Vanessa Hua is the award-winning, best-selling author of Forbidden City,  A River of Stars, and Deceit and Other Possibilities. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Newsweek, among other publications. In this episode, Annmarie and Vanessa talk about her latest book, Coyoteland, which asks “vital questions about race, class, and what it takes to truly belong.”  Bookstore Shout-outs: Booksmith – An independent bookstore and mainstay of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district since 1976. Booksmith offers signed copies by local authors and ships worldwide. Shop online at booksmith.com. Orinda Books – An independently-owned bookstore just 30 minutes east of San Francisco. We are open six days a week with free parking, and the Orinda BART station is a pleasant half-mile walk away. We provide a    diverse range of books and our children's department is extensive and inviting. Besides books, we also carry puzzles, toys, cards, and calendars, as well as locally-made chocolate, olive oil, ceramics, and artwork. We love to read and recommend our favorites — so don't hesitate to ask! Stop by or shop online at orindabooks.com. Books by Vanessa Hua: Forbidden City Coyoteland Deceit and Other Possibilities A River of Stars Other Titles Discussed in This Episode: How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder, by Nina McConigley Where the Girls Were, by Kate Schatz Bad Asians, by Lillian Li When We're Born We Forget Everything, by Alicia Jo Rabins Here’s a Link to the Recipe for Summer Cake on SmittenKitchen.com Follow Vanessa Hua: vanessahua.com **Writing Workshops:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below.  For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here.  For anyone looking for support writing their memoir, Annmarie is teaching a class here. For anyone looking for a month of accountability writing hours and workshops, learn more here. For women looking for a weekend beach retreat to Florida, early bird pricing is available here. Photo Credit: Marc Puich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices