• Behind the Mic: On How Does a Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun? by Doretta Lau, Read by Yuta Takenaka and Andrea Bang

    Eclectic Stories Showing Perspectives of Young Asian-Canadians

    Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens.

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    Narrators Andrea Bang and Yuta Takenaka add refreshing vitality to the voices in this eclectic collection of stories showcasing the perspectives of young Asian-Canadians. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb share their thoughts on Doretta Lau’s debut collection of fiction stories from 2014 that are now available on audio. Bang and Takenaka’s performances turn these engaging slices of life into provocative listening experiences.

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