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 we also respond to some listener feedback from our goodreads forums (keem’em coming)!

Don’t forget, the Books & Boba May 2018 pick is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

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

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• Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

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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 a Cartoonist Lady Person , a collection of cartoons from her popular series of webtoons, as well as new original cartoons that memorialize Dami’s journey as a 3x immigrant to the states. We chat with Dami about how she started drawing, the rigors of a working artist, and growing up in-between cultures.

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:

• Dami Lee, Author of Be Everything at Once (@dami_lee)

The Books & Boba July 2018 pick is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

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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 group of queer superheroes who also happen to be people of color. We also talk about our favorite scenes from the first book, gush about the Asian American literature community, and the touch on the importance of addressing mental health in Asian communities.

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:

• C.B. Lee, Author of Not Your Sidekick (@author_cblee)

The Books & Boba July 2018 pick is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

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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 Your Sidekick by CB Lee

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

Follow the hosts:

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

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