#40 – Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too by Jomny Sun

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In this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for February 2018, *Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too * by Jomny Sun, An intrspective picture book about a cute alien’s journey to find out what it means to be “human.” Our hosts recap their favorite characters and storylines, as well as their thoughts on the book’s approach to imposter syndrome, artistic endeavors, and what gives life meaning.

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The Books & Boba March 2018 pick is What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera

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#39 – February 2018 Book News

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Hope everyone’s enjoying their Olympic February! On this episode, Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for February 2018 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories.

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Don’t forget! The Books & Boba January 2018 pick is Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too by Jomny Sun

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#38 – Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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It’s time to discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for January 2018, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, An epic story of a family of Korean immigrants in Japan spanning four generations. Our hosts do their best to discuss the many themes presented in this story, including family, identity, expectations, survival, and how they relate to our own experiences as children of immigrants.

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The Books & Boba February 2018 pick is Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too by Jomny Sun

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

#37 – January 2018 Book News

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It’s a new year of Asian American Literature! On this episode, Books & Boba highlights and discusses the latest news in Asian American literature for January 2018 including new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories.

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Don’t forget! The Books & Boba January 2018 pick is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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#36 – Talking Asian-Inspired Gangster Fantasy with Fonda Lee

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We’re very excited to chat with Fonda Lee, the author of the Asian-inspired gangster fantasy epic (and one of Marvin’s favorite books of 2017), Jade City. Fonda shares about her path to becoming a full-time author and her inspirations in creating the world of Jade City. We also chat about our thoughts on the fantasy genre, and how we’d like to move beyond the typical euro-centric stories.

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The Books & Boba January 2018 pick is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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#35 – Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Join us as we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for December 2017, Never Let Me Go by Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, a moving story of friendship, growing up, and the meaning of life wrapped in a surprisingly genre setting. Our hosts discuss their reactions to the unique “revelations” of the story’s world and to the riveting and personal stories of the main characters.

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The Books & Boba January 2018 pick is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

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