [Squire] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/squire-nadia-shammas/17061174?aid=11692&ean=9780062945846&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Nadia Shammas & Sara Alfageeh This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

24 Nov 2023

39 MINS

39:27

24 Nov 2023


#252

Books & Boba X The Novel Tea - Pachinko pt. 2 with Books & Boba

We have a little pre-thanksgiving treat for you all! Recently, Reera & Marvin had the pleasure to guest on a fellow book podcast [The Novel Tea] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novel-tea/id1669618959) , hosted by Neha and Shruti, to chat about the modern classic Pachinko. If you like what you hear, remember to subscribe to [The Novel Tea ] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novel-tea/id1669618959) on your favored podcatcher! --- We had so much to say about Pachinko that we had to record a part 2! Joining us on this episode are special guests Marvin and Reera from Books & Boba. We talk to them about their podcast and mission, and get to hear more about Asian diaspora stories and their impact. In continuing our discussion on Pachinko, we talk about themes of wealth and opportunity, generational trauma, and relate these to some of our own family’s struggles. We talk more about Min Jin Lee’s process in writing this book, and we also share our unfiltered opinions on the Apple TV adaptation. Books mentioned: [Straw Dogs of the Universe] (https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781646220625) by Ye Chun [Banyan Moon] (https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780063267107) by Thao Thai [Sorcerer of the Crown] (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23943137-sorcerer-to-the-crown) by Zen Cho [The Magical Language of Others] (https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781951142278) by E.J. Koh ... Read more

23 Nov 2023

57 MINS

57:43

23 Nov 2023


#251

#247 - November 2023 Book News

On our mid-month check in for November 2023, we review the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as follow up on the recent Scholastic book fair controversy as well as checking in on the latest literary awards! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---We Will Go to Jinju by Grace M. Cho ---The Typing Lady and To Live for Now by Ruth Ozeki ---Tea Is Love written by Adib Khorram; illust by Hanna Cha ---Mustafa's Mithai by Sana Rafi; illust by Nabi H. Ali ---Badge Quest by Guy Kopsombut ---Pig Town Party by Lian Cho ---A Hanbok for Hana by Korena Di Roma Howley; illust by Jaime Kim ---Aloha Everything by Kaylin Melia George; illust by Mae Waite ---Chang'e on the Moon by Katrina Moore; illust by Cornelia Li ---The Salt Princess by Anoosha Syed ---If You're Reading This, I'm Dead and The Comment Section by Arvin Ahmadi ---Somewhere in the Gray by Michelle Jing Chan ---Inside the Compost Bin by Melody Sumaoang Plan; illust by Rong Pham & Vinh Nguyen ---Dreamslinger by Graci Kim ---Made for More by Chloe Ito Ward; illust by Gael Abary *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba November 2023 pick is [Squire] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/squire-nadia-shammas/17061174?aid=11692&ean=9780062945846&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Nadia Shammas & Sara Alfageeh This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

18 Nov 2023

43 MINS

43:14

18 Nov 2023


#250

#246 - Author Chat w/ Ye Chun

On this episode, we sit down with author Ye Chun to chat about her newest novel, [Straw Dogs of the Universe] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/straw-dogs-of-the-universe-ye-chun/19690857?aid=11692&ean=9781646220625&listref=author-interviews&) , an decades spanning historical fiction about the early Chinese immigrants in America, following a daughter's search for her father who went missing after helping complete the transcontinental railroad. Check out his novel, [Straw Dogs of the Universe] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/straw-dogs-of-the-universe-ye-chun/19690857?aid=11692&ean=9781646220625&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba February 2023 pick is [The Charmed List ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-charmed-list-julie-abe/18258973?aid=11692&ean=9781250830098&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Julie Abe This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

10 Nov 2023

50 MINS

50:37

10 Nov 2023


#249

#245 - Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang

On this episode, we discuss our October 2023 book club pick, [Natural Beauty] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/natural-beauty-ling-ling-huang/18754873?aid=11692&ean=9780593472927&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Ling Ling Huang, a story about a piano prodigy conservatory dropout who takes a job at the high-end wellness company Holistik and gets drawn into the unsettling world of beauty for rich people, and what they're willing to pay to attain it. Part satire, part dystopian horror, with a helping of body horror and child of immigrant guilt, a perfect read for spooky month! *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba November 2023 pick is [Squire] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/squire-nadia-shammas/17061174?aid=11692&ean=9780062945846&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Nadia Shammas & Sara Alfageeh This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

