#111 - August 2020 Book News

Books and Boba

With summer in full swing, it's time for another mid-month news roundup. We go over the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for August 2020.

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The Books & Boba August 2020 pick is The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

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