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Asian Book Club

Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park

Welcome to Asian Book Club Podcast! We"re your hosts - Jamae and Steven. We highlight Asian and Asian American authors, spanning all genres, book formats, and reading lengths. We invite all readers and listeners to follow along with each pick. See you at the next read!

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00:18:57

BONUS: Author Interview with Kyla Zhao (Book Club...

Asian Book Club ·

2024/11/27

In this episode, we interview the author of Valley Verified - Kyla Zhao! We ask about tech world experiences, coworker relationships, and neurodivergent characteristics.Kyla Zhao writes novels starring women of color in the workplace, including Valley Verified (2024) and The Fraud Squad (2023). Her books have been featured by media outlets such as NBC, CBS, Good Morning America, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, etc.  For her contributions to Asian media representation, Kyla was selected

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00:20:42

The Dreamy Kilig Moment (Book Club PIck 19.4)

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2024/11/20

In this fourth and final episode of book club pick no. 19, we receive several revelations about Lillian and Zoe. They also team up to bring Bill down - which ultimately worked! Plus, Zoe and Damien make their relationship official. Kyla Zhao is a native Singaporean who moved to California to study at Stanford University. She previously worked in fashion, writing for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and now works for a tech company in Silicon Valley. You can learn more about Kyla Zhao's work through her

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00:21:23

It's Like Super Cringe (Book Club Pick 19.3)

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2024/11/13

In this third episode of book club pick no. 19, Zoe Zeng faces public scrutiny from Valley Verified - the Silicon Valley gossip column - because of FitPick's CEO's decision. On the bright side, her relationship with her coworkers (and Damien!) keeps getting stronger. Plus we're met with a major plot twist at the end of this read!Kyla Zhao is a native Singaporean who moved to California to study at Stanford University. She previously worked in fashion, writing for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and now

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00:18:29

Coworkers to Friends to Lovers (Book Club Pick 19.2)

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2024/11/06

In this second episode of book club pick no. 19, Zoe Zeng's influence starts to show in her work relationships. We also see a possible romantic relationship blossoming with Damien Scott. Kyla Zhao is a native Singaporean who moved to California to study at Stanford University. She previously worked in fashion, writing for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and now works for a tech company in Silicon Valley. You can learn more about Kyla Zhao's work through her newsletter at ⁠⁠KylaZhao.substack.com⁠⁠ and

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00:23:26

Everyone Has the Same Puffy Jacket (Book Club Pick 19.1)

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2024/10/30

[ Trigger Warning: fat shaming ]In this first episode of book club pick no. 19, Zoe Zeng makes the difficult decision to move away from her New York job at Chic toward a new job as the VP of Marketing in Silicon Valley at FitPick. Kyla Zhao is a native Singaporean who moved to California to study at Stanford University. She previously worked in fashion, writing for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and now works for a tech company in Silicon Valley. You can learn more about Kyla Zhao's work through her

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00:18:59

BONUS: Author Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen...

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2024/10/23

In this episode, we interview the author of Aloha Vietnam - Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen! We ask about tumultuous mother-daughter relationships, safer spaces, and biggest takeaways.Elizabeth Nguyen, MD, is a Vietnamese-American writer and psychiatrist. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents were refugees from Vietnam who arrived in Honolulu in 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War. She received her BA from Stanford University in Human Biology, her MD from Northwestern University, and her

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00:22:35

Sort of a Happy Ending (Book Club Pick 18.3)

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2024/10/16

[ Trigger Warning: suicide attempt and death ] In this third and final episode of book club pick no. 18, Anh continues to struggle with her mental health, suffers heartbreaking loss, and tries to put the pieces back together again. Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American writer born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She dedicates her work to "healing ancestral lineages and restoring the human relationship to the natural world". You can learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's work on her website

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00:26:11

Transferring to Cow Town (Book Club Pick 18.2)

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2024/10/09

In this second episode of book club pick no. 18, we see Anh struggle with trusting the process and finding her way through transitions.Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American writer born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She dedicates her work to "healing ancestral lineages and restoring the human relationship to the natural world". You can learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's work on her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MultidimensionalPsychiatry.com⁠ and find her on Instagram

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00:22:22

Piece of Home (Book Club Pick 18.1)

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2024/10/02

[ content warning: manic episode ]In this first episode of book club pick no. 18, we're introduced to Anh and her family along with the struggles they face in dealing with mental health and growing away from their culture. Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American writer born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She dedicates her work to "healing ancestral lineages and restoring the human relationship to the natural world". You can learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's work on her website at

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00:23:40

A Love That You Won't Know (Book Club Pick 17.4)

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2024/09/25

[ Trigger Warning: suicide ideation ] In this fourth and final episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk about stand up comedy, moments of nothingness, and the mystical love of parenting. Youngmi Mayer is a stand-up comedian and host of podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole. She currently lives in New York City with her son. You can learn more about Youngmi Mayer's work on her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YoungmiMayer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find her on Instagram

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00:22:46

All the Things That I Love Doing . . . Would Require...

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2024/09/18

[ Trigger Warning: abuse, rape, drug use ] In this third episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk the good, the bad, and the wealthy. Also, we address what attachment to our mothers looks like. Youngmi Mayer is a stand-up comedian and host of podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole. She currently lives in New York City with her son. You can learn more about Youngmi Mayer's work on her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠YoungmiMayer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find her on Instagram

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00:24:39

What is Religion Without Shame (Book Club Pick 17.2)

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2024/09/11

[ Trigger Warning: murder, abuse, rape, suicide, sexual assault, eating disorders ] In this second episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk about Christianity in culture, shame as awareness, the rule of the paddle, and the emotion of jung. Youngmi Mayer is a stand-up comedian and host of podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole. She currently lives in New York City with her son. You can learn more about Youngmi Mayer's work on her website at ⁠⁠⁠YoungmiMayer.com⁠⁠⁠ and find her on Instagram

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00:26:51

Koreans Love Being Angry (Book Club Pick 17.1)

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2024/09/04

[ Trigger Warning: suicide, murder, death, rape, child abuse, assault ]In this first episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk about the importance of names, the generational love of being angry and getting revenge, and the histories built on the backs of those who are seen as lesser than. Youngmi Mayer is a stand-up comedian and host of podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole. She currently lives in New York City with her son. You can learn more about Youngmi Mayer's work on her website at

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00:21:09

BONUS: Author Interview with Mariko Tatsumoto

Asian Book Club ·

2024/08/28

In this episode, we interview the author of Blossoms on a Poisoned Sea - Mariko Tatsumoto! We ask about eye-catching titles, contentious characters, and biggest takeaways.After emigrating from Japan at the age of 8, Mariko Tatsumoto was detoured from her love of books by becoming the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado. Ayumi’s Violin, a Middle Grade historical novel, and Swept Away, a Young Adult novel, have garnered a total of six literary awards. Blossoms on a Poisoned Sea is her first adult

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00:28:57

Light at the End of the Tunnel (Book Club Pick 16.5)

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2024/08/21

[ Trigger Warning: Suicide ]In this fifth and final read of book club pick no. 16, Kiyo experiences deep loss while Yuki gets recognition for her art. In the end, Kiyo and Yuki find their happily ever after. Mariko Tatsumoto is the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado, who now writes middle grade novels, young adult novels, and historical fiction. When not writing, she hikes, skis, and spends time with her dogs. You can learn more about Mariko Tatsumoto's work on Instagram

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00:23:15

He Chose His Fate (Book Club Pick 16.4)

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2024/08/14

[ Trigger Warning: Rape and Murder ]In this fourth read of book club pick no. 16, Kiyo faces the consequences of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, and Yuki finds a warehouse job that doesn't end well for her and her family. Mariko Tatsumoto is the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado, who now writes middle grade novels, young adult novels, and historical fiction. When not writing, she hikes, skis, and spends time with her dogs. You can learn more about Mariko Tatsumoto's work

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00:29:22

Real Housewives Vibes (Book Club Read 16.3)

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2024/08/07

[ Trigger Warning: Suicide and Death Ideation ]In this third read of book club pick no. 16, Minimata Disease continues to ravage Yuki's family, while Minimata society shuns them. On the other hand, Kiyo is swept up in the fishers' riot, getting arrested with the rioters. Mariko Tatsumoto is the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado, who now writes middle grade novels, young adult novels, and historical fiction. When not writing, she hikes, skis, and spends time with her dogs. You can

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00:28:31

A Little Fishy (Book Club Read 16.2)

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2024/07/31

[ Trigger Warning: Suicide and Death Ideation ]In this second read of book club pick no. 16, Yuki matures into a young adult, while Kiyo becomes a more rash, childish individual. We also witness their friendship blossom into love. Mariko Tatsumoto is the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado, who now writes middle grade novels, young adult novels, and historical fiction. When not writing, she hikes, skis, and spends time with her dogs. You can learn more about Mariko Tatsumoto's work on

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00:22:40

We Know What We Know (Book Club Pick 16.1)

Asian Book Club ·

2024/07/24

In this first read of book club pick no. 16, we are introduced to Yuki and Kiyo, whose lives are worlds apart. Then a Strange Disease starts affecting people around Minamata Bay with little to no answers on how it's spreading. Mariko Tatsumoto is the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado, who now writes middle grade novels, young adult novels, and historical fiction. When not writing, she hikes, skis, and spends time with her dogs. You can learn more about Mariko Tatsumoto's work on

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00:25:21

A Second Book Is Coming (Book Club Pick 15.5)

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2024/07/17

In this fifth and final read of book club pick no. 15, Chobahm, Somyung, Shinnae, and Hyang arrive at Snowglobe ready to infiltrate the news tower.Soyoung Park is a winner of the Original Story Award and the Changbi X Kakaopage Young Adult Novel Award. Joungmin Lee Comfort is a Korean-English translator. Her recent co-translation of Kim Bo-young's On the Origin of Species and Other Stories was longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature. Find us on

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