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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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#205 - January 2023 Book News

Books and Boba ·

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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#204 - Author Chat w/ Iris Yamashita

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2023/01/13

On our first author chat of the new year, we sit down with Iris Yamashita, the academy award nominated screenwriter of Letters From Iwo Jima, to chat about her debut novel City Under One Roof, a mystery set in a remote town in Alaska where the entire population lives in one building. We chat with Iris about the real life inspirations for her story and setting, as well as ask about her career as an Asian American screenwriter and novelist.Follow Iris on instagram at @irisyamashita and check out her

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#203 - Babel by R. F. Kuang (Books 1 & 2)

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2023/01/07

Happy New Year! On this episode, we discuss the first 2 acts (or "books") of Babel by R.F. Kuang, a epic dark academia fantasy taking place in an alternate universe version of Oxford during the early Victorian era about a Chinese boy named Robin Swift who is whisked away from his home in Canton and set on a path to become a translator for the Royal Institute of Translation (aka Babel). However, as he and his cohort learn more about their chosen field, the contradictions of empire, and their roles in

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#202 – December 2022 Book News

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2022/12/17

For the last time this year, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our December 2022 mid-month check-in, including checking in on the ongoing strike at Harper CollinsNew books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Shell Song bySharon Fujimoto-JohnsonUntitled picture book bySanae IshidUntitled YA horror novelsby Judy I. LinTerminal Hope byMichelle WongOutside Mom, Inside Mom byJane Park; illust byLenny WenTo Gaze upon Wicked Gods byMolly X. ChangIt's

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#201 - Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice...

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2022/12/04

On this episode, we discuss our Books & Boba November 2022 book club pick, Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice Wong, a memoir by the founder and director of Disability Visibility Project, about her life growing up as a person living with disability as well as a Chinese American in the mid-west, her work in activism and advocacy, and all the food and geeky pop cultural things that she loves. The book is also as a great resource for those looking for ways to be a better ally to the

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#200 - November 2022 Book News

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2022/11/19

On our 200th(!) episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our November 2022 mid-month check-in, including checking back in on the ongoing publishers strike at Harper Collins.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:From Mumbai, with Love by Priyanka TaslimThe Notes by Catherine Con MorseMani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice by Anna LaperaCrow Girl by Charlotte WooInside Scouts by Mitali Banerjee Ruths; illust by Francesca MahaneyThe Star

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#199 - Translator Chat w/ Anton Hur

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2022/11/12

We've talked to many authors on Books & Boba, we've also read a few translated works for book club, but for the first time, we're talking to a translator directly! On this episode, we welcome Anton Hur, the English language translator of Baek Sehee's hit memoir I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir. We chat with Anton about he became a literary translator and how he approaches his work translating the words of other authors.Follow Anton on Instagram @antonhur*Support the podcast by

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#198 - The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun

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2022/11/05

On this episode, we discuss our Books & Boba October 2022 book club pick, The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun, a psychological thriller about a man who wakes up from a coma after suffering debilitating injuries after surviving a car crash that kills his wife and finds himself dependent on his grieving mother-in-law who he's not sure he can trust. It's a story about the terror of not being about to control your own body, and at the same time, a story about toxic masculinity as well.*Support the podcast by

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#197 - Author Chat w/ Ryan Lee Wong

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2022/10/29

On our latest author chat, we sit down with Ryan Lee Wong to chat about his debut novel Which Side Are You On? A story about a young Asian American man, struggling to live up to his ideals as an activist in today's world, who finds inspiration and frustration through conversations with his mother, who has a history in activism herself, as they drive around Los Angeles. We chat with Ryan about his real life inspirations for the story, his thoughts on activism, and why LA has the best Korean food in

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#196 - October 2022 Book News

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2022/10/21

On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our October 2022 mid-month check-in, including checking in on some bookstore drama and unionizing in the publishing world.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Homeseeking by Karissa ChenRed by Cherry ZongProdigy by Cyrena Lee; illust by Julia KuoThe Magic Lunch Box by Hanna Kim; illust by Emily PaikMy Mama Is a Work of Art by Hana AcabadoThe Healers of Harlem: The Lost History of the

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#195 - Author Chat w/ Lygia Day Peñaflor

