#304 - February 2025 Book News
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
3d ago
Welcome to our first book news check-in for the new year (both new years)! As always, join us as we highlight some of the latest publishing announcements of books by Asian authors, as well as go over some recent awards and industry news! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: But I Won’t Miss Me by Tiffany Tsao The Magnificent Banyan Tree and the Green Tong Lau by Stephanie Ellen Sy; illust by Ishita Jain Go Tuk Tuk Go! by Varsha Bajaj; illust by Bao Luu Ami Moon and the Galactic Peacekeepers by Frances Lee The Fear Factory by Moniza Hossain Sweet Heat by Trinity Nguyen  Bad Id ..read more
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#303 - Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
2w ago
On this episode, we discuss our first book club pick of 2025, Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe, a modern re-imagining of the classic Chinese folktale The Legend of the White Snake, starring two immortal sisters who used to be best snake friends living along West Lake in Tang Dynasty China. When free-spirited Emerald is involved in an altercation with some cops in Central Park, conservative and pragmatic Su flies to NYC to whisk her sister away to her bastion of safety in Singapore, putting their co-dependent and often toxic centuries old relationship to the test once again. Books & ..read more
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#302 - Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
3w ago
We're back! After an unintended extended hiatus dealing with the double whammy of early parenthood and uncontrollable wildfires, Books & Boba is back with our belated discussion of our December 2024 book club pick  Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo and translated by Jamie Chang, a seminal modern text about what it's like to be a woman in modern Korea. Helping us discuss this short but dense novel is our special guest Virginia Duan, writer and entertainment editor of Mochi Mag! Follow Virginia at: @themandarinmama Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featurin ..read more
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#301 - December 2024 Book News
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
2M ago
On our final mid-month book news podcast of the year, we go over some of the latest publishing announcements of books by Asian American authors. Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: To the Death by Andrea Tang Seven: The Courage, Artistry, and Teamwork of BTS by Lilly Lu Jia Has a Dog Problem by Stephanie Ellen Sy; illust by Isabella Kung Yarrow and the Burning Mountain by Wendy Xu A Ghost Is a Wish by Wendy Xu The Bloodstone Thief by Sabina Khan Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix-Up by Hà Dinh When We Were Snails by Nan Cao The Abominable Snow Dancer by Steph Lau A Ramadan Night by Nad ..read more
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#300 - Author Chat w/ Clare Osongco
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
2M ago
On this episode, we chat with author Clare Osongco about her debut novel Midnights with You, a YA coming-of-age story about a teenage girl living with her strict Filipino mother, and her secret late night driving lessons with the new boy next door. Follow Clare on Instagram at @clareosongcoand check out her debut novel Midnights with You available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors Support the Books & Boba Podcast by: Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perks P ..read more
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#299 - Author Chat w/ Rosa Kwon Easton
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
2M ago
On this episode, we sit down with debut author Rosa Kwon Easton to chat about her new novel White Mulberry, a historical fiction novel about a Korean woman who moves to Japan as a child to pursue her education during the period when Korea was occupied by Japan. Rosa shares with us the long journey to publishing her debut based on the real life experiences of her grandmother, who like the main character of her novel, worked as a nurse in imperial Japan. Follow Rosa on Instagram at @rosakwoneaston and check out her debut novel White Mulberry available now on the Books &a ..read more
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#298 - Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
2M ago
On this episode, we discuss our November 2024 book club pick,  Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu, an award winning novel about a guy living in cop show version of Chinatown who dreams of becoming a "Kung Fu Guy" but is stuck playing generic Asian guy roles, a metaphor for not only how Hollywood treats its Asian actors, but for the model minority myth as well. To help us discuss this book, we've invited our friends Ada Tseng and Brian Hu from the Saturday School Podcast who provide their perspectives as longtime Asian American pop culture journalists and scholars. Books & Boba is a ..read more
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#263 - March 2024 Book News
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
2M ago
On our mid-month check in for March 2024, we recap the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as go over some exciting adaptation and festival news! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: The Perfections by Lulee Ma Revolutions Are Made of Love by Sun Yung Shin and Mélina Mangal; illust by Leslie Barlow Nunu and the Sea by Isabella Kung  A Home on the Page by Kao Kalia Yang; illust by Seo Kim Deathly Fates by Tesia Tsai Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret by Katie Tsang and Kevin Tsang Falling Star by Linda Liu I Guess I'll Go Eat Worms by Linda Liu The Da ..read more
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#297 - Author Chat w/ Julie Leong
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
3M ago
On this episode, we chat with author Julie Leong chat about her debut novel The Teller of Small Fortunes, a cozy fantasy about a young traveling fortune teller who embarks on a journey across her adopted kingdom alongside her party of found family members. Julie shares her inspirations for writing her cozy adventure that explores western fantasy with a distinctly Asian diaspora lens. Follow Julie on Instagram at @julieleongbooks and check out her debut novel The Teller of Small Fortunes available now on the Books & Boba bookshop! Books & Boba is a podcast ..read more
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#296 - November 2024 Book News
Books and Boba
by Potluck Podcast Collective
3M ago
Our world may have shifted to a darker timeline, but at the very least, there will still be books! On our November 2024 mid month check-in, we review the latest Asian American publishing announcements as well as check in on the latest book tea and awards! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: The Offer by Neel Patel Benny's Bright Qing Ming, by Michelle Jing Chan Melodies of the Sitar by Shachi Kaushik; illust. by Geeta Ladi As I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee & LeUyen Pham Dim Sum Battle by Tony Tong; illust. by LeUyen Pham Deepa, MD by Priya Swaminathan Look Under Me by Veera H ..read more
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