So We Meet Again

A Novel

By: Suzanne Park

Narrated by: Jackie Chung

Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

“A cinematic, charming heart-squeeze-of-a-book that has found its way to my Ultimate Comfort Reads shelf.” (Emily Henry, New York Times best-selling author)

From the author of the “genuinely funny” and “delightful” Loathe at First Sight (NPR), a young Korean American woman’s journey to finding a new career and new love means learning to embrace the awkward and unexpected - exploring familial expectations, finding your voice, and unimaginably falling for your childhood rival.

When investment banker Jessie Kim is laid off in a virtual meeting and then overhears why (“she’s already being overpaid anyway for a woman” and “Asians are worker bees, not someone who can drum up new deals”) she delivers an “eff you guys” speech and storms out.

After moving back home to Tennessee to live with her loving but meddling mother and father, she runs into her childhood nemesis - golden child Daniel Choi - at the local Asian grocery store. The smart, charming lawyer appears to have it all...while Jessie has nothing.

Jess begrudgingly accepts Daniel’s help to relaunch her long abandoned Korean cooking YouTube channel Hanguk Hacks, showcasing easy meal prep for busy professionals. But just as she discovers Daniel’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems and there’s more to him than meets the eye, he shows up for a life-changing business opportunity, and their rivalry is back on....

“A funny, lovely mother-daughter story. And then there’s Daniel - yummy Daniel - and great food. Settle in and enjoy!” (Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times best-selling author)

“So We Meet Again is a hilarious read. What can go wrong when, after a quarter-life crisis, you move back in with your hyper-competitive parents? This comeback story will charm you from beginning to end.” (Madeleine Henry, author of The Love Proof and Breathe In, Cash Out)

©2021 Suzanne Park (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

A predictable but lovely story

This is the perfect feel good quick get away story with a happy ever after ending. Also contains so uplifting words of inspiration to take away for our everyday challenges

Short but sweet storyline

Enjoyed the characters being realistic and being able to relate how Asian
families can be in their everyday lives.

This is a great short read

Thank you to the Today show for recommending this book. This is a great book for young women.

New Beginnings

Working on Wall Street is the ultimate goal- right?

This was a fun read. Gender and cultural empowerment, setbacks that lead to new beginnings, parents butting into business, and betrayal by someone you trust makes this story very relatable.

Excellent

This book was recommended to me and I am glad that I took the advice. I enjoyed the narration by Jackie Chung and the story was excellent. I was able to see the cultural world through new glasses. I loved the big ending because I could see the growth and acceptance of her heritage. I highly recommend this book and I would read it again.

Terrific! Inspiring! Heart-warming

Enjoyed this story. This was inspiring to be sure and amusing! Learned about Korean culture as well.

Fascinating and inspiring

I enjoyed this book immensely. The topic touch the button the role of an Asian American woman who overcame institutional barriers and defeat. She aspired to find her voice in her cultural context. Great story without stereotypic approach. She captured the essence of being who she was.

Fun easy read

Loved the characters and learning a little about the Korean culture. Interesting storyline. I would recommend Chianti anyone who wants a pleasant read with a little drama and a lot of humor.

Cute

A cute, sweet story - but I feel like the spice was just missing from this romance. I wanted to see more passion between Jess and Daniel, and keeping their romance so chaste I think let down the characters.

Relatable

As an asian women, I could relate to the story. There were laughs and triggers. An enjoyable listen.