A Fantasy Book Review Podcast by a Couple Who's Read More Than a Couple of Fantastic Books
We're joined by fellow Kingkiller Chronicle fan, Tom Wouters, to discuss his debut book: Blood of the First Men. Drawing upon his DnD dungeon master's background, Tom brings together many fantastic and original races into an expansive world with a physics-based magic system. His story follows Eldi as he quests to reunite with his people, yet Eldi is drawn to darker and malevolent forces. We discuss having morally grey characters, developing magic systems, writing fight scenes, favorite characters, cover art, and more. Tom' s book is out NOW! Grab a copy here: Tom Wouters: Blood of the First Men ----- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We're joined by our friend and Amazon best-selling author Aaron N. Hall to discuss all things Lord of the Rings! We have so much fun chatting about our first experiences with the series, the movie and video game remakes, favorite characters, what magical items we'd like to own, best book scenes, and more! -- Find Aaron N. Hall at his website: https://www.aaronnhall.com/ -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We return to the Kingkiller Chronicles and Patrick Rothfuss' newest novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires, which Sam describes as "A Day in the Life of Bast." It's a slightly shorter episode for a slightly shorter book, but we theorize a lot about Fae magic, including Grammarie and Glammourie, and foreshadowing through Embrils. We also discuss The Lightning Tree, sexy fae tropes, Bast's deal-making skills, where this story falls in the Kingkiller timeline, time travel, the artwork, and, of course, we do mention some of the controversy surrounding this story. -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
The grand finale of The Sapien Empire is here and Jarim and Shindo have their work cut out for them. They have challenges internally with some Rustraisers, they have to wrangle Tersona in with her wayward cattle ranch plans, and they have to confront Engine. Listen along to see how much Shindo and Jarim have accomplished in their 13 years as leaders of the Domain and what is in store for them in book two. -- Find Nathan Ogloff & his book here: nathanogloff.com-- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
The stakes are ever higher for the Domain as they face internal and external threats. Tersona begins to undermine the power of Shindo and Jarim by setting up her own secret ranch and making deals with the Rustraisers. Engine rallies his Rustraisers to attack the offgridders and the new outposts. The offgridders lose faith in the Domain, while Jarim loses faith in herself after the death of one of her highest Captains. -- Find Nathan Ogloff & his book here: nathanogloff.com -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
The Domain continues to grow as Shindo and Jarim make more and more improvements to their society. Offgridders have started to arrive at the edges, hoping to escape the Interior and gain admittance to the Domain. Jarim thinks they present a problem, but as always, Shindo challenges the norm and sees these newcomers as a potential. Unfortunatley for Jarim and Shindo, they attract the wrath of Engine and the Rustraisers, who are planning an attack on the ever-expanding Domain. We also discuss human responses to change, keeping track of characters, character lifespans, empowering citizens, and the effects of The Crown on Shindo. -- Find the author Nathan Ogloff & his book here: nathanogloff.com-- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
The tables for civilization are turning even further as Jarim and Shindo decide to take matters into their own hands. In the Archive, they utilize The Crown, an artifact from the Forelapse, to bolster their search. Rarher than bring them to Krez, it inspires Jarim to make a bid for the title of Arch Lord-Chief. With Shindo's help, they escape the Archive in a monstrous creation and confront Vik. -- Find Nathan Ogloff & his book here: nathanogloff.com -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
The stakes absolutely change in these chapters! Shindo works hard under Vibrun's orders to create a walking tank...except what he creates is a whole new situation for the Wolves' Den. After tragedy strikes, he teams up with Jarim to defeat Vibrun and throw the Domain into chaos. The tow then seek refuge in a place Shindo never thought possible. -- Find Nathan Ogloff & his book here: nathanogloff.com -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We take our first dive into Nathan Ogloff's post-apocalyptic world following the downfall of civilization in the All Silence. Shindo, a talented inventor called the Machinewright, lives in this world at the mercy of Arch Lordchief Vibrun Magrite. Shindo has been tasked with creating horrific war machines, but has other, kinder plans up his sleeves. Meanwhile, Arch Lordchief Vibrun is struggling to keep the Domain under his firm control. We discuss the first five chapters with the author himself and get great insight on character development, book inspiration, and parallels between fiction books and history. -- Find Nathan Ogloff & his book here: nathanogloff.com -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
It's the final showdown! Vin has a dramatic entrance into the glass room at Kredik Shaw as she confronts the Lord Roler. She does her best to stop him, but the eleventh metal isn't as helpful as she first thought, and the Lord Ruler is extremely powerful. Thankfully, Marsh makes his triumphant return, though he has been changed into an Inquisitor, and together, he and Vin defeat the Lord Ruler. Sazed helps them in their final moments, and a new dawn rises over the ruins of the Final Empire. Elend is made King, and Vin finally gets what she has always wanted. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
It's the grand finale The Fear of Moncroix, and, as promised, all was revealed (including who was hiding in plain sight)! Davion and Carneth have to put their final plans into motion to reveal the culprit in the Wayward plot and destroy evil within the vampiric court. Sam is blown away with a few twist reveals at the end. We also discuss favorite scenes and characters as well as which Intercontinent we would want to live on. Get your copy of The Fear of Moncroix here. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We're back in spooky-town! Davion and Carneth's well-laid plans to thwart the vampires have gone awry as Carneth is captured by Tassia and Davion is questioned by Baron Elbourne. Carneth meets a fallen god, but thankfully he has one trick up his sleeve...or should we say up his pants? We also get very sidetracked in a conversation about book cover design. Get your copy of The Fear of Moncroix here. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Vin is in enemy territory as she makes her way to Kredik Shaw to confront the Lord Ruler. While there, she makes many discoveries, including what is in the room she and Kelsier attempted to break into, what happened to Reen, the conflict and politics of the Steel Ministry, what happens when you burn the 11th metal, and, most importantly, what happens when you finally learn to trust. Both Sazed and Elend come to her aid, but the final battle will be between Vin herself and the man who calls himself the Lord Ruler. Only one Mistborn episode left! -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We're casting the Fear of Moncroix movie, and we've got some awesome ideas! This book would translate so well to the big screen, as we can see from the excitement, character development, and intrigue happening in these chapters. Davion and Carneth's plan to fool the vampiric court is in full swing, but it looks like Fiona might have even more devious plots up her sleeves. Sam is convinced everything in this book could be a trap! Other topics include magic systems, movie directors, vampire hissing, and fantasy religions. Get your copy of The Fear of Moncroix here. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We are into the great Sander-lanche, everybody. This is not a drill! Kelsier has his great battle and defeats a steel inquisitor to then fall to the Lord Ruler himself. Vin tries to come to terms with Kelsier's death only to find out there's always another secret. With great revelations, the Skaa revolution begins in earnest. Everyone in the crew has a job to do and Vin must now confront Kredik Shaw and the Lord Ