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Books and Boba episodes

April 19, 2017#13 - March 2017 Book News
Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for April 2017 including new releases, book deals, and the Asian American authors who have been nominated for upcoming international book awards!
Don't forget, the Books & Boba April 2017 pick is The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, we'll be discussing it in our next episode at the end of the month.
This Episode's Hosts:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host

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32 min
April 04, 2017#12 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
This episode Reera, Marvin, and guest Ani of the Bad Bitches Book Club discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for March 2017, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, a memoir of a literary academic turned brilliant neurosurgeon who's search for the meaning of life intensifies after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer.
For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.
This Month's Book Club Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Ani Tomasic (Goodreads Profile)

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The Books & Boba April 2017 pick is The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
53 min
March 26, 2017#11 - March 2017 Book News & Author Thi Bui
Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for March 2017 including new releases, book deals, and an interview with Thi Bui, author and illustrator of the graphic novel/memoir, The Best We Could Do
This Episode's Hosts:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host

This Episode's Guest:
Thi Bui, Author and Illustrator of The Best We Could Do (@MsThiBui)

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34 min
March 14, 2017#10 - Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho
This episode Reera and Marvin discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for February 2017, Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho, a tale of magic, intrigue, and racial tension set in Regency-era England.
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This Month's Book Club Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

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The Books & Boba March 2017 pick is When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
1 hr 13 min
February 19, 2017#9 - February 2017 Book News & Gauri Manglik from Kitaab World
Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for February 2017 including new releases and book deals. We also interview Gauri Manglik, co-founder of kitaabworld.com, an independent online bookstore focused on the discovery and distribution of South Asian childrens' books, toys and games. We talk to Gauri about her bookstore, representation, and their current ongoing campaign "Counter Islamophobia Through Stories."
This Episode's Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host

This Episode's Guest:
Gauri Manglik, Co-Founder of KitaabWorld.com (@KitaabWorld)

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52 min
February 01, 2017#8 - Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz
This episode Reera and Marvin discuss the first monthly Books & Boba Book Club pick for 2017, Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz, A YA novel about a Filipino-Amerian college-bound teen who's world is turned upside-down when she finds out that her family is actually undocumented.
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This Month's Book Club Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

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The Books & Boba February 2017 pick is Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
1 hr
January 14, 2017#7 - January 2017 Book News
In this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for January 2017 including new releases, book deals, and book news!
This Episode's Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host

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34 min
December 31, 2016#6 - How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
In our last episode of the year, Reera and Marvin discuss the Books & Boba pick for December 2016, How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, Charles Yu's debut novel about time travel, self-esteem, and family.
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This Month's Book Club Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)

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The Books & Boba January 2017 pick is Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
57 min
December 15, 2016#5 - December 2016 Book News & Talkin' Potter
In this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for December 2016 including new releases and book deals. This month's hot topic is the cultural influence of the Harry Potter series.
This Episode's Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host
Dan Rickmers (@danrickmers), Indie Game Dev

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49 min
December 01, 2016#4 - Monstress Vol 1 by Marjorie Liu
In this episode, hosts Reera , Marvin, & Alice discuss the Books & Boba pick for Noveber 2016, Marjorie Liu's graphic novel Monstress Vol 1: Awakening with art by Sana Takeda.
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This Episode's Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host
Alice Fanchiang (@kangaru), Blogger & Geek Enthusiast

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The Books & Boba December 2016 pick is How to Survive in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
55 min

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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,…