This week, we dive into a little book controversy, a little rom-com recap, and a little cult enlightenment. We’re all over the place, and it’s lots of fun.

Friend of the pod, Huy Pham, joins us this week! Huy works for a nonprofit in historic preservation by day. By night, he spends his time clamming, cooking, and immersing himself in a self-guided tour of contemporary Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) authors. Tune in as we discuss AAPI literary voices, representation, cooking, and much more. Need inspiration for your next read? Huy’s got you covered.

Voicemail Check-in #3! We check-in via voicemail this week while some are traveling.