#32 – Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza

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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 about the refreshingly fallible main characters, the vast setting, and the all too real politics of space racism.

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The Books & Boba December 2017 pick is Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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

#30 – The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo

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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 1890’s Malaysia. Reera marvels at the beautifully described settings while Marvin is drawn into the mysteries at the heart of the story. Join them as they discuss Choo’s portrayal of the Chinese afterlife and the ghosts and deities that operate there.

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The Books & Boba November 2017 pick is Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza

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

#28 – Goodbye Vitamin by Rachel Khong

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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 of our fellow Potluck Collective show First of All and Marvin’s co-host on the KollabCast, to talk about the book and how it reminded us of our own lives and families. As a fellow cancer, Minji has a unique connection to the main character Ruth.

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The Books & Boba October 2017 pick is The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo

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