03 Nov 2023

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:20

03 Nov 2023


#248

#244 - Author Chat w/ Tan Twan Eng

On this episode, we are joined by Malaysian novelist Tan Twan Eng to talk about his new Booker Prize long-listed novel [The House of Doors] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-house-of-doors-tan-twan-eng/19462498?aid=11692&ean=9781639731930&listref=author-interviews) , a historical fiction story about British citizens living in colonial Malaya and their personal dramas that play out against the backdrop of significant real life events, including the murder trial Ethel Proudlock and the revolution of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. We chat with Twan about the challenges of writing fiction around real life characters and events as well as his inspiration for writing a story about white settlers in Malaysia. Follow Twan on instagram at [@tan.twan.eng] (https://www.instagram.com/tan.twan.eng/?hl=en) and check out his novel, The House of Doors, available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba October 2023 pick is [Natural Beauty] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/natural-beauty-ling-ling-huang/18754873?aid=11692&ean=9780593472927&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Ling Ling Huang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

27 Oct 2023

50 MINS

50:54

27 Oct 2023


#247

#243 - October 2023 Book News

On our mid-month check in for October 2023, we review the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as catch up on the latest controversial moves by a prominent book corporation. Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie ---Untitled middle grade by Karina Yan Glaser ---One Mad Cat by Vicky Fang ---Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed; illust by Neha Rawat ---Bread Is Love by Pooja Makhijani; illust by Lavanya Naidu ---Crossing the Finish Line by Thushanthi Ponweera; illust by Maithili Joshi ---Nora at Night by April dela Noche Milne ---The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen by Shokoofeh Azar ---The Tales from Cabin 23 by Justina Ireland and Hanna Alkaf ---Be Careful, Xiao Xin! by Alice Pung; illust by Sher Rill Ng ---Auntie Q's Golden Claws Nail Salon by Van Hoang ---Dust by Gina Nguyen ---Muslim Mavericks series by Seema Yasmin ---Chopsticks Are... by Chloe Ito Ward; illust by Lynn Scurfield ---What Sparks a Fire? by Livia Blackburne; illust by Nicole Xu ---Two-List Thanksgiving by Christine Whan; illust by Sienna Kim ---The Ghost Key by S.R. Appavu ---The Three Beasts by Gillian Pascasio ---Gracie Under the Waves by Linda Sue Park ---Zeyna Lost and Found by Shafaq Khan ---The Serpent Rider by Yxavel Magno Diño ---What a Weirdo! and What a World! by Laan Cham ---Lost and Found at the Gurdwara by Baljinder Kaur News stories covered on this episode: --- [Scholastic to separate books on race and sexuality for book fairs] (https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1206219484/scholastic-book-fair-diversity-book-bans) --- [We Need Diverse Books’s statement condemning Scholastic’s decision] (https://diversebooks.org/condemns-book-fair-decision/) *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba October 2023 pick is [Natural Beauty] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/natural-beauty-ling-ling-huang/18754873?aid=11692&ean=9780593472927&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Ling Ling Huang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

20 Oct 2023

53 MINS

53:40

20 Oct 2023


#246

#242 - Author Chat w/ Jean Kwok

On this author chat episode, we sit down with bestselling author Jean Kwok to discuss her latest novel THE LEFTOVER WOMEN, a suspenseful story about 2 women, one recent immigrant from China searching for the daughter that was taken from her at birth, and an affluent publishing executive trying to balance the needs of her career with her beloved adopted daughter. We chat with Jean about her personal journey as an author, and what inspired her to write her latest novel. Follow Jean on instagram at [@jeankwokauthor] (https://www.instagram.com/jeankwokauthor/) and check out her novel, The Leftover Women available now on the [Books & Boba bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/throwback-maurene-goo/18639107?aid=11692&ean=9781638930204&listref=author-interviews) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba October 2023 pick is [Natural Beauty] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/natural-beauty-ling-ling-huang/18754873?aid=11692&ean=9780593472927&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Ling Ling Huang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

13 Oct 2023

59 MINS

59:07

13 Oct 2023


#245

#241 - The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang

On this episode, we discuss our September 2023 book club pick [The Family Chao] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-family-chao-lan-samantha-chang/18346539?aid=11692&ean=9781324050469&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Lan Samantha Chang, an Asian American family drama about a multi-generational restaurant family from the midwest and what happens to them and their town's Chinese American enclave when their tyrannical patriarch is found dead. *Support the podcast by [purchasing books at our bookshop] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/bookshop) or by [buying Books & Boba merch at our Bonfire store] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/merch) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba October 2023 pick is [Natural Beauty] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/natural-beauty-ling-ling-huang/18754873?aid=11692&ean=9780593472927&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Ling Ling Huang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

