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| #287 - September 2024 Book News | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:34:42 | |
On our mid-month check in for September 2024, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, get some updates on which authors of Asian descent who made it to the National Book Awards long-lists, and touch a little on the latest controversy with NaNoWriMo! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is A Burning by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #286 - Author Chat w/ Randy Ribay | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:55:28 | |
On this episode, we chat with author Randy Ribay about his latest novel, Everything We Never Had, a YA story about four generations of Filipino men, each grappling with their own unique relationships with identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships. We talk with Randy about his inspirations for the book, as well as his thoughts on its themes of breaking out of toxic cycles. Follow Randy on Instagram at @RandyRibay and check out his novel Everything We Never Had, available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is A Burning by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #278 - Author Chat w/ Tara Sim | 06 Jul 2024 | 00:53:46 | |
On this episode, we welcome author Tara Sim to chat about her latest novel, We Shall Be Monsters, a YA dark Indian-inspired fantasy take on the Frankenstein story following a girl on a quest to resurrect her sister (who's accidental death she may also be responsible for) who gets drawn into a web of political intrigue by people who want her knowledge and powers. We chat with Tara about her journey as an author, as well as the inspirations behind her book (especially the very good zombie pup). Follow Tara on Instagram at @tarasimauthor and check out her novel We Shall Be Monsters, available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba July 2024 pick is The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #195 - Author Chat w/ Lygia Day Peñaflor | 15 Oct 2022 | 00:49:54 | |
On this episode, we chat with author Lygia Day Peñaflor about her debut latest novel Creep: A Love Story, a story about a girl who might be too big a fan of her high school's "it" couple. We chat with Lygia about her inspirations for the story and what it was like to get into the head of an extreme stan. Follow Lygia on instagram at @lygiaday and check out her novel Creep: A Love Story on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba October 2022 pick is The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #194 - You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa | 08 Oct 2022 | 01:06:18 | |
On this episode, we discuss our Books & Boba September 2022 pick, You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa, a twisty thriller about Amaya, a woman who returns to her hometown for the first time in years to stop the wedding between her ex-best friend and her ex-boyfriend. To do so, she need to re-enter the cutthroat Sri-Lankan high society that she thought she had left behind forever. But is everything really how it seems? Or is there something dark festering underneath this perfect wedding that Amaya is willing to go as far as it takes to stop it? *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba October 2022 pick is The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #193 - Author Chat w/ Judy I Lin | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:51:16 | |
On this episode, we welcome bestselling author Judy I. Lin to chat about her debut duology A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet, an Asian-inspired fantasy series about magical tea, imperial court intrigue, and a young woman's quest for redemption. We chat with Judy about her inspirations behind the story, as well as her series' whirlwind publishing schedule. Follow Judy on instagram at @judyilinauthor and check out her novels A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2022 pick is You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #192 - September 2022 Book News | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:59:01 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our September 2022 mid-month check-in, this month we also check out some recent book awards updates and have a chat about the sad recent trends of book bans. New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2022 pick is You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #191 - Author Chat w/ Tracey Lien | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:04:18 | |
On this episode, author Tracey Lien joins the podcast to talk about her debut novel All That's Left Unsaid, a thrilling mystery about a journalist who returns to her hometown of Cabramatta after her baby brother's violent death in search for answers and to confront her past. Tracey shares about her inspirations for the novel, as well as about her journey to becoming a novelist. Follow Tracey on instagram at @hellotraceylien and check out her latest novel All That's Left Unsaid on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * --- This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company: From Ma-Yi Theater Company (The Chinese Lady, Teenage Dick) comes a generation-spanning new journey through the historical and fantastical. Mixing traditional Korean fables with the horrors of the Korean War, Daniel K. Isaac’s epic new play is a funny and deeply moving analog for the experiences of the Korean American diaspora. Isaac deftly moves his characters through time, tracing the legacies of trauma that are passed from one generation to the next, and the various coping mechanisms each one uses to soldier on. Playing August 23 - September 18 at the La Mama's Ellen Stewart Theater in New York City --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2022 pick is You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #190 - Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar | 07 Sep 2022 | 01:08:41 | |
On this episode, we discuss our August 2022 book club pick, Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar, a story about 2 Bengali Irish teens who enter into, you guessed it, a fake relationship. Hani is doing i to prove to her very toxic friends that she is bi-sexual, and Ishu is doing it so Hani can help her become head girl. But what happens when the fake relationship starts becoming too real? *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2022 pick is You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #189 - Author Chat w/ Sangu Mandanna | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:50:06 | |
On this episode, we welcome author Sangu Mandanna to chat about her new novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, a cozy story about a lonely witch named Mika who finds herself in charge of educating three young witches in the English countryside. We chat with Sangu about her inspirations for this story of found family, generational trauma, and romance. Follow Sangu on instagram at @sangumandanna and check out her latest novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * --- This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company: From Ma-Yi Theater Company (The Chinese Lady, Teenage Dick) comes a generation-spanning new journey through the historical and fantastical. Mixing traditional Korean fables with the horrors of the Korean War, Daniel K. Isaac’s epic new play is a funny and deeply moving analog for the experiences of the Korean American diaspora. Isaac deftly moves his characters through time, tracing the legacies of trauma that are passed from one generation to the next, and the various coping mechanisms each one uses to soldier on. Playing August 23 - September 18 at the La Mama's Ellen Stewart Theater in New York City Tickets on sale now at:ma-yitheatre.org - use promo code BOOKSANDBOBA for discounted tickets. --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba August 2022 pick is Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #188 - August 2022 Book News | 19 Aug 2022 | 01:14:42 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our August 2022 mid-month check-in, including the big news that's rocking the publishing industry right now. New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:
*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * --- This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company: From Ma-Yi Theater Company (The Chinese Lady, Teenage Dick) comes a generation-spanning new journey through the historical and fantastical. Mixing traditional Korean fables with the horrors of the Korean War, Daniel K. Isaac’s epic new play is a funny and deeply moving analog for the experiences of the Korean American diaspora. Isaac deftly moves his characters through time, tracing the legacies of trauma that are passed from one generation to the next, and the various coping mechanisms each one uses to soldier on. Playing August 23 - September 18 at the La Mama's Ellen Stewart Theater in New York City Tickets on sale now at: http://ma-yitheatre.org/ - use promo code BOOKSANDBOBA for discounted tickets. --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba August 2022 pick is Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #187 - Author Chat w/ Emiko Jean | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:42:17 | |
Author Emiko Jean returns to the podcast to talk about her latest novel, MIKA IN REAL LIFE, a story about directionless 30-something Mika, and what happens when she gets contacted by the daughter she gave up for adoption 16 years ago. We chat with Emiko about her inspirations for the novel, as well as catch up with what she's been up to over the past year. Follow Emiko on IG at @emikojeanbooks and check out her latest book Mika In Real Life available at booksellers now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba August 2022 pick is Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #186 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi | 03 Aug 2022 | 01:00:55 | |
On this episode, we discuss our July 2022 pick is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, a japanese novel about a Tokyo cafe where you can order a coffee that lets you go back in time, but only until your coffee gets cold. Join us as we discuss the book's four stories about confronting regret and grief through time travel, as well as our thoughts on how the book portrays its female characters. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba August 2022 pick is Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #277 - Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly | 29 Jun 2024 | 01:11:11 | |
On this episode, we discuss our June 2024 book club pick Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly, following the story of two adult siblings from Auckland as they each try to escape from their arrested development and overcome their messy professional and romantic issues, while also dealing with their chaotic but close knit Maori-Russian family. We had a lot of fun discussing this very funny story with a surprisingly sincere heart. Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba July 2024 pick is The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #185 - Author Chat w/ Lio Min | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:07:09 | |
On this episode, author Lio Min joins us to chat about their debut novel Beating Heart Baby, a coming-of-age romance about the bonds formed from internet friendship, watching anime, and playing music. Lio shares about their journey going from being a music journalist to a published novelist, and yes, we talk a bunch about anime as well. Follow Lio on twitter at @EmoOcean and check out their debut novel Beating Heart Baby on sale 7/26/2022! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba July 2022 pick is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #184 - July 2022 Book News | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:51:57 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our July 2022 mid-month check-in, and Marvin learns a little about Book-tok. New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba July 2022 pick is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #183 - Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:00:26 | |
On this episode, we discuss our June 2022 pick is Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, an award-winning coming-of-age story about Lily, a teenage Chinese-American girl exploring her sexuality in 1950's San Francisco Chinatown. It's a book that explores the intersectionality of identity for queer children of immigrants during a time when who and how you love were explicitly illegal and misunderstood, as well as what it was like to be a part of the Chinese diaspora in the middle of McCarthyism. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba July 2022 pick is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #182 - June 2022 Book News | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:50:44 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our June 2022 mid-month check-in, and maybe get a little heated about what a certain white dude said on the internet. New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba May 2022 pick is Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #181 - Author Chat w/ Joseph Han | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:56:05 | |
On this episode, author Joseph Han joins us to chat about his debut novel Nuclear Family, a story about a Korean American family that runs a plate lunch diner in Hawaii, and the ghosts that haunt them all the way from the Korean DMZ. We discuss his inspirations behind writing Nuclear Family, his thoughts on the ghosts that haunt a diaspora, and what Guy Fieri's quest to reach Flavortown has to do with it all. Follow Joseph on twitter at @hanjoseph and check out his debut novel Nuclear Family on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba May 2022 pick is Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #180 - Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:56:41 | |
On this episode, we discuss our May 2022 pick is Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li, a story about 5 Chinese American college students who form a heist crew to steal back stolen Chinese art from western museums. We discuss the book's themes of diaspora and reclaiming culture, as well as dive into how heisty this heist book turned out to be. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba May 2022 pick is Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #179 - Author Chat w/ Grace K. Shim | 24 May 2022 | 00:56:39 | |
On this episode, we chat with another member of the infamous "kimchingoos," this time with author Grace K. Shim about her debut novel, The Noh Family, a story about a Korean American girl who discovers through a DNA test that her father was a member of one of the richest families in Korea. We chat with Grace about her real life and k-drama inspirations for the story, as well as her personal journey as an author. Follow Grace on IG at @gkshimwrites and check out her debut novel The Noh Family on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba May 2022 pick is Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #178 - May 2022 Book News | 17 May 2022 | 00:33:54 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our May 2022 mid-month check-in! New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba May 2022 pick is Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #177 - Author Chat w/ Vanessa Hua | 09 May 2022 | 00:58:15 | |
On this episode, we welcome author Vanessa Hua back to the podcast to chat about her newest book Forbidden City, a historical fiction novel about a young woman who becomes a confidant of Chairman Mao during the Cultural Revolution. We catch up with Vanessa about what she's been up to since we last chatted, and learn more about how and why she decided to write a story about one of the most turbulent times in modern Chinese history. Follow Vanessa on twitter at @vanessa_hua and check out her new book Forbidden City on sale May 10, 2022! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba May 2022 pick is Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #176 - A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen | 03 May 2022 | 00:51:07 | |
On this episode, we discuss our April 2022 pick is A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen, a rom-com about Liza Yang, a high school senior who loves to bake but her mother would rather set her up on blind dates with acceptable Chinese boys. After she finally convinces her mother to let her participate in the family's annual baking competition as a judge, she finds that her mother has filled the competition with potential suitors, with her as a prize! Join us as we discuss this Asian American re-imagining of Pride and Prejudice, with a delicious twist. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba May 2022 pick is Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #276 - June 2024 Book News | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:59:22 | |
On our mid-month check in for June 2024, we recap some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, as well as catch up on some awards news and check in on the latest book tea! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba June 2024 pick is Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #175 - April 2022 Book News | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:29:06 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our April 2022 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba April 2022 pick is A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #174 - Author Chat w/ Jenny Tinghui Zhang | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:36:32 | |
On this episode, we chat with author Jenny Tinghui Zhang about her debut novel Four Treasures of the Sky, a historical fiction novel about a woman's journey across the American west during the time of the Chinese Exclusion Act. We learn about Jenny's inspirations a well as how she prepared to write about such a dark chapter in Chinese American history. Follow Jenny on instagram at @sunspotletters and check out her book Four Treasures of the Sky on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba April 2022 pick is A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #173 - Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:57:24 | |
On this episode, we discuss our March 2022 Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, a genre-spanning novel about a music teacher seeking souls to pay back a demonic pact, a trans girl runaway who might also be a violin prodigy, a family of interstellar refugees running a donut shop, and their intertwining stories taking place in the San Gabriel Valley (where Marvin and Reera also happen to live). Listen to our sprawling discussion about this equally sprawling story about love, healing, and the power of music (and food). *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba April 2022 pick is A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #172 - March 2022 Book News | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:44:19 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our March 2022 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba March 2022 pick is Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #171 - Author Chat w/ Abigail Hing Wen | 12 Mar 2022 | 00:41:34 | |
On this episode, we welcome back Abigail Hing Wen, to chat about her latest novel Loveboat, Reunion, the sequel to her hit debut novel Loveboat, Taipei (now an upcoming Netflix feature film). We catch up with Abigail on what she's been up to since we last talked, her thoughts on the new novel, and some small tidbits from the set of the Loveboat, Taipei film. Follow Abigail on instagram at @abigailhingwen and check out her book Loveboat, Reunion on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba March 2022 pick is Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #170 - Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob | 05 Mar 2022 | 00:53:13 | |
On this episode, we discuss our February 2022 book club pick Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob , a graphic memoir about growing up Indian in New Mexico and raising a child in the age of Trumpism. Joining us this time is fellow Potluck host Raman Sehgal (co-host of Modern Minorities & Quarantined Comics) who is a Good Talk superfan, having read the book 5 times. You can listen to more from our guest Raman on his podcasts Modern Minorities & Quarantined Comics and check out more of his thoughts on Good Talk at:
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| #169 - February 2022 Book News | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:43:14 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our February 2022 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba February 2022 pick is Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #168 - Author Chat w/ June Hur | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:41:42 | |
On this episode, we chat with June Hur (author of past book club pick The Silence of Bones) about her latest novel, The Red Palace, her latest mystery novel taking place during Korea's Joseon Dynasty. We ask June about her writing origins, her journey to publishing, and what inspired her to write her unique "Joseon Noir" style stories. Follow June on instagram at @junehwrites and check out her book The Red Palace on sale now! *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba February 2022 pick is Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #167 - She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:55:00 | |
On this episode, we discuss our January 2022 book club pick She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan, a queer re-imagining of the rise of the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. In the last days of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty reign over China, an unnamed daughter takes on her dead brother's name to survive as a novice monk after her family is attacked by bandits. When that safe haven is also taken from her, she decides that in order to survive, she needs to take on her brother's abandoned fate of greatness as well ans rise the ranks as the rebel monk commander Zhu Chongba. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba February 2022 pick is Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #166 - January 2022 Book News | 15 Jan 2022 | 00:36:25 | |
It's our first Books & Boba mid-month episode of 2022! Join us as we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature! New books mentioned in our publishing news: A Gift for Nai Nai by Kim-Hoa Ung *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba December 2021/January 2022 pick is She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #275 - Author Chat w/ Malia Maunakea | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:56:57 | |
On this episode we chat with author Malia Maunakea about her latest middle grade novel, Lei and the Invisible Island, which concludes her MG duology following the summer adventures of Lei, a Native Hawaiian girl from Colorado, who rediscovers her roots as she deals with the antics of spirits and gods drawn from Hawaiian folklore while visiting her grandmother in Hawaii for the summer. Malia shares with us her journey as an author, the inspirations for her series, as well as her thoughts on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander representation in literature. Follow Malia on Instagram at @maliamaunakea and check out her novel Lei and the Invisible Island, available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba June 2024 pick is Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #165 - December 2021 Book News | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:32:39 | |
On this last episode of Books & Boba in 2021, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our December 2021 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news: The Traveler's Guide to Geozoology by Angela Hsieh *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba December 2021/January 2022 pick is She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #164 - Author Chat w/ Fonda Lee | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:46:02 | |
On this episode, we welcome back author Fonda Lee to chat about her latest novel, Jade Legacy, the conclusion of her Green Bone Saga trilogy. We last had Fonda on the show four years ago when she had just published Jade City, the first book in the series. We catch up with Fonda's thoughts on the growth of Asian-inspired fantasy over the last few years, as well as chat about the themes and inspirations for her expansive world-building over the last two novels of the series. Follow Fonda on instagram at @fonda.lee and check out her book Jade Legacy on sale now! *Buy the book & support the podcast at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
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| #163 - Author Chat w/ Julie Tieu | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:58:34 | |
On this episode, we chat with author Julie Tieu about her debut novel The Donut Trap, A romantic comedy and adult coming-of-age story about the post-college ennui of Jasmine Tran, who finds herself jobless and directionless as she spends her days working at her parent's donut shop in the SGV, that is until a missed connection shows back up in her life and she finds herself torn between familial expectations and what she really wants. We chat with Julie about the inspirations for her book as well as her journey as a writer. Follow Julie on instagram at @julietieuwrites and check out her book The Donut Trap on sale now! *Buy the book & support the podcast at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
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| #162 - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong | 04 Dec 2021 | 00:56:18 | |
On this episode, we discuss our November 2021 book club pick On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, a tale of a son writing a letter to his illiterate mother and processing the legacy of trauma he has inherited from being a Vietnamese refugee as well as growing up as a poor queer boy in America. We talk through our thoughts and explore the themes of this very dense and beautifully written book. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba December 2021/January 2022 pick is She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #161 - November 2021 Book News | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:50:55 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our November 2021 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news: Rebecca F. Kuang - Yellowface *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba November 2021 pick is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #160 - Author Chat w/ June CL Tan | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:52:24 | |
On this episode, we chat with author June CL Tan about her debut novel Jade Fire Gold, a Xianxia inspired fantasy novel full of dark magic, martial arts, and intrigue. We chat with June about her inspirations in writing Jade Fire Gold, as well as her journey as a debut author pitching an Asian inspired fantasy novel. Follow June on instagram at @junescribbles and check out their book Jade Fire Gold on sale now! *Buy the book & support the podcast at our bookshop * --- We extended our order period for Books & Boba merch! For a limited time you can still order a Books & Boba tote bag by going to https://www.bonfire.com/store/booksandboba Apparel orders are open until November 5 and tote bags are available until November 12! --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba November 2021 pick is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #159 - The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:59:19 | |
On this episode, we discuss our October 2021 book club pick The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo, a classic detective murder mystery taking place in post-war Japan. Private investigator Kosuke Kindaichi is pulled into the family drama of the wealthy Inugami Family after the patriarch dies and leaves a mysterious will, what follows is a series of chilling murders that unearth the past grudges and regrets of the Inugamis as Kindaichi tries to solve the case before it's too late. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * --- We extended our order period for Books & Boba merch! For a limited time you can still order a Books & Boba t-shirt, sweatshirt, or tote bag by going to https://www.bonfire.com/store/booksandboba Apparel orders are open until November 5 and tote bags are available until November 12! --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba November 2021 pick is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #158 - Author Chat w/ Xiran Jay Zhao | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:51:56 | |
On this episode, we chat with debut author Xiran Jay Zhao about their debut novel Iron Widow, a Sci-Fi/Fantasy re-imagining of Chinese Empress Wu Zetian's rise to power in an Asian inspired world with giant monsters and fantastical mechas. Pitched as Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale, Iron WIdow tells the story of how a driven and rage-filled girl from the sticks rises through the ranks as a giant robot pilot and takes on the space patriarchy. We chat with Xiran about their journey to becoming a published author, their inspirations for writing Iron Widow, and what is up with that cow onesie? Follow Xiran on twitter at @xiranjayzhao and check out their book Iron Widow on sale now! *Buy the book & support the podcast at our bookshop * --- Books and Boba Merch is on sale not! Check out our official apparel & tote bags at: https://www.bonfire.com/store/booksandboba/ Pre-orders for this first run close on October 21. --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba October 2021 pick is The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #157 - October 2021 Book News | 16 Oct 2021 | 00:45:24 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our October 2021 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba October 2021 pick is The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #156 - Author Chat w/ Chandra Prasad | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:51:47 | |
On this episode, we welcome author Chandra Prasad, who joins us to chat about her latest novel Mercury Boys. We chat with Chandra about her origins as a writer, as well as what inspired her to write Mercury Boys, a genre-blending novel featuring teen melodrama mixed with some low-fi sci-fiction and fantasy (oh and also hot boys from the past)! Follow Chandra on twitter at @chandrabooks and check out her book Mercury Boys on sale now! *Buy the book & support the podcast at our bookshop * --- Books and Boba Merch is on sale not! Check out our official apparel & tote bags at: https://www.bonfire.com/store/booksandboba/ Pre-orders for this first run close on October 21. --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba October 2021 pick is The Inugami Clan by Seishi Yokomizo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #274 - Author Chat w/ Abraham Chang | 07 Jun 2024 | 01:02:47 | |
On this episode we sit down with author Abraham Chang about his debut novel 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers, an Asian American coming-of-age love story that takes place in 1995 New York City. We chat with Abe about the inspirations behind his novel as well as how he transitioned from working in publishing to becoming a published novelist. Follow Abraham Chang on Instagram at @geekomnivore and check out his debut novel 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers, available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba June 2024 pick is Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #155 - Chemistry by Weike Wang | 02 Oct 2021 | 00:56:29 | |
On this episode, we discuss our Books & Boba September 2021 pick Chemistry by Weike Wang, an adult coming-of-age novel about an ex-overachieving chemistry PhD candidate at a crossroads in her life, despite having what some might consider a perfect life. This was a humorous story chock full of moments that will resonate with any disaffected millennial, especially if you are a child of immigrant (tiger) parents. *Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop * --- It's our 5th anniversary! to celebrate, we're releasing a limited merchandise campaign! Until October 21, you can take part of this first run of Books & Boba apparel & tote bags! You can check out our initial line of merch at https://www.bonfire.com/store/booksandboba Orders are open until October 21! --- Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba October 2021 pick is The Inugami Clan by Seishi Yokomizo This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #154 - Author Chat w/ C.B. Lee | 25 Sep 2021 | 00:58:15 | |
We welcome back author C.B. Lee for her third appearance on the podcast to talk to us about her latest novel, A Clash of Steel, part of the "Classics Remixed" series from Macmillan, A Clash of Steel reimagines the classic Robert Louis Stevenson story Treasure Island, resetting the tale in the South China Sea in the golden age of Chinese piracy with a classic C.B. Lee twist. We chat with C.B. about her tale of swashbuckling adventure, badass (and historical) female pirate captains, and young queer love on the high seas! Follow C.B. Lee on IG at @cblee_cblee and check out her book A Clash of Steel on sale now! *Buy the book & support the podcast at our bookshop * Follow our hosts:
Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2021 pick is Chemistry by Weike Wang This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||
| #153 - September 2021 Book News | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:46:08 | |
On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our September 2021 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:
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Follow us: The Books & Boba September 2021 pick is Chemistry by Weike Wang This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective | |||