Category: Podcast Episodes

We’ve been reading too many great books to talk about anything else this month. Get ready for an episode of all books and no substance.

This month we’re discussing the stunning alternate history novella, THE BLACK GOD’S DRUMS, by P. Djèlí Clark. What’s up with steampunk and how does this Haitian-inspired tale reimagine Civil War era New Orleans? Listen in to find out!

The apocalypse is almost upon us! …okay not really, but the TV show adaptation of GOOD OMENS almost is, and we want to talk about it.

Dive on in for a discussion of GOOD OMENS, the cult classic novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Let’s talk the most specific prophecies ever, religious references, and how this awesome book came to be.

Everybody gets them; nobody wants them. How do we conquer the dreaded reading slump? Romance, re-reads, shaking things up? We have some thoughts, and we’d love to share them with you

We’re tackling a romance this month with one of Sarah’s favorites, THE SCRIBE by Elizabeth Hunter. This supernatural romance has us discussing soul mates, romance tropes, and just what constitutes a happily ever after.

Valentine’s Day is almost here– let’s talk about our favorite bookish couples. Who are our BrOTPs, NOTPs, and OTPs of the literary world? Listen to this episode to find out!

We’re starting off the new year discussing the breakout fantasy hit of 2018, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE. Let’s talk afrofuturism, influences of Avatar the Last Airbender, fantasy as allegory for modern politics, and our theories for where this awesome series is going.

Let’s talk bookish resolutions! From Book Riot’s Read Harder challenge to personal goals, let’s figure out how to start off 2019 right.

We’re talking PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN in this very special Starwarsmas episode! Let’s discuss Leia’s backstory, connections to the larger Star Wars universe, and what it means to do good in the universe. We have a good feeling about this one. Happy holidays and may the Force be with you!