29 Sep 2023

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:16

29 Sep 2023


#244

#240 - Author Chat w/ Olivie Blake

On this episode, we sit down with bestselling author Olivie Blake to chat about the revised release of her first self-published novel, [Masters of Death] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/masters-of-death-olivie-blake/18739013?aid=11692&ean=9781250892461&listref=author-interviews) , a genre-bending contemporary fantasy about an aswang real estate agent and the godson of death just trying to get by in the modern world as anomalous beings. We chat with Olivie about not only her own journey as an author, but the journey of her first self-published novel as its re-emerges as a bestseller. Follow Olivie on instagram at [@olivieblake] (https://www.instagram.com/olivieblake/) and check out her novel, [Masters of Death] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/masters-of-death-olivie-blake/18739013?aid=11692&ean=9781250892461&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba September 2023 pick is [The Family Chao] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-family-chao-lan-samantha-chang/18346539?aid=11692&ean=9781324050469&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Lan Samantha Chang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

22 Sep 2023

51 MINS

51:36

22 Sep 2023


#243

#239 - September 2023 Book News

On our mid-month check in for September 2023, we review the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as catch up on some news from the ongoing literary awards season. Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: ---Toward Eternity by Anton Hur ---Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay ---Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi ---Ahimsa is Everywhere by Suma Subramaniam; illust by Aparna Varma ---My Name is Ai Lin by Maria Wen Adcock; illust by Yu Ting ---Eid Tale by Aaliya Jaleel ---Celebrating Dong Zhi by Michelle Jing Chan ---This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed ---The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee ---Gamers by E.C. Meyers ---The Mithai Box is Not Empty by Namrata Agarwal; illust by Parvati Pillai News stories covered on this episode: ---Asian nominees for the [2023 National Book Award longlist] (https://www.nationalbook.org/2023-national-book-awards-longlist-for-young-peoples-literature/) --- [The Pulitzer Prize Board has expanded their eligibility] (https://www.pulitzer.org/news/pulitzer-prize-board-amending-citizenship-requirement-books-drama-and-music) to non-US Citizens *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba September 2023 pick is [The Family Chao] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-family-chao-lan-samantha-chang/18346539?aid=11692&ean=9781324050469&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Lan Samantha Chang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

15 Sep 2023

38 MINS

38:41

15 Sep 2023


#242

#238 - Author Chat w/ Andrew Yang

On this episode, we chat with author Andrew Yang (not the candidate) about his debut novel, [I'm Not Here to Make Friends] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-m-not-here-to-make-friends-andrew-yang/18985684?aid=11692&ean=9780063223271&listref=author-interviews) , a coming of age story about two girls who join the cast of a "Terrace House" like reality TV series that gathers six Asian Americans from across the country to live together for the cameras. Andrew shares with us his author's journey, as well as geek out a little with Reera about their favorite Terrace House moments. Follow Andrew on twitter at [@ayang_] (https://twitter.com/ayang_writes) writes and check out his novel, [I'm Not Here to Make Friends] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-m-not-here-to-make-friends-andrew-yang/18985684?aid=11692&ean=9780063223271&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) ! *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba September 2023 pick is [The Family Chao] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-family-chao-lan-samantha-chang/18346539?aid=11692&ean=9781324050469&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Lan Samantha Chang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

08 Sep 2023

52 MINS

52:14

08 Sep 2023


#241

#237 - Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai

On this episode we discuss our August 2023 book club pick [Bitter Medicine ] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/bitter-medicine-mia-tsai/18740681?aid=11692&ean=9781616963842&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Mia Tsai. A contemporary fantasy romance about Elle, a skilled healer and Chinese immortal laying low to hide from her murderous little brother, and Luc, a French half-elf with a certain set of skills who does secretive work for the king of Faeries. Together they try to figure out how to make their nascent relationship work while balancing their obligations to their magical families and careers. *Support the podcast by [supporting our new Patreon] (https://play.pocketcasts.com/Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Patreon%20by%20going%20to%20patreon.com/booksandboba) * Follow our hosts: ---Reera Yoo ( [@reeraboo] (https://twitter.com/reeraboo) ) ---Marvin Yueh ( [@marvinyueh] (https://twitter.com/MarvinYueh) ) Follow us: --- [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/booksandboba) --- [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/BooksandBoba) --- [Goodreads Group] (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/197124-books-boba) The Books & Boba September 2023 pick is [The Family Chao] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-family-chao-lan-samantha-chang/18346539?aid=11692&ean=9781324050469&listref=book-club-picks-91552a56-f7a9-40f3-b303-66310685ac2e) by Lan Samantha Chang This podcast is part of [Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective] (https://booksandboba.captivate.fm/potluck) ... Read more

01 Sep 2023

53 MINS

53:29

01 Sep 2023