On this episode, we chat with author (and publisher) David Yoon about his latest novel Version Zero,a thriller taking place in the fast paced and cutthroat world of the social media tech industry, where the only way to fix the world, may be to start over from zero. We ask David about his experience publishing his first adult fiction novel, as well as his takes on the pros and cons of social media, the tech industry, & capitalism.

Follow David on IG at @davidoftheyoon and check out his book Version Zero at your local bookseller!

On this episode, we discuss our May 2021 book club pick, The Silence of Bones by June Hur, a historical mystery novel taking place in Joseon era Korea, following Seol, an orphaned police Damo, who’s been tasked to assist in the investigation of a murdered noblewoman. Part historical fiction and part noir detective fiction, The Silence of Bones explores the clash between western religion and eastern Confucianism through the curious eyes of Seol. 

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On this episode, we invite author Payal Doshi to the podcast to chat about her debut novel Rea and the Blood of the Nectar, a middle grade fantasy adventure about an Indian girl’s journey into a magical world to find her missing twin brother. Payal shares about her journey to becoming an author, how she built the magical world of Astranthia, and more!

Follow Payal on IG at @payaldoshiauthor and pre-order her debut novel  Rea and the Blood of the Nectar on sale June 15, 2021!

We highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our May 2021 mid-month check-in!