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Books and Boba

Potluck Podcast Collective

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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#222 - Author Chat w/ Melissa de la Cruz

Books and Boba ·

2023/05/19

On this episode, we chat with Melissa de la Cruz, probably one of the most prolific Asian American authors in the industry, about her new YA thriller The Headmaster's List, about Spencer, a Filipina-American private high school student, who sets out to figure out the truth behind a fatal car crash that left one of her classmates dead, her ex-boyfriend under arrest, and herself without her memories of the night. Of course, we also chat with Melissa about her long storied career as an author.Follow

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From #PotluckPod Asian Americana - Country Music for...

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2023/05/16

This APAHM, we wanted to highlight some of our fellow Asian American podcasts from the Potluck Podcast Collective, so we're dropping in an episode from our sister show, Asian Americana, a podcast about slices of distinctly Asian American culture and history hosted by veteran audio producer and journalist, Quincy Surasmith. Please enjoy, and we'll be back with our mid-month check-in for May later this week!---Timothy Singratsomboune had a complicated relationship to country music. How did his own

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#221 - Author Chat w/ Deepa Varadarajan

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2023/05/12

On this episode, we chat with debut author Deepa Varadarajan about her novel, Late Bloomers, about an Indian American family of two recent divorcees and their adult children who are each going through their own romantic adventures and turmoil. We chat with Deepa about the inspirations behind her book as well as why "Late Bloomers" is such a relatable trope for Asian American children of immigrants.Follow Deepa on IG at @deepavaradara and check out her debut novel, Late Bloomers, availaible now on

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#220 - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

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2023/05/06

On this episode, we discuss our April 2023 book club pick, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto. A murder mystery where super-auntie Vera Wong attempts to solve the murder of a mystery man she finds one morning lying dead in her tea shop, and inadvertently forms a found family with her suspects. *Support the podcast by supporting our new Patreon*Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba May

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56:34

#219 - Author Chat w/ Victoria Ying

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2023/05/04

On this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Victoria Ying about her new YA graphic novel, Hungry Ghost, a coming of age story about a Chinese American girl dealing with adolescence, parental expectation, and eating disorders. We talk with Victoria about her background in animation as well as her semi-autobiographical inspirations behind the story of Hungry Ghost.Follow Victoria on IG at @victoriaying and check out her new graphic novel, Hungry Ghost, availaible now on the Books & Boba

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#218 - Author Chat w/ Vibhuti Jain

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2023/04/28

On this episode, debut author Vibhuti Jain joins us to chat about her new novel, Our Best Intentions, a thriller taking place in an affluent New York neighborhood that has been thrown into chaos after a high school was stabbed. In the center is Angie Singh, a gifted teenage swimmer, who's life with her single father Babur gets uravelled as she delves deeper into the case.Follow Vibhuti on IG at @vibhutiwrites and check out her debut novel Our Best Intentions, availaible now at the Books & Boba

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48:06

Introducing Boba Chats!

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2023/04/24

Introducing Boba Chats! Books & Boba's new monthly bonus podcast where Reera and Marvin (and future guests) chat about non-book related things and answer listener questions. This bonus podcast is a perk for "Honey Boba" subscribers of our new Patreon, but we're making this first episode available for everyone as a treat.On this inaugural episode of Boba Chat, Reera chats about the new Dungeons & Dragons film while Marvin reflects on his love of the cooking competition show Top Chef. Our

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#217 - April 2023 Book News

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2023/04/21

On this episode, we check out the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our April 2023 mid-month check-in, including going over some book to film adaptation news!New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Maybe It's a Sign by E.L. ShenMeet Me on Mercer Street by Booki VivatSeeker of Truth: Kailash Satyarthi's Fight to End Child Labor by Srividhya Venkat; illust by Danica da Silva PereiraASAP by Axie OhThe Spy Coast by Tess GerritsenWith Twice the Love, Dessie

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#216 - Author Chat w/ Maurene Goo

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2023/04/14

Author Maurene Goo returns to Books & Boba to chat with us about her new novel, Throwback, a YA coming-of-age story. After getting into a fight with her mother, a Korean American girl who finds herself sent back to the year 1995 and meets her mother as a teen. We chat with Maurene about her inspirations for the book, as well as our own 90's nostalgia.Follow Maurene on IG at @maurenegoo and check out her latest novel Throwback availaible now at the Books & Boba bookshop!*Support the podcast

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#215 - Front Desk by Kelly Yang

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2023/04/07

On this episode, we discuss our March 2023 Book Club Pick, Front Desk by Kelly Yang, a middle grade coming of age novel about young Mia Tang who helps her immigrant parents run a motel in Southern California while dreaming of ways to help her parents achieve their American Dreams. Along the way, Mia encounters many challenges that modern day minorities face, including micro-aggressions from teachers, exploitation from business owners, and prejudices from law enforcement. *Support the podcast by

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#214 - Author Chat w/ Rachel Heng

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2023/03/31

On this episode, we chat with author Rachel Heng about her new novel, The Great Reclamation , a sweeping historical fiction novel (with magical realism elements) about Lee Ah Boon, a boy with the ability to locate magical transient islands, as he and his family survive through decades of turbulence in Singapore, first under British colonization, then Japanese occupation, then British colonization again, before playing a role in the island's self actualization as an independent nation.Follow Rachel

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#213 - March 2023 Book News

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2023/03/17

On this episode, we check out the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our March 2023 mid-month check-in, including catching up with the Harper Collins publishing announcements we missed during the strike.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Shanghailandersby Juli MinFour Eids and a Funeralby Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba JaigirdarWomen of Good Fortuneby Sophie WanLove Me Tomorrow series by Emiko JeanThe Gift of Eidby Shifa Saltagi Safadi; illust by

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56:22

#212 - Author Chat w/ Kathryn Ma

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2023/03/10

On this episode, we chat with author Kathryn Ma about her latest novel, The Chinese Groove, about the adventures of a Chinese immigrant who moves to American to pursue his American dream, armed only with his optimism and his in depth knowledge of "The Chinese Groove."Follow Kathryn on twitter at @Kathryn_E_Ma and check out her novel The Chinese Groove on sale now!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop or by buying Books & Boba merch at our Bonfire store*Follow our hosts:Reera

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#211 - The Charmed List by Julie Abe

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2023/03/03

On this episode, we discuss our February 2023 pick, The Charmed List by Julie Abe, a YA romantic comedy about a teen wallflower (who happens to be part of the magical community of Palo Alto) who wants to break out of her shell by taking an epic summer road trip with her bff, but ends up being forced to take that trip with her ex-best friend/boy next door instead. The best part is, this book includes a special cameo from Books & Boba (thanks Julie)!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our

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#210 - Author Chat w/ Gloria Chao

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2023/02/25

For this author chat episode, we chat with author Gloria Chao about her latest novel, When You Wish Upon a Lantern, a YA rom-com about a girl who tries to save her family's lantern business by granting her Chinese American community's wishes, and has to rely on her ex-best friend for help. We chat with Gloria about her long journey to becoming a prolific author of Asian American YA romances, as well as her inspirations for her new book.Follow Gloria on instagram at @gloriacchao and check out her

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#209 - February 2023 Book News

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2023/02/17

On this episode, we check out the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our February 2023 mid-month check-in, including some major updates from the Harper Collins Union strike and some highlights from the ALA awards.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina KumarPangu's Shadow by Karen BaoBridge Across the Sky by Freeman NgBecoming Boba by Joanna Ho; illust by Amber RenHelga by Catherine YuThe Fetishist by Katherine MinThe Jade

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#208 - Author Chat w/ Cara Tanamachi

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2023/02/10

On this episode, we chat with author Cara Tanamachi about her new novel The Second You're SIngle, a Rom Com about a woman who turns her goal to swear off dating for the month of February into a popular feature, only to run into a hot baker who might just be the one. Cara shares her background as a writer as well as her own dating experiences with us in this fun author chat.Follow Cara on instagram at @caratanamachi and check out her novel The Second You're Single on sale now!*Support the podcast by

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01:58:22

#207 – Babel by R. F. Kuang (Books 3-5)

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2023/02/07

Buckle in for an extra large episode of Books & Boba! On this episode, we discuss the last half of our book club pick Babel by R.F. Kuang, where the action and drama ramps up and does not let up until the very end. From a shocking turn of events on the high seas to a climactic magical workers strike, Babel is a story we won't forget for years to come.*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop ***Note that Babel is published by a Harper Collins imprint which is in the middle of a

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#206 - Author Chat w/ Kyla Zhao

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2023/01/31

On this episode of Books & Boba, we sit down with author Kyla Zhao to chat about her debut novel The Fraud Squad, a story about one woman's quest to charm her way into Singaporean high society to chase her dreams of writing for Asias most glamorous fashion magazine. Follow Kyla on instagram at @kylakzhao and check out her novel The Fraud Squad on sale now!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow

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#205 - January 2023 Book News

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2023/01/20

It's our first mid-month episode of 2023, just in time for the Lunar New Year! Join us as we ring in the Year of the Rabbit by going through the latest Asian American book and publishing news, including an update on the HarperCollins Union Strike and the emergence of AI audiobook narrators.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Mind Your Manners: A Guide to Social Fluency bySara Jane HoJust Another Meet Cute by Jenn P.NguyenUntil We Meet Again by Lily Kim QianUntitled Memoir by Jane

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