{"podcast":{"title":"Book Lounge by Libby","slug":"book-lounge-by-libby-544985","podcast_index_feed_id":544985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/probooknerds","website_url":"https://www.libbylife.com/booklounge","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fedf3b38-af3f-11ea-808b-2f096c3aee2e/image/412cf45b684d678f688469c337a1377e.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"OverDrive, Inc.","episode_count":937,"summary":"Book Lounge by Libby is your cozy reading corner of the internet. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into candid and thoughtful conversations about books, writing, publishing and the trends shaping what we read (plus reading recommendations you won't want to miss). Brought to you by ⁠Libby⁠, the library app. Find more at: https://pages.libbylife.com/BL-Links Book Lounge airs year-round, with two 10-week seasons each year, featuring publishing conversations on Mondays and paired book recommendations on Thursdays- plus monthly Book Release Radar episodes. We release 1–3 episodes per month between seasons. Reach out to us at bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Happy Reading!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985"},"episode":{"title":"Lisa See & Zoulfa Katouh on Heritage, Identity & Storytelling","slug":"lisa-see-zoulfa-katouh-on-heritage-identity-storytelling","published_at":"2026-05-04T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985/lisa-see-zoulfa-katouh-on-heritage-identity-storytelling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985","url":"https://www.libbylife.com/blog/lisa-see-zoulfa-katouh-on-heritage-identity-storytelling-book-lounge-by-libby-season-3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/swap.fm/track/2IMk17EdnEqyRhJTIpIU/traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN1615188034.mp3?updated=1777643423","summary":"In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe celebrates Asian Heritage Month by spotlighting the global impact of Asian voices in storytelling. Joined by bestselling authors Lisa See and Zoulfa Katouh, the conversation explores how heritage, identity, and lived experience shape the stories we read and why those stories resonate far beyond any one place or perspective. From the influence of cultural traditions to the responsibility of telling stories rooted in personal and collective history, Lisa and Zoulfa share how their backgrounds inform their writing and connect with readers around the world. This episode highlights the power of global storytelling, the importance of representation in literature, and the way deeply personal narratives can feel universal. If you’re looking to celebrate Asian Heritage Month through books, discover globally resonant stories, or better understand how culture shapes the stories that stay with us, this conversation is a meaningful place to start. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Who’s in this episode: Lisa See - Website Daughters of the Sun and Moon – coming June 9, 2026 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women Zoulfa Katouh - Website The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue - coming June 2, 2026 As Long as the Lemon Tree Grows Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:57 Welcome to Lisa See and Zoulfa Katouh 00:02:22 A conversation on Asian heritage, culture and the impact on writing 00:23:41 Being Authentic and Intentional 00:29:02 Lisa See reflects on conversations about racism with her father 00:40:47 What does home mean to you in your work? 00:47:07 What do you hope readers take with you from your work? 00:51:51 Thank you and outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episod…","meta_description":"In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe celebrates Asian Heritage Month by spotlighting the global impact of Asian voices in storytelling. Joined by…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3321,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/book-lounge-by-libby-544985/episodes/lisa-see-zoulfa-katouh-on-heritage-identity-storytelling/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985/lisa-see-zoulfa-katouh-on-heritage-identity-storytelling.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}