n 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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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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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.
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)!
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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.
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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!
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