Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for February 2017 including new releases and book deals. We also interview Gauri Manglik, co-founder of kitaabworld.com, an independent online bookstore focused on the discovery and distribution of South Asian childrens' books, toys and games. We talk to Gauri about her bookstore, representation, and their current ongoing campaign "Counter Islamophobia Through Stories."
This Episode's Panelists:
Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host
This Episode's Guest:
Gauri Manglik, Co-Founder of KitaabWorld.com (@KitaabWorld)
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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 18.02.2017#9 - February 2017 Book News & Gauri Manglik from Kitaab World
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Folge vom 01.02.2017#8 - Something in Between by Melissa De La CruzThis episode Reera and Marvin discuss the first monthly Books & Boba Book Club pick for 2017, Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz, A YA novel about a Filipino-Amerian college-bound teen who's world is turned upside-down when she finds out that her family is actually undocumented. 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 February 2017 pick is Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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Folge vom 13.01.2017#7 - January 2017 Book NewsIn this mid-month Books & Boba podcast we go over the latest news and noteworthy stories in Asian American literature for January 2017 including new releases, book deals, and book news! This Episode's Panelists: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group
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Folge vom 31.12.2016#6 - How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles YuIn our last episode of the year, Reera and Marvin discuss the Books & Boba pick for December 2016, How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, Charles Yu's debut novel about time travel, self-esteem, and family. 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 January 2017 pick is Something in Between by Melissa De La Cruz This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective