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Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week your hosts discuss Poor Things by Alasdair Gray. Lilly only compares it to the movie a few times. They talk about the book's "foun...
Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock by Maud Woolf
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock by Maud Woolf. They talk about tragedy, self sabotage, and the worth of a person's life. ...
Even Though I Knew the End by C. L. Polk
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts absolutely loved the film noir, lesbian novella Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk, which you can tell by how distracted they get and ...
2023: Year in Review
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts talk about the year including some changes to the podcast, reading metrics, and good old fashioned nostalgia. They give out some superlativ...
Ethera Grave by Essa Hansen (Graven Trilogy #3)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts return to the Graven Trilogy by Essa Hansen to discuss Ethera Grave, the third and final book of the series. They lament t...
Author Interview: A Stranger to Command by Sherwood Smith
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode your hosts are joined by Sherwood Smith to talk about A Stranger to Command, prequel to Crown Duel and part of her Sartori...
Author Interview: Exit Ghost by Jennifer Donohue
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Jennifer Donohue to discuss her debut novel Exit Ghost. They talk about witch girls, Hamlet, and witchy-girl Hamlet, along wi...
The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss the first Young Adult novel on the Discworld, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents. They takes a trip down memory lane to a...
Author Interview: I AM AI by Ai Jiang
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Ai Jiang to discuss her novelette I AM AI. They also talk about ghostwriting, Artificial Intelligence in art, and experimenta...
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley feat. Adrian M. Gibson
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Adrian Gibson from SFFAddicts to discuss Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. They give Shelley some marketing advice a few years to...
The Last Hero by Terry Pratchett & illustrated by Paul Kidby
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss The Last Hero, a Discworld fable written by Terry Pratchett and illustrated by Paul Kidby. They talk about its use of Discworld cha...
Author Interview: Skin Thief by Suzan Palumbo
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Suzan Palumbo to talk about her new collection of short fiction, Skin Thief. They discuss her inspiration from Trinidadian fo...
Author Interview: Ghostflowers by Rus Wornom
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing their Spooky Month theme, your hosts are joined by Rus Wornom to talk about his new dark fantasy novel, Ghostflowers. They discuss the gene...
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this spooky month episode, your hosts discuss Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, notorious parody erotica author. This book, however, has a lot more bu...
Nostalgia Book Club: Which Witch? by Eva Ibbotson
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are once again joined by Hannah and Laura from On Wednesdays We Read Podcast for another episode of Nostalgia Book Club. They discuss “Wh...
Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The people have spoken! Your hosts let their patreon subscribers choose the book for this episode, which means they’re diving into the Dungeons &...
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts discuss The Return of the King by J.R.R.Tolkien and come up with some better names for both this book and the series as a ...
Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sara cheats you out of many very funny "horologist" puns while your hosts discuss "Thief of Time" by Terry Pratch...
Debunked by Dito Abbott
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week your hosts discuss “Debunked” by Dito Abbott, an action-packed YA adventure across the sci-fi and fantasy genres (which one is it? No on...
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This whole episode contains spoilers.This week your hosts discuss The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien. Is it the second book in the Lord of the Rings ser...
The Delve by Dani Finn
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you hosts discuss “The Delve” by Dani Finn. They talk about introductions to fantasy worlds, inevitable comparisons to Tolkien an...
The Truth by Terry Pratchett
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts take another step on their journey to the center of the Discworld with “The Truth” by Terry Pratchett. They argue quite a bit about boo...
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode your hosts discuss “Nona the Ninth” by Tamsyn Muir, the third book in the Locked Tomb Series. They censor spoiler talk in the firs...
The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts journey farther into the center of the Discworld with “The Fifth Elephant” by Terry Pratchett. Elephants feature very little in this co...
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts celebrate their 100th episode with the Fellowship of the Ring, first sequel to The Hobbit (oh, and the beginning of that Lord of the Rings ...
Manga Talk with Nick Martell
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Nick Martell. He may be the author of The Legacy of the Mercenary King, but the discussion was centered entirely around manga...
Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts journey into the Discworld once more with "Carpe Jugulum" by Terry Pratchett. They discuss the allure of vampires, try to define ...
Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven by Bryan S. Glosemeyer
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss “Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven” by Bryan S. Glosemeyer. They talk about intense content warnings, trusting an author, an...
Whiskey & Publishing with Nicholas Eames & Peter McLean
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by authors Nicholas Eames and Peter McLean (“Kings of the Wyld” and “Priest of Bones” respectively) to drink whisk(e)y a...
The Cleaving by Juliet E. McKenna
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts talk about The Cleaving by Juliet E. McKenna, and how it didn’t quite live up to their expectations. Sara knows too much about Arthurian ...
The Assassin of Malcozé by Bryan Asher
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With apologies to Bryan Asher for the 15 month wait, your hosts discuss The Assassin of Malcozé. They talk about first novel exposition, world buildi...
Author Interview: Death in Fine Condition by Andrew Cartmel
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Andrew Cartmel to talk about “Death in Fine Condition,” the first novel in his new Paperback Sleuth series. They discuss ...
The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss “The Bruising of Qilwa” by Naseem Jamnia, a novella that they mostly enjoyed but really should have been a novel. They talk abo...
Perilous Times by Thomas D. Lee
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss Perilous Times by Thomas D. Lee and only spend SOME of the time talking about emotional connection (and lack thereof!) to Arthurian...
Author Interview: The Storm Child by Gabriela Houston
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Gabriela Houston to talk about “The Storm Child,” the second book in her middle-grade duology. They talk about the import...
The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts get back on the Discworld turtle with “The Last Continent” by Terry Pratchett. They discuss Rincewind’s character arc, Definitely-Not...
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss Light From Uncommon Stars, a definitely-not-magical-realism novel by Ryka Aoki. They talk about misleading expectations, immigrant ...
Author Interview: The Shadow Galaxy by J. Dianne Dotson
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts speak with J. Dianne Dotson about her new collection of short stories and poetry, The Shadow Galaxy. They talk about vulnerability in ficti...
Author Interview: Ithaca by Claire North
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Claire North to talk about Ithaca, the first book in The Songs of Penelope trilogy, a retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey. The...
Author Interview: The Guardian of the Palace by Steven J. Morris
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts speak with Steven J. Morris about The Guardian of the Palace, the first book in his urban fantasy series. They talk about non-linear narrat...
Jingo by Terry Pratchett
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are back on their Journey to the Center of the Discworld, this time with Jingo by Terry Pratchett. Did you know that Terry Pratchett wrote ...
Nostalgia Book Club: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede with OWWR Pod
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are once again joined by Hannah and Laura from On Wednesdays We Read Podcast for another episode of Nostalgia Book Club. This time, they’...
Hel's Eight by Stark Holborn
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts go back to the moon Factus with a discussion of “Hel’s Eight,” the sequel to “Ten Low” by Stark Holborn. They try desperately to ...
Author Interview: Mrs. Covington's by K.R.R. Lockhaven
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by longtime friend of the show K.R.R. Lockhaven to talk about Mrs. Covington's, his forthcoming cozy fantasy standalone nov...
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix reminded your hosts that Shadow and Bone exists, so they decided that they’d read the first novel in Leigh Bardugo’s trilogy. They are DEF...
Author Interview: The Hero Interviews by Andi Ewington
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The interviewer becomes the interviewee as your hosts welcome Andi Ewington back on to the podcast to talk about his new comedic fantasy novel, The He...
Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For their annual Doctor Who Gallifrey One Convention episode, your hosts discuss Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson (author of the audio drama...
Author Interview: A Life With Footnotes by Rob Wilkins
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Rob Wilkins, long time friend and employee of Terry Pratchett, and author of Pratchett’s official biography, “Terry Pratc...
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are writing this episode description months after they recorded the episode, so just like they didn’t remember anything that happened in ...
Author Interview: The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts speak with author Leslye Penelope about her new novel, The Monsters We Defy. They discuss the highs and lows of the 1920s, the delight of h...
Hogfather by Terry Pratchet
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts get festive in their discussion of The Hogfather. They do cave and end up calling “Hogswatch” plain ol’ christmas a few times. They t...
The Foundling, The Heist, and the Volcano by K.R.R. Lockhaven
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts talk about The Foundling, the Heist, and the Volcano, the second novel in K.R.R. Lockhaven’s Azure Archipelago trilogy. It does provide w...
2022: Year in Review
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss their reading habits of 2022 and a few of the fantastic books they read last year. They try very hard to remember names from books ...
Author Interview: Stellar Instinct by Jonathan Nevair
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Jonathan Nevair to talk about his scifi thriller, Stellar Instinct. James Bond comes up, but not as much as super cool backwa...
Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts let the spoilers fly in their discussion of “Feet of Clay” by Terry Pratchett (although they avoid the main mystery so it’s not actua...
Monsterf*cking feat. Dani Finn
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are serious adults, which means that of course they have to celebrate episode 69 (lol) of Fiction Fans by having author Dani Finn on to tal...
Maskerade by Terry Pratchett
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts fail at basic movie trivia in their discussion of “Maskerade” by Terry Pratchett. They discuss how the book’s heroine defies the expe...
Author Interview: Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man by Emily J. Edwards
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Emily Edwards, host of Fuckbois of Lit and author of Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man, to talk about the first novel in her his...
Poet Interview: Summer Lines: And the Leaves That Fall Behind Them by T.L. Coty
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts dip their toes into poetry with an interview with T.L. Coty about her collection “Summer Lines: And the Leaves That Fall Behind Them.” ...
Sole Survivor by Dean Koontz, feat. The Fantasy Files
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains discussion of child abuse and self harm.Your hosts are joined by Spencer and Gabe of The Fantasy Files to talk about the thrille...
Author Interview: The Phlebotomist by Chris Panatier
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts welcome Chris Panatier on to the podcast for his second episode, this time talking about his debut novel The Phlebotomist. There's a b...
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts kill their demons in this discussion of “Ring Shout” by P. Djèlí Clark. They talk about the joys (and horror) of horror, how much Lil...
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first Spooky Month episode of the year, your hosts discuss The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Harris. They are challenged by the genre conventions ...
Author Interview: Forging a Nightmare by Patricia A. Jackson
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts were delighted to interview Patricia A. Jackson about her book “Forging a Nightmare” even if they got distracted praising Anaba, the ti...
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss a childhood classic, The Hobbit. Turns out, it’s pretty different from Lord of the Rings. They talk a lot about Tolkien and dwarv...
Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts try to find something nice to say about Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett. They struggle, because there’s a lot of ra...
Author Interview: Aerovoyant by P.L. Tavormina
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Patty Tavormina to discuss her novel Aerovoyant, which is science fiction that gets the facts spot-on for all of the terrifyi...
FanFiction, Lord of the Rings FanFiction, and Lord of the Rings with Ciel Pierlot
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Ciel Pierlot to talk about all things fandom. They discuss the joys of fanfiction, including Sansûkh by Determamfidd that Ci...
Run With The Hunted by Jennifer Donohue
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss the first novella in the “Run with the Hunted” series by Jennifer Donohue (also called “Run with the Hunted”). They disagre...
Author Interview: Fermi's Progress by Chris Farnell
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts talk with author Chris Farnell about his darkly humorous science fiction novel "Fermi's Progress". The conversation ranges f...
The Marauders, the Daughter, and the Dragon by K.R.R.Lockhaven
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts were thrilled to finally talk about “The Marauders, the Daughter, and the Dragon” by KRRLockhaven. They discuss emotional breadth, havi...
The Gunslinger (Dark Tower Series) by Stephen King, feat Fantasy Files
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three poops ago, we read The Gunslinger with the Fantasy Files. Gabe was so annoyed by it that he refused to come to the recording (jk he was trapped ...
Nostalgia Book Club: Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce with OWWR Pod
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: This entire episode contains spoilers for Wild Magic, the Immortals Series, The Song of the Lioness Series, and other Tortall books.Y...
Soul Music by Terry Pratchett
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts have finally reached the first Discworld novel to feature Susan (Death's granddaughter), and they are (understandably) thrilled. They ...
Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard, as decided by a vote on the Fiction Fans Patreon (link below!?!). They talk about the importa...
