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In this third episode of book club pick no. 20, Lila and Teddy's relationship grows until they hit a snag with their shared secrets. Do they make up by the end of the book? Read / listen to find out!
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.
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Recommendation of the Week: Great gifts you can give to loved ones this holiday season are books! You can purchase physical books and gift certificates through Bookshop.org as well as audiobooks and credits from LIbro.fm.
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Edits: Steven Park
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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 AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.
Recommendation of the Week: Haley Heynderickx is a singer-songwriter who draws from her religious Filipino-American upbringing, folk music of the 1960s and 70s jazz radio, and the idiosyncratic acoustic guitar stylings of Leo Kottke and John Fahey. You can learn more through her website at Haley-Heynderickx.com and find her on Instagram @HHHendrix.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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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 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: Sunkissed Pinay, founded by Maria, is a Filipino exclusive jewelry line. You can learn more through their website at SunkissedPinay.com and find them on Instagram @Sunkissed_Pinay.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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Did 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!
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Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Let's Get Together by Lunareh
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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 California State Assembly. She now works at a tech company in Silicon Valley after graduating from Stanford University in 2021.
Newsletter: kylazhao.substack.com Instagram: @kylajzhao TikTok: @kylazingaround Twitter: @kylazhao_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
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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 @KylaJZhao.
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: Essance Skincare, founded by Jasmine Tran, is modern skincare crafted with ancient wisdom, focusing on biodegradable practices and proven results. You can learn more through their website at EssanceSkincare.com and find them on Instagram @EssanceSkincare.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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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 can learn more about Kyla Zhao's work through her newsletter at KylaZhao.substack.com and find her on Instagram @KylaJZhao.
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: Cecile of CC's Art Café is a full-time illustrator and artist based in New York City, celebrating the quiet magic of daily life with inspiration from plants, animals, vintage goods, food, and her cultural heritage. You can learn more through her website at CCsArtCafe.com and find her on Instagram @CCsArtCafe.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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In this second episode of book club pick no. 19, Zoe Zeng's influence starts to show in her work relationships. We also see a possible romantic relationship blossoming with Damien Scott.
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 @KylaJZhao.
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: Griff is a singer-songwriter whose debut album Vertigo is out now, demonstrating the emotion, dizziness, and upside-down feeling of heartache. You can learn more through her website at OfficialGriff.com and find her on Instagram @WiffyGriffy.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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[ 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.substack.com and find her on Instagram @KylaJZhao.
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: Elisa Wong is a Chinese Mexican designer and visual artists currently based in Los Angeles, California. She's also the co-founder of Little Wins Studio, making brands, stories, objects, and resources that drive societies forward. You can learn more through her website at ElisaWong.com and find her on Instagram @ElisaDoesStuff.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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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 health, with specific interests in cross-cultural psychiatry, the intersection of spirituality and mental health, and the healing power of water and the natural world. She is currently in private practice in Davis, CA, and can be found online at MultidimensionalPsychiatry.com and on Instagram @MultidimensionalPsychiatry.
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
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[ Trigger Warning: suicide attempt and death ]
In this third and final episode of book club pick no. 18, Anh continues to struggle with her mental health, suffers heartbreaking loss, and tries to put the pieces back together again.
Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American writer born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She dedicates her work to "healing ancestral lineages and restoring the human relationship to the natural world". You can learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's work on her website at MultidimensionalPsychiatry.com and find her on Instagram @MultidimenstionalPsychiatry.
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: Anh-Thuy Nguyen creates art through photography, video, installation, and performance art. Her work can be characterized by their striking yet familiar imagery. You can learn more through her website at Anh-ThuyNguyen.com and find her on Instagram @Anh_ThuyNguyen.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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In this second episode of book club pick no. 18, we see Anh struggle with trusting the process and finding her way through transitions.
Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American writer born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She dedicates her work to "healing ancestral lineages and restoring the human relationship to the natural world". You can learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's work on her website at MultidimensionalPsychiatry.com and find her on Instagram @MultidimenstionalPsychiatry.
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: Cassey Ho of Blogilates is a designer and fitness instructor. She has pilates and yoga-inspired videos on YouTube as well as a cult activewear line through Pop Flex Active. You can learn more through her website at Blogilates.com and find her on Instagram and YouTube @Blogilates.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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[ content warning: manic episode ]
In this first episode of book club pick no. 18, we're introduced to Anh and her family along with the struggles they face in dealing with mental health and growing away from their culture.
Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American writer born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She dedicates her work to "healing ancestral lineages and restoring the human relationship to the natural world". You can learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen's work on her website at MultidimensionalPsychiatry.com and find her on Instagram @MultidimenstionalPsychiatry.
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: Felix of SoftVelvetBoy is a designer and illustrator based in Seattle. He prioritizes working with marginalized identities and community-based initiatives. You can learn more through his website at SoftVelvetBoy.com and find him on Instagram @SoftVelvetBoy.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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[ Trigger Warning: suicide ideation ]
In this fourth and final episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk about stand up comedy, moments of nothingness, and the mystical love of parenting.
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 Instagram @YMMayer.
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: Jayesslee is Korean-Australian twin sisters Janice and Sonia, an acoustic duo. Learn more about their work through their YouTube @Jayesslee and find them on Instagram @JayessleeOfficial.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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[ Trigger Warning: abuse, rape, drug use ]
In this third episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk the good, the bad, and the wealthy. Also, we address what attachment to our mothers looks like.
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 Instagram @YMMayer.
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: Asian American Town is a community organizer imagining Asian American-centered spaces where it is most needed. Learn more about their work through their website at AsianAmericanTown.com and find them on Instagram @AsianAmericanTown.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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[ Trigger Warning: murder, abuse, rape, suicide, sexual assault, eating disorders ]
In this second episode of book club pick no. 17, we talk about Christianity in culture, shame as awareness, the rule of the paddle, and the emotion of jung.
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 Instagram @YMMayer.
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: Third State Books is the first independent press solely dedicated to bringing AAPI voices, stories, and issues to audiences who cherish them. Learn more about their work through her website at ThirdStateBooks.com and find them on Instagram @ThirdStateBooks.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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[ 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 Instagram @YMMayer.
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: Katrina Niere is a Filipina American therapist who helps clients break generational family trauma cycles. Learn more about her work through her website at MindHealthTherapy.com and find her on Instagram @Katrina.Niere.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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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 Mountains, she hikes, skis, and kayaks. You can learn more about Mariko Tatsumoto's work on Instagram @MarikoTatsumotoAuthor.
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
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[ Trigger Warning: Suicide ]
In this fifth and final read of book club pick no. 16, Kiyo experiences deep loss while Yuki gets recognition for her art. In the end, Kiyo and Yuki find their happily ever after.
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 AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.
Recommendation of the Week: Emi Ito is an ethnic studies educator. She is also the founder of Buy from BIPOC and a moderator for Japanese American Families for Justice. Learn more about her work on Instagram @Little_Kotos_Words.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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[ 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 AsianBookClubPod.com and on Instagram @AsianBookClubPod. You can also support us by buying books through Asian Book Club's Bookshop.
Recommendation of the Week: Kurumi Conley is a glass artist currently based in Portland, Oregon. Learn more about her work through her website at KurumiConley.com and on Instagram @KurumiConleyGlass.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Edits: Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh
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