Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer J Chow

Join The Cozy Mystery Book Club's discussion of Death by Bubble Tea (LA Night Market Book One) by Jennifer J. Chow

Michele makes a point of reminding all of us that we are discussing fictional murder in this episode.  Jennifer talks about the surprising history of the fortune cookie; where we can learn more about plotting our fictional murder and what makes a cozy mystery. Pick up your copy of Jennifer's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250323033 Jennifer's Blog: https://chicksonthecase.com/ Sisters in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org/

Author Jennifer J. Chow joins us on Get Cozy Podcast today to chat all about her new cozy mystery, Death by Bubble Tea! We're also talking about night markets, culinary cozies, and so much more! Thanks for listening!

Jennifer J Chow returns to the Corner to chat about Death by Bubble Tea, the first L.A. Night Market Mystery. Tune in to learn about night markets, dim sum, and a sleuth's talent for connecting personalities to cultural traditions. Fictional bookstores, Cantonese cuisine, and, of course, murder! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Jen at https://jenniferjchow.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Jennifer J Chow returns to the Corner to chat about Death by Bubble Tea, the first L.A. Night Market Mystery. Tune in to learn about night markets, dim sum, and a sleuth's talent for connecting personalities to cultural traditions. Fictional bookstores, Cantonese cuisine, and, of course, murder! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Jen at https://jenniferjchow.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordonand thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Jennifer J Chow returns to the Corner to chat about Death by Bubble Tea, the first L.A. Night Market Mystery. Tune in to learn about night markets, dim sum, and a sleuth's talent for connecting personalities to cultural traditions. Fictional bookstores, Cantonese cuisine, and, of course, murder! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Find Jen at https://jenniferjchow.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating. Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find the podcast at: Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

This episode features an excerpt from Mimi Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow. It is read by local actor Reese Herron. Mimi Gets A Clue is the first Sassy Cat mystery and was published by Berkley in March of 2020 and is available for purchase. You can learn more about Jennifer and her writing on her website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to our podcast newsletter. If you would like to help support this podcast and Kings River Life financially, and get some fun rewards, check out our Patreon Page. You can also make a one time donation through Paypal and you can purchase some fun Mysteryrat's Maze merchandise on Redbubble. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

Jennifer J. Chow is the Lefty Award-nominated author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries and the forthcoming L.A. Night Market Mysteries (Berkley/Penguin Random House). The first in the Sassy Cat series, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, was selected as an Overdrive Recommended Read, a PopSugar Best Summer Beach Read, staff picks for both Richland Library and Changing Hands Bookstore, and as one of BuzzFeed's Top 5 Books by AAPI authors. Jennifer has also published other Asian-American novels involving secrets and mysteries. She's active in Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Crime Writers of Color. In Mimi Lee Cracks the Code, Pixie St. James, one of Mimi's pet grooming clients, has offered Mimi and her boyfriend, Josh, a getaway at her vacation home, nestled on beautiful Catalina Island. With the island just outside of Los Angeles but still far enough from the hustle and bustle, Mimi, Josh, and their cat Marshmallow (who, of course, wouldn't be caught dead in a dingy pet hotel) are excited for their relaxing stay. That is, until Pixie's last renter, Davis D. Argo, turns up dead. Mimi and Josh's romantic getaway immediately turns into an enormous buzzkill, especially when Pixie asks Mimi for help. The police suspect Pixie, and Mimi knows a thing or two about wrongful allegations. Mimi figures it couldn't hurt to snoop a little since she's already there, and soon discovers that a valuable item is missing. Except Pixie isn't the only one in the neighborhood who has been robbed. There is something strange happening on the island, and Mimi won't stop until she finds out what it is. Synopsis & Link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605898/mimi-lee-cracks-the-code-by-jennifer-j-chow/9781984805034/ When murder follows Mimi Lee to her romantic island getaway, she puts on her best sleuthing hat with her sassy cat in tow in this adventurous cozy mystery by Jennifer J. Chow. Social media: https://twitter.com/JenJChow https://www.instagram.com/jenjchow/ https://www.facebook.com/JenJChow

Book blogger Dru Ann Love and author Jennifer J Chow stop by the Corner to share holiday memories. Tune in to find out who in Dru's house was first awake on Christmas. Listen to hear how Jennifer's family showed their support for her and gave her just what she wanted for Christmas. Find Dru Ann at https://drusbookmusing.com/ Find Jennifer at https://jenniferjchow.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_cozy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Support the podcast on Patreon! Gain access to patron-only posts, thank you gifts, and giveaways! A donation of as little as $3/month gets you a shout-out on The Cozy Corner. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/AuthorAlexiaGordon and thank you for your support. Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiagordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov

Jennifer J. Chow is the Lefty Award-nominated author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries and the forthcoming L.A. Night Market Mysteries (Berkley/Penguin Random House). The first in the Sassy Cat series, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, was selected as an Overdrive Recommended Read; a PopSugar Best Summer Beach Read; staff picks for Changing Hands Bookstore, Escondido Library, and Richland Library; and one of BuzzFeed's Top 5 Books by AAPI authors. Jennifer has also published other Asian-American novels which feature secrets and mysteries. She currently serves as Vice President on the national board of Sisters in Crime and is an active member of Crime Writers of Color and Mystery Writers of America.Notes:The 228 Legacy is her first book. https://jenniferjchow.com/the-228-legacy/Dragon Fly Dreams is her YA novel. https://jenniferjchow.com/dragonfly-dreams/She's been in two short story anthologies: Midnight Hour and Brave New Girls.Jen mentioned Joanna Penn, who has a blog and podcast called The Creative Penn.Crime Writers of Color is the writing organization she mentioned as well. https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/JenJChowTwitter https://twitter.com/JenJChowInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jenjchow/Website https://www.jenniferjchow.com*************************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

Author Jennifer J. Chow joins us to discuss what makes a mystery novel cozy. We also chat all about her Sassy Cat Mysteries! Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @GetCozyPodcast to stay up-to-date on our upcoming author interviews! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin:   Dr. Michi Fu is a professor, psychologist, writer, public speaker and experience creator. She spoke with me about how her mother’s decision to retire in Taiwan led her to decide to take a one-year sabbatical in Taiwan and to apply for Taiwan citizenship- which proved to be an arduous process but well worth it in the end. It has allowed her to more easily travel and straddle between living in the U.S. and Taiwan. As she’s spent more time residing in Taiwan, she’s faced challenges adulting in Taiwan due to limited language and cultural proficiency. We spoke in depth about how she’s dealt with all this by learning to let go of cultural norms and expectations, and found ways to build a community for herself in Taiwan.   While in Taiwan she’s connected with expat communities like the Black lives Matter and Burning Man Taiwan communities, participated in a bilingual version of the Vagina Monologues, and she’s also been invited to participate in the 228 Transitional Justice Project. I found that to be a timely topic of conversation indeed, with the 74th anniversary of the 228 Incident having just passed.   Also referred to as The 228 Massacre, or The 228 Uprising, 228 is February 28, 1947, the date that the arrest of a cigarette seller in Taipei sparked protests over the corruption and repression of the ruling Kuomintang party at the time. What followed were the disappearance and execution of thousands by the Kuomintang. Some say up to 20 thousand were murdered. It led to the declaration of martial law and it was the beginning of the reign of White Terror in Taiwan that lasted for decades.   Here’s a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode:   Michi’s upbringing and where she grew up Michi’s connection to Taiwan The study tour that Michi has co-organized with Dr. Tsuann Kuo (Founder of NATWA II) How Michi’s perception of Taiwan has changed over time How she’s met expats who have made Taiwan their home and out be interested in applying for citizenship in Taiwan The reason why Michi decided to apply for citizenship and residency in Taiwan, and to split her time between the U.S. and Taiwan What’s involved in the process to apply for citizenship and residency in Taiwan if you have a Taiwan birthright (i.e. parents born in Taiwan, and have residency and citizenship in Taiwan) What the Yo yo card is and how to use it Residency status that children of Taiwanese nationals can apply for to stay longer than a passport visa The number of days required to stay in Taiwan in order to able to apply for citizenship Michi’s sense of Taiwanese and Taiwanese American identity Michi’s participation in the 228 Transitional Justice Project The challenges of learning a language later in life How Michi sometimes feels like a Third Culture Kid How Michi has learned from cultural misunderstandings How Michi has connected with and made friends through the expat community in Taiwan What Michi misses about the U.S. when she’s in Taiwan What Michi misses about Taiwan when she’s in the U.S. What advice Michi has for those considering applying for Taiwan residency and citizenship What advice Michi has for those considering spending more of the calendar year living in Taiwan The different cultural expectations of Taiwan and the U.S. The challenges of adulting in Taiwan with limited language and cultural proficiency The wage gap for certain professions in Taiwan vs. the U.S. The things Michi considers in deciding to live in Taiwan full-time How Michi built her own sense of community by connecting with the expat community and Facebook groups     Related Links and Terms:   Michi’s Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/los-angeles-county-monterey-park-ca/73177   The local love boat program that Michi attended: The 2006 Overseas Young Health Professionals Program OCAC Taipei, Taiwan   Love Boat Study Tour Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Boat_(study_tour)   OCAC (Overseas Community Affairs Council): https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Eng/   NATMA (North American Taiwanese Medical Association): https://www.natma.org/   NATWA (North American Taiwanese Women’s Association): http://www.natwa.com/   NATWA II: http://natwa.com/natwa2/about.html   TECO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office)   TECRO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States): https://www.taiwanembassy.org/us_en/index.html   Yo yo card 悠遊卡 (Pinyin: Yōu-yóu Kǎ) aka EasyCard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EasyCard https://www.easycard.com.tw/en/about   Hong Kong’s Octopus card: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus_card www.octopus.com.hk   Shēnfènzhèng (民身分證) the national identification card of Taiwan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_identification_card_(Taiwan)   What is 228?: http://www.taiwandc.org/228-intr.htm https://228massacre.org/   Third culture kid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_culture_kid   Thrive Tour (private) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/491147317734655/ A video from the first class of a tour that Michi organized for the Masters of Global Health program for NTU (National Taiwan University): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K70K9OKd80&feature=youtu.be   A list of the Facebook groups that Michi joined and that connected her with the expat community in Taiwan:   Taiwan Foodie Girls Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302771153463762/about   Formosa Improv Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/FormosaImprovGroup   Women Anonymous Reconnecting Mentally Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323198761492476   Subtle Taiwanese Traits Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583249345764112/   COVID-19 group for returnees Facebook group (in Mandarin Chinese): https://www.facebook.com/groups/889736338130271   The play White Rabbit Red Rabbit: https://www.nassimsoleimanpour.com/whiterabbitredrabbit   Burning Man community in Taiwan: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BurningManTaiwan   Black Lives Matter community in Taiwan: https://www.facebook.com/BLMTaiwan     Our Talking Taiwan listeners may be interested in these other related episodes:   Love Boat Taiwan: Interview with Asian American Studies Professor and Filmmaker Valerie Soe Ep 66: https://www.talkingtaiwan.com/love-boat-taiwan-interview-asian-american-studies-professor-film-maker-valerie-soe-ep-66/   An Interview With Author Jennifer J. Chow About The 228 Legacy and Her Other Books Ep 65: https://www.talkingtaiwan.com/interview-author-jennifer-j-chow-228-legacy-books-ep-65/   Black Lives Solidarity Global Initiative: Founders Stefanie Davis and Patrick Springer Ep 84: https://www.talkingtaiwan.com/black-lives-solidarity-global-initiative-founders-stefanie-davis-and-patrick-springer/   Jaleea Price Talks About Living in Taiwan Ep 90: https://www.talkingtaiwan.com/jaleea-price-talks-about-living-in-taiwan-ep-90/

