Historical Fiction
with Eve J. Chung
Eve J. Chung, author of Daughters of Shandong, joins Bookish Brews to talk about realizing her childhood dream of writing novels and how stories can help us push for a positive change in the world. And most importantly, how she got into writing again after drifting away from it for so long.
with Van Hoang
Author Van Hoang joins Bookish Brews to talk about 1950’s Los Angeles, where her novel The Monstrous Misses Mai takes place, and doing research for fiction writing. Most importantly, we talk about what an incredible resource libraries can be for all types of research. Plus, a big nod to dresses with pockets and the history of women’s fashion.
with Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall
In an alternate 1930’s Mississippi where magic exists, the state laws restrict who can use it and how it should be done. Unsatisfied with the way things are, six young women push back against these oppressive laws by participating in illegal broom races to earn money for better lives.
with Mojgan Ghazirad
This richly evocative debut novel opens with Moji, a young girl growing up in a family uprooted by the terror of an Islamic Revolution, where her culture, gender, and education are in peril.
with Lena Jeong
Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death; a strange new power is unlocked within her, along with the return of a monster even the gods fear. Using unprecedented magic, Mirae must defeat this enemy and stop the future only she can see.
with Federico Erebia
As we begin to see books talk more about racism in a variety of ways to help us start to deconstruct these ideologies, we’re opening the door to discuss more nuanced ideas too. Today I’ve invited Federico Erebia to talk to us about colorism in fiction and his new book, Pedro & Daniel.
with Zoe Sivak
Debut author Zoe Sivak joins Bookish Brews to chat about what restoring history through the lens of fiction means. Plus how it impacts the world.
It’s impossible for me to not feel immersed in this story. It takes place in Minneapolis, the city of my heart, and is told by someone who so clearly loves the city as much as I do. The Turning Pointe captured my heart and has not let go. It is wonderful.
with Rosiee Thor
I’ve invited Rosiee Thor, author of FIRE BECOMES HER, to Bookish Brews to chat with us about her new novel and queerplatonic relationships in literature.