This week we're joined by guest co-host Chris Dinh to discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for May 2017, the Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Part spy thriller, part meta-fiction, and part social commentary, The Sympathizer is a story about a half-Vietnamese, half-French army captain (and communist double agent) who comes to America as a refugee after the Fall of Saigon.
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This Month's Book Club Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)
Chris Dinh (@chrisdinh)
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The Books & Boba May 2017 pick is None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio
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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 07.06.2017#16 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Folge vom 20.05.2017#15 - May 2017 Book News & Author Lang LeavBooks & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for May 2017 including new releases, book deals, and an interview with Lang Leav, author of the upcoming novel, Sad Girls This Episode's Hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host This Episode's Guest: Lang Leav, Author of Sad Girls (@langleav ) Don't forget, The Books & Boba May 2017 pick is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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Folge vom 05.05.2017#14 - The Whale Rider by Witi IhimaeraThis episode Reera, Marvin, and guest book club member Lauren Lola discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for April 2017, The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, a modern folktale based in Maori traditions about a young girl, her grumpy grandpa, an ancient whale, and a great destiny. Oh and a cool uncle 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) Lauren Lola (@akolaurenlola) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba May 2017 pick is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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Folge vom 19.04.2017#13 - March 2017 Book NewsBooks & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for April 2017 including new releases, book deals, and the Asian American authors who have been nominated for upcoming international book awards! Don't forget, the Books & Boba April 2017 pick is The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, we'll be discussing it in our next episode at the end of the month. This Episode's Hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group