Books and Boba

Books and Boba

Potluck Podcast Collective

A book club podcast for books by Asian authors

54 minutes 45 seconds

#296 - November 2024 Book News
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 Hiranandani
- Kill Your Darlings by Yuvashri Harish
- Simmy and Maddy's Snow Day by Pawan Singh; illust. by Meneka Repka
- Lots and Lots of Ocelots by Vicky Fang; illust. by Angel Chang
- Asha Means Hope by Pooja Ma-khi-jani; illust. by Nadia Alam
- Untitled YA gothic horror novel by Autumn Krause
- Sibylline by Melissa de la Cruz
News stories covered on this episode:
- BookTok is divided on whether books are political
- 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards voting has begun!
Books by Asian authors in the opening round:
Readers’ Favorite Fiction
- Welcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum
- Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly
- Marytyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Debut Novel
- Welcome to the Hyunnam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum
- Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly
- How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
- Marytyr! by Kaveh Akbar
- The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
- Daughters of Shandong by Eve J Chung
Historical Fiction
- The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
- The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
- The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
- There Are Rivers In the Sky by Elif Shafak
Mystery & Thriller
- The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
- Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
Romance
- How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
- Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan
- King of Sloth by Ana Hoang
Romantasy
- Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J. Tuli
Fantasy
- The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. Song
- A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
- The Fox Wife by Yangze Choo
Science Fiction
- The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
Horror
- The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
Young Adult Fantasy
- Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen
- Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
- All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi
- Heir by Sabaa Tahir
- For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
Young Adult Fiction
- I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang
- Banh Mi For Two by Trinity Nguyen
- A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur
Nonfiction
- How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom by Johanna Hedva
- Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal
- It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health by Karen Tang
- The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
Memoir
- Knife by Salman Rushdie
- Here After by Amy Lin
- The Manicurist's Daughter by Susan Lieu
History and Biography
- Not Your China Doll by Katie Gee Salisbury
Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors
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The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
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15 November 2024, 9:30 pm
53 minutes 9 seconds

#295 - Author Chat w/ Nayantara Roy
On this episode, we welcome author Nayantara Roy to chat about her debut novel The Magnificent Ruins, a story about an up and coming literary editor in New York who returns to Kolkata (where she was born) after finding out that she has inherited her family's manor from her grandfather and has to deal with her extended family who all still live there. Tara shares with us her personal inspirations for her debut as well as her journey to becoming a published novelist by way of a career in the television industry.
Follow Nayantara on Instagram at @tararoi and check out her debut novel The Magnificent Ruins available November 12 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:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
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The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
P.S. Here are some resources for those of you looking for some extra support during these stressful times:
NAAPIMHA’s Vote for Wellness Initiative
- https://www.naapimha.org/vote-for-wellness
Asian Mental Health Collective
- Asian/Asian American therapist directory Search by your state. https://www.asianmhc.org/
CA vs. Hate Resource Line and Network
A non-emergency hate incident and hate crime reporting hotline and online portal established by California’s Civil Rights Department to support individuals and communities across the state targeted for hate.
(833) 866-4283; [email protected]; stophate.calcivilrights.ca.gov/s/
- Information for anyone targeted for hate about their legal rights and resources for enforcing their rights: Hate Violence | CRD (ca.gov); https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/hateviolence/
- Hate Violence Fact Sheet available in at least 10 languages; https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/posters/?openTab=5&emrc=63cf03344e66a
STOP AAPI HATE: https://stopaapihate.org/report-hate/
- Other resources from SAH: https://stopaapihate.org/community-resources/#mental-health
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
8 November 2024, 2:00 pm
58 minutes 34 seconds

#294 - The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
On this episode, we discuss our October 2024 pick, The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw. A story following a flesh-eating mermaid and a plague doctor who encounter a village of children with an unsettling secret while on a journey through a snowy forest. Join us a we dive into this spooky read that melds the fairy tales of Anderson and Grimm and asks the question, what happens after the prince marries a creature from the depths of the sea?
Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors
Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba November 2024 pick is Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
1 November 2024, 2:00 pm
46 minutes 57 seconds

#293 - Author Chat w/ Joanne Howard
On this episode, we chat with Joanne Howard to talk about her debut novel Sleeping in the Sun, a coming of age story about a family of American missionaries living in India during the final years of the Brisish Raj. Joanne shares about her writers journey as well as how finding out about her own family's history as missionaries in India inspired her to write this story.
Follow Joanne on Instagram at @joannesbooks and check out her debut novel Sleeping in the Sun 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:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
25 October 2024, 2:00 pm
42 minutes 27 seconds