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2022/10/15

On this episode, we chat with author Lygia Day Peñaflor about her debut latest novel Creep: A Love Story, a story about a girl who might be too big a fan of her high school's "it" couple. We chat with Lygia about her inspirations for the story and what it was like to get into the head of an extreme stan.Follow Lygia on instagram at @lygiaday and check out her novel Creep: A Love Story on sale now!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin

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#194 - You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa

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2022/10/08

On this episode, we discuss our Books & Boba September 2022 pick, You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa, a twisty thriller about Amaya, a woman who returns to her hometown for the first time in years to stop the wedding between her ex-best friend and her ex-boyfriend. To do so, she need to re-enter the cutthroat Sri-Lankan high society that she thought she had left behind forever. But is everything really how it seems? Or is there something dark festering underneath this perfect wedding that Amaya is

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#193 - Author Chat w/ Judy I Lin

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2022/09/30

On this episode, we welcome bestselling author Judy I. Lin to chat about her debut duology A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet, an Asian-inspired fantasy series about magical tea, imperial court intrigue, and a young woman's quest for redemption. We chat with Judy about her inspirations behind the story, as well as her series' whirlwind publishing schedule. Follow Judy on instagram at @judyilinauthor and check out her novels A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet on

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#192 - September 2022 Book News

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2022/09/23

On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our September 2022 mid-month check-in, this month we also check out some recent book awards updates and have a chat about the sad recent trends of book bans.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Song of the Six Realms by Judy LinGood Fortune by C.K. ChauCovenant series by LySandra VuongOxherd Boy by Regina LinkeMy Father, the Panda Killer by Jamie Jo HoangToto by Hyewon YumA

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#191 - Author Chat w/ Tracey Lien

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2022/09/16

On this episode, author Tracey Lien joins the podcast to talk about her debut novel All That's Left Unsaid, a thrilling mystery about a journalist who returns to her hometown of Cabramatta after her baby brother's violent death in search for answers and to confront her past. Tracey shares about her inspirations for the novel, as well as about her journey to becoming a novelist.Follow Tracey on instagram at @hellotraceylien and check out her latest novel All That's Left Unsaid on sale now!*Support

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#190 - Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba...

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2022/09/07

On this episode, we discuss our August 2022 book club pick, Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar, a story about 2 Bengali Irish teens who enter into, you guessed it, a fake relationship. Hani is doing i to prove to her very toxic friends that she is bi-sexual, and Ishu is doing it so Hani can help her become head girl. But what happens when the fake relationship starts becoming too real?*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo

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#189 - Author Chat w/ Sangu Mandanna

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2022/08/25

On this episode, we welcome author Sangu Mandanna to chat about her new novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, a cozy story about a lonely witch named Mika who finds herself in charge of educating three young witches in the English countryside. We chat with Sangu about her inspirations for this story of found family, generational trauma, and romance.Follow Sangu on instagram at @sangumandanna and check out her latest novel The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches on sale

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#188 August 2022 Book News

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2022/08/19

On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our August 2022 mid-month check-in, including the big news that's rocking the publishing industry right now.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Worthy: The Brave and Capable Life of Joseph Pierce by Andrea Wang; illus by Youa VangThe Art Spy: The Untold Story of World War II Resistance Spy Rose Valland by Michelle YoungHaru, Zombie Dog Hero by Ellen OhFamily of Friends by Varsha

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#187 - Author Chat w/ Emiko Jean

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2022/08/09

Author Emiko Jean returns to the podcast to talk about her latest novel, MIKA IN REAL LIFE, a story about directionless 30-something Mika, and what happens when she gets contacted by the daughter she gave up for adoption 16 years ago. We chat with Emiko about her inspirations for the novel, as well as catch up with what she's been up to over the past year.Follow Emiko on IG at @emikojeanbooks and check out her latest book Mika In Real Life available at booksellers now!*Support the podcast by

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01:00:55

#186 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu...

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2022/08/03

On this episode, we discuss our July 2022 pick is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, a japanese novel about a Tokyo cafe where you can order a coffee that lets you go back in time, but only until your coffee gets cold. Join us as we discuss the book's four stories about confronting regret and grief through time travel, as well as our thoughts on how the book portrays its female characters.*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo

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