If you're new to the group, please say hi and introduce yourself in the Introduction thread.
What is Books & Boba? Books & Boba is a book club that focuses on books written by authors of Asian descent. Some of these books feature an Asian protagonist or delve into Asian American issues, while others do not. We strive to read a variety of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, memoirs, and graphic novels.
How does this book club work? The club picks a new book each month and discusses it on the Goodreads forums. At the end of the month, the hosts meet and record their thoughts on the book in a podcast episode.
Is this club just for Asians? Not at all! Our goal is to increase visibility of Asian and Asian American authors and to promote diversity in literature. We strongly encourage readers of different backgrounds to read our monthly picks.
Who picks the books? Main picks are usually chosen by the hosts, but we do consider book recommendations from the forums.
How can I recommend a book? You can rank or add upcoming titles to the Books & Boba Listopia. You can also tweet us @BooksandBoba.
Can I start a new discussion topic? Yes! You have to be a member of the group to start a new thread. Please treat other members and authors with civility and respect. Harassment will not be tolerated in the forums.
I want to start a new topic. Which folder do I use? Books & Boba General - Rules, announcements, and introductions. Newsdesk - New releases, book deals, and movie announcements Monthly Pick - Discussions regarding current and past monthly picks. Podcasts - Links to podcast episodes. Book Banter & Recommendations - General discussion on books (does not have to be API-related) including genres, tropes, and adaptations. Share what you're currently reading, recommend titles, or request books in a specific sub-genre. Local Meet-ups - A forum for local book club meetings, social gatherings, and events. Writing & Self-promotion - NaNoWriMo, writing tips, requests for beta readers, and author self-promotions. API authors, this is where you can self-promote your book. Please don't spam! Limit your posts to one thread per release or offer.
I don't want to spoil surprises for other members. How do I use spoiler tags? Type <*spoiler*>Your Spoiler<*/spoiler*>, but remove the asterisk from the brackets. It should look like the following.
How can I find local book club meetings or hang-outs around me? Find your city in the Local Meet-ups folder and see when the next book club meeting is. If your city is not listed, feel free to create a new topic with your city's name as the header.
How do I edit or delete my post? Scroll to the bottom of your comment's text box. You should see links to edit or delete your post.
What is Books & Boba?
Books & Boba is a book club that focuses on books written by authors of Asian descent. Some of these books feature an Asian protagonist or delve into Asian American issues, while others do not. We strive to read a variety of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, memoirs, and graphic novels.
How does this book club work?
The club picks a new book each month and discusses it on the Goodreads forums. At the end of the month, the hosts meet and record their thoughts on the book in a podcast episode.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
You can listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, Sticher, or on our website.
Is this club just for Asians?
Not at all! Our goal is to increase visibility of Asian and Asian American authors and to promote diversity in literature. We strongly encourage readers of different backgrounds to read our monthly picks.
Who picks the books?
Main picks are usually chosen by the hosts, but we do consider book recommendations from the forums.
How can I recommend a book?
You can rank or add upcoming titles to the Books & Boba Listopia. You can also tweet us @BooksandBoba.
Can I start a new discussion topic?
Yes! You have to be a member of the group to start a new thread. Please treat other members and authors with civility and respect. Harassment will not be tolerated in the forums.
I want to start a new topic. Which folder do I use?
Books & Boba General - Rules, announcements, and introductions.
Newsdesk - New releases, book deals, and movie announcements
Monthly Pick - Discussions regarding current and past monthly picks.
Podcasts - Links to podcast episodes.
Book Banter & Recommendations - General discussion on books (does not have to be API-related) including genres, tropes, and adaptations. Share what you're currently reading, recommend titles, or request books in a specific sub-genre.
Local Meet-ups - A forum for local book club meetings, social gatherings, and events.
Writing & Self-promotion - NaNoWriMo, writing tips, requests for beta readers, and author self-promotions. API authors, this is where you can self-promote your book. Please don't spam! Limit your posts to one thread per release or offer.
I don't want to spoil surprises for other members. How do I use spoiler tags?
Type <*spoiler*>Your Spoiler<*/spoiler*>, but remove the asterisk from the brackets. It should look like the following.
(view spoiler)[Hello! I'm a spoiler. Aren't you glad I'm hidden? (hide spoiler)]
How can I find local book club meetings or hang-outs around me?
Find your city in the Local Meet-ups folder and see when the next book club meeting is. If your city is not listed, feel free to create a new topic with your city's name as the header.
How do I edit or delete my post?
Scroll to the bottom of your comment's text box. You should see links to edit or delete your post.