Books and Boba
This is a book club 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 podcas… read more
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#84 - November 2019 Mid-Month Check-In
November 15th, 2019
On this episode, we go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our Books & Boba mid-month check-in for November 2019.
For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & …
#83 - Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi Hirahara
November 4th, 2019
On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba October 2019 book club pick, Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi Hirahara, a story about an elderly and jaded Japanese-American gardener named Mas Arai who also happens to be …
#82 - October 2019 Mid-Month Check-In
October 21st, 2019
On this episode, we go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our Books & Boba mid-month check-in for October 2019.
For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & …
Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee
October 3rd, 2019
On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba September 2019 book club pick, Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee, a story about a pair of …
#80 - September 2019 Mid-Month Check-In
September 17th, 2019
It's time to go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our Books & Boba mid-month check-in for September 2019. …
#79 - Severance by Ling Ma
September 4th, 2019
On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba August 2019 book club pick, Severance, by Ling Ma, a story about a millennial New Yorker dealing with (or not dealing with) a zombie apocalypse. Marvin and Reera discuss …
#78 - August 2019 Mid-Month Check-In
August 20th, 2019
On this episode, we go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literatureon our August 2019 Books & Boba mid-month check-in. We also chat about the latest TV adaptation news and the recent passing …
#77 - Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang
August 4th, 2019
On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba July 2019 book club pick, Zero Sum Game, by S.L. Huang, a thriller about Cas Russel, a mercenary who …
#76 - Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
July 18th, 2019
On this episode, we bring you the delayed discussion of our Books and Boba June 2019 book club pick, Kafka on the Shore, by Haruki Murakami, a metaphysical coming-of-age story with talking cats, demon brand avatars, and …
#75 - Author Chat with Misa Sugiura
July 7th, 2019
On this episode, we chat with author Misa Sugiura, author of the novel THIS TIME WILL BE DIFFERENT, a story about a Japanese American teen's fight for justice against the family that swindled her family after they …
#74 - June 2019 Mid-Month Check-In & What's going on with No-No Boy
June 17th, 2019
It's time for our June Books & Boba mid-month check-in. On this episode, we round up the latest news and announcements out of the world of Asian American literature. We also chat about the latest controvrsey in the …
#73 - This is Paradise: Stories by Kristiana Kahakauwila
June 2nd, 2019
We discuss our Books and Boba May 2019 book club pick, This is Paradise: Stories, by Kristiana Kahakauwila, a collection of six short stories taking …
#72 - May Book News Roundup
May 25th, 2019
It's time for the May 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. We also chat about recent book …
#71 - Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad
May 3rd, 2019
On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba April 2019 book club pick, Bangkok Wakes to Rain, by Pitchaya Sudbanthad, a book featuring stories of a myriad of characters, all connected through time and space to a …
#70 - Author Chat with Henry Lien
April 16th, 2019
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 …
#69 - April Book News
April 15th, 2019
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 …
#68 - Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
April 2nd, 2019
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 …
#67 - The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu
March 3rd, 2019
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 …
#66 - February Book News
February 24th, 2019
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 …
#65 - Rainbirds by Clarissa Goenawan
February 12th, 2019
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 …
#64 - January 2019 Book News & Check-in
January 19th, 2019
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 …
#63 - Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin (w/ Dec 2018 Book News)
December 31st, 2018
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 …
#62 - IQ by Joe Ide
December 15th, 2018
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 …
#61 - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
November 11th, 2018
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 …
#60 - October 2018 Book News & Check-in
November 5th, 2018
