Episode 114
#114 - The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
On this episode, we discuss our August 2020 pick is The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo . An Asian-inspired fantasy novella about an exiled empress and the handmaiden who supports her struggle to regain her power that packs an impressive amount of story despite it's short length.
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The Books & Boba September 2020 pick is Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
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