EPISODE · Jan 12, 2018 · 49 MIN
#36 - Talking Asian-Inspired Gangster Fantasy with Fonda Lee
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We're very excited to chat with Fonda Lee, the author of the Asian-inspired gangster fantasy epic (and one of Marvin's favorite books of 2017), Jade City. Fonda shares about her path to becoming a full-time author and her inspirations in creating the world of Jade City. We also chat about our thoughts on the fantasy genre, and how we'd like to move beyond the typical euro-centric stories. For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums This Episode's Hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host This Episode's Guest: Fonda Lee, Author of Jade City (@FondaJLee) The Books & Boba January 2018 pick is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
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We're very excited to chat with Fonda Lee, the author of the Asian-inspired gangster fantasy epic (and one of Marvin's favorite books of 2017), "Jade City." Fonda shares about her path to becoming a full-time author and her inspirations in creating the world of "Jade City." We also chat about our thoughts on the fantasy genre, and how we'd like to move beyond the typical euro-centric stories.
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#36 - Talking Asian-Inspired Gangster Fantasy with Fonda Lee
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