On this episode, we check in to chat about the recent book news including Asian American publishing announcements, award nominations, and end-of-year lists. Don't forget to check back next week for the discussion …
#59 - Author Chat with Renee M. Rutledge
October 17th, 2018
On this episode, Reera chats with author Renee Macalino Rutledge, author of the award winning novel, The Hour of Daydreams, a modern take on a …
#58 - Number One Chinese Restaurant by Lillian Li
October 3rd, 2018
On this episode, we discuss the Books and Boba September book club pick, Number One Chinese Restaurant, by Lillian Li, a family drama surrounding the proprietors and staff of a semi-famous chinese restaurant in the …
#57 - Movie Chat: To All the Boys I've Loved Before
September 9th, 2018
On this episode of Books & Boba, Reera gathers some friends to chat about the Netflix adaptation of Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before. They chat about the differences between the book and the film, …
#56 - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
September 1st, 2018
It's time to talk about the Books and Boba August book club pick, Crazy Rich Asians, the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan that is now the hit movie of the summer! Reera and Marvin talk about their thoughts on the many …
#55 - Chatting with Author Vanessa Hua
August 25th, 2018
Reera chats with author Vanessa Hua, the author of A River of Stars, a novel about young mothers seeking the American Dream, and the untold story of …
#54 - Winnie M Li and her Dark Chapter
August 17th, 2018
CW: Discussion of Rape
On this episode, we bring you another author interview with Winnie M Li, the author of ***Dark Chapter ***, a novel based loosely on the author's real life rape in Ireland. We talk to Winnie about …
#53 - A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
August 12th, 2018
CW: Discussion about Suicide & Bullying
On this episode, we discuss our July 2017 Book Club Pick A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki, and we …
#52 - SDCC Authors Chat w/ Sarah Kuhn, CB Lee, & RF Kuang
July 30th, 2018
Hey! It's a bonus episode of Books & Boba, featuring an interview that Marvin conducted at last week's San Diego Comic-Con with some of our favorite Asian American authors, CB Lee (Not Your Sidekick), Sarah Kuhn (…
#51 - July 2018 Book News & Check-in
July 27th, 2018
We check in to chat about the recent book news including Asian American publishing announcements and recent controversies in the book world. Reera shares her thoughts on the value of Libraries and why piracy is bad, and …
#50 - Dami Lee Can Be Everything at Once
July 20th, 2018
On this episode, we chat with Dami Lee, the author and cartoonist who is about to release her first graphic novel ***Be Everything at Once: Tales of …
#49 - Chatting with Author C.B. Lee
July 6th, 2018
On this episode we chat with C.B. Lee, the author of the Books and Boba June 2018 pick Not Your Sidekick. C.B. shares about switching careers from academia to writing fiction, and how she created a world centered on a …
#48 - Not Your Sidekick by CB Lee
July 1st, 2018
On this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for June2018, Not Your Sidekick by CB Lee, a post-dystopia superhero story about a girl from a family of superheroes with no "superpowers." We discuss how …
#47 - June 2018 Book News & Check-in
June 21st, 2018
It's the middle of June and we have your latest book news in our mid month check in. Also our new website has LAUNCHED so please check it out at booksandboba.com!
Don't forget, the Books & Boba May 2018 pick is Not …
#46 - The Leavers by Lisa Ko
June 1st, 2018
On this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for May 2018, The Leavers by Lisa Ko, a story of a Chinese-American boy dealing with his adoption by well-meaning white parents after his mother's …
#45 - May 2018 Mid Month Check-In
May 19th, 2018
Hope everyone's having a great Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We're back for a mid-month news check in, going over the recent new releases and publishing news in Asian American literature, as well as some …
#44 - One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul
May 6th, 2018
It's time to discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for April 2018, One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul, a …
#43 - May 2018 Book News
May 6th, 2018
Books and Boba returns with a quick update on the latest book news and new releases from Asian American literature! This week is another double header so stay tuned to the podcast feed for the discussion episode of the …
#42 - What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera
April 7th, 2018
In this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for March 2018, What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera, a story about a girl from Sri Lanka, and the tragic series of traumas that shape her life. It's …
#41 - March 2018 Book News
March 31st, 2018
Sorry for the wait this month, but here is our monthly news episode for March 2018 featuring updates on new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories.
