On this episode, we bring you the delayed discussion of our Books and Boba June 2019 book club pick, Kafka on the Shore, by Haruki Murakami, a metaphysical coming-of-age story with talking cats, demon brand avatars, and lots of icky sex. Marvin and Reera do their best to talk about their first Murakami experience, breaking down the story and discussing the many metaphors in the book, as well as some of the parts that have not aged well.
For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums.
This Month's Book Club Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
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The Books & Boba July 2019 pick is Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang
This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

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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 18.07.2019#76 - Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
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Folge vom 07.07.2019#75 - Author Chat with Misa SugiuraOn this episode, we chat with author Misa Sugiura, author of the novel THIS TIME WILL BE DIFFERENT, a story about a Japanese American teen's fight for justice against the family that swindled her family after they returned from being incarcerated during WW2. Misa discusses the inspirations behind writing the story as well as what she hopes readers take away from her book. For additional thoughts and discussion visit the [Books & Boba Goodreads forums][2] This Episode's Hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo] Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) This Episode's Guest: Misa Sugiura (@misallaneous1), Author of This Time Will Be Different The Books & Boba July 2019 pick is Zero Sum Game by S.L. Huang This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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Folge vom 17.06.2019#74 - June 2019 Mid-Month Check-In & What's going on with No-No BoyIt's time for our June Books & Boba mid-month check-in. On this episode, we round up the latest news and announcements out of the world of Asian American literature. We also chat about the latest controvrsey in the Asian American publishing world regarding Penguin Classic's publication of the seminal No-No Boy by John Okada. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. Your Books & Boba Hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba June 2019 pick is Kafka on the Shore by Haruku Murakami This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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Folge vom 02.06.2019#73 - This is Paradise: Stories by Kristiana KahakauwilaWe discuss our Books and Boba May 2019 book club pick, This is Paradise: Stories, by Kristiana Kahakauwila, a collection of six short stories taking place across the islands of Hawaii. We discuss our thoughts on the book's portrayal of life in Hawaii, and its exploration of characters who have been shaped by their relationship to the islands. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba June 2019 pick is Kafka on the Shore by Haruku Murakami This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective