On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for July 2017, Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. A magical realism story about a couple coming together just as their city falls to civil war, how their relationship develops as they struggle as refugees in strange lands, and a world beset by magical doors.
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Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
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The Books & Boba August 2017 pick is The Devotion of Suspect X by Keiko Higashino
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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 02.08.2017#21 - Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
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Folge vom 12.07.2017#20 - July 2017 Book NewsBooks & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for July 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, and book deals For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore! Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba July 2017 pick is Exit West by Mohsin Hamid This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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Folge vom 28.06.2017#19 - None of the Above by I.W. GregorioOn this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for June 2017, None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio. A YA novel about a homecoming queen who finds out that she was born intersex, and what happens when her secret is leaked to her entire school. It's a story of coming to terms with one's identity, dealing with bullying, and the importance of support in times of crisis. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore! This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba July 2017 pick is Exit West by Mohsin Hamid This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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Folge vom 21.06.2017#18 - Chatting with Author Maurene GooIn this episode, we present our interview with author Maurene Goo of the new YA romantic comedy novel, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, about an overachieving girl who tries to employ romantic lessons learned from watching Korean Dramas in real life. We chat about the new book, Maurene's writing process, and of course, Korean Dramas. For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore! This Episode's Hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host This Episode's Guest: Maurene Goo, Author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love (@mauxbot ) Don't forget, The Books & Boba June 2017 pick is None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective