This week we’re hitting the books with Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan. The internationally-best selling author rips open the world of the wealthy and indulges us all us in some behind the scenes bits on his latest book Lies and Weddings. Kevin and Katie talk about the benefits of being an outsider, reality television show Below Deck, luxury resort gossip, and his motive behind satirizing the ultra-rich.

So, push this book to the front of your TBR pile because Kevin Kwan is on tour and he'll be at Town Hall Seattle on May 29th 

And… if you need some help filling that post-reading void. Here’s Kevin and Katie’s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL): Lies and Weddings:

• The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham 
• Piglet by Lottie Hazell

Other event recommendations from this week’s episode: 

• Author Caitlin Starling talks “The Starving Saints” on May 22nd
• Thriftapalooza on June 7th and 8th
• The Bushwick Book Club  on Jun 14, 2025

Where’s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 206-221-6100.

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