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#30 - The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo Oct 31, 2017

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

For 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 2017 pick is Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza

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

#29 - October 2017 Book News Oct 14, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for October 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and publishing deals.

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

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

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

The Books & Boba October 2017 pick is The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo

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

#28 - Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong Oct 05, 2017

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

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)
Minji Chang (@minjeeeezy)

The Books & Boba October 2017 pick is The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo

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

#27 - September 2017 Book News pt. 2 Oct 03, 2017

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Marvin and Reera record the first podcast in the brand new Potluck Collective studio! In this episode we catch up on the September Asian American literature news that we missed.

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

The Books & Boba September 2017 pick is Goodby, Vitamin by Rachel Khong

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

#26 - Hiroshima and Cherry Blossoms w/ Author Kathleen Burkinshaw Sep 22, 2017

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In this episode, we interview Kathleen Burkinshaw, author of the middle-grade novel, The Last Cherry Blossom, a story of a young Japanese girl living in Hiroshima during World War II when the atomic bomb was dropped. Based partially on the story of her own mother (who survived the bombing of Hiroshima), Kathleen chats about her personal reasons for writing the story, as well as her hopes for a future without nuclear weapons.

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

This Episode's Hosts:

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

This Episode's Guest:

Kathleen Burkinshaw, Author of The Last Cherry Blossom (@klburkinshaw1 ‏ )

The Books & Boba September 2017 pick is Goodby, Vitamin by Rachel Khong

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

#25 - September 2017 Book News Sep 13, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for September 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals.

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

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

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

The Books & Boba September 2017 pick is Goodby, Vitamin by Rachel Khong

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

#24 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino Aug 30, 2017

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

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 September 2017 pick is Goodby, Vitamin by Rachel Khong

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

#23 - Talking Asian American Superheroes w/ Sarah Kuhn Aug 24, 2017

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

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

This Episode's Hosts:

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

This Episode's Guest:

Sarah Kuhn, Author of Heroine Worship (@sarahkuhn ‏ )

Don't Forget, the Books & Boba August 2017 pick is The Devotion of Suspect X by Keiko Higashino

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

#22 - August 2017 Book News Aug 17, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for August 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals.

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

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

The Books & Boba August 2017 pick is The Devotion of Suspect X by Keiko Higashino

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

#21 - Exit West by Mohsin Hamid Aug 02, 2017

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

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

This Month's Book Club Panelists: