Books And Boba

On our mid-month check in for Spooky Month 2024, we highlight some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, check in on the latest winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, and weigh in on the possible TV adaptation of RF Kuang's Yellowface!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:Kingdom of Waves by Melissa de la CruzOne Word, Six Letters by Adib KhorramNever, Ever After by Sue Lynn TanWild Song by Candy GourlayAsk the Doctor: 75 Wacky and Wise Health Questions from Curious Kids by Betty Choi; illust by Jannie HoDon't Eat Eustace by Lian ChoThe Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye Casting April by Wendy LuAccidentally on Purpose by Kristen KishThe Ex-girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria ChaoSchooltime Grumps by Katrina Moore; illust by Xindi YaGay the Pray Away by Natalie NaudusJeong Is Jeong by Jessica Yoon; illust by Michelle LeeThe Legendary Allies series by Linda Trinh; illust by Quynh Anh NguyenNews stories covered on this episode:Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literatur