#23 – Talking Asian American Superheroes w/ Sarah Kuhn

August 23, 2017March 1, 2019Leave a comment

In this episode, we interview author Sarah Kuhn about her latest Asian American superhero novel, Heroine Worship, the sequel to Heroine Complex, the inaugural Books & Boba book club pick almost a year ago! We chat with Sarah about her new book, including her decision to swap narrators, her thoughts on strong female (and Asian) representation, and more!

For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums

This Episode’s Hosts:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host

This Episode’s Guest:

Sarah Kuhn, Author of Heroine Worship (@sarahkuhn ‏ )

Don’t Forget, the Books & Boba August 2017 pick is The Devotion of Suspect X by Keiko Higashino

#22 – August 2017 Book News

August 16, 2017March 1, 2019Leave a comment

Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for August 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals.

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

This Month’s Book Club Panelists:

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

#20 – July 2017 Book News

August 11, 2017March 1, 2019Leave a comment

Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for July 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals

For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

Follow our hosts:

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

#21 – Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

August 2, 2017March 1, 2019Leave a comment

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for July 2017, Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. A magical realism story about a couple coming together just as their city falls to civil war, how their relationship develops as they struggle as refugees in strange lands, and a world beset by magical doors.

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

This Month’s Book Club Panelists:

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

The Books & Boba August 2017 pick is The Devotion of Suspect X by Keiko Higashino

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

#19 – None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio

June 28, 2017March 1, 20191 Comment

On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for June 2017, None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio. A YA novel about a homecoming queen who finds out that she was born intersex, and what happens when her secret is leaked to her entire school. It’s a story of coming to terms with one’s identity, dealing with bullying, and the importance of support in times of crisis.

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

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

This Month’s Book Club Panelists:

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

The Books & Boba July 2017 pick is Exit West by Mohsin Hamid

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

#18 – Chatting with Author Maurene Goo

June 20, 2017March 1, 2019Leave a comment

In this episode, we present our interview with author Maurene Goo of the new YA romantic comedy novel, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, about an overachieving girl who tries to employ romantic lessons learned from watching Korean Dramas in real life. We chat about the new book, Maurene’s writing process, and of course, Korean Dramas.

For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums

Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore!

This Episode’s Hosts:

Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host

This Episode’s Guest:

Maurene Goo, Author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love (@mauxbot ‏ )