This week we’re hitting the books withauthor and illustrator Mike Curato to discuss Gaysians, his debut adult graphic novel, about a queer Asian friend group becoming a chosen family in 2003 Seattle. 

Plus, Mike fills us in on authentic queer Asian representation, building coalitions during challenging times, and how his time in Seattle shaped the “Boy Luck Club.

So, push this book to the front of your TBR pile because Mike Curato is coming to the city. He'll be at Queer/Bar in Seattle on June 17th, 2025 to talk about Gaysians with local drag queen Aleksa Manila.

And… if you need some help filling that post-reading void. Here’s Mike and Katie’s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL): Gaysians.
The Wedding Banquet (2025)
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin

Other event recommendations from this week’s episode: 
Queer Book Fair at Charlie's Queer Books in Fremont on June 14-15, 2025
Octavia E. Butler Birthday Bash on June 22, 2025
Twelfth Night – ACT Contemporary Theatre from June 7 – 22, 2025

This week we&rsquo;re hitting the books with author and illustrator Mike Curato to discuss <a href="https://charliesqueerbooks.com/item/G_f3vj27PIfJUA215vxtsA">Gaysians</a>, his debut adult graphic novel, about a queer Asian friend group becoming a chosen family in 2003 Seattle.&nbsp;
Plus, Mike fills us in on authentic queer Asian representation, building coalitions during challenging times, and how his time in Seattle shaped the &ldquo;Boy Luck Club.
So, push this book to the front of your TBR pile because Mike Curato is coming to the city.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-curato-w-aleksa-manila-gaysians-at-queerbar-tickets-1357941873699"> He'll be at Queer/Bar in Seattle on June 17th, 2025 to talk about&nbsp;Gaysians with local drag queen Aleksa Manila.</a>
And&hellip; if you need some help filling that post-reading void. Here&rsquo;s Mike and Katie&rsquo;s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL): Gaysians.
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<li><a href="https://scarecrowvideo.org/library/rentalItem/l3mYM8LspgDxtp7ZTAp0nHbV3BZAZrg">The Wedding Banquet (2025)</a></li>
<li>How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee</li>
<li>The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan</li>
<li>Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin</li>
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Other event recommendations from this week&rsquo;s episode:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://charliesqueerbooks.com/2025-queer-book-fair">Queer Book Fair at Charlie's Queer Books in Fremont</a> on June 14-15, 2025</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ticketsanddeals.com/e/octavia-e-butler-birthday-bash">Octavia E. Butler Birthday Bash</a> on June 22, 2025</li>
<li><a href="https://www.acttheatre.org/twelfth-night/">Twelfth Night &ndash; ACT Contemporary Theatre</a> from June 7 &ndash; 22, 2025</li>
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Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

HOSTS
Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.
Katie Campbell covers Seattle’s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.
Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We’re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.
HOSTS
<ul>
<li>Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.</li>
<li>Katie Campbell covers Seattle&rsquo;s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.</li>
<li>Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We&rsquo;re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends</li>
</ul>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

Meet Me Here

This week we’re hitting the books with author and illustrator Mike Curato to discuss Gaysians, his debut adult graphic novel, about a queer Asian friend group becoming a chosen family in 2003 Seattle.  And we'll hear about why Mike chose Queer/Bar in Seattle for his author event on June 17th instead of a bookstore.

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