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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, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.

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  • Folge vom 12.11.2022
    #199 - Translator Chat w/ Anton Hur
    We've talked to many authors on Books & Boba, we've also read a few translated works for book club, but for the first time, we're talking to a translator directly! On this episode, we welcome Anton Hur, the English language translator of Baek Sehee's hit memoir I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir. We chat with Anton about he became a literary translator and how he approaches his work translating the words of other authors.Follow Anton on Instagram @antonhur*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *---This episode is sponsored by Audible Theater Presents: Good EnemyPlayed by Obie Award winner Francis Jue (Pacific Overtures, Soft Power), a father learns that closing the door to his past means shutting his daughter out in Good Enemy, a haunting and hopeful world premiere play from Yilong Liu. Performances for this smart, thrilling limited engagement begin October 25 at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York. Act now to save 25% on tickets using the code BOBA25Get your tickets now at: goodenemyplay.com---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba November 2022 pick is Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice WongThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex LinComing 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!
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  • Folge vom 05.11.2022
    #198 - The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun
    On this episode, we discuss our Books & Boba October 2022 book club pick, The Hole by Hye-Young Pyun, a psychological thriller about a man who wakes up from a coma after suffering debilitating injuries after surviving a car crash that kills his wife and finds himself dependent on his grieving mother-in-law who he's not sure he can trust. It's a story about the terror of not being about to control your own body, and at the same time, a story about toxic masculinity as well.*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *---Played by Obie Award winner Francis Jue (Pacific Overtures, Soft Power), a father learns that closing the door to his past means shutting his daughter out in Good Enemy, a haunting and hopeful world premiere play from Yilong Liu. Performances for this smart, thrilling limited engagement begin October 25 at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York. Act now to save 25% on tickets using the code BOBA25Get your tickets now at: goodenemyplay.com---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba November 2022 pick is Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice WongThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex LinComing 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!
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  • Folge vom 29.10.2022
    #197 - Author Chat w/ Ryan Lee Wong
    On our latest author chat, we sit down with Ryan Lee Wong to chat about his debut novel Which Side Are You On? A story about a young Asian American man, struggling to live up to his ideals as an activist in today's world, who finds inspiration and frustration through conversations with his mother, who has a history in activism herself, as they drive around Los Angeles. We chat with Ryan about his real life inspirations for the story, his thoughts on activism, and why LA has the best Korean food in the country.Follow Ryan on instagram at @ryanlwong and check out her novel Which Side Are You On? on sale now!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *---Played by Obie Award winner Francis Jue (Pacific Overtures, Soft Power), a father learns that closing the door to his past means shutting his daughter out in Good Enemy, a haunting and hopeful world premiere play from Yilong Liu. Performances for this smart, thrilling limited engagement begin October 25 at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York. Unlock $25 tickets using code BOBA25- offer valid thru 11/5. Get your tickets now at: goodenemyplay.com---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba October 2022 pick is The Hole by Hye-Young PyunThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex LinComing 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!
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  • Folge vom 21.10.2022
    #196 - October 2022 Book News
    On this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our October 2022 mid-month check-in, including checking in on some bookstore drama and unionizing in the publishing world.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Homeseeking by Karissa ChenRed by Cherry ZongProdigy by Cyrena Lee; illust by Julia KuoThe Magic Lunch Box by Hanna Kim; illust by Emily PaikMy Mama Is a Work of Art by Hana AcabadoThe Healers of Harlem: The Lost History of the Black Women Medical Pioneers in America's First Desegregated City Hospital by Nina ChhitaThe Red Car to Hollywood by Jennie LiuThe Shadow and the Ghost by Cat MinDivining the Leaves by Shveta ThakrarLetters for My Brown Self by Sarah Mughal RanaLeo's First Vote by Christina Soontornvat; illust by Isabel RoxasMami King by Jacqueline Chio-Lauri; illust Kristin SorraOnce Upon a Sari by Zenia Wadhwani; illust by Avani DwivediChinese Menu by Grace LinLittle Night Says Goodnight by Grace LinBorn Naughty: My Childhood in China by Jin Wang, with Tony Johnston; illust by Anisi BaigudeWelcome, Pink! by Laan ChamThe Red Roti written by Namita Moolani Mehra; illust by Beena MistryScroll of Heaven by Shannon Lee & Fonda LeeThe Rainbow Bangles by Thushanthi Ponweera; illust by Maithili JoshiThe Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang; illust by Jiemei LinMaking a Scene by Constance WuEveryone Hates Kelsie Miller by Meredith IrelandIf You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba October 2022 pick is The Hole by Hye-Young PyunThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Don't miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex LinComing 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!
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