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#80 - September 2019 Mid-Month Check-In Sep 17, 2019

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It's time to go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our Books & Boba mid-month check-in for September 2019. We also recap the results of the 2019 Hugo Awards including the big splash that Jeannette Ng made in her acceptance speech for the Best New Writer award.

For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums on Goodreads.

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Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba September 2019 pick is Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#79 - Severance by Ling Ma Sep 04, 2019

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On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba August 2019 book club pick, Severance, by Ling Ma, a story about a millennial New Yorker dealing with (or not dealing with) a zombie apocalypse. Marvin and Reera discuss the book's contemporary take on the Zombie genre and how the book deftly melds millennial anxieties with the nuances of life as a 1.5 generation Asian American immigrant.

For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.
Follow our hosts:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba September 2019 pick is Everything here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#78 - August 2019 Mid-Month Check-In Aug 20, 2019

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On this episode, we go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literatureon our August 2019 Books & Boba mid-month check-in. We also chat about the latest TV adaptation news and the recent passing of celebrated author Toni Morrison.

For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums on Goodreads.

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Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba August 2019 pick is Severance by Ling Ma

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#77 - Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang Aug 04, 2019

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On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba July 2019 book club pick, Zero Sum Game, by S.L. Huang, a thriller about Cas Russel, a mercenary who uses her superhuman math skills to "retrieve" things for her clients. She's used to relying on herself to get through tough situations, but meets her match and has to rely on others for the first time to survive. Marvin and Reera discuss thier personal historie with math, how the diverse cast is portrayed, and the central themes of morality in the story.

For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba July 2019 pick is Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#76 - Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami Jul 18, 2019

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On this episode, we bring you the delayed discussion of our Books and Boba June 2019 book club pick, Kafka on the Shore, by Haruki Murakami, a metaphysical coming-of-age story with talking cats, demon brand avatars, and lots of icky sex. Marvin and Reera do their best to talk about their first Murakami experience, breaking down the story and discussing the many metaphors in the book, as well as some of the parts that have not aged well.

For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba July 2019 pick is Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#75 - Author Chat with Misa Sugiura Jul 07, 2019

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On this episode, we chat with author Misa Sugiura, author of the novel THIS TIME WILL BE DIFFERENT, a story about a Japanese American teen's fight for justice against the family that swindled her family after they returned from being incarcerated during WW2. Misa discusses the inspirations behind writing the story as well as what she hopes readers take away from her book.

For additional thoughts and discussion visit the [Books & Boba Goodreads forums][2]

This Episode's Hosts:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo]
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

This Episode's Guest:

Misa Sugiura (@misallaneous1), Author of This Time Will Be Different

The Books & Boba July 2019 pick is Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#74 - June 2019 Mid-Month Check-In & What's going on with No-No Boy Jun 17, 2019

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It's time for our June Books & Boba mid-month check-in. On this episode, we round up the latest news and announcements out of the world of Asian American literature. We also chat about the latest controvrsey in the Asian American publishing world regarding Penguin Classic's publication of the seminal No-No Boy by John Okada.

For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

Your Books & Boba Hosts:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba June 2019 pick is Kafka on the Shore by Haruku Murakami

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#73 - This is Paradise: Stories by Kristiana Kahakauwila Jun 02, 2019

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We discuss our Books and Boba May 2019 book club pick, This is Paradise: Stories, by Kristiana Kahakauwila, a collection of six short stories taking place across the islands of Hawaii. We discuss our thoughts on the book's portrayal of life in Hawaii, and its exploration of characters who have been shaped by their relationship to the islands.

For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba June 2019 pick is Kafka on the Shore by Haruku Murakami

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#72 - May Book News Roundup May 25, 2019

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It's time for the May Books & Boba mid-month news roundup. On this episode, we check in with the latest publishing announcements and news out of the world of Asian American literature. We also chat about recent book to film adaptation news!

For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

Your Books & Boba Hosts:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba May 2019 pick is This is Paradise: Stories by Kristiana Kahakauwila

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

#71 - Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad May 03, 2019

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On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba April 2019 book club pick, Bangkok Wakes to Rain, by Pitchaya Sudbanthad, a book featuring stories of a myriad of characters, all connected through time and space to a single building in the city of Bangkok. We discuss the book's musings on the cycles of history, and the tensions between memory,culture, and technological progress.

For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

The Books & Boba May 2019 pick is This is Paradise: Stories by Kristiana Kahakauwila

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

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