Don't forget! The Books & Boba March 2018 pick is What …
#40 - Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too by Jomny Sun
March 11th, 2018
In this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for February 2018, *Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too * by Jomny Sun, An intrspective picture book about a cute alien's journey to find out what it …
#39 - February 2018 Book News
February 19th, 2018
Hope everyone's enjoying their Olympic February! On this episode, Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for February 2018 including new releases, publishing deals, and …
#38 - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
February 3rd, 2018
It's time to discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for January 2018, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, An epic story of a family of Korean immigrants in Japan spanning four generations. Our hosts do their best to discuss …
#37 - January 2018 Book News
January 17th, 2018
It's a new year of Asian American Literature! On this episode, Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for January 2018 including new releases, publishing deals, and …
#36 - Talking Asian-Inspired Gangster Fantasy with Fonda Lee
January 11th, 2018
We're very excited to chat with Fonda Lee, the author of the Asian-inspired gangster fantasy epic (and one of Marvin's favorite books of 2017), Jade …
#35 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
January 3rd, 2018
Join us as we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for December 2017, Never Let Me Go by Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, a moving story of friendship, growing up, and the meaning of life wrapped in a surprisingly …
#34 - December 2017 Book News
January 3rd, 2018
Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for December 2017 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories.
Don't forget to check out episode 35, also out …
#33 - FilBookFest
December 13th, 2017
In this special edition of Books and Boba, we present a series of interviews by book club member and contributor Lauren Lola from a few months ago at …
#32 - Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza
December 4th, 2017
On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for November 2017, Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza, a tale of adventure and revenge in a fantastical sci-fi universe. This month's panel chats …
#31 - November 2017 Book News
November 17th, 2017
Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for November 2017 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories.
For additional thoughts and discussion on the …
#30 - The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo
October 31st, 2017
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 …
#29 - October 2017 Book News
October 14th, 2017
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, …
#28 - Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong
October 5th, 2017
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 …
#27 - September 2017 Book News pt. 2
October 3rd, 2017
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 …
#26 - Hiroshima and Cherry Blossoms w/ Author Kathleen Burkinshaw
September 22nd, 2017
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. …
#25 - September 2017 Book News
September 13th, 2017
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 …
#24 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higoshino
August 30th, 2017
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 …
#23 - Talking Asian American Superheroes w/ Sarah Kuhn
August 24th, 2017
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 …
#22 - August 2017 Book News
August 17th, 2017
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 …
#21 - Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
August 2nd, 2017
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 …
#20 - July 2017 Book News
July 12th, 2017
Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for July 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals
For …
#19 - None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio
June 28th, 2017
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 …
#18 - Chatting with Author Maurene Goo
June 21st, 2017
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 …
#17 - June 2017 Book News
June 14th, 2017
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.
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#16 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
June 7th, 2017
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 …
#15 - May 2017 Book News & Author Lang Leav
May 20th, 2017
Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for May 2017 including new releases, book deals, and an interview with Lang …
#14 - The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
May 5th, 2017
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 …
#13 - March 2017 Book News
April 19th, 2017
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!
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#12 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
April 4th, 2017
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 …
#11 - March 2017 Book News & Author Thi Bui
March 25th, 2017
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 …
#10 - Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho
March 13th, 2017
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 …
#9 - February 2017 Book News & Gauri Manglik from Kitaab World
February 18th, 2017
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 …
#8 - Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz
February 1st, 2017
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 …
#7 - January 2017 Book News
January 13th, 2017
In this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for January 2017 including …
#6 - How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
December 31st, 2016
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 …
#5 - December 2016 Book News & Talkin' Potter
December 15th, 2016
In this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for December 2016 including …
#4 - Monstress Vol 1 by Marjorie Liu
December 1st, 2016
In this episode, hosts Reera , Marvin, & Alice discuss the Books & Boba pick for Noveber 2016, Marjorie Liu's graphic novel Monstress Vol 1: …
#3 - November 2016 Book News & The Continent Controversy
November 18th, 2016
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 …
#2 - Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
November 3rd, 2016
In this episode, hosts Reera and Marvin discuss the Books & Boba pick for October 2016, Celeste Ng's Asian American Family Thriller Everything I …
#1 - Heroine Complex by Sarah Kuhn
September 28th, 2016
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 …
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