Books and Boba

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Books and Boba

Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.

  1. November 2024 Book News

    5 DAYS AGO

    November 2024 Book News

    Our world may have shifted to a darker timeline, but at the very least, there will still be books! On our November 2024 mid month check-in, we review the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the latest book tea and awards! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: The Offer by Neel Patel Benny's Bright Qing Ming, by Michelle Jing ChanMelodies of the Sitar by Shachi Kaushik; illust. by Geeta LadiAs I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee & LeUyen PhamDim Sum Battle by Tony Tong; illust. by LeUyen PhamDeepa, MD by Priya SwaminathanLook Under Me by Veera HiranandaniKill Your Darlings by Yuvashri Harish Simmy and Maddy's Snow Day by Pawan Singh; illust. by Meneka Repka Lots and Lots of Ocelots by Vicky Fang; illust. by Angel ChangAsha Means Hope by Pooja Ma-khi-jani; illust. by Nadia AlamUntitled YA gothic horror novel by Autumn Krause Sibylline by Melissa de la Cruz News stories covered on this episode: BookTok is divided on whether books are political2024 Goodreads Choice Awards voting has begun! Books by Asian authors in the opening round: Readers’ Favorite Fiction Welcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reumGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K. ReillyMarytyr! by Kaveh Akbar Debut Novel Welcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reumGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K. ReillyHow to End a Love Story by Yulin KuangMarytyr! by Kaveh AkbarThe Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan Daughters of Shandong by Eve J Chung Historical Fiction The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliThe Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan There Are Rivers In the Sky by Elif Shafak Mystery & Thriller The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko JeanSociety of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown Romance How to End a Love Story by Yulin KuangLies and Weddings by Kevin KwanKing of Sloth by Ana Hoang Romantasy Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli Fantasy The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. SongA Song to Drown Rivers by Ann LiangThe Fox Wife by Yangze Choo Science Fiction The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei Horror The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim Young Adult Fantasy Of Jade and Dragons by Amber ChenDragonfruit by Makiia LucierAll This Twisted Glory by Tahereh MafiHeir by Sabaa TahirFor She is Wrath by Emily Varga Young Adult Fiction I

    55 min
  2. Author Chat w/ Nayantara Roy

    NOV 8

    Author Chat w/ Nayantara Roy

    On this episode, we welcome author Nayantara Roy to chat about her debut novel The Magnificent Ruins, a story about an up and coming literary editor in New York who returns to Kolkata (where she was born) after finding out that she has inherited her family's manor from her grandfather and has to deal with her extended family who all still live there. Tara shares with us her personal inspirations for her debut as well as her journey to becoming a published novelist by way of a career in the television industry. Follow Nayantara on Instagram at @tararoi and check out her debut novel The Magnificent Ruins available November 12 on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merch Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebook The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective P.S. Here are some resources for those of you looking for some extra support during these stressful times: NAAPIMHA’s Vote for Wellness Initiative https://www.naapimha.org/vote-for-wellness Asian Mental Health Collective  Asian/Asian American therapist directory Search by your state. a href="https://www.asianmhc.org/" rel="noopener...

    53 min
  3. The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

    NOV 1

    The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

    On this episode, we discuss our October 2024 pick, The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw. A story following a flesh-eating mermaid and a plague doctor who encounter a village of children with an unsettling secret while on a journey through a snowy forest. Join us a we dive into this spooky read that melds the fairy tales of Anderson and Grimm and asks the question, what happens after the prince marries a creature from the depths of the sea? Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merch Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebook The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!

    59 min
  4. Author Chat w/ Joanne Howard

    OCT 25

    Author Chat w/ Joanne Howard

    On this episode, we chat with Joanne Howard to talk about her debut novel Sleeping in the Sun, a coming of age story about a family of American missionaries living in India during the final years of the Brisish Raj. Joanne shares about her writers journey as well as how finding out about her own family's history as missionaries in India inspired her to write this story. Follow Joanne on Instagram at @joannesbooks and check out her debut novel Sleeping in the Sun available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merch Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebook The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!

    47 min
  5. October 2024 Book News

    OCT 18

    October 2024 Book News

    On our mid-month check in for Spooky Month 2024, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, check in on the latest winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, and weigh in on the possible TV adaptation of RF Kuang's Yellowface! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: Kingdom of Waves by Melissa de la CruzOne Word, Six Letters by Adib KhorramNever, Ever After by Sue Lynn TanWild Song by Candy GourlayAsk the Doctor: 75 Wacky and Wise Health Questions from Curious Kids by Betty Choi; illust by Jannie HoDon't Eat Eustace by Lian ChoThe Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye Casting April by Wendy LuAccidentally on Purpose by Kristen KishThe Ex-girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria ChaoSchooltime Grumps by Katrina Moore; illust by Xindi YaGay the Pray Away by Natalie NaudusJeong Is Jeong by Jessica Yoon; illust by Michelle LeeThe Legendary Allies series by Linda Trinh; illust by Quynh Anh Nguyen News stories covered on this episode: Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in LiteratureHan Kang declines press conference, refuses to celebrate award while people die in warsLionsgate TV Options ‘Yellowface’ by R.F. Kuang, Karyn Kusama Attached to Direct Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merch Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebook The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The...

    42 min
  6. Author Chat w/ Teresa Wong

    OCT 11

    Author Chat w/ Teresa Wong

    On this episode, we sit down with Chinese-Canadian author and cartoonist Teresa Wong to chat about her new graphic memoir, All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational Family Odyssey, an generation spanning recounting 100 years of her own family's history in China and Canada. Teresa shares how she became a author/illustrator of graphic novels, as well as what it was like sharing her family's stories with the world. Follow Teresa on Instagram at @by_teresawong and check out her debut novel All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational Family Odyssey available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merch Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebook The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!

    50 min
  7. A Burning by Megha Majumdar

    OCT 4

    A Burning by Megha Majumdar

    On this episode, we discuss our September 2024 pick, A Burning by Megha Majumdar, a social novel about a poor girl in Kolkata accused of a terrorist attack she wasn't involved in, and the aspiring actress and teacher who have the chance to clear her name but at the cost of their own social ascension. Join us as we dive into Megha's modern social novel which asks the question, who are the ones being burned in a society where anyone can become kindling? Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merch Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebook The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!

    56 min
  8. Author Chat w/ Preeti Chhibber

    SEP 27

    Author Chat w/ Preeti Chhibber

    On this episode, we sit down with prolific writer Preeti Chhibber to talk about her new YA rom com novel, Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot, about high school junior Payal Mehta and her ill-conceived plan to get back at her longtime crush for micro-aggressing against her by making him fall in love with her... for revenge of course, in the process enlisting the help of her academic nemesis who's prickly exterior may be hiding something more. Follow Aurora on Instagram at @runwithskizzers and check out her debut novel Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merch Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebook The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is A Burning by Megha Majumdar This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective Mentioned in this episode: Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your...

    55 min
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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.

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    Potluck Podcast Collective
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    300
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    Explicit
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    © 2016 Books and Boba
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