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 some of our most anticipated books of 2019.

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

Our January 2019 Book Club pick is Rainbirds by Clarissa Goenawan

And don’t forget to get a head start on our February 2019 Book Club Pick The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

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

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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 pick, Young Jane Young, by Gabrielle Zevin, a story told from the perspectives of 5 women and the sexist scandal that connects their lives. It’s a story about the way we treat people who get caught up in sex scandals, and the double standard of who society permits to survive them.

(For those interested in just the book news, the book discussion begins at around 16:00)

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)

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The Books & Boba January/February 2018 pick is Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

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 IQ), a genius detective solving mysteries around South Central Los Angeles. The story covers the origin of IQ as well as his latest case protecting his client from an assassin whose weapon of choice is a giant dog (a hound one might say). Can IQ solve the case along with his sassy street-smart partner Mr. Dodson?

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)

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• Goodreads Group

The Books & Boba November 2018 pick is Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin

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 undocumented American, from his childhood discovery of his status, to becoming an award winning journalist, to his current life as a high profile advocate for immigrant rights. To help us discuss this book, we invite Elaine Dolalas, one of the hosts of This Filipino American Life.

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)
• Elaine Dolalas (@TFALpodcast)

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The Books & Boba November 2018 pick is IQ by Joe Ide

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

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 episode of Books & Boba October 2018 pick, Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas.

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

Also, our November 2018 Book Club pick is IQ by Jo Ide

Follow the hosts:

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

Follow the Book Club:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Goodreads Group

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

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 episode of Books & Boba October 2018 pick, Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas.

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

Also, our November 2018 Book Club pick is IQ by Jo Ide

Follow the hosts:

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

Follow the Book Club:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Goodreads Group