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#70 - Author Chat with Henry Lien Apr 16, 2019

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On this episode, we chat with Henry Lien, the author of The Peasprout Chen Series, a middle grade series about Peasprout Chen, a new student and immigrant to an academy that teaches wu liu, the art of martial arts figure skating. Henry shares about his journey of going from a career in law to writing fiction for youth, as well as what he's learned about himself through the process.

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

This Episode's Hosts:

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

This Episode's Guest:

Henry Lien, Author of The Peasprout Chen Series

The Books & Boba April 2019 pick is Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad

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

#69 - April Book News Apr 15, 2019

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It's the April 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.

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 April 2019 pick is Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad

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

#68 - Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram Apr 02, 2019

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On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba March 2019 book club pick, Darius the Great Is Not Okay, by Adib Khorram, the story of Darius, a teenage kid who loves Star Trek and Tolkien, and his trip to his mother's home country of Iran to visit his ailing grandfather for the first time. We discuss Darius' journey of finding his inner strength in Iran while dealing with clinical depression (CW: discussion of depression) and his anxieties of never really feeling like he fits in.

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 April 2019 pick is Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad

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

#67 - The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu Mar 03, 2019

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On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba February 2019 book club pick, The Grace of Kings, by Ken Liu, an epic tale of rebellion and heroes set in an Asian inspired "silkpunk" world. We chat about the sweeping story, the detailed world building, the many many characters, the actual historical events the story is based on.

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 March 2019 pick is Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

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

#66 - February Book News Feb 24, 2019

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It's time for another Books & Boba news roundup. On this episode, we check in with the latest publishing announcements and news out of the world of Asian American literature.

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

Our February 2019 Book Club pick is Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

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

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

#65 - Rainbirds by Clarissa Goenawan Feb 12, 2019

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On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba January 2019 book club pick, Rainbirds, by Clarissa Goenawan, a story about a man trying to making sense of his sister's sudden violent death in a small Japanese town set in the early-nineties.

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 February 2019 pick is Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

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

#64 - January 2019 Book News & Check-in Jan 19, 2019

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On this episode, we check in to chat about the recent book news, including the success of books becoming TV series like Marie Kondo's new Netflix series. We also go over recent publishing announcements and chat about some of our most anticipated books of 2019.

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

Our January 2019 Book Club pick is Rainbirds by Clarissa Goenawan

And don't forget to get a head start on our February 2019 Book Club Pick The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

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

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

#63 - Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin (w/ Dec 2018 Book News) Dec 31, 2018

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On our last podcast of the year, we catch up on the latest book news before diving into our discussion of the Books and Boba December 2018 book club pick, Young Jane Young, by Gabrielle Zevin, a story told from the perspectives of 5 women and the sexist scandal that connects their lives. It's a story about the way we treat people who get caught up in sex scandals, and the double standard of who society permits to survive them.

(For those interested in just the book news, the book discussion begins at around 16:00)

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 January/February 2018 pick is Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

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

#62 - IQ by Joe Ide Dec 15, 2018

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On this episode, we discuss the Books and Boba November 2018 book club pick, IQ, by Joe Ide, a detective crime story featuring Isaiah Quintabe (aka IQ), a genius detective solving mysteries around South Central Los Angeles. The story covers the origin of IQ as well as his latest case protecting his client from an assassin whose weapon of choice is a giant dog (a hound one might say). Can IQ solve the case along with his sassy street-smart partner Mr. Dodson?

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 November 2018 pick is Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin

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

#61 - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas Nov 11, 2018

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On this episode, we discuss the Books and Boba October 2018 (also Filipino American History Month) book club pick, Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen, by Jose Antonio Vargas, a memoir of Vargas' life as an undocumented American, from his childhood discovery of his status, to becoming an award winning journalist, to his current life as a high profile advocate for immigrant rights. To help us discuss this book, we invite Elaine Dolalas, one of the hosts of This Filipino American Life.

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)
Elaine Dolalas (@TFALpodcast)

The Books & Boba November 2018 pick is IQ by Joe Ide

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

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