Jamae Ann Sabangan And Steven Park

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Asian Book ClubSPECIAL: 2024 Wrap Up + 2025 OutlookAs the new year (and a new season!) is upon us, Jamae and Steven wrap up 2024 with their favorites and welcome 2025 with their outlooks. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park Edits: Steven Park Music: Drop It by Lunareh 2025-01-0118 min

Asian Book ClubLeather Jacket Vibes (Book Club Pick 20.2)In this second episode of book club pick no. 20, Lila is in charge of training Teddy, who ends up clashing with Lila's type A personality. Now that they know each other's secrets, they begrudgingly work together . . . until sparks start to fly. Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse and holds a BS in nursing and master’s in public administration. She writes about families, friendship, and heartfelt romances. You can learn more about Tif Marcelo's work through her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TifMarcelo.com⁠ and find her on Instagram @⁠TifMarcelo⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-12-1818 min

Asian Book ClubEdward Cullen Except Filipino (Book Club Pick 20.1)In this first episode of book club pick no. 20, we are introduced to the main character Lila Santos and the rest of the supporting characters in Holly, New York. Things start to unfold when an accidental phone switch happens between her and brooding college student Teddy Rivera. Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse and holds a BS in nursing and master’s in public administration. She writes about families, friendship, and heartfelt romances.. You can learn more about Tif Marcelo's work through her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TifMarcelo.com and find her on Instagram @TifMarcelo.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find...2024-12-1120 min

Asian Book ClubDid You Eat Yet?: Cold Weather Foods EditionDid you eat yet? This is how our immigrant families show they care for and love us. In this segment, we share the foods and specific meal times we'd pair with the past five books we've read - Soyoung Park's Snowglobe, Mariko Tatsumoto's Blossoms on a Poisoned Sea, Youngmi Mayer's I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying, Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's Aloha Vietnam, and Kyla Zhao's Valley Verified. This fourth episode in the Did You Eat Yet? series features cold weather foods! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠...2024-12-0416 min

Asian Book ClubBONUS: Author Interview with Kyla Zhao (Book Club Pick 19)In this episode, we interview the author of Valley Verified - Kyla Zhao! We ask about tech world experiences, coworker relationships, and neurodivergent characteristics. Kyla Zhao writes novels starring women of color in the workplace, including Valley Verified (2024) and The Fraud Squad (2023). Her books have been featured by media outlets such as NBC, CBS, Good Morning America, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, etc.  For her contributions to Asian media representation, Kyla was selected by Forbes for its 30 Under 30 list and Tatler as a Leader of Tomorrow. In addition, she was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Cali...2024-11-2718 min

Asian Book ClubThe Dreamy Kilig Moment (Book Club PIck 19.4)In this fourth and final episode of book club pick no. 19, we receive several revelations about Lillian and Zoe. They also team up to bring Bill down - which ultimately worked! Plus, Zoe and Damien make their relationship official. Kyla Zhao is a native Singaporean who moved to California to study at Stanford University. She previously worked in fashion, writing for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and now works for a tech company in Silicon Valley. You can learn more about Kyla Zhao's work through her newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KylaZhao.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find her on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-11-2020 min

Asian Book ClubIt's Like Super Cringe (Book Club Pick 19.3)In this third episode of book club pick no. 19, Zoe Zeng faces public scrutiny from Valley Verified - the Silicon Valley gossip column - because of FitPick's CEO's decision. On the bright side, her relationship with her coworkers (and Damien!) keeps getting stronger. Plus we're met with a major plot twist at the end of this read! Kyla Zhao is a native Singaporean who moved to California to study at Stanford University. She previously worked in fashion, writing for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and now works for a tech company in Silicon Valley. You...2024-11-1321 min

Asian Book ClubEveryone Has the Same Puffy Jacket (Book Club Pick 19.1)[ Trigger Warning: fat shaming ] In this first episode of book club pick no. 19, Zoe Zeng makes the difficult decision to move away from her New York job at Chic toward a new job as the VP of Marketing in Silicon Valley at FitPick. Kyla Zhao is a native Singaporean who moved to California to study at Stanford University. She previously worked in fashion, writing for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, and now works for a tech company in Silicon Valley. You can learn more about Kyla Zhao's work through her newsletter at KylaZhao...2024-10-3023 min

Asian Book ClubBONUS: Author Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen (Book Club Pick 18)In this episode, we interview the author of Aloha Vietnam - Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen! We ask about tumultuous mother-daughter relationships, safer spaces, and biggest takeaways. Elizabeth Nguyen, MD, is a Vietnamese-American writer and psychiatrist. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents were refugees from Vietnam who arrived in Honolulu in 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War. She received her BA from Stanford University in Human Biology, her MD from Northwestern University, and her Psychiatry Residency and Child Psychiatry Fellowship training at UC Davis. She started her career in community mental h...2024-10-2318 min

Asian Book ClubKoreans Love Being Angry (Book Club Pick 17.1)[ Trigger Warning: suicide, murder, death, rape, child abuse, assault ] In this first episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk about the importance of names, the generational love of being angry and getting revenge, and the histories built on the backs of those who are seen as lesser than. Youngmi Mayer is a stand-up comedian and host of podcasts Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole. She currently lives in New York City with her son. You can learn more about Youngmi Mayer's work on her website at ⁠YoungmiMayer.com⁠ and find her on Inst...2024-09-0426 min

Asian Book ClubBONUS: Author Interview with Mariko Tatsumoto (Book Club Pick 16)In this episode, we interview the author of Blossoms on a Poisoned Sea - Mariko Tatsumoto! We ask about eye-catching titles, contentious characters, and biggest takeaways. After emigrating from Japan at the age of 8, Mariko Tatsumoto was detoured from her love of books by becoming the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado. Ayumi’s Violin, a Middle Grade historical novel, and Swept Away, a Young Adult novel, have garnered a total of six literary awards. Blossoms on a Poisoned Sea is her first adult fiction. When not writing in her home in the Rocky Mo...2024-08-2821 min

Asian Book ClubHe Chose His Fate (Book Club Pick 16.4)[ Trigger Warning: Rape and Murder ] In this fourth read of book club pick no. 16, Kiyo faces the consequences of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, and Yuki finds a warehouse job that doesn't end well for her and her family. Mariko Tatsumoto is the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado, who now writes middle grade novels, young adult novels, and historical fiction. When not writing, she hikes, skis, and spends time with her dogs. You can learn more about Mariko Tatsumoto's work on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MarikoTatsumotoAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClu...2024-08-1423 min

Asian Book ClubReal Housewives Vibes (Book Club Pick 16.3)[ Trigger Warning: Suicide and Death Ideation ] In this third read of book club pick no. 16, Minimata Disease continues to ravage Yuki's family, while Minimata society shuns them. On the other hand, Kiyo is swept up in the fishers' riot, getting arrested with the rioters. Mariko Tatsumoto is the first Asian woman attorney in Colorado, who now writes middle grade novels, young adult novels, and historical fiction. When not writing, she hikes, skis, and spends time with her dogs. You can learn more about Mariko Tatsumoto's work on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MarikoTatsumotoAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian...2024-08-0729 min

Asian Book ClubNot a Lot Happens . . . But What Happens is a Lot (Book Club Pick 15.4)[ Trigger warning: sexual assault ] In this fourth read of book club pick no. 15, Chobahm and Cha Hyang enact the first phase of their plan to reveal the sinister situation that made the multiple Haeri's an eerie possibility. Soyoung Park is a winner of the Original Story Award and the Changbi X Kakaopage Young Adult Novel Award. Joungmin Lee Comfort is a Korean-English translator. Her recent co-translation of Kim Bo-young's On the Origin of Species and Other Stories was longlisted for the National Book Award...2024-07-1022 min

Asian Book ClubSomething Sinister's Afoot (Book Club Pick 15.3)[ Trigger warning: suicide ] In this third read of book club pick no. 15, Chobahm starts settling into her life as Haeri and her role as weather caster. However, the supposed “real” Haeri reaches out and lures her into a trap. Soyoung Park is a winner of the Original Story Award and the Changbi X Kakaopage Young Adult Novel Award. Joungmin Lee Comfort is a Korean-English translator. Her recent co-translation of Kim Bo-young's On the Origin of Species and Other Stories was longlisted for the National Book Award for Tran...2024-07-0318 min

Asian Book ClubI Bump My Face into the Mirror (Book Club Pick 15.2)[ Trigger warning: suicide ] In this second read of book club pick no. 15, Chobahm is settling into her life as the pretend Goh Haeri - attending the Yibonn's Christmas party, living in the Goh home, and watching the annual biathlon championship. Soyoung Park is a winner of the Original Story Award and the Changbi X Kakaopage Young Adult Novel Award. Joungmin Lee Comfort is a Korean-English translator. Her recent co-translation of Kim Bo-young's On the Origin of Species and Other Stories was longlisted for the National Book Award...2024-06-2621 min

Asian Book ClubLots of Diabolicalness (Book Club Pick 15.1)[ Trigger warning: suicide ] In this first read of book club pick no. 15, we're dropped in the middle of an apocalyptic world where the norm is -50 degrees F. The exception is Snowglobe, where actors live in their own climate-controlled bubble. We find the main character Chobahm living in the former, but she's quickly thrust into the latter. Soyoung Park is a winner of the Original Story Award and the Changbi X Kakaopage Young Adult Novel Award. Joungmin Lee Comfort is a Koren-English translator. Her recent co-translation of...2024-06-1924 min

Asian Book ClubDid You Eat Yet?: Picnic Foods EditionDid you eat yet? This is how our immigrant families show they care for and love us. In this segment, we share the foods and specific meal times we'd pair with the past five books we've read - Cindy Fazzi's Multo, Vanessa Chan's The Storm We Made, Arnold Arre's The Mythology Class, Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians, and Jesse Q. Sutanto's Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. This third episode in the Did You Eat Yet? series features picnic foods! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠...2024-06-1213 min

Asian Book ClubBONUS: Crazy Rich Asians, the MovieAfter reading Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians, we - Jamae and Steven - watch the movie. In this special episode, we talk about the director's choices, the flow of storytelling, and the plot changes that make the characters more likable. We've both watched the movie many, many times - especially Jamae! - but we enjoyed this re-watch all the same. In our possibly controversial opinion, we think Crazy Rich Asians the movie is better than the book. Find us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Books...2024-05-0815 min

Asian Book ClubGo Get a Cat, Nicole (Book Club Pick 12.3)In the last read of book club pick no. 12, the Mythology Class put up an epic fight against the aswang. Arnold Arre is a multi-talented comic book artist and writer. He's won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for The Mythology Class and Trip to Tagaytay. You can learn more about his work through his website at ⁠⁠Arnold-Arre.com⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ArnoldArre⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Recommendation of the Week: Dr. Rona, PsyD, (she / her) is a mind-body psychologist who focuses on decolonization and embodiment as well as Fil-Am and AAPI mental health. Learn more about her work through her website at ⁠RonaP 2024-03-2030 min

Asian Book ClubRelaxing in a Pool of Dopamine (Book Club Pick 12.2)In the second read of book club pick no. 12, the Mythology Class captures the last of the engkantos without realizing they have even bigger problems ahead - the aswang. Arnold Arre is a multi-talented comic book artist and writer. He's won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for The Mythology Class and Trip to Tagaytay. You can learn more about his work through his website at ⁠Arnold-Arre.com⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ArnoldArre⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Recommendation of the Week: Arkipelago Books are distributors of Filipino and Filipino American works outside of th...2024-03-1333 min

Asian Book ClubMissions Are Going to Be Even More Impossible (Book Club Pick 12.1)We start book club pick no. 12 on the 50th episode of the podcast! In this episode, the book introduces us to the characters as well as the fantastical world they enter as the Mythology Class. Arnold Arre is a multi-talented comic book artist and writer. He's won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for The Mythology Class and Trip to Tagaytay. You can learn more about his work through his website at Arnold-Arre.com and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ArnoldArre. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Recommendation of the Week...2024-03-0632 min

Asian Book ClubJujube Was Distraught, Cecily Was Not (Book Club Pick 11.4)[Content Warning: death, loss of a child, violence] In our last read of book club pick no. 11, the characters finally make their way home . . . for the most part. Vanessa Chan is a Malaysian author whose work has also appeared in Vogue, Esquire, and more. She is now based in Brooklyn. You can learn more about her work through her website at ⁠⁠⁠VanessaJChan.com⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VanJChan⁠⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Recommendation of the Week: Monyee Chau (they / them) is a Seattle-based artist who explores healing through the intersectional lenses of being queer and Taiwanese / Chin...2024-02-2841 min

Asian Book ClubThe Pitter Patter of Rain (Book Club Pick 11.3)[Content Warning: murder, alcoholism, child abuse, sexy time] In our third read of book club pick no. 11, the characters continue to manage under the British and Japanese occupations, following the two different timelines. From Cecily's perspectives in particular, we see the storm figuratively and literally brewing. Vanessa Chan is a Malaysian author whose work has also appeared in Vogue, Esquire, and more. She is now based in Brooklyn. You can learn more about her work through her website at ⁠⁠VanessaJChan.com⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VanJChan⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠...2024-02-2135 min

Asian Book ClubLittle Bit Tumultuous (Book Club Pick 11.2)[Content warning: murder, alcoholism, references to sexual assault] In our second read of book club pick no. 11, we see the character development of the Alcantara family, particularly from the points of view of the children and their mother. From several perspectives, circumstances break down even further. Vanessa Chan is a Malaysian author whose work has also appeared in Vogue, Esquire, and more. She is now based in Brooklyn. You can learn more about her work through her website at ⁠VanessaJChan.com⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VanJChan⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying book...2024-02-1534 min

Asian Book ClubA Dark Rabbit Hole (Book Club Pick 11.1)[ Content warning: sexual assault, child abuse ] In our first read of book club pick no. 11, we are introduced to the Alcantara family. As readers, we are able to see through the perspectives of Cecily (the mother), Jujube (the eldest child), Abel (the middle child), and Jasmin (the youngest child). Even in this initial glimpse, the characters struggle under colonial occupation. Vanessa Chan is a Malaysian author whose work has also appeared in Vogue, Esquire, and more. She is now based in Brooklyn. You can learn more about her work through her website at VanessaJChan.com...2024-02-0730 min

Asian Book ClubHot-Cold Game (Book Club Pick 10.4)In this last read of book club pick no. 10, Domingo puts the final pieces together, solving the mystery that is Monica Reed's whereabouts. Complete with an elaborate setup, a car chase scene, and a big reveal, the ending gives us the resolution we're looking for while leaving us with a few unanswered questions. Cindy Fazzi is a Filipino-American writer who lives in the Sacramento area in California. She's a former Associated Press reporter and has worked as a journalist in the Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States. You can learn more about her work through her website...2024-01-3130 min

Asian Book ClubWhat Kind of Miraculous Miraculousness (Book Club Pick 10.3)In the third read of book club pick no. 10, a plot twist neither of us - Jamae nor Steven - could have predicted takes us by surprise. Domingo continues to make small dot connections with the little leading evidence he has. Cindy Fazzi is a Filipino-American writer who lives in the Sacramento area in California. She's a former Associated Press reporter and has worked as a journalist in the Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States. You can learn more about her work through her website at ⁠⁠⁠CindyFazzi.com⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠CindyFazzi⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ an...2024-01-2426 min

Asian Book ClubTrust is a Big Word (Book Club Pick 10.2)In this second read of book club pick no. 10, Domingo relies on the information he gets from Christian Price and Tess Chua to follow the leads pointing toward Monica Reed. Throughout the episode, we - Steven and Jamae - talk about how effective we think Domingo's been at his job so far. Cindy Fazzi is a Filipino-American writer who lives in the Sacramento area in California. She's a former Associated Press reporter and has worked as a journalist in the Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States. You can learn more about her work through her website at ⁠⁠Cind...2024-01-1729 min

Asian Book ClubWow, You're a Detective (Book Club Pick 10.1)In this first read of book club pick no. 10, we follow Domingo in his third search for Monica Reed, whom he has referred to as "multo" (translated as "ghost" in Tagalog). Although he's caught her (and "lost her") twice before, he's running into complications this third time around. Cindy Fazzi is a Filipino-American writer who lives in the Sacramento area in California. She's a former Associated Press reporter and has worked as a journalist in the Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States. You can learn more about her work through her website at ⁠CindyFazzi.com and on In...2024-01-1027 min

Asian Book ClubDid You Eat Yet?: Filipino Food EditionDid you eat yet? This is how our immigrant families show they care for and love us. In this segment, we share the foods and specific meal times we'd pair with the past five books we've read - Min Jin Lee's Pachinko, Melissa Chadburn's A Tiny Upward Shove, Elain Hsieh Chou's Disorientation, Sarah Echavarre Smith's The Boy with the Book Store, and the romance anthology Pasko Na, My Love by Elle Cruz, Maan Gabriel, Maida Malby, Mia Hopkins, Sarah Smith, and Tif Marcelo. This second episode in the Did You Eat Yet? series features all the Filipino foods! 2024-01-0717 min

Asian Book ClubSPECIAL: 2023 Holiday EditionAs the year draws to a close, enjoy this special episode where Jamae and Steven talk all things holidays and share their wishes for you and yours this season. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠. Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park Edits: Steven Park Music: Drop It by Lunareh 2023-12-2725 min

Asian Book ClubJo Koy, If You're Listening . . . (Book Club Pick 9.3)In this final read of book club pick no. 9, we go through the last two stories in the anthology. As Vida and Rafa navigate a secret relationship in "So It's You", Drew and Gel pretend to get back together for the sake of the Moore family in "My Only Love". Maida Malby cooks up multicultural, contemporary romances with "heat, sizzle, [and] spice". You can learn more about her work on her website at MaidaMalby.com and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MaidaMalbyAuthor. Maan Gabriel is a dreamer who advocates for women's stories in literature. You can learn more about her work thr...2023-12-2034 min

Asian Book ClubWho Gave Her the Tortoise? (Book Club Pick 9.2)In this second read of book club pick no. 9, we dive into the next two stories in the anthology. As Ollie and Norah figure out how to get into Lola Naty's party in "The Deal", Eden and Nick navigate some awkward territory and hurtful history in "Illicit". Tif Marcelo is a veteran nurse who writes about "the strength of families, the endurance of friendships, and heartfelt romances". You can learn more about her work on her website at TifMarcelo.com and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TifMarcelo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Mia Hopkins writes lush romances with fun and sexy characters who like to "get down and dirt...2023-12-1333 min

Asian Book ClubTongue Twister 3000 (Book Club Pick 9.1)In this first read of book club pick no. 9, we're introduced to the first two stories in the anthology. While Ruby and Mason in "Last Minute" could almost boil over with how much fire they have toward each other, Sophie and Travis in "Volcanic Love" cannot deny the embers left burning between them. Sarah Smith wants to make the world a nicer place, "one kissing story at a time". You can learn more about her work on her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠SarahSmithBooks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AuthorSarahS⁠⁠⁠⁠. Elle Cruz is nurse by day and a romance writer creating swoon-worthy stories by night. You can lea...2023-12-0630 min

Asian Book ClubI Never Liked Him Anyway (Book Club Pick 8.4)In this last read of book club pick no. 9, things get messy before they get better. Max and Joelle's landlord finally clears up the money problems; Max finally sees his mom again; and Joelle puts the pieces back together after she and Max fight. Plus, buckle up for an epilogue surprise! Sarah Echavarre Smith writes steamy romcom novels, making the world a nicer place "one kissing story at a time." Her love for romance started as a young girl when she found her aunt's romance collection. You can learn more about her work on her website at ⁠⁠⁠SarahS...2023-11-3033 min

Asian Book ClubLots of Sexy Descriptions (Book Club Pick 8.3)[Content Warning: sexy time] During the third read of book club pick no. 8, Joelle and Max are hooking up and learning more about each other. We also discover why Max has been a moody, grumpy person. Sarah Echavarre Smith writes steamy romcom novels, making the world a nicer place "one kissing story at a time." Her love for romance started as a young girl when she found her aunt's romance collection. You can learn more about her work on her website at ⁠⁠SarahSmithBooks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AuthorSarahS⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠. You ca...2023-11-2231 min

Asian Book ClubBack to Their Lovey Dovey-ness (Book Club Pick 8.2)In our second read of book club pick no. 8, we rant on Max's audacity. Despite the constant whining (brooding?), romance sparks between him and Joelle. Sarah Echavarre Smith writes steamy romcom novels, making the world a nicer place "one kissing story at a time." Her love for romance started as a young girl when she found her aunt's romance collection. You can learn more about her work on her website at ⁠SarahSmithBooks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠AuthorSarahS⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠. Recommendation...2023-11-1631 min

Asian Book ClubPre-Sexy Time Stuff (Book Club Pick 8.1)We're introduced to Joelle and Max, whose dynamic shifts fairly quickly in our initial read. Look out for the splash of spiciness in chapter 3! Sarah Echavarre Smith writes steamy romcom novels, making the world a nicer place "one kissing story at a time." Her love for romance started as a young girl when she found her aunt's romance collection. You can learn more about her work on her website at SarahSmithBooks.com⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠AuthorSarahS. Find us on ⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠ and on Instagram @⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠. 2023-11-0928 min

Asian Book ClubNot All Asian Women Feel This Way (Book Club Pick 7.5)Revelations emerge, and broken relationships crumble. All the messiness gets even more messy when the story comes to a close. If you haven't been disoriented yet, you absolutely will now. Elaine Hsieh Chou is "a Taiwanese American writer from California." She's also a writing and workshop instructor, a former Rona Jaffe Graduate Fellow at NYU, a NYFA Artist fellow, and the 2023 Fred R. Brown Literary Award recipient. You can learn more about her and her work on her website at ⁠ElaineHsiehChou.com⁠ and on Twitter / X @⁠⁠ElaineHsiehChou⁠. Find us on ⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠ and on Instagram @⁠AsianBookClubPod...2023-11-0139 min

Asian Book ClubRegina George Vibes (Book Club Pick 7.4)In this fourth read, we find Vivian basking in the limelight while Ingrid tries to take down the DOFO cult in whatever undercover way she can. And in the midst of all this chaos, Ingrid and Stephen's relationship continues to crumble to pieces. Elaine Hsieh Chou is "a Taiwanese American writer from California." She's also a writing and workshop instructor, a former Rona Jaffe Graduate Fellow at NYU, a NYFA Artist fellow, and the 2023 Fred R. Brown Literary Award recipient. You can learn more about her and her work on her website at ⁠ElaineHsiehChou.com⁠ and on Twit...2023-10-2544 min

Asian Book ClubThe Tone Was Very 'Murica (Book Club Pick 7.3)In the third read of book club pick #7, we're in for some chaos. The brand of chaos we're all too familiar with in the United States of America. Get ready for unleashed fires, so-called "good ol' American freedom", and disintegrating relationships. Elaine Hsieh Chou is "a Taiwanese American writer from California." She's also a writing and workshop instructor, a former Rona Jaffe Graduate Fellow at NYU, a NYFA Artist fellow, and the 2023 Fred R. Brown Literary Award recipient. You can learn more about her and her work on her website at ElaineHsiehChou.com and on Twitter / X @⁠El...2023-10-1939 min

Asian Book ClubWhite Men with Yellow Fever (Book Club Pick 7.2)[Content warning: brief mention of sexual encounter] In this second read, we witness Ingrid Yang's "racial awakening" and the multiple microaggressions she's faced throughout her lifetime. This one's a doozy. Listen (and read) with care. Elaine Hsieh Chou is "a Taiwanese American writer from California." She's also a writing and workshop instructor, a former Rona Jaffe Graduate Fellow at NYU, a NYFA Artist fellow, and the 2023 Fred R. Brown Literary Award recipient. You can learn more about her and her work on her website at ElaineHsiehChou.com and on Twitter / X @⁠ElaineHsiehChou. Find us...2023-10-1136 min

Asian Book ClubYour Cousin Helped the President (Book Club Pick 7.1)Our first read of book club pick #7 and we're already disoriented! In this section, we learn about the various traits that make up our main character, PhD candidate Ingrid Yang. What we find is an easily malleable woman who's governed by her circumstances . . . until she finds a curious note in the archives. Elaine Hsieh Chou is "a Taiwanese American writer from California." She's also a writing and workshop instructor, a former Rona Jaffe Graduate Fellow at NYU, a NYFA Artist fellow, and the 2023 Fred R. Brown Literary Award recipient. You can learn more about her and her...2023-10-0438 min

Asian Book ClubThe Whole World is Literally and Figuratively on Fire (Book Club Pick 6.4)[Content warning: sexual abuse, child abuse, drug abuse] We've come to the final read of book club #6. In this read, we encounter new characters who're integral to the overall plot. As the story comes to a close, the author shows us just how intertwined the protagonist's and antagonist's stories truly are. Oof, what a ride! Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has appeared in the LA Times and The NYT Book Review among many other publications. She lives in greater Los Angeles and "strives to upend economic violence". You can learn more about...2023-09-2746 min

Asian Book ClubSusmaryosep! (Book Club Pick 6.3)[Content Warning: sexual abuse, child abuse, rape] In this third read of Book Club Pick #6, we see the two worlds of Marina's birth family and and her chosen family in The Pines influence her while she's in the government group foster home. We're also taken through Marina's first love Alex's heartbreaking origin story. As you continue to read along with us, please take care. Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has appeared in the LA Times and The NYT Book Review among many other publications. She lives in greater Los Angeles and "strives...2023-09-2035 min

Asian Book ClubYou Know . . . The Dancey Dance (Book Club Pick 6.2)[Content Warning: sexual violence] In this second read of Book Club Pick #6, we are taken deep into the past to see a closer look at Mutya's character and the imbalanced mother-daughter relationship she has with Marina. We are also shown the inciting incident that led Marina away from her strong-willed, independent self toward the placid, survival-focused person she became. Like in the first read, please proceed with caution and care. Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has appeared in the LA Times and The NYT Book Review among many other publications. She lives...2023-09-1338 min

Asian Book ClubOh My Word, Lola! (Book Club Pick 6.1)[Content Warning: NSFW, violence, death, gore, sexual abuse, physical intimacy] We start the first read of Book Club Pick #6! And the book was not what we were expecting. Despite the NSFW nature of the story, the mythical lore of the aswang mixed in with layers and generations of tragedy and interconnected story weaves an intriguing tale that traps our attention. Proceed with caution. Melissa Chadburn is a distinguished writer, whose work has appeared in the LA Times and The NYT Book Review among many other publications. She lives in greater Los Angeles and "strives to...2023-09-0735 min

Asian Book ClubBONUS: Pachinko, the TV seriesAfter reading Min Jin Lee's Pachinko, we - Jamae and Steven - watch the AppleTV+ series. In this special episode, we talk about the cinematic qualities of the show, the strong cast, and the easter eggs we find as the story unfolds. The show also breaks up the timeline while keeping the "feel" of the book's tone. This is both our first times watching the series, and the show kept us on our toes. Find us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠.2023-08-3022 min

Asian Book ClubSo Many Webs (Book Club Pick 5.5)[Content Warning: NSFW / physical intimacy] In this final read of book club pick #5, full circle moments and fulfilled predictions close the story. As part of our final thoughts, we highly recommend reading Min Jin Lee's Pachinko! Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from Guggenheim Foundation and Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study of Harvard. You can learn more about her and her work on Instagram @Lee_MinJin and on...2023-08-2343 min

Asian Book ClubIf a Monster Could Love (Book Club Pick 5.4)[Content Warning: physical intimacy, death, suicide] In this fourth read of book club pick #5, we see the characters go through love, loss, grief, and discovery - a wild ride of highs and lows. As we go through this section, please take care, friends. As we mention at the top of the episode, if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation, please reach out for help. Consider the following resources: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the U.S. at 1-800-273-8255 (update: call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline...2023-08-1656 min

Asian Book ClubA Summoning Token for a Demon (Book Club Pick 5.3)We're past the halfway point of the book at this point. During this third read of book club pick #5, our predictions have been dashed . . . for the most part. We learn about characters returning, characters leaving, and the war's aftermath. If you're like Jamae, you probably said the F* Word many times "verbally out loud" throughout this particular section. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from Guggenheim Foundation and Radcliffe Institute...2023-08-1051 min

Asian Book ClubThe Patriarchy Is Strong in This Country (Book Club Pick 5.2)[Content warning: physical intimacy] In this second read of book club pick #5, we see the characters struggle with culture shock, patriarchal society, misogyny, and unfair allegations. We follow Sunja, Isak, Yoseb, and Kyunghee through their individual hardships while they communally raise Noa and Mozasu. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study for Harvard. You can learn more about her...2023-08-0257 min

Asian Book ClubThese Are the Things You Need to Know. Ok, Bye. (Book Club Pick 5.1)[Content Warning: sexual harassment and child abuse] During this first read of book club pick #5, we're set in an annexed Korea where we meet Sunja and her family. Through smooth pacing, a looping plot that reliably answers readers' questions, and well-formed characters, we are guided through Sunja's background, her well-supported childhood, and her entrance into adulthood. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and Radcliffe...2023-07-2649 min

Asian Book ClubShe's Thicc with Two C's, Maybe Three (Book Club Pick 5)Last time, we shared three hints for our next read. Our next book club pick is . . . you know we need a drumroll . . . Pachinko by Min Jin Lee! We talk about first impressions, what we're expecting, and how we're going to tackle this highly acclaimed novel. Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study for Harvard. You can learn more about her and...2023-07-2018 min

Asian Book ClubDid You Eat Yet?: Smorgasbord EditionDid you eat yet? This is how our immigrant families show they care for and love us. In this new segment, we share the foods and specific meal times we'd pair with the books we've read so far - Malaka Gharib's I Was Their American Dream, Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, Berna Anat's Money Out Loud, Su Hwang's Bodega, and Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever. Since this is the first episode in the Did You Eat Yet? series, we have no limits. The pairings are an absolute smorgasbord! Find us on ⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠ and on Instagram @⁠AsianB...2023-07-1212 min

Asian Book ClubWhere's My Apo? (Book Club Pick 4.3)In this final read of Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever, we share our karaoke go-to's, road trip shenanigans, the pressure to birth grandchildren for our elders (eep!), and the unspoken rules of navigating family gatherings. Get ready for this fun episode. It'll make you miss your family and remind you why you need to mentally prepare before you spend any time with them. Annie Choi was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Happy Birthday or Whatever and Shut Up, You're Welcome. Her other works have appeared in...2023-07-0542 min

Asian Book ClubWell, You Didn't Die (Book Club Pick 4.2)After reading the second set of five essays in Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever, we talk periods, religion in social situations, ailments, vegetarian origin stories (and world-destroying nightmares - kidding, not kidding), and oppressive family members. Buckle up, para-social friends, we're diving deep into Annie's stories as well as our own. Annie Choi was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Happy Birthday or Whatever and Shut Up, You're Welcome. Her other works have appeared in White Zinfandel, Urban Omnibus, and Pidgin Magazine. She loves...2023-06-2855 min

Asian Book ClubTurning into an Ahjumma (Book Club Pick 4.1)After reading through the first five chapters of Annie Choi's memoir Happy Birthday or Whatever, we share a summary of these essays and talk about what comes up for us in each. We found several aspects of these stories relateable, tricky (read: triggering), and resonant. Annie Choi was raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. She is the author of Happy Birthday or Whatever and Shut Up, You're Welcome. Her other works have appeared in White Zinfandel, Urban Omnibus, and Pidgin Magazine. She loves animals that eat other animals and hates...2023-06-2251 min

Asian Book ClubVery Korean of Her (Book Club Pick 4)In the last episode, we offered three hints on our our next book club pick. The author is a vegetarian who worked as a textbook editor when she started taking a class in memoir writing. The book is a memoir conveyed through a collection of essays. The read is both a celebration and conflict all at once. So without further ado, Asian Book Club's fourth pick is . . . cue fervent drum rolling . . . Annie Choi's Happy Birthday or Whatever! In this episode, we share our predictions and recollections (since this is Jamae's second read-through; plot twist...2023-06-1513 min

Asian Book ClubIs Grandma Snitching on Me? (Book Club Pick 3.1)After reading through the entire poetry collection, we quote three pieces that resonated with each of us and talk about the themes we see tying the pieces together. Although specific historical contexts are not the main focus, we notice how they influence the everyday situations in the speaker's life. As a quick side note, we refer to Bodega as a chapbook. However, Su Hwang shared with us that this is a full poetry collection! Many thanks to Su Hwang for this correction. Su Hwang is a writer and activist...2023-06-0750 min

Asian Book ClubAll the Rhymes (Book Club Pick 3)In a previous episode, we dropped three hints for our next read. So, without further ado, Asian Book Club's third pick is . . . cue in the drum roll . . . Su Hwang's Bodega! In this episode, we read the book's description and share how we're each going to approach interpreting the work in this poetry chapbook. Su Hwang is a writer and activist who comes from a family with a literary legacy. She received the Inaugural Jerome Hill Fellowship in Literature and the Academy of American Poets' James Wright Prize. Currently, she teaches creative writing with the...2023-05-3018 min

Asian Book ClubSPECIAL: Money Out Loud by Berna AnatOn April 25, 2023, Berna Anat's debut finance book Money Out Loud said hello to the world! In this special episode, we talk about the parts of the book that resonated with us, what we're looking forward to implementing in our personal lives, and who we'd recommend this book to. You can get your hands on MOL by: Checking it out at your local library or requesting they acquire a copy if they don't have one yet Asking your local book swap group if anyone has a copy they're willing to exchange Purchasing your copy...2023-05-2423 min

Asian Book ClubBONUS: Little Fires Everywhere, the TV SeriesAfter finishing Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, we - Jamae and Steven - watch the Hulu series. In this special episode, we discuss how the show brings a more complex and nuanced focus on the characters. The show also presents different events from the book while keeping the same spirit. This is a re-watch for us both, yet we were still captivated by the story all over again. Find us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park ...2023-05-2341 min

Asian Book ClubShe Was Everywhere, Everything All at Once (Book Club Pick 2.4)In this final episode of reading Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, we discuss chapters 10 through 13. We catch up with Lexie following her abortion, find Elena snooping into all things not her business *major eye roll*, wait for (and later find out) the verdict on May Ling's custody, follow Izzy piecing everything together, and watch as it all falls apart . . . or into place. Oof, I hope you're ready for this intense roller coaster ride! Celeste Ng is a writer based in Massachusetts. In her second novel Little Fires Everywhere, she shines a light on motherhood, relationships, family dynamics...2023-05-1755 min

Asian Book ClubThis Is Where Her Art and Photography Bloom (Book Club Pick 2.3)After reading chapter 13 through 16 of Little Fires Everywhere, we find ourselves quietly absorbing Mia's backstory. We also hold space as Lexie faces the aftereffects of abortion and as the hearing surrounding baby May Ling continues. We also recognize the parallels that show why Bebe and Mia relate to each other. Celeste Ng is a writer based in Massachusetts. In her second novel Little Fires Everywhere, she shines a light on motherhood, relationships, family dynamics, and privileged alongside underrepresented communities, You can learn more about her and her work at CelesteNg.com. 2023-05-101h 08

Asian Book ClubFrom Babies to Baby-Making (Book Club Pick 2.2)This episode is packed! We talk through chapters 8 through 12 of Little Fires Everywhere, pointing out the juxtapositions of mother-daughter relationships, the eye roll moments of misplaced fear and self congratulations, and the babies and all the . . . er . . . baby-making. These chapters have so. Much. FIRE! Celeste Ng is a writer based in Massachusetts. In her second novel Little Fires Everywhere, she shines a light on motherhood, relationships, family dynamics, and privileged alongside underrepresented communities, You can learn more about her and her work at CelesteNg.com. Find us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookC...2023-05-0351 min

Asian Book ClubEveryone Is Here (Book Club Pick 2.1)Over the week, we read chapters 1 through 7 of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. We start out by outlining the main characters of the story, sharing our first impressions of Shaker Heights, and discussing the switches in points of view. Celeste Ng is a writer based in Massachusetts. In her second novel Little Fires Everywhere, she shines a light on motherhood, relationships, family dynamics, and privileged alongside underrepresented communities, You can learn more about her and her work at ⁠CelesteNg.com⁠. Find us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClubPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AsianBookClu...2023-04-2641 min

Asian Book ClubUsually Books Are Better Than the Show (Book Club Pick 2)Last time, we dropped hints on what we'll be reading next. So, without further ado, Asian Book Club's second pick is . . . Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere! In this episode, we read the book's description, share about what we expect from this book, and how we're going to approach both the novel and the Hulu series. Celeste Ng is a writer based in Massachusetts. In her second novel Little Fires Everywhere, she shines a light on motherhood, relationships, family dynamics, and privileged alongside underrepresented communities, You can learn more about her and her work at...2023-04-2420 min

Asian Book ClubWe Still Wanted the Lunchables (Book Club Pick 1.2)In this episode, we finish the second half (chapters 5 through 8) of I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib and discuss the scenes that stuck out to us. Some points that come up are what we expect in relationships, what we think of the question "What are you?", and how we felt about the book's ending. We wrap up with our final thoughts on this graphic memoir. Malaka Gharib is a journalist, cartoonist, and graphic novelist who works as an editor at NPR. In her debut memoir I Was Their American Dream, she shares...2023-04-1940 min

Asian Book ClubI Am Boxed in By White People (Book Club Pick 1.1)In this episode, we read the first half (chapters 1 through 4) of I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib and discuss the themes that resonated with us. Steven, in particular, felt a visceral flashback when he came across the section depicting Cerritos HS. We also predict where we think where the second half of the book will go. Malaka Gharib is a journalist, cartoonist, and graphic novelist who works as an editor at NPR. In her debut memoir I Was Their American Dream, she shares her parents' experience immigrating to the United States as...2023-04-1238 min

Asian Book ClubI Am Still My Parents' American Dream (Book Club Pick 1)Last time, we dropped hints about our first read as a book club. So, without further ado, Asian Book Club's first pick is . . . cue the obligatory drum roll, please . . . Malaka Gharib's I Was Their American Dream! In this episode, we read the back cover and predict what we'll encounter in this memoir before we begin the book. Malaka Gharib is a journalist, cartoonist, and graphic novelist who works as an editor at NPR. In her debut memoir I Was Their American Dream, she shares her parents' experience immigrating to the United States as well...2023-04-0510 min

Asian Book ClubFirst Meeting of Asian Book ClubWe - Jamae and Steven - share the 5 W's behind Asian Book Club. We talk about who we are, what we plan for the podcast, when episodes will drop, where you can find these episodes, and - most importantly - why we decided to create this space in the first place. Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through ⁠⁠Asian Book Club's Bookshop⁠⁠. Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park Edits: Steven Park Music: Drop It by Lu...2023-04-0220 min

Asian Book ClubAsian Book Club TrailerWelcome to Asian Book Club! We're your hosts - Jamae and Steven. Jamae is a Filipinx writer and movement artist, and Steven is a Korean American physical therapist. Follow along with us as we read books by Asian and Asian American authors ✨ Find us on AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park Edits: Steven Park Music: Drop It by Lunareh 2023-04-0201 min