Episode 81
#81 - Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee
On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba September 2019 book club pick, Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee, a story about a pair of sisters and their the testing of their bond as the younger one struggles with mental illness. We discuss the book's takes on the effects of mental illness on not only the person dealing with it, but also those around them. Reera also reflects on her own experiences and her thoughts on how the book addresses these issues.
CW: Discussion of mental illness and some mention of suicide
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The Books & Boba September 2019 pick is Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi Hirahara
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