This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Moonflower Murders, The Office of Historical Corrections, Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines, and more great books. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Ritual; and We Keep The Dead Close by Becky Cooper. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans Moonflower Murders: A Novel by Anthony Horowitz A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese Laymon South to Freedom: Runaway Slaves to Mexico and the Road to the Civil War by Alice L Baumgartner Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last by Wright Thompson   Mimi Lee Gets a Clue (A Sassy Cat Mystery Book 1) by Jennifer J. Chow Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines (A Sassy Cat Mystery Book 2) by Jennifer J. Chow Love & Olives by Jenna Evans Welch WHAT WE’RE READING: Plain Bad Heroines by Emily Danforth Who is Maud Dixon? 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On this episode we discuss our April 2020 book club pick Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow, a cozy mystery story about Mimi Lee, a pet groomer in LA who gets falsely accused of murder and tries to clear her name with the help of her trusty cat marshmallow (who can telepathically communicate with Mimi), all while trying to keep her meddling mother at bay while she tries to woo her hot lawyer neighbor.For additional thoughts and discussion, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums on Goodreads---This episode is brought to you by Book of the Month! Subscribe today and get your first month's book for $9.99 with our promo code BOOKSANDBOBA---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba May 2020 pick is The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong KingstonThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Author Jennifer J. Chow joins me in the Cozy Corner to chat about the first book in her new, Sassy Cat Mystery series, Mimi Lee Gets a Clue. Tune in to find out what Jennifer would want her pet to say, if she had one and it was telepathic. Hear about match-making aunties and learn why amateur sleuths should date lawyers. Mimi Lee is in over her head. There's her new Los Angeles pet grooming shop to run, her matchmaking mother to thwart, her talking cat Marshmallow to tend to—oh, and the murder of a local breeder to solve...now if only Mimi hadn't landed herself on top of the suspect list. Connect with Jennifer at www.jenniferjchow.com. Connect on Instagram and Twitter: @jenjchow

Author Jennifer J. Chow joins me in the Cozy Corner to chat about the first book in her new, Sassy Cat Mystery series, Mimi Lee Gets a Clue. Tune in to find out what Jennifer would want her pet to say, if she had one and it was telepathic. Hear about match-making aunties and learn why amateur sleuths should date lawyers. "Mimi Lee is in over her head. There's her new Los Angeles pet grooming shop to run, her matchmaking mother to thwart, her talking cat Marshmallow to tend to—oh, and the murder of a local breeder to solve...now if only Mimi hadn't landed herself on top of the suspect list." Connect with Jennifer at www.jenniferjchow.com. Connect on Instagram and Twitter: @jenjchow

I looked over at the white cat, who had finally opened his eyes, and mulled over possible names. His coat was so poofy, it made him shapeless, like a giant marshmallow. Hmm, that wasn’t too bad of a name. I cocked my head at Marshmallow, and he stared back at me with piercing sapphire eyes. We maintained eye contact for so long, it felt like a staring contest. I would show him who was boss. Okay, I blinked first. In the midst of the surreal times we're going through, it was beyond wonderful to sit down and chat with Jennifer J. Chow. I was already a fan of her Winston Wong cozy mysteries and I'd had the pleasure of meeting her at the California Crime Writers Conference last year. Her latest book, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, is the first in a new cozy series and is out this month -- just in time for the comfort read we all need. A deserving victim. An adorable heroine. A talking cat. What more could you ask for? Whatever it is, Jennifer hits it with the Sassy Cat Mysteries. Mimi Lee is a terrific heroine with strong family ties and a growing relationship with her telepathic cat -- as well as with the cute attorney she met doing laundry. For warmth and humor, this new series hits it out of the park. Jennifer is also the author of the Winston Wong cozy series, starting with Seniors Sleuth, and featuring a male detective steeped in video games, as well as award-winning books for Young Adults and a host of short stories. I particularly want to mention her short story "Moon Girl," which is in the anthology, Brave New Girls: Tales of Heroines Who Hack. Proceeds from this book are donated to a scholarship fund through the Society of Women Engineers, so definitely worth checking out. Jennifer gives a shout out to a thriller she's currently loving, Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel, as well as to mystery writers Dale Furutani and Naomi Hirahara. And to learn more about Jennifer herself, check out her website. And if you have already devoured Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, you can pre-order Book Two in the Sassy Cat mysteries, Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines, right here. Enjoy our conversation. As always, there is a transcript below if you prefer to read rather than listen. I also want to wish you all well. During these crazy times, I hope you and yours are staying safe and finding comfort in each other and a good book. Take care! Laura Transcript of Interview with Jennifer J. Chow Laura Brennan: Jennifer J. Chow writes multicultural mysteries and fantastical YA. Her Asian American novels include Dragonfly Dreams (a Teen Vogue pick), The 228 Legacy, the Winston Wong cozy mystery series, and a brand-new series called The Sassy Cat Mysteries. The brand-new first book in that series, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, is just out now. Jennifer, thank you for joining me. Jennifer J. Chow: Thanks for having me, Laura. LB: So how did you get started writing? JC: I think I always liked writing, even as a kid I would make up stories in my head. When I got older and started reading a lot of books, I also thought it was really cool that anyone could be a writer. I remember borrowing my dad's typewriter and typing out my actual first story and then he took it to work with him and showed all his colleagues. So, that's really sweet. LB: Was it a mystery? JC: It wasn't a mystery, but it was one of those "twins switching identities," right? So I guess sort of a mystery in the way that they tried to pretend to be one another. But it was kind of one of those fun romps of mistaken identity. LB: So then when did you decide to turn your eye to mysteries? JC: I guess there are two points. One actually was when I was in elementary school. We had a teacher, I think it was in sixth grade, and she was really into all sorts of creative writing, poetry and short stories. And I do remember that she assigned us a short story. In that short story, I decided to make it a mystery and she really had some positive comments about it.

Katie and Rincey talk about how the ghost of Agatha Christie might be haunting a museum, Snoop Dogg is adapting the IQ series, and read some backlist books. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox, and Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Show Notes Mega best-selling author Clive Cussler dies at age 88 Barbara Neely, author of first black female series sleuth Blanche White, dies at 78 Martin Edwards wins the 2020 Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers’ Association Snoop Dogg’s production company is executive producing a series based on Joe Ide’s IQ series Rumor has it that the ghost of Agatha Christie is haunting the Torquay Museum and knocking her books (only her books!) off the shelves  Nicole Kidman’s production company acquires Samantha Downing’s bestselling psychological thriller My Lovely Wife NBC is adapting Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol Janet Evanovich and her Stephanie Plum series moves to Atria in an enormous 8-figure deal Books Mentioned The Last Rituals by Yrsa Sigurdardottir Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong The Deep by Alma Katsu Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow The Bramble and the Rose by Tom Bouman Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel The Eighth Girl by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung Sadie by Courtney Summers Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh

This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss New Waves, Good Citizens Need Not Fear, The Animals at Lockwood Manor, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by Book Riot Insiders; Most Likely by Sarah Watson; and Ritual. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey Deceit and Other Possibilities by Vanessa Hua New Waves: A Novel by Kevin Nguyen A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope by Patrice Caldwell Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like “Journey” in the Title by Leslie Gray Streeter Good Citizens Need Not Fear: Stories by Maria Reva The Bramble and the Rose: A Henry Farrell Novel by Tom Bouman Dry Bones in the Valley by Tom Bouman A Murderous Relation (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn WHAT WE’RE READING: Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez The Silence of the White City by Eva García Sáenz MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel You Will Never Be Forgotten: Stories by Mary South Harley in the Sky by Akemi Dawn Bowman The Liberation of Brigid Dunne: A Novel by Patricia Scanlan Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend: A Novel by Jenny Colgan Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights by Patrick Weekes The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp, Manuel Preitano (Illustrator) Mimi Lee Gets a Clue (A Sassy Cat Mystery) by Jennifer J. Chow Gold Rush Girl by Avi Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome by Daymond John, Daniel Paisner In the Lateness of the World: Poems by Carolyn Forché Bloom (The Overthrow) by Kenneth Oppel Three Brothers: Memories of My Family by Yan Lianke and Carlos Rojas Here the Dark by David Bergen Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America by Gerald Posner A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations by Robert Bryce Cry Havoc: Charlottesville and American Democracy Under Siege by Michael Signer Gone by Midnight (Crimson Lake) by Candice Fox The Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress by Jennifer Steinhauer We Know It When We See It: What the Neurobiology of Vision Tells Us About How We Think by Richard Masland Lost Boy Found by Kirsten Alexander In Pursuit of Disobedient Women: A Memoir of Love, Rebellion, and Family, Far Away by Dionne Searcey The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better by Will Storr The Death of Sitting Bear: New and Selected Poems by N. 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Hamilton Cries from the Lost Island by Kathleen O’Neal Gear A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler Between The Records by Julian Tepper American Birds: A Literary Companion by Andrew Rubenfeld and Terry Tempest Williams Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice by Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood, Taylor III, Theodore, Jason Reynolds The Vinyl Underground by Rob Rufus The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK The World According to Physics by Jim Al-Khalili Courting the Wild Twin by Martin Shaw Girls Lost by Jessica Schiefauer, Saskia Vogel (translator) The Immortal Conquistador by Carrie Vaughn Fantasy by Kim-Anh Schreiber Cat in the Agraharam and Other Stories by Dilip Kumar My Shadow Is My Skin: Voices from the Iranian Diaspora by Katherine Whitney (Editor), Leila Emery (Editor)

This week we had a chat with bookseller Christine Longmuir from Two Rivers Bookstore, located in Portland, Oregon. We talked about the bookstore, the town of Portland, what you can expect when visiting her bookstore and and so much more! We also had a chat with author Jennifer J. Chow about her latest novel Mimi Lee Gets a Clue and Gretchen Berg about her debut The Operator. We also shared some new releases that will be available in bookstores during the week of Monday, March 9th.***BiblioLifestyle newsletter subscribers are the first to know all the podcast happenings, get free goodies in the mail and they can enter for the chance to win free books. Every Friday you’ll get a special treat in your inbox filled with inspirational content, book recommendations, self-care tips, original interviews and things we think you’ll enjoy. The best part? You will only receive ONE email per week and it will be an amazing 5-minute read or less! Get our free weekly delivery - bibliolifestyle.com. A list of all the books mentioned in the show can be found at bibliohappyhour.com . To find an independent bookstore near you or when you're traveling, visit bibliofinder.com. For as little as $1/month you can tune in to the rest of our "meet the bookseller" conversation, listen to our “off the cuff” discussions with authors we've had on the show,  get our tailored “top shelf” book recommendations, behind the scenes content, perks and more when you become a supporter on Patreon. Join us at patreon.com/bibliofinder. 

A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin: February 28th is a national holiday in Taiwan and it’s just around the corner. But how many know the somber significance behind the date and what it commemorates? Author Jennifer J. Chow has written a novel inspired by the 228 Incident (which refers to February 28, 1947). I spoke with her about the 228 Incident and how it relates to her novel, The 228 Legacy. Jennifer has a new book coming out in March, it’s a cozy mystery novel called, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue. We also spoke about that, her other book projects and her writing process. Here’s a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: What is the 228 Incident? How the 228 Incident is related to Jennifer's book The 228 Legacy How Jennifer learned about 228 Why she wrote the 228 Legacy Jennifer's upcoming book, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue The cozy mystery genre How her Winston Wong cozy mystery series is a tribute to her late mother Her writing process for the cozy mystery genre  How she approaches writing young adult fiction, adult fiction and cozy mysteries Her writing routine and habits Her advice for people who want to write a book Related Links: Jennifer’s website: http://jenniferjchow.com/ The 228 Incident: https://www.taiwandc.org/228-intr.htm The 228 Hand-In Hand Rally: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2004/02/29/2003100533 Formosa Betrayed: https://www.amazon.com/Formosa-Betrayed-George-H-Kerr/dp/1910736538   Jennifer J. Chow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/JenJChow/ https://twitter.com/jenjchow https://www.instagram.com/jenjchow/

Asian Shorts Audiobookby various authorstranslated and narratedby professionalsAsian Shorts Internationalcollated byOwen JonesAsian Shorts is an anthology of nineteen short stories by nine different authors. Most of them are professional writers but two of them were previously unpublished and one of those went on to write several more books.The writers live all over the world too, in as much as nine people can, but countries include Cambodia, Canada, England, Thailand, USA, Vietnam and Wales. Their names and brief bios can be found under the list of translations below. free audiobook copies can be obtained in most cases, and other languages are being added as they become available.The authors contributing to Asian Shorts International, in no particular order, are: Mike Lord, Owen Jones, Bernard Foong, Gay Ingram, Jennifer J. Chow, S. R. Mallery, Trevor Aindow and David Collier.Please support these authors by checking out  and reading their work.Authors' Bios of Contributors to Asian Shorts International:Mike LordSinagiri, by Mike Lord – Rajah Kasyapu & the Frescoes at Singiriya, in Sri Lanka.Smashwords: http://tinyurl.com/mrpafs7 Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/o74846hOwen JonesOwen Jones writes in many genre which you can discover on his here: http://owencerijones.com . His flagship series ‘Behind The Smile ~ The Story of Lek, A Bar Girl in Pattaya' is here: http://behind-the-smile.orgBernard FoongBernard Foong (aka Young) is the author of ‘A Harem Boy's Saga; a memoir' by Young (seven book series): http://aharemboysaga.com/wp/ The first three books in the series – ‘Initiation', ‘Unbridled' and ‘Debauchery' (published by Solstice publishing) are currently available at all Amazon online stores e.g. http://amzn.to/1FMlHVYGay IngramGay Ingram writes historical fiction. Mai Lin: Another New Beginning is her latest release. See all her published books at https://www.amazon.com/author/gayingram. She also contributes a weekly column to http://venturegalleries.com/author/gayingram/.Jennifer J. ChowJennifer J. Chow writes Asian-American fiction with a geriatric twist. She is the author of The 228 Legacy, a 2013 Finalist for 'Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year Award. She also writes the Winston Wong cozy mystery series under J.J. Chow. Visit her website for more details:See: https://smarturl.it/asianshortsauthors?IQid=spreaker

Jennifer J. Chow, an Asian-American writer, holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a Master’s in Social Welfare from UCLA. Her geriatric work experience influences her stories. She lives in Los Angeles, California.  Her short fiction has most recently appeared in Hyphen Magazine and Yay! LA Magazine. Her Asian-American novels include Dragonfly Dreams, The 228 Legacy, and Seniors Sleuth. Jennifer shares how she is able to regain her confidence by pursuing her dreams of becoming the successful author that she is today.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence.  Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jennifer's episode, Jennifer's website, resources, gifts and so much more.