#292 - October 2024 Book News
On our mid-month check in for Spooky Month 2024, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, check in on the latest winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, and weigh in on the possible TV adaptation of RF Kuang's Yellowface!
Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:
- Kingdom of Waves by Melissa de la Cruz
- One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram
- Never, Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan
- Wild Song by Candy Gourlay
- Ask the Doctor: 75 Wacky and Wise Health Questions from Curious Kids by Betty Choi; illust by Jannie Ho
- Don't Eat Eustace by Lian Cho
- The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye
- Casting April by Wendy Lu
- Accidentally on Purpose by Kristen Kish
- The Ex-girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao
- Schooltime Grumps by Katrina Moore; illust by Xindi Ya
- Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus
- Jeong Is Jeong by Jessica Yoon; illust by Michelle Lee
- The Legendary Allies series by Linda Trinh; illust by Quynh Anh Nguyen
News stories covered on this episode:
Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors
Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
18 October 2024, 11:00 pm
49 minutes 40 seconds

#291 - Author Chat w/ Teresa Wong
On this episode, we sit down with Chinese-Canadian author and cartoonist Teresa Wong to chat about her new graphic memoir, All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational Family Odyssey, an generation spanning recounting 100 years of her own family's history in China and Canada. Teresa shares how she became a author/illustrator of graphic novels, as well as what it was like sharing her family's stories with the world.
Follow Teresa on Instagram at @by_teresawong and check out her debut novel All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational Family Odyssey 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:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
11 October 2024, 2:00 pm
56 minutes 11 seconds

#290 - A Burning by Megha Majumdar
On this episode, we discuss our September 2024 pick, A Burning by Megha Majumdar, a social novel about a poor girl in Kolkata accused of a terrorist attack she wasn't involved in, and the aspiring actress and teacher who have the chance to clear her name but at the cost of their own social ascension. Join us as we dive into Megha's modern social novel which asks the question, who are the ones being burned in a society where anyone can become kindling?
Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors
Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba October 2024 pick is The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
4 October 2024, 2:00 pm
55 minutes 16 seconds

#289 - Author Chat w/ Preeti Chhibber
On this episode, we sit down with prolific writer Preeti Chhibber to talk about her new YA rom com novel, Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot , about high school junior Payal Mehta and her ill-conceived plan to get back at her longtime crush for micro-aggressing against her by making him fall in love with her... for revenge of course, in the process enlisting the help of her academic nemesis who's prickly exterior may be hiding something more.
Follow Aurora on Instagram at @runwithskizzers and check out her debut novel Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot 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:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is A Burning by Megha Majumdar
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
27 September 2024, 2:00 pm
50 minutes 20 seconds

#288 - Author Chat w/ Aurora Palit
On this episode, we welcome author Aurora Palit to talk about her debut novel, Sunshine and Spice , an adult romance story between two members of a conservative Bengali Canadian community who enter into a fake relationship to help solve each others cultural dilemmas out despite being complete opposites. We chat with Aurora about her writer's journey as well as the inspirations for her spicy debut.
Follow Aurora on Instagram at @aurorapalit and check out her debut novel Sunshine and Spice 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:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is A Burning by Megha Majumdar
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
20 September 2024, 2:00 pm
35 minutes 32 seconds

#287 - September 2024 Book News
On our mid-month check in for September 2024, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, get some updates on which authors of Asian descent who made it to the National Book Awards long-lists, and touch a little on the latest controversy with NaNoWriMo!
Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:
- Flashlight by Susan Choi
- Let It Be a Tale: Palestinian Journalists on Survival and Resistance edited by Zahra Hankir
- The Singular Life of Aria Patel by Samira Ahmed
- Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights by Celeste Dador
- How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil
- Okchundang Candy by Jung-soon Go, translated by Aerin Park
- Nest of Tongues by Randy Ribay
- Every Single Splendor by Mae Respicio
- A Zombie Day by An Na; illust by August Zhang
- A Space for Nina by Karen Koh
- When They Burned the Butterfly by Wen-yi Lee
- Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay
- Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi
- The First State of Being by Erin Entrada
- The Tale of a Wall: Reflections on the Meaning of Hope and Freedom by Nasser Abu Srour, translated by Luke Leafgren
- The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa; translated from Arabic by Ranya Abdelrahman and Sawad Hussain
- Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ; translated by Lin King
- Where the Wind Calls Home by Samar Yazbek; translated by Leri Price
Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authors
Support the Books & Boba Podcast by:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is A Burning by Megha Majumdar
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
14 September 2024, 1:00 am
56 minutes 18 seconds

#286 - Author Chat w/ Randy Ribay
On this episode, we chat with author Randy Ribay about his latest novel, Everything We Never Had, a YA story about four generations of Filipino men, each grappling with their own unique relationships with identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships. We talk with Randy about his inspirations for the book, as well as his thoughts on its themes of breaking out of toxic cycles.
Follow Randy on Instagram at @RandyRibay and check out his novel Everything We Never Had, 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:
Follow our hosts:
- Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
- Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Follow us:
The Books & Boba September 2024 pick is A Burning by Megha Majumdar
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Mentioned in this episode:
Imagine what our democracy could be in this new hit history podcast from More Equitable Democracy and Larj Media
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from More Equitable Democracy probe what the U.S. can learn from Northern Ireland's adoption of proportional representation to overcome political divisions and achieve fairer representation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen to The Future of our Former Democracy now!
6 September 2024, 1:00 pm
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