Author Interview: The Wind Child by Gabriela Houston
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Gabriela Houston to talk about her book The Wind Child. They discuss grief and how to write about serious concepts for younge...
Author Interview: Inda by Sherwood Smith
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts indulge a little too much in “this is more of a comment than a question” as they are once again joined by Sherwood Smith, this time to ...
Ten Low by Stark Holborn
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss the novel Ten Low by Stark Holborn. They praise this iteration of the Western sci-fi setting and how none of the conflict fabricate...
Author Interview: Fuzz by Mary Roach
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of (non)Fiction Fans, your hosts talked with best-selling science author Mary Roach about her latest book Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the...
Author Interview: Stringers by Chris Panatier
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Chris Panatier to talk about his novel Stringers. They discuss writing by the seat of your pants, bug facts, and and how Patt...
Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett, feat. KRR Lockhaven
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by the wonderful K. R. R. Lockhaven to take another step on their journey to the center of the Discworld to discuss Men At Arms,...
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this special 25th of May episode of Fiction Fans, your hosts discuss Night Watch by Terry Pratchett (and the Glorious Revolution). One of them eve...
Author Interview: Attack and Decay by Andrew Cartmel
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts once again welcome author Andrew Cartmel on to the podcast to discuss Attack and Decay, the latest book in his Vinyl Detective cozy crime s...
Saint Death's Daughter by C. S. E. Cooney
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts discuss the lyrical, lovely, looney novel Saint Death’s Daughter by C. S. E. Cooney. There’s a lot of talk about bones...
Author Interview: The Circus Infinite by Khan Wong
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Khan Wong to talk about his novel, The Circus Infinite. There’s a certain amount of gushing over the ace representation in ...
Anthracite by Matt Thomas
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your hosts talk about Anthracite, a humorous Welsh cyberpunk (setting vs genre? You decide!) novel by Matt Thomas. They consider the ...
Author Interview: The Temps by Andrew DeYoung
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Andrew DeYoung to talk about his apocalyptic novel The Temps. The conversation includes “What Do You Do With A BA In Englis...
Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss the 14th (out of 41) Discworld novel, Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett. They both praise and criticize all of the witches, and i...
Author Interview: Ada Hoffman & R.B. Lemberg
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts speak with Ada Hoffman (author of The Outside) and R.B. Lemberg (author of The Four Profound Weaves) about their work. They talk about quee...
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey with Krystle Matar
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Krystle Matar, author of Legacy of the Brightwash, to discuss Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey. They speculate about C...
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts talk about Small Gods, arguably the best Discworld novel. They also discuss malicious gods, fake gods, and redeemed gods. If you aren’t i...
Author Interview: Bluebird by Ciel Pierlot
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by Ciel Pierlot to discuss her debut novel, Bluebird. They all agree that the tagline, "lesbian gunslingers in space" ...
Bonus: Gilded by Marissa Meyer with Haadiya and Ayah from Her Bookish Obsession
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts are joined by book bloggers Haadiya and Ayah from Her Bookish Obsession blog to talk about Marissa Meyer’s latest entry into the fairytal...
Azura Ghost by Essa Hansen
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts read “Azura Ghost” by Essa Hansen, the sequel to “Nophek Gloss” (ep 26). They discuss time skips and character progression and the ...
Editor Interview: Sinopticon edited and translated by Xueting Ni
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts talk with Xueting Ni, editor and translator of Sinopticon: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction. This collection of short stories featu...
Midnight Riot (Rivers of London) by Ben Aaronovitch
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts discuss Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch, the first book in his Rivers of London series. They talk about detective genre tropes and pose an...
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts revisit the classic A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, and discuss how surprising it can be rereading a book in a diffe...
Author Interview: The Living Waters by Dani Finn
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts spoke with Dani Finn, author of the Maer Cycle and the Weirdwater Confluence, about writing their sword-free fantasy novel The Living Water...
Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts continue their Journey to the Center of the Discworld with a discussion of Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett. They talk about how much they...
Author Interview: Campaigns & Companions by Andi Ewington and Rhianna Pratchett
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts had the incredible opportunity to interview Andi Ewington and Rhianna Pratchett about their recent project, Campaigns and Companions. They ...