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History of California Podcast145 - Naomi Hirahara, Novelist and Historian of California and Asian American HistoryNaomi Hirahara is an Edgar Award-winning author of multiple traditional mystery series and noir short stories. Her Mas Arai mysteries, which have been published in Japanese, Korean and French, feature a Los Angeles gardener and Hiroshima survivor who solves crimes. Her first historical mystery, Clark and Division, which won a Mary Higgins Clark Award, follows a Japanese American family’s move to Chicago in 1944 after being released from a California wartime detention center. A former journalist with The Rafu Shimpo newspaper, Naomi has also written numerous non-fiction history books and curated exhibitions. She has also written a middle-grade novel, 1001 Cr...2025-01-0752 min
Twisted PassagesEP 40 - Jennifer K. MoritaDebut author, Jennifer K. Morita, discusses her new release, GHOSTS OF WAIKIKI. When a journalist returns home for a ghostwriting gig, she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. Finding the killer may not just turn out to be a scoop, it maybe the difference between whether she lives or dies. “…captures the vibrancy of the islands in a way rarely seen in genre fiction.”—Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award–winning author 2024-11-2621 min
Live from the Book Shop: John Updike's GhostEP76: National Book Award Longlist Reactions (We're So Smart!)Have we read all of the NBA fiction longlist books? We have not. Do we have thoughts on the ones we have read? We do! Jessica Anthony! Amazing! But we also read a bunch of other books for this episode, even if Sam has trouble remembering which ones (much as he could not remember the word "seersucker"). Here's what's on tap: - All of the National Book Award Longlist for Fiction. Find it here. A lot of great choices; a few headscratchers! - "The Life Impossible," by Matt Haig. It's uplifting! About grief and getting past...2024-09-1939 min
The Crown CityEpisode 55: Award-Winning Author Naomi HiraharaAward-winning author Naomi Hirahara joins the podcast to talk about her journey from growing up in the Pasadena area to her career as a reporter and mystery writer. Reflecting on her Japanese American heritage, she shares how her background and rich experiences have shaped her acclaimed works. Naomi discusses her transition from reporting to fiction writing, providing keen insights into her creative process and the significance of her characters. She talks about her numerous novels, which often feature compelling themes of resilience, justice, and multiculturalism, and dive into complex historical contexts, from the internment camps at M...2024-06-2650 minThe Crown CityEpisode 55: Award-Winning Author Naomi HiraharaAward-winning author Naomi Hirahara joins the podcast to talk about her journey from growing up in the Pasadena area to her career as a reporter and mystery writer. Reflecting on her Japanese American heritage, she shares how her background and rich experiences have shaped her acclaimed works. Naomi discusses her transition from reporting to fiction writing, providing keen insights into her creative process and the significance of her characters. She talks about her numerous novels, which often feature compelling themes of resilience, justice, and multiculturalism, and dive into complex historical contexts, from the internment camps at M...2024-06-2650 min
Book Bistrorevisiting Historical MysteriesThis week, Amber, Robin, and Shannon are discussing historical mysteries. Titles mentioned include:
Eleanor Kuhns, A Simple Murder (Will Rees #1)
Walter Mosley, Devil In a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins #1)
Louise Hare, Miss Aldridge Regrets (Canary Club Mysteries #1)
Nelly H. Steele, Death of a Duchess (Duchess of Blackmoore #1)
Lev A. C. Rosen, The Bell In the Fog (Evander Mills #2)
Naomi Hirahara, Clark and Division (Japantown Mysteries #1)
June Hur, The Silence of Bones
Elizabeth Peters, Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1)
Harini Nagendra, The Bangalore Detectives Club (The Bangalore Detectives Club #1)
Amanda Flower, I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died (Emily...2024-06-071h 00
The Bookshelf Odyssey PodcastBullet Through the Art: The Joyful Writing Journey of Author Anne SeidelSend us a textMy guest today is cozy mystery author Anne Seidel. She has a new book in a new series out called "Bullet Through the Art: A Sam Gordon Cozy Mystery."In today's episode we talk about her writing journey from screenplays to mystery novels; We talk about her reading life and our mutual love for audio books; and she offers up a ton of writing tips that will be an inspiration to any writer - no matter where you are on your own journey. So take a listen today and find out...2024-01-0653 min
Bookreporter Talks To2023 Bookreporter Bets On Selections: Books We're Betting You'll LoveCarol Fitzgerald shares commentary about her 44 Bookreporter Bets On selections from 2023. These are books that she is betting Bookreporter readers will love! Podcast interviews are available for the asterisked authors. Carol’s Three Top Titles of 2023 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See * Homecoming by Kate Morton * The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger * Fiction Go As a River by Shelley Read * Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok * Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar * The Better Half by Alli Fran...2023-12-151h 33
Reader's Corner"Clark and Division" By Naomi HiraharaAn interview with Naomi Hirahara, author of the new novel, Clark and Division. Part crime novel, part poignant historical fiction, the book was recently listed as a New York Times Best Mystery Novel of 2021.2023-12-0930 min
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urlbygivene[PDF] DOWNLOAD Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2) BY : Naomi HiraharaTo Download Or Read Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2)Visit Link BellowHere You Can Download Or Read Free BooksLink To Download https://ca.ebookarea.xyz/?book=122351557-evergreen2023-10-1000 minBookreporter Talks ToJean Kwok: The Leftover WomanJean Kwok joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about THE LEFTOVER WOMAN. In this book, a young woman named Jasmine had a baby girl. With China's one-child policy in place, her husband tells her the baby died, and instead arranges for an adoption to take place in the US. He wants to have a son as his one child. The baby is adopted by a woman named Rebecca who works at a publishing company. Here Jean shares an "inside baseball" look at that industry, along with the story of the little adopted girl. Jasmine comes to New York undocumented seeking to reu...2023-10-081h 09Bookreporter Talks ToThrity Umrigar: The Museum of FailuresThrity Umrigar joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, THE MUSEUM OF FAILURES, which is set in India. It’s a Bookreporter Bets On selection, as was her previous book, HONOR. In it, Remy Wadia has come back to India from his home in Columbus, Ohio, to adopt a child; a young woman who his friends know is pregnant and wants to give up her child. Remy is conflicted about this trip as he has had a long, contentious relationship with his mother, and this is his first time back in India since the death of his fa...2023-10-021h 04Bookreporter Talks To"Bookaccino Live" Book Group with Alice Elliott DarkAlice Elliott Dark discussed her novel, FELLOWSHIP POINT, with Carol Fitzgerald and readers at the September “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event. Members of the audience asked questions both on and off camera about her character development, including Maine as a character. Alice talked about her writing routine and shared insight into the editing process, where 200 pages of the book were winnowed down --- and her focus on Agnes and Polly. The ending of the book came to her quite late; she did not write towards it, and readers felt it was very satisfying. There was continuous talk about the beau...2023-09-291h 05
urlbydieny[DOWNLOAD] PDF Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2) By : (Naomi Hirahara)[Read] PDF/Book Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2) By Naomi Hirahara Ebook PDF Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2) | EBOOK ONLINE DOWNLOADIf you want to download free Ebook, you are in the right place to download Ebook. Ebook/PDF Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2) DOWNLOAD in English is available for free here, Click on the download LINK below to download Ebook After You 2020 PDF Download in English by Jojo Moyes (Author). Download Link : [Downlload Now] Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2) Read More : [Read Now] Evergreen (Japantown Mystery #2) #Book...2023-09-2600 minBookreporter Talks ToAshley Audrain: The WhispersAshley Audrain joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new domestic thriller, THE WHISPERS, which follows on the heels of her debut, THE PUSH. Both books are Bookreporter Bets On selections. Ashley sets her latest in a neighborhood that is being regentrified. Some homes are remodeled, while others are original to the neighborhood. We follow two moms of young children, Whitney and Blair, as well as Rebecca, an ER nurse who longs to be a mother, and Mara, an older woman who is watching these families grow up. Ashley explains why she created these four characters, as well as...2023-09-251h 10Bookreporter Talks ToJohn Sargent: Turning PagesJohn Sargent joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about his memoir, TURNING PAGES: The Adventures and Misadventures of a Publisher. John spent four decades in the world of publishing and concluded his career in 2020 at Macmillan when he was fired, which completely surprised people in the industry. For years he fought for what he believed was right for authors, readers and the “publishing ecosystem,” the latter of which is a phrase he used again and again. But while this book is about his time in publishing, John touches on so much more. He explains how his boyhood in Wyom...2023-09-191h 30Bookreporter Talks ToSarah Pekkanen: Gone TonightSarah Pekkanen joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest thriller, GONE TONIGHT. In this mother/daughter story, a mother will do anything she can to keep her daughter, who is now in her 20s, safe and living near her. She had her daughter as a teen and has been long estranged from her family. The book is told from the points of view of both the mother and the daughter. Sarah talks about ratcheting up the tension while also doing a slow reveal. Parts of the book take place in a memory care unit, and she...2023-09-1451 minBookreporter Talks ToAngie Kim: Happiness FallsAngie Kim joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new novel, HAPPINESS FALLS, which packs so much between its pages. It’s a family story with a mystery woven through. And much of the book revolves around the young son, Eugene, who has Angelman syndrome --- and what he may know about the disappearance of their father/husband. Angie talks about how long this story was in her head --- more than a decade --- and why she felt that this was the right time to tell it. She notes that she aimed to look at the im...2023-09-121h 25
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The Crime CafeS. 9, Ep. 6: Interview with Crime Writer Naomi HiraharaThis episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Naomi Hirahara.
Check out our discussion about her latest work: a series of historical novels, as well as her inspiration for writing them.
Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on my website, debbimack.com under the Crime Cafe link. You can also get a free copy of either book if you become a Patreon supporter. You’l...2023-09-0300 minBookreporter Talks ToMelanie Benjamin: California GoldenMelanie Benjamin joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest work of historical fiction, CALIFORNIA GOLDEN. Set in Southern California in the ‘50s and ‘60s, the story is built around Carol --- a prize-winning surfer at a time when women were not big contenders in the sport --- and her two daughters, Mindy and Ginger. Melanie discusses the structure of the book with the daughters’ story coming first, then the mother’s, and finally all of them together. She also delves into how the lives of women have changed over the past decades, as well as her research on surfing...2023-08-281h 03
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Download Here https://kabehmangan.blogspot.com/1223515572023-08-2000 minBookreporter Talks ToShari Lapena: Everyone Here is LyingCarol Fitzgerald talks to Shari Lapena about her latest thriller, EVERYONE HERE IS LYING. Carol has christened Shari “the Queen of the One-Sit Read,” as every time she starts reading one of her books, she does not stop until she finishes. And she is not alone; we are hearing this from other readers. Shari talks about how the book opens and sets the story up, and from there how the neighbors all become part of the plot. The ending will make you stop and say, “That is so perfect.” Shari discusses her writing process, her drafts and early passes on her b...2023-08-1851 minBookreporter Talks ToTracey Lange: The Connellys of County DownCarol Fitzgerald talks to Tracey Lange about her second novel, THE CONNELLYS OF COUNTY DOWN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Tracey talks about the Connelly siblings, what she thought was special about each of them, and how her background in behavioral health helped her in developing them and their various situations. The themes of loyalty and love are at the core of this book, and she discusses how they came together. And yes, she explains where she got all the jokes that Conor tells and the story behind the fairy tale. She also touches upon her debut...2023-08-1544 minBookreporter Talks ToNaomi Hirahara: EvergreenNaomi Hirahara joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest mystery, EVERGREEN. The story once again features Aki Ito, who readers met in CLARK AND DIVISION. Aki has now moved back to Los Angeles from Chicago where her family was displaced during World War II. Naomi talks about her research for this book, some of which was drawn from relatives, as well as her work over the past decades. She explains how EVERGREEN works well as a stand-alone novel and what brought her and the publisher to call these books Japantown mysteries. Carol shares how they give an insightful lo...2023-08-1457 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveEvergreen by Naomi HiraharaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/679211 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Evergreen Series: #2 of Japantown Mysteries Author: Naomi Hirahara Narrator: Allison Hiroto Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 32 minutes Release date: August 1, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Los Angeles, 1946: It’s been two years since Aki Ito and her family were released from Manzanar detention center and resettled in Chicago with other Japanese Americans. Now the Itos have finally been allowed to return home to California—but nothing is as they left it. The entire Japanese American community is start...2023-08-0105 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveEvergreen by Naomi HiraharaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/679211to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Evergreen
Series: #2 of Japantown Mysteries
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Allison Hiroto
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 32 minutes
Release date: August 1, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
Los Angeles, 1946: It’s been two years since Aki Ito and her family were released from Manzanar detention center and resettled in Chicago with other Japanese Americans. Now the Itos have finally been allowed to return home to California—but nothing is as they left it. The entire Japanese American community is starting from...2023-08-018h 32
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What Do You Mean By That?224: Evergreen, with Naomi Hirahara If someone talks to me (Sara) about summer reading, honestly, my brain first goes to fiction novels. I love them, and I have been noticing that if they’re particularly well-written, I end up learning a whole lot about humanity. And the book we’re highlighting for you today is just one of those phenomenal book experiences. We’re excited to bring to you a book set in the era just after World War II and the incarceration of Japanese Americans on American soil. So many books talk about the experiences IN those camps, but we’ve seen v...2023-07-1830 min
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Unlock the Power of Words With Our Captivating Full AudiobookGrave on Grand Avenue Audiobook by Naomi HiraharaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 655976
Title: Grave on Grand Avenue
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Catherine Ho
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:57:21
Language: English
Release date: 05-16-23
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Police Stories
Summary:
LAPD bicycle cop-and aspiring homicide detective-Ellie Rush is back on patrol in the newest mystery from the award-winning author of Murder on Bamboo Lane and the Japantown Mysteries.
Ellie stops for a friendly chat with gardener Eduardo Fuentes while patrolling one of Los Angeles's premier concert halls. A few minutes later she's shocked to discover him...2023-05-168h 57
Download New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveGrave on Grand Avenue by Naomi HiraharaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/655976 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grave on Grand Avenue Series: #2 of Officer Ellie Rush Mystery Author: Naomi Hirahara Narrator: Catherine Ho Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 57 minutes Release date: May 16, 2023 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: LAPD bicycle cop—and aspiring homicide detective—Ellie Rush is back on patrol in the newest mystery from the award-winning author of Murder on Bamboo Lane and the Japantown Mysteries. Ellie stops for a friendly chat with gardener Eduardo Fuentes while patrolling one of Los Angeles's premier concert halls. A few minutes later she's shocked to discover him lying...2023-05-1610 min
Download New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveGrave on Grand Avenue by Naomi HiraharaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/655976to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Grave on Grand Avenue
Series: #2 of Officer Ellie Rush Mystery
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Catherine Ho
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes
Release date: May 16, 2023
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
LAPD bicycle cop—and aspiring homicide detective—Ellie Rush is back on patrol in the newest mystery from the award-winning author of Murder on Bamboo Lane and the Japantown Mysteries. Ellie stops for a friendly chat with gardener Eduardo Fuentes while patrolling one of Los Angeles's premier concert halls. A few minutes later she's shocked to discover him lying at th...2023-05-168h 57
Crime Time FMKELLYE GARRETT In Person With CraigKellye Garrett chats to Craig Sisterson about her novel Like a Sister, Crime Writers of Color, winning a Lefty Award, screenwriting and writing humour. LIKE A SISTER: She found out her sister was back in New York from Instagram.She found out about her death from the New York Daily News.But she’s the only one convinced it wasn’t an accident . . . Desiree Pierce, a Black reality TV star, is found dead on a playground in the Bronx. Her death is quickly declared an overdose by the poli...2023-05-0944 min
Unlock the Power of Words With Our Captivating Full AudiobookMurder on Bamboo Lane Audiobook by Naomi HiraharaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 655938
Title: Murder on Bamboo Lane
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Catherine Ho
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:21:52
Language: English
Release date: 03-28-23
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Police Stories
Summary:
From the award-winning author of the Japantown Mysteries, trouble awaits rookie LAPD Officer Ellie Rush as she patrols the mean streets of Los Angeles on her bicycle . . .
Bike cop Ellie Rush dreams of becoming a homicide detective, but it's still a shock when the first dead body she encounters on the job is that of a...2023-03-289h 21
Download New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveMurder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi HiraharaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/655938to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Murder on Bamboo Lane
Series: #1 of Officer Ellie Rush Mystery
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Catherine Ho
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 21 minutes
Release date: March 28, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
From the award-winning author of the Japantown Mysteries, trouble awaits rookie LAPD Officer Ellie Rush as she patrols the mean streets of Los Angeles on her bicycle . . . Bike cop Ellie Rush dreams of becoming a homicide detective, but it's still a shock when the first dead body she e...2023-03-289h 21
Download New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveMurder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi HiraharaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/655938 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Murder on Bamboo Lane Series: #1 of Officer Ellie Rush Mystery Author: Naomi Hirahara Narrator: Catherine Ho Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 21 minutes Release date: March 28, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning author of the Japantown Mysteries, trouble awaits rookie LAPD Officer Ellie Rush as she patrols the mean streets of Los Angeles on her bicycle . . . Bike cop Ellie Rush dreams of becoming a homicide detective, but it's still a shock when the first dead body s...2023-03-2810 min
The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon13. Murder on Bamboo Lane - Naomi HiraharaJoin us for the first in the Ali Rush mystery series, following the LAPD bike-cop in her first homicide case - Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara.
We don't reveal whodunnit.
In Mystery Business, we are joined by special guest, CeeCee (aka the Wine Butler). He debriefs on an immersive murder mystery, Cyanide at the Speakeasy . This is a fabulous theatre piece by Moonstone Murder Mysteries*. We also reflect on the rarity that is a crime-solving trio, or indeed quartet or larger! We challenge listeners to find such a thing.
In Purrcule P...2023-03-2740 minThe Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon12. The Satapur Moonstone - Sujata MasseyJoin us for the second Perveen Mistry adventure in 1920s India- The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey.
We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers.
In Mystery Business, we discuss sleuthing shows that are perfect Friday night fodder.
Case Notes is an analysis of the latest development from the Schmeozzle.
In Purrcule Pawrot, we reminisce about the late, great Hastings the cat. This leads us to his hapless namesake, Captain Hastings from Agatha Christie's Poirot.
We also discuss the poison chalice of celebrity, palanquin rides and fake monk...2023-03-1335 min
Authors on the AirBouchercons 2023 Toast Master Edgar award-winning author Naomi HiraharaNaomi Hirahara is an Edgar Award-winning author of multiple traditional mystery series and noir short stories. Her Mas Arai mysteries, which have been published in Japanese, Korean and French, feature a Los Angeles gardener and Hiroshima survivor who solves crimes. The seventh and final Mas Arai mystery is Hiroshima Boy, which was nominated for an Edgar Award for best paperback original. Her first historical mystery is Clark and Division, which follows a Japanese American family’s move to Chicago in 1944 after being released from a California wartime detention center. Her second Leilani Santiago Hawai‘i mystery, An Eternal Lei, is sche...2023-03-1309 min
Books to Die For! PodcastArt Taylor - The Adventure of the Castle Thief and Other Expeditions and IndiscretionsA man hears a melody in the night and begins a dangerous quest to locate its source. Ghosts of the past haunt the present in hotels, at an office party, and on a date that takes a dark turn. And an elderly woman named Marple sets out to prove she's every bit as capable as Christie's own famous sleuth.This second short story collection from Edgar Award winner Art Taylor spans the spectrum of crime fiction-from light-hearted traditional mystery to noir-tinged tales and even toward speculative fiction-and features two previously unpublished stories and an introduction by Martin Edwards. (Official...2023-03-0443 min
New Books in East Asian StudiesKathleen Burkinshaw, "The Last Cherry Blossom" (Sky Pony, 2020)Yuriko was happy growing up in Hiroshima when it was just her and Papa. But her aunt Kimiko and her cousin Genji are living with them now, and the family is only getting bigger with talk of a double marriage! And while things are changing at home, the world beyond their doors is even more unpredictable. World War II is coming to an end, and since the Japanese newspapers don’t report lost battles, the Japanese people are not entirely certain of where Japan stands. Yuriko is used to the sirens and the air-raid drills, but things start to fe...2022-10-2850 min
Reading GlassesEp 271 - Flat Bottomed Bags Make the Bookish World Go RoundBrea and Mallory discuss the ideal book bag, interview author Kelly J Ford, and give advice on a library card dilemma. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingSoylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESStoryfestwww.westportlibrary.orgLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish Li...2022-09-011h 03
The Sisters in Crime Writers' PodcastNaomi HiraharaNaomi Hirahara is an Edgar Award-winning author of multiple traditional mystery series and noir short stories. Her Mas Arai mysteries feature a Los Angeles gardener and Hiroshima survivor who solves crimes. The Japanese translation of her seventh and final Mas Arai mystery, Hiroshima Boy, is nominated for two awards in Japan. Her first historical mystery is Clark and Division, which follows a Japanese American family’s move to Chicago in 1944 after being released from a California wartime detention center. The book recently won a Mary Higgins Clark mystery award and a Lefty historical mystery award. A former journalist with Th...2022-08-2254 min
ProofStrawberry Fields, Forever?
As one of the most commonly consumed berries in the world, strawberries are a beloved household snack. But this soft, sweet fruit has a rocky history. From immigration to incarceration, Japanese Americans are integral to the California Strawberry origin story. Through three generations of Japanese strawberry farmers, reporter Hannah Kirshner brings us a story of ingenuity and resilience.To learn more about Japanese Americans and Strawberry farming, read:
A Taste for Strawberries, by Manabi Hirasaki with Naomi Hirahara
Strawberry Days, by David Neiwert
For more about Japanese American history, check out:
Japanese American National...2022-07-2851 min
Commonwealth Club of California Podcast91st Annual California Book AwardsJoin us for a celebration of the winners of the 91st annual California Book Awards!Since 1931, the California Book Awards have honored the exceptional literary merit of California writers and publishers. Each year a select jury considers hundreds of books from around the state in search of the very best in literary achievement. Over its 90 years, the California Book Awards have honored the writers who have come to define California to the world. Among them are John Steinbeck, Wallace Stegner, MFK Fisher, Thom Gunn, Richard Rodriquez, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joan Didion, Ishmael Reed, and Amy Tan. Recent award winners include Hector T...2022-06-1146 min
Quick PicksEpisode 30: Asian AuthorsMay is Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate we are highlighting Asian authors who have written books we've loved that we wanted to share. There are a lot of countries in Asia and we don't have representation for all of them today, but stay tuned and we will surely have more to come.
Discussed:
Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Housekeeper and the Professor, by Yōko Ogawa
Pachinko, by Lee Min-jin
Last Story of Mina Lee, by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Author J...2022-05-1338 min
Read or DeadAnd The Award Goes To…Tune in as Katie and Nusrah take their picks from Edgar Award Nominees and talk you through them.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Razorblade Tears – S.A. CosbyTwo Truths and a Lie: A Murder, a Private Investigator, and Her Search for Justice – Ellen McGarrahanThe Fore...2022-05-0654 min
Dark and Stormy Book ClubAgatha Nominee roundupAs we head to Malice Domestic to rub elbows with all of our favorite authors. We take this opportunity to give you one last look at the nominees for the Agatha awards that will be given out at the banquet on Saturday April 23rd. Best Contemporary NovelCajun Kiss of Death by Ellen Byron (Crooked Lane Books)Watch Her by Edwin Hill (Kensington)The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny (Minotaur)Her Perfect Life by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Forge)Symphony Road by Gabriel Valjan (Level Best Books)Best Historical Novel2022-04-2027 min
Embark On Your Day With A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook.Crime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors by S.J. RozanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538574to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Crime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors
Series: #3 of Mystery Writers of America Series
Author: S.J. Rozan
Narrator: Jennifer Aquino, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, Charlie Kevin, Marni Penning, Jesse Vilinsky, Matt Godfrey, Leon Nixon, Cindy Kay, Reba Buhr, Charles Constant, Emily Woo Zeller, Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes
Release date: April 19, 2022
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The newest anthology from Mystery Writers of America explores the theme of home and the crimes that endanger it, with stories by Ellen Hart, Naomi Hirahara, W...2022-04-1912h 26Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Literature, Essays & AnthologiesCrime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors by S.J. RozanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538574to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Crime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors
Series: #3 of Mystery Writers of America Series
Author: S.J. Rozan
Narrator: Jennifer Aquino, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, Charlie Kevin, Marni Penning, Jesse Vilinsky, Matt Godfrey, Leon Nixon, Cindy Kay, Reba Buhr, Charles Constant, Emily Woo Zeller, Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes
Release date: April 19, 2022
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
The newest anthology from Mystery Writers of America explores the theme of home and the crimes that endanger it, with stories by Ellen Hart, Naomi H...2022-04-1912h 26
New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseCrime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors by S.J. RozanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Crime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors Series: #3 of Mystery Writers of America Series Author: S.J. Rozan Narrator: Jennifer Aquino, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, Charlie Kevin, Marni Penning, Jesse Vilinsky, Matt Godfrey, Leon Nixon, Cindy Kay, Reba Buhr, Charles Constant, Emily Woo Zeller, Bahni Turpin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 26 minutes Release date: April 19, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: The newest anthology from Mystery Writers of America explores the theme of home and the crimes that endanger it, with stories by Ellen Hart, Naomi H...2022-04-1905 minGet New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseCrime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors by S.J. RozanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/538574to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Crime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors
Series: #3 of Mystery Writers of America Series
Author: S.J. Rozan
Narrator: Jennifer Aquino, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, Charlie Kevin, Marni Penning, Jesse Vilinsky, Matt Godfrey, Leon Nixon, Cindy Kay, Reba Buhr, Charles Constant, Emily Woo Zeller, Bahni Turpin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes
Release date: April 19, 2022
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
The newest anthology from Mystery Writers of America explores the theme of home and the crimes that endanger it, with stories by Ellen Hart, Naomi Hirahara, W...2022-04-1912h 26
Tiny Town Library PodcastEpisode 21: “Spring Forward”Spring is in the air and Town Meeting is behind us. Tune in to hear voting results and all the good news about what you can look forward to in Mont Vernon this spring. Catch our interview with the newly elected Selectman John Quinlan and don’t miss Amy’s book reviews. Happy Spring!
Amy’s Book Recommendations
This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
Clark & Division by Naomi Hirahara
The Paris Apartment by Lucy F...2022-03-211h 13
The Story BlenderNaomi HiraharaA former journalist, Naomi Hirahara is an Edgar Award-winning author of numerous cozy and historical mysteries and was president of the Southern California chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Her Mas Arai series, which includes Summer of the Big Bachi, won the Chicago Tribune’s Ten Best Mysteries and Thrillers and Publisher’s Weekly’s Best Book of the Year. She is an active member of the Japanese-American community in California as well as an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Crime Writers of Color!2022-01-0847 min
Read or DeadHistory’s MysteriesTune in as Katie and special guest velocireader Liberty talk about their favorite new and backlist historical mystery titles!
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The Great American Deception – Scott Stein
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James and Ashley Stay at HomeBonus episode! CSI: TASMANIA, the Terror Australis Readers and Writers FestivalCSI: TASMANIA, the Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival, is happening 27 & 28 November 2021, and it's entirely online! In this bonus ep, James and Ashley speak to festival director and author LJM Owen about this year's festival highlights. (This isn't a paid promo, we just love connecting readers and writers.) TAF2021 - CSI: TASMANIA online, 27 & 28 November 2021 Tasmania's International Crime and Mystery Literary Festival features more than 35 crime and mystery authors speaking across panels, books clubs and mini-masterclasses. The line-up includes David Heska Wanbli Weiden (featured in episode 40), Ann Cleeves, Val McDermid, Liz Nugent, Garry Disher, Naomi Hirahara, Abir Mukh...2021-11-1618 minJames and Ashley Stay at HomeLosing your baby legs: James and Ashley discuss relapse and recoveryJames is back! He and Ashley chat about his recent CIDP relapse and ongoing recovery, and how his perspective on living with chronic illness has shifted. Thankfully, the steroids haven't affected his sense of humour. Disclaimer: None of the information in this episode is medical advice, and if you're concerned about your own health, you should consult a proper medical professional. Books and authors discussed in this episode: A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris; The Stand by Stephen King The Joy of Creative Writing: an online workshop with Ashley Thursday 2 December, 6:15-7:30...2021-11-0933 min
The Sisters in Crime Writers' PodcastDelia C. PittsDelia C. Pitts is the author of the Ross Agency Mysteries, a contemporary noir series including Lost and Found in Harlem and Pauper and Prince in Harlem. Murder My Past is the fifth novel in the series. Her short story, “The Killer,” was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2021. Another story, “ Midnight Confidential,” will be published in the crime fiction anthology, Midnight Hour, out this year from Crooked Lane. Delia is a former university administrator and U.S. diplomat. After working as a journalist, she earned a Ph.D. From the University of Chicago. She is an ac...2021-09-1350 min
Writer TypesNaomi Hirahara, Andrea Bartz, SF Kosa, Claire DouglasEric is joined by co-host Naomi Hirahara (Clark and Division) and authors Andrea Bartz (We Were Never Here), SF Kosa (The Night We Burned) and Claire Douglas (Then She Vanishes)all music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Blueprint by JahzzarWarm Up Suit by Broke For Free Breakfast With Tiffany BY Broke For FreeModulation of the Spirit by Little Glass Men Something Elated by Broke For Free Oxygenating Mars by The Polish AmbassadorTime Pie...2021-08-1349 min
Poured OverNaomi Hirahara on CLARK AND DIVISIONChicago, 1944. Aki Ito and her parents arrive in town, expecting to be met by Rose, their oldest daughter. But tragedy has struck, and now Aki Ito is determined to discover what happened to her sister in this historical thriller. Naomi Hirahara joins us on the show to discuss sisterhood and coming-of-age, Japanese-American Internment and the 100-442nd Infantry Battalion, and the influence Chester Himes, Walter Mosley and Barbara Neely had on her work — and more. Featured Books: Clark and Division and the Mas Arai series by Naomi Hirahara and Japanese Americans in Chicago, Illinois by Alice Kishiye Murata. Produced/Hosted by...2021-08-1037 min
Middle Grade Ninja128 Author Kathleen BurkinshawTo commemorate the 76th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Kathleen Burkinshaw and I discuss her novel, THE LAST CHERRY BLOSSOM. This is one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had and I’ll be thinking about it for the rest of my life. Parts of it broke my heart and may break yours as well. You will hear my most awkward, deflecting nervous laughter as this is the first time I’ve ever been moved to tears on the show. But this talk is also uplifting and will change the way you view writing. And we genuinely laugh...2021-08-071h 01
The Magic of Storytelling, in Your Pocket With Full AudiobookClark and Division Audiobook by Naomi HiraharaListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 511818
Title: Clark and Division
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Allison Hiroto
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:56:23
Language: English
Release date: 08-03-21
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Historical, Asian American Literature
Summary:
Chicago, 1944: Twenty-year-old Aki Ito and her parents have just been released from Manzanar, where they have been detained by the US government since the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, together with thousands of other Japanese Americans.
The life in California the Itos were forced to leave behind is gone; instead, they are being resettled two thousand...2021-08-038h 56
Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadEpisode 135 - Finally, an IN PERSON Joint Jaunt!Both Book Cougars rave about Jung Yun’s forthcoming novel O BEAUTIFUL (St. Martin’s Press, Nov 9). We’ve been (im)patiently waiting for this novel and we give it a solid four thumbs up! Pre-order it now or ask your library to order a copy, or ten.
Thanks to Juliet Grimes for sending us a copy of CLARK AND DIVISION by Naomi Hirahara (Soho Crime, Aug 3). Chris highly recommends this historical mystery set in 1944 Chicago about a Japanese-American family from California that is relocated to the Windy City after being incarcerated in a concentration camp by the U.S. Govern...2021-08-0353 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveClark and Division by Naomi HiraharaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/511818 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Clark and Division Series: #1 of Japantown Mysteries Author: Naomi Hirahara Narrator: Allison Hiroto Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 56 minutes Release date: August 3, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.25 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Chicago, 1944: Twenty-year-old Aki Ito and her parents have just been released from Manzanar, where they have been detained by the US government since the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, together with thousands of other Japanese Americans. The life in California the Itos were forced to leave behind is gone; instead, they a...2021-08-0305 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveClark and Division by Naomi HiraharaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/511818to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Clark and Division
Series: #1 of Japantown Mysteries
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Allison Hiroto
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes
Release date: August 3, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.25 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
Chicago, 1944: Twenty-year-old Aki Ito and her parents have just been released from Manzanar, where they have been detained by the US government since the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, together with thousands of other Japanese Americans. The life in California the Itos were forced to leave behind is gone; instead, they are b...2021-08-038h 56
Satellite SistersFavorite Olympic Moments, Warning for Googling Hikers, August Podcast Preview, Interview with Naomi Hirahara, author of Clark & DivisionOur favorite Olympics moments so far, some thank-you's to listeners who are in Japan, some warnings about hiking with Google and an interview with Naomi Hirahara, author of Clark & Division, featured on our Best Beach Bag Books list.Clark & Division is historical fiction meets mystery, available August 3. Here's a great list of Naomi Hirahara's book events. You can order Clark & Division anywhere including here from bookshop.org.Popcorn On Location! Cooking With Liz LIVE in the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group Thursday July 29 at 5 pm Pacific time. Nothing fancy. Just popcorn.For info on The S...2021-07-271h 10
GO Between the Covers6. Oline Cogdill on Life as a Book ReviewerThis week, we’re taking a look into the life of nationally recognized and highly respected book reviewer Oline Cogdill. Her mystery fiction reviews have appeared in more than 300 publications worldwide, including The Associated Press, Publishers Weekly and Mystery Scene Magazine. She’s also received a Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America and is a judge for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Oline Cogdill to talk about what it takes to review a book. With 30 years of experience, Cogdill shares the power and responsibility that comes with bein...2021-03-1525 min
Death of the ReaderReview Season: Sayonara Slam by Naomi Hirahara - 2020 10th PlaceWhen you think of murder mystery protagonists, you probably picture history’s greats, like the sharp and observant Sherlock Holmes, or the unrelenting Hercule Poirot, but Naomi Hirahara’s Mas Arai is a special case. This elderly Hiroshima survivor is an unlikely hero, but all the stronger for it, and Sayonara Slam, coming in 10th on our list for 2020, is all the stronger for his quirks.2021-01-1804 min
Elm City LIT FestIt’s Black Noir; Let’s talk mystery, thriller and intrigueKenji Jasper and Christopher Chambers will discuss their books and the genre of Black Noir with Lisa Gray and Elm City LIT Fest Team: Ife, Emalie and ShamaineEpisode Guest Info:Guest 1: Kenji Jasper is an author, journalist and screenwriter whose work has appeared in Essence, Ebony, VIBE and on National Public Radio. His first novel, Dark, was a Washington Post bestseller and he has earned praise for his books, Cake, The House on Childress Street and his co-editing of the anthology, Beats, Rhymes and Life: What We Love and Hate About Hip-Hop. He’s been...2020-12-211h 01
Death of the ReaderSayonara Slam by Naomi Hirahara - Part ThreeWe discuss chapters 12-16 of Naomi Hirahara's Sayonara Slam. After warming our hearts with this personal, cozy tale, how does the mystery of Yuki's death hold up towards the end. Loose evidence, and a police-procedural approach to the narrative have Flex and Herds skeptical of the game, but the narrative keeps it strong. As each of our suspects is resolved and their true motivations revealed, will the lessons push Mas to reach back out to Genessee? We also speak to Eastlake Dojo's Tony Arashiro about his experience bringing Okinawan culture to San Diego through their Ryuei Ryu style.2020-11-1631 min
Death of the ReaderSayonara Slam by Naomi Hirahara - Part TwoWe discuss chapters 7-11 of Naomi Hirahara's Sayonara Slam. As the stakes continue raising and Mas Arai finds himself deeper and deeper in trouble, Mas' personality shines through confrontation after confrontation. The killer continues to evade Yuki but the veil is beginning to drop as the grim history of the community's experience with World War 2 creeps towards centre stage. Blending the personal and political beautifully, the police-procedural style approach lets the heart of the novel really shine as we approach the unveiling of the truth.2020-11-0930 min
Death of the ReaderEXTRA: Naomi Hirahara on Sayonara Slam & Clark and DivisionHear our full chat with Naomi Hirahara about her book Sayonara Slam as well as her upcoming work, Clark and Division. From the importance of journalism to the Japanese American community to the evolution of Mas Arai as a character, we pry into the heart behind Sayonara Slam and the broader Mas Arai series. We're only talking chapters 1-6 of Sayonara Slam so no worries about spoilers, get subscribed to hear the rest of our coverage of Sayonara Slam!2020-11-0818 min
Death of the ReaderSayonara Slam by Naomi Hirahara - Part OneWe discuss chapters 1-6 of Naomi Hirahara's Sayonara Slam. As retiree Mas Arai finds himself embroiled in the murder of a young Japanese journalist alongside a show-game between Korea and Japan at Dodger Stadium in his home city of Los Angeles. Another young Japanese journalist approaches Mas to help him investigate the death. This may be Mas' 6th time around the murder mystery block, but will he be able to help Yuki unravel this one? We also speak with Naomi Hirahara herself about the book, her history with Mas and the importance of stories like this to the Japanese...2020-11-0230 min
Time To Say GoodbyeAOC at the DNC, WeChat, and Right-Wing AsiansHello from behind the Great Firewall!As summer winds down and election season begins to heat up, we reflect on the political prospects of Asian America and the mess that is the Democratic Party. We discuss AOC’s speech at the DNC last week as evidence that the party has lost the thread. We then examine Trump’s WeChat ban and the many uses of this Chinese super app. This leads to a concluding conversation about whether first- and second- (and third-...) generation Asian Americans could trend rightward as part of a racial realignment in both...2020-08-251h 11
Destination MysteryEpisode 78: Jennifer J. Chow: Cozy Mysteries and a Talking CatI looked over at the white cat, who had finally opened his eyes, and mulled over possible names. His coat was so poofy, it made him shapeless, like a giant marshmallow. Hmm, that wasn’t too bad of a name.
I cocked my head at Marshmallow, and he stared back at me with piercing sapphire eyes. We maintained eye contact for so long, it felt like a staring contest. I would show him who was boss.
Okay, I blinked first.
In the midst of the surreal times we're going through, it was beyond wonderful to sit down and chat wi...2020-03-2400 min
Top of Mind with Julie RoseMuseums, Life After Manzanar, Drinking on TV, Good GullsTiffany Jenkins, author of "Keeping Their Marbles: How the Treasures of the Past Ended Up in Museums…and Why They Should Stay There," on museums. Naomi Hirahara and Heather C. Lindquist, co-authors of “Life After Manzanar," on WWII internment camps. Cristel Russell, Pepperdine Univ, on alcohol and drinking on TV. Sarah Courchesne of Northern Essex Community College on the positive qualities of seagulls. Andrew Subica, Univ of California, on overweight children.2020-02-211h 40
Top of Mind with Julie RoseMuseums, Life After Manzanar, Drinking on TV, Good GullsMuseums Are Returning Artifacts to Their Countries of Origin. But Maybe They Shouldn’t Be. (0:37)Guest: Tiffany Jenkins, Author of “Keeping Their Marbles: How the Treasures of the Past Ended Up in Museums…and Why They Should Stay There”In the wake of Brexit, Britain is working out a free trade deal with the European Union. But Greece is refusing to sign on unless there’s a clause in the agreement that forces Britain to give back some marble statues taken from the Parthenon two hundred years ago. The Elgin Marbles are on display in London’s British Museum, but...2020-02-211h 40
Authors On The Air RadioNaomi Hirahara skates by the Corner to discuss ICED IN PARADISE!Naomi Hirahara, born and raised in Southern California, is the author of the Mas Arai mystery series, which features a Japanese American gardener and atomic-bomb survivor who solves crimes. The third book in the series, SNAKESKIN, won the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original in 2007. Books in this series have also been translated into Japanese, Korean and French.
Naomi also has penned a middle-grade novel, 1001 CRANES, which was chosen as an Honor Book for the Youth Literature of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in 2009.
She then created the Ellie Rush mysteries featuring a female twenty-something LAPD bicycle cop.
H...2019-12-271h 45
Books and Boba#83 - Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi HiraharaOn this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba October 2019 book club pick, Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi Hirahara, a story about an elderly and jaded Japanese-American gardener named Mas Arai who also happens to be a competent (though reluctant) sleuth. Against his wishes, Mas is drawn into a series of unfortunate events that force him to re-confront his experiences as a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as he braces himself for the big bachi.For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums on Goodreads.Follow our hosts:2019-11-051h 04
Books and Boba#82 - October 2019 Mid-Month Check-InOn this episode, we go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our Books & Boba mid-month check-in for October 2019.For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums on Goodreads.Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba September 2019 pick is Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi HiraharaThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
2019-10-2131 min
Books and BobaEverything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. LeeOn this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba September 2019 book club pick, Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee, a story about a pair of sisters and their the testing of their bond as the younger one struggles with mental illness. We discuss the book's takes on the effects of mental illness on not only the person dealing with it, but also those around them. Reera also reflects on her own experiences and her thoughts on how the book addresses these issues.CW: Discussion of mental illness and some mention of suicideFor...2019-10-041h 03
Read or DeadSufficiently Wary of Going OutsideKatie and Rincey talk about some interesting adaptations coming soon, survivalist thrillers and their love (or lack thereof) for the outdoors.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, The Whisper Man by Alex North and Chase Darkness with Me by Billy Jensen.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify.To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspectsnewsletter!Show Notes‘Briarpatch’ Trailer: Rosario Dawson Stars As A Dogged Investigator In USA Network Series‘Publishing is still a business that is owned...2019-08-3046 min
Skylight Books Podcast Series"SANTA CRUZ NOIR" ContributorsAkashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Joining us are editor Susie Bright, Jon Bailiff, Margaret Elysia Garcia, Seana Graham, Naomi Hirahara, Lou Mathews, Liza Monroy, and Tommy Moore.
