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PODCAST

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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00:38:53

Your Cousin Helped the President

Asian Book Club ·

2023/10/04

Our first read of book club pick #7 and we're already disoriented! In this section, we learn about the various traits that make up our main character, PhD candidate Ingrid Yang. What we find is an easily malleable woman who's governed by her circumstances . . . until she finds a curious note in the archives. Elaine Hsieh Chou is "a Taiwanese American writer from California." She's also a writing and workshop instructor, a former Rona Jaffe Graduate Fellow at NYU, a NYFA Artist

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00:46:08

The Whole World is Literally and Figuratively on Fire

Asian Book Club ·

2023/09/27

[Content warning: sexual abuse, child abuse, drug abuse] We've come to the final read of book club #6. In this read, we encounter new characters who're integral to the overall plot. As the story comes to a close, the author shows us just how intertwined the protagonist's and antagonist's stories truly are. Oof, what a ride! Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has appeared in the LA Times and The NYT Book Review among many other publications. She lives in greater

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00:35:00

Susmaryosep!

Asian Book Club ·

2023/09/20

[Content Warning: sexual abuse, child abuse, rape] In this third read of Book Club Pick #6, we see the two worlds of Marina's birth family and and her chosen family in The Pines influence her while she's in the government group foster home. We're also taken through Marina's first love Alex's heartbreaking origin story. As you continue to read along with us, please take care. Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has appeared in the LA Times and The NYT Book

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00:38:09

You Know . . . The Dancey Dance

Asian Book Club ·

2023/09/13

[Content Warning: sexual violence] In this second read of Book Club Pick #6, we are taken deep into the past to see a closer look at Mutya's character and the imbalanced mother-daughter relationship she has with Marina. We are also shown the inciting incident that led Marina away from her strong-willed, independent self toward the placid, survival-focused person she became. Like in the first read, please proceed with caution and care. Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has

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00:35:23

Oh My Word, Lola!

Asian Book Club ·

2023/09/07

[Content Warning: NSFW, violence, death, gore, sexual abuse, physical intimacy] We start the first read of Book Club Pick #6! And the book was not what we were expecting. Despite the NSFW nature of the story, the mythical lore of the aswang mixed in with layers and generations of tragedy and interconnected story weaves an intriguing tale that traps our attention. Proceed with caution. Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has appeared in the LA Times and The NYT Book Review among

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00:22:10

BONUS: Pachinko, the TV series

Asian Book Club ·

2023/08/30

After reading Min Jin Lee's Pachinko, we - Jamae and Steven - watch the AppleTV+ series. In this special episode, we talk about the cinematic qualities of the show, the strong cast, and the easter eggs we find as the story unfolds. The show also breaks up the timeline while keeping the "feel" of the book's tone. This is both our first times watching the series, and the show kept us on our toes. Find us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website at

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00:43:30

So Many Webs

Asian Book Club ·

2023/08/23

[Content Warning: NSFW / physical intimacy] In this final read of book club pick #5, full circle moments and fulfilled predictions close the story. As part of our final thoughts, we highly recommend reading Min Jin Lee's Pachinko! Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from Guggenheim Foundation and Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study of

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00:56:40

If a Monster Could Love

Asian Book Club ·

2023/08/16

[Content Warning: physical intimacy, death, suicide] In this fourth read of book club pick #5, we see the characters go through love, loss, grief, and discovery - a wild ride of highs and lows. As we go through this section, please take care, friends. As we mention at the top of the episode, if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation, please reach out for help. Consider the following resources: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the U.S. at 1-800-273-8255 (update:

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00:51:38

A Summoning Token for a Demon

Asian Book Club ·

2023/08/10

We're past the halfway point of the book at this point. During this third read of book club pick #5, our predictions have been dashed . . . for the most part. We learn about characters returning, characters leaving, and the war's aftermath. If you're like Jamae, you probably said the F* Word many times "verbally out loud" throughout this particular section. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book

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00:57:04

The Patriarchy Is Strong in This Country

Asian Book Club ·

2023/08/02

[Content warning: physical intimacy] In this second read of book club pick #5, we see the characters struggle with culture shock, patriarchal society, misogyny, and unfair allegations. We follow Sunja, Isak, Yoseb, and Kyunghee through their individual hardships while they communally raise Noa and Mozasu. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships

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00:49:52

These Are the Things You Need to Know. Ok, Bye.

Asian Book Club ·

2023/07/26

[Content Warning: sexual harassment and child abuse] During this first read of book club pick #5, we're set in an annexed Korea where we meet Sunja and her family. Through smooth pacing, a looping plot that reliably answers readers' questions, and well-formed characters, we are guided through Sunja's background, her well-supported childhood, and her entrance into adulthood. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National

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00:18:27

She's Thicc with Two C's, Maybe Three

Asian Book Club ·

2023/07/20

Last time, we shared three hints for our next read. Our next book club pick is . . . you know we need a drumroll . . . Pachinko by Min Jin Lee! We talk about first impressions, what we're expecting, and how we're going to tackle this highly acclaimed novel. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and

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00:12:03

Did You Eat Yet?: Smorgasbord Edition

Asian Book Club ·

2023/07/12

Did you eat yet? This is how our immigrant families show they care for and love us. In this new segment, we share the foods and specific meal times we'd pair with the books we've read so far - Malaka Gharib's I Was Their American Dream, Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, Berna Anat's Money Out Loud, Su Hwang's Bodega, and Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever. Since this is the first episode in the Did You Eat Yet? series, we have no limits. The pairings are an

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00:42:20

Where's My Apo?

Asian Book Club ·

2023/07/05

In this final read of Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever, we share our karaoke go-to's, road trip shenanigans, the pressure to birth grandchildren for our elders (eep!), and the unspoken rules of navigating family gatherings. Get ready for this fun episode. It'll make you miss your family and remind you why you need to mentally prepare before you spend any time with them. Annie Choi was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Happy Birthday

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00:55:17

Well, You Didn't Die

Asian Book Club ·

2023/06/28

After reading the second set of five essays in Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever, we talk periods, religion in social situations, ailments, vegetarian origin stories (and world-destroying nightmares - kidding, not kidding), and oppressive family members. Buckle up, para-social friends, we're diving deep into Annie's stories as well as our own. Annie Choi was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Happy Birthday or Whatever and Shut Up,

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00:51:19

Turning into an Ahjumma

Asian Book Club ·

2023/06/21

After reading through the first five chapters of Annie Choi's memoir Happy Birthday or Whatever, we share a summary of these essays and talk about what comes up for us in each. We found several aspects of these stories relateable, tricky (read: triggering), and resonant. Annie Choi was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Happy Birthday or Whatever and Shut Up, You're Welcome. Her other works have appeared in White Zinfandel, Urban Omnibus, and

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00:13:57

Very Korean of Her

Asian Book Club ·

2023/06/15

In the last episode, we offered three hints on our our next book club pick. The author is a vegetarian who worked as a textbook editor when she started taking a class in memoir writing. The book is a memoir conveyed through a collection of essays. The read is both a celebration and conflict all at once. So without further ado, Asian Book Club's fourth pick is . . . cue fervent drum rolling . . . Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever! In this episode, we share our predictions and

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00:50:25

Is Grandma Snitching on Me?

Asian Book Club ·

2023/06/07

After reading through the entire poetry collection, we quote three pieces that resonated with each of us and talk about the themes we see tying the pieces together. Although specific historical contexts are not the main focus, we notice how they influence the everyday situations in the speaker's life. As a quick side note, we refer to Bodega as a chapbook. However, Su Hwang shared with us that this is a full poetry collection! Many thanks to Su Hwang for this correction. Su Hwang is a writer

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00:18:24

All the Rhymes

Asian Book Club ·

2023/05/29

In a previous episode, we dropped three hints for our next read. So, without further ado, Asian Book Club's third pick is . . . cue in the drum roll . . . Su Hwang's Bodega! In this episode, we read the book's description and share how we're each going to approach interpreting the work in this poetry chapbook. Su Hwang is a writer and activist who comes from a family with a literary legacy. She received the Inaugural Jerome Hill Fellowship in Literature and the Academy of American

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00:23:55

SPECIAL: Money Out Loud by Berna Anat

Asian Book Club ·

2023/05/24

On April 25, 2023, Berna Anat's debut finance book Money Out Loud said hello to the world! In this special episode, we talk about the parts of the book that resonated with us, what we're looking forward to implementing in our personal lives, and who we'd recommend this book to. You can get your hands on MOL by: Checking it out at your local library or requesting they acquire a copy if they don't have one yet Asking your local book swap group if anyone has a copy they're

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