Books and Boba

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#10 - Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho Mar 13, 2017

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This episode Reera and Marvin discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for February 2017, Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho, a tale of magic, intrigue, and racial tension set in Regency-era England.

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 2017 pick is When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

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

#9 - February 2017 Book News & Gauri Manglik from Kitaab World Feb 18, 2017

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Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for February 2017 including new releases and book deals. We also interview Gauri Manglik, co-founder of kitaabworld.com, an independent online bookstore focused on the discovery and distribution of South Asian childrens' books, toys and games. We talk to Gauri about her bookstore, representation, and their current ongoing campaign "Counter Islamophobia Through Stories."

This Episode's Panelists:

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

This Episode's Guest:

Gauri Manglik, Co-Founder of KitaabWorld.com (@KitaabWorld)

#8 - Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz Feb 01, 2017

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This episode Reera and Marvin discuss the first monthly Books & Boba Book Club pick for 2017, Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz, A YA novel about a Filipino-Amerian college-bound teen who's world is turned upside-down when she finds out that her family is actually undocumented.

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 2017 pick is Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho

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

#7 - January 2017 Book News Jan 13, 2017

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In this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for January 2017 including new releases, book deals, and book news!

This Episode's Panelists:

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

#6 - How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu Dec 31, 2016

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In our last episode of the year, Reera and Marvin discuss the Books & Boba pick for December 2016, How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, Charles Yu's debut novel about time travel, self-esteem, and family.

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 2017 pick is Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz

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

#5 - December 2016 Book News & Talkin' Potter Dec 15, 2016

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In this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for December 2016 including new releases and book deals. This month's hot topic is the cultural influence of the Harry Potter series.

This Episode's Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host
Dan Rickmers (@danrickmers), Indie Game Dev

#4 - Monstress Vol 1 by Marjorie Liu Dec 01, 2016

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In this episode, hosts Reera , Marvin, & Alice discuss the Books & Boba pick for Noveber 2016, Marjorie Liu's graphic novel Monstress Vol 1: Awakening with art by Sana Takeda.

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

This Episode's Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host
Alice Fanchiang (@kangaru), Blogger & Geek Enthusiast

The Books & Boba December 2016 pick is How to Survive in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu

#3 - November 2016 Book News & The Continent Controversy Nov 18, 2016

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In this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for November 2016 including new releases, book deals, and the controversy surrounding the upcoming YA novel The Continent!

This Episode's Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host
Alice Fanchiang (@kangaru), Blogger & Geek Enthusiast

#2 - Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Nov 03, 2016

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In this episode, hosts Reera and Marvin discuss the Books & Boba pick for October 2016, Celeste Ng's Asian American Family Thriller Everything I Never Told You

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 2016 pick is the graphic novel Monstress by Marjorie Liu

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

#1 - Heroine Complex by Sarah Kuhn Sep 28, 2016

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Books & Boba is a book club hosted by writer Reera Yoo and digital producer Marvin Yueh dedicated to books written by authors of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.

Every month, the hosts of the book club record a podcast episode to discuss the month's book. Members are strongly encouraged to share their thoughts on the monthly pick in the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

This month we're discussing Sarah Kuhn's Asian American superhero story Heroine Complex,

This Month's Book Club Panelists:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host
Alice Fanchiang (@kangaru), Blogger & Geek Enthusiast
Scott Okamoto (@AngryAsianProf), Former English Prof & Writer
Dan Rickmers (@danrickmers), Video Game Dev

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