Episode description

Kevin Kwan is the author of the international bestsellers Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems, Sex and Vanity and new this year, Lies and Weddings. Elin, Tim, and Kevin tell us some of their favorite scenes in literature and some personal funny wedding stories, discuss Kevin’s upbringing in Singapore and origin story as a writer, and the Hollywood adaptation of Kevin’s debut, Crazy Rich Asians. They highlight the artistry that is Kevin’s newest novel Lies & Weddings and how it weaves together fashion, art, scandal, travel, and satire in one of the most entertaining reads of the year. As one of Time Magazine’s most influential people, we hear what Kevin hopes he is influencing in today’s world and his "speed round" of favorite books, fashion designers, art museums, and travel destinations.

A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:
Nantucket Book Partners
Erica Wilson

Kevin Kwan's Reading List:

• Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
• China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
• Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
• Sex & Vanity by Kevin Kwan
• Lies & Weddings by Kevin Kwan

What else are we reading in this episode:

• A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
• Harry Potter Series by J K Rowling
• Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand
• Franny and Zooey by J D Salinger
• Mrs Everything by Jennifer Weiner
• Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
• The Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton
• The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
• The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne
• Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Other Authors Mentioned:

Amy Tan, Lisa See

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