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#20 - July 2017 Book News Jul 12, 2017

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

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

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

The Books & Boba July 2017 pick is Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

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

#19 - None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio Jun 28, 2017

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On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for June 2017, None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio. A YA novel about a homecoming queen who finds out that she was born intersex, and what happens when her secret is leaked to her entire school. It's a story of coming to terms with one's identity, dealing with bullying, and the importance of support in times of crisis.

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 July 2017 pick is Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

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

#18 - Chatting with Author Maurene Goo Jun 21, 2017

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In this episode, we present our interview with author Maurene Goo of the new YA romantic comedy novel, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, about an overachieving girl who tries to employ romantic lessons learned from watching Korean Dramas in real life. We chat about the new book, Maurene's writing process, and of course, Korean Dramas.

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

This Episode's Hosts:

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

This Episode's Guest:

Maurene Goo, Author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love (@mauxbot ‏ )

Don't forget, The Books & Boba June 2017 pick is None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio

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

#17 - June 2017 Book News Jun 14, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for June 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, book deals, and we make up for missing some major new releases in last month's episode.

New Releases Mentioned on the Show:

Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
Chemistry by Weike Wang
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
Boundless by Jillian Tamaki
How to Write Good by Ryan Higa
Noteworthy by Riley Redgate
Dear Cyborg by Eugene Lim
Lonesone Lies Before Us by Don Lee
So Much I Want to Tell You: Letters to My Little Sister by Anna Akana
Saints and Misfits by S.K. Ali
Raven Strategem by Yoon Ha Lee
Want by Cindy Pon
Kingsway West: Volume 1 by Greg Pak
Girl on the Verge by Pintip Dunn

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

Follow our hosts:

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

The Books & Boba June 2017 pick is None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio

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

#16 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Jun 07, 2017

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This week we're joined by guest co-host Chris Dinh to discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for May 2017, the Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Part spy thriller, part meta-fiction, and part social commentary, The Sympathizer is a story about a half-Vietnamese, half-French army captain (and communist double agent) who comes to America as a refugee after the Fall of Saigon.

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)
Chris Dinh (@chrisdinh)

The Books & Boba May 2017 pick is None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio

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

#15 - May 2017 Book News & Author Lang Leav May 20, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for May 2017 including new releases, book deals, and an interview with Lang Leav, author of the upcoming novel, Sad Girls

This Episode's Hosts:

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

This Episode's Guest:

Lang Leav, Author of Sad Girls (@langleav ‏ )

Don't forget, The Books & Boba May 2017 pick is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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

#14 - The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera May 05, 2017

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This episode Reera, Marvin, and guest book club member Lauren Lola discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for April 2017, The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, a modern folktale based in Maori traditions about a young girl, her grumpy grandpa, an ancient whale, and a great destiny. Oh and a cool uncle

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)
Lauren Lola (@akolaurenlola)

The Books & Boba May 2017 pick is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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

#13 - March 2017 Book News Apr 19, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for April 2017 including new releases, book deals, and the Asian American authors who have been nominated for upcoming international book awards!

Don't forget, the Books & Boba April 2017 pick is The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, we'll be discussing it in our next episode at the end of the month.

This Episode's Hosts:

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

#12 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Apr 04, 2017

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This episode Reera, Marvin, and guest Ani of the Bad Bitches Book Club discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for March 2017, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, a memoir of a literary academic turned brilliant neurosurgeon who's search for the meaning of life intensifies after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer.

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)
Ani Tomasic (Goodreads Profile)

The Books & Boba April 2017 pick is The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera

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

#11 - March 2017 Book News & Author Thi Bui Mar 25, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for March 2017 including new releases, book deals, and an interview with Thi Bui, author and illustrator of the graphic novel/memoir, The Best We Could Do

This Episode's Hosts:

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

This Episode's Guest:

Thi Bui, Author and Illustrator of The Best We Could Do (@MsThiBui)

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