Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for May 2017 including new releases, book deals, and an interview with Lang Leav, author of the upcoming novel, Sad Girls

This Episode's Hosts:

• Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host
• Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host

This Episode's Guest:

• Lang Leav, Author of Sad Girls (@langleav ‏ )

Don't forget, The Books & Boba May 2017 pick is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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