It's a Marvin solo episode for our mid-month check in for April 2025. Listen in as he highlights some of the latest publishing announcements for novels written by Asian American authors!

Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:

• THE MIDNIGHT TAXI By Yosha Gunasekera
• A TEASPOON OF MAGIC By Jackie Lau
• MIGRATORY CREATURES By Jennifer Yeh
• ENVOY By Yume Kitasei
• DRAGONFLY By Catherine Cho
• TASTES LIKE SEEING GOD By Nina Michiko Tam
• SPACE BAR By Eugene Lim
• FOLLOWERS By Audrey Cleo Yap

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The Books & Boba April 2025 pick is The Cartographers by Peng Shepard

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Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex Lin

Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.

Tickets for Chinese Republicans on sale now!