2018-08-1356 min
Writer TypesKellye Garrett, Alex Segura, Naomi HiraharaOur last long form episode features Kellye Garrett, Alex Segura and Naomi Hirahara. The Unpanel features comedic crime writers Bill Fitzhugh, Ellen Byron, Mike McCrary and Alex Shaffer. Plus an excerpt from "May" by Marietta Miles. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Real Swing Shet by Menage Quad Swing 39 by Latche Swing Ground Cayenne by The Good Lawdz I Found a New Baby by Underscore Orkestra Bonbon by Hicham Chahidi Super Bubbly by Jesse Spillane Hungaria by Latche Swing Lostfrevr by Ars Sonor Smooth Actor by Podington Bear Violet by...2018-05-1846 min
Crime FrictionEpisode 5: Naomi Hirahara VS. HollywoodThis episode is sponsored by Brash Books and their new release, Dead Man’s Badge by Robert E. Dunn.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Mans-Badge-Robert-Dunn-ebook/dp/B075DJVB1D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520557041&sr=8-1&keywords=dead+man%27s+badge
This week we're joined by Naomi Hirahara.
http://www.naomihirahara.com
Naomi has a tour to promote her new book OUT THIS FLIPPIN’ WEEK.
Saturday, March 10
Signing Hiroshima Boy
Mystery Ink
Huntington Beach, CA
11 AM
Sunday, March 11
Signing Hiroshima Boy
Mysterious Galaxy
San Diego, CA
2 PM
Saturday, March 17
Signing Hiroshima Boy
Japanese American National Museum
1 PM: Meet and Greet for Members Only; regist...2018-03-0947 min
The Joys of Binge ReadingNaomi Hirahara – Telling lies to tell the truthNaomi Hirahara turned to the mystery genre to tell the story of a grumpy old LA gardener and reluctant sleuth who is also a Hiroshima survivor. It’s a story that is central to her life, because it is also her Father’s story. And as Naomi explains, mystery enabled her to tell the closely personal story of the atomic bomb survivors who were American citizens, without the danger of polarising views.
Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode:
How a grumpy Japanese gardener became a voice for his time
The secret of "telling lies to tell th...2017-10-1338 minSkylight Books Podcast SeriesVANESSA HUA READS FROM HER DEBUT COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES DECEIT AND OTHER POSSIBILITIES, WITH NAOMI HIRAHARA
Deceit and Other Possibilities (Willow Books)
In this powerful debut collection, Vanessa Hua gives voice to immigrant families navigating a new America. Tied to their ancestral and adopted homelands in ways unimaginable in generations past, these memorable characters straddle both worlds but belong to none.
From a Hong Kong movie idol fleeing a sex scandal, to an obedient daughter turned Stanford imposter, to a Chinatown elder summoned to his village, to a Korean-American pastor with a secret agenda, the characters in these ten stories vividly illustrate the conflict between self and society, tradition and change. I...2017-02-2050 min
The Crime Scene with Eryk PruittTHE CRIME SCENE: “Series” in Short Fiction, Guest Hosted by S.W. Lauden, with Naomi Hirahara and Rob Hart This month, on THE CRIME SCENE, we are privileged to have S.W. Lauden guest host the show. S.W. Lauden’s short fiction has been published by Out of the Gutter, Criminal Element, Shotgun Honey and Crimespree Magazine—among many others. His short story, … Continue reading →2016-10-0900 minpodcast – Carolina Book BeatTHE CRIME SCENE: “Series” in Short Fiction, Guest Hosted by S.W. Lauden, with Naomi Hirahara and Rob Hart This month, on THE CRIME SCENE, we are privileged to have S.W. Lauden guest host the show. S.W. Lauden’s short fiction has been published by Out of the Gutter, Criminal Element, Shotgun Honey and Crimespree Magazine—among many others. His short story, … Continue reading →2016-10-0900 minCarolina Book BeatTHE CRIME SCENE: “Series” in Short Fiction, Guest Hosted by S.W. Lauden, with Naomi Hirahara and Rob Hart This month, on THE CRIME SCENE, we are privileged to have S.W. Lauden guest host the show. S.W. Lauden’s short fiction has been published by Out of the Gutter, Criminal Element, Shotgun Honey and Crimespree Magazine—among many others. His short story, … Continue reading →2016-10-0900 minDestination MysteryEpisode 3: Desiree ZamoranoEpisode 3 is an interview with author Désirée Zamorano. We talk about her masterful PI novel, Human Cargo; her short story, "Quickie;" Akashic Books' Mondays Are Murder flash fiction series (hers will go live on August 1st!); and we briefly touch on her literary novel, The Amado Women.
Désirée isn't just a writer, she is a fellow mystery lover, and she gives a shout-out to a number of fabulous writers and books. I've linked to the websites of these contemporary writers: Edgar winner Naomi Hirahara, Ausma Zehanat Khan, Sara Gran, best-selling author Kate Atkinso...2016-04-1300 min
Unlock Audiobook in Mysteries & Thrillers, SuspenseGasa-Gasa Girl by Naomi Hirahara | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Gasa-Gasa Girl
Author: Naomi Hirahara
Narrator: Brian Nishii
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-31-15
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Summary:
From the time she was a child, Mas Arai's daughter, Mari, was completely gasa-gasa - never sitting still, always on the go, getting into everything. And Mas, busy tending lawns, gambling, and struggling to put his Hiroshima past behind him, never had much time for the family he was trying to support. For years now his resentful daughter has lived a...2015-03-317h 53
KPFA - APEX ExpressAPEX Express – July 8, 2004Youth voices/youth outlook are on air to talk about a special summer camp that trains South East Asian youth in leadership skills. Also, Asian American mysteries are a mysterious rarity, except in the case of writer Naomi Hirahara. Apex host and producer Rainjita talks with Hirahara about her new book the Summer of the Big Bachi that combines a dose of fiction and Japanese American reality.
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