Books and Boba

On this episode, we chat with author (and publisher) David Yoon about his latest novel Version Zero, a thriller taking place in the fast paced and cutthroat world of the social media tech industry, where the only way to fix the world, may be to start over from zero. We ask David about his experience publishing his first adult fiction novel, as well as his takes on the pros and cons of social media, the tech industry, & capitalism.

Follow David on IG at @davidoftheyoon and check out his book Version Zero at your local bookseller!

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The Books & Boba June 2021 pick is Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam

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So many publishing announcements on this episode! Join us as we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our June 2021 mid-month check-in! 

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The Books & Boba June 2021 pick is Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

On this episode, we sit down with author Jesse Q. Sutanto about her novel Dial A for Aunties, a story about a woman who has to rely on her mother and 3 meddling aunties to help her hide the body of the blind date she accidentally killed. We chat aunties, dim sum, and writing, as well as figure out the mystery behind how Dial A for Aunties was discovered by Netflix.

Follow Jesse on IG at @jesseqsutanto and check out her book Dial A for Aunties at your local bookseller!

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The Books & Boba June 2021 pick is Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

On this episode, we discuss our May 2021 book club pick, The Silence of Bones by June Hur, a historical mystery novel taking place in Joseon era Korea, following Seol, an orphaned police Damo, who's been tasked to assist in the investigation of a murdered noblewoman. Part historical fiction and part noir detective fiction, The Silence of Bones explores the clash between western religion and eastern Confucianism through the curious eyes of Seol. 

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The Books & Boba May 2021 pick is Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

On this episode, we invite author Payal Doshi to the podcast to chat about her debut novel Rea and the Blood of the Nectar, a middle grade fantasy adventure about an Indian girl's journey into a magical world to find her missing twin brother. Payal shares about her journey to becoming an author, how she built the magical world of Astranthia, and more!

Follow Payal on IG at @payaldoshiauthor and pre-order her debut novel  Rea and the Blood of the Nectar on sale June 15, 2021!

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The Books & Boba June 2021 pick is Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

We highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our May 2021 mid-month check-in! 

*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *

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• Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
• Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

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The Books & Boba May 2021 pick is  The Silence of Bones by June Hur

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Author Sarah Suk joins the podcast to talk about her debut novel Made in Korea, a YA romcom about two Korean American high school teens running rival Korean beauty product businesses at their school. We chat with Sarah about her writing roots (including writing stories for Neopets), as well as her inspirations for her novel.

Follow Sarah at @sarahaelisuk and pick up her debut novel Made in Korea on sale May 18, 2021!

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The Books & Boba May 2021 pick is  The Silence of Bones by June Hur

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

On this episode, we discuss our April 2021 book club pick, How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa, a collection of short stories centering on the perspectives of the Laos diaspora. Souvankham's stories offer us a glimpse into a community whose stories often get forgotten in the greater conversation of Asian representation.

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The Books & Boba May 2021 pick is  The Silence of Bones by June Hur

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Author Mia P. Manansala joins us on this episode to chat about her debut novel Arsenic and Adobo. A cozy mystery featuring Filipino food and murder! 

Follow Mia at @mpmthewriter and pick up her debut novel Arsenic and Adobo on sale May 4, 2021!

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The Books & Boba April 2021 pick is  How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

We highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our April 2021 mid-month check-in! 

*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *

Follow our hosts:

• Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
• Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

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The Books & Boba April 2021 pick is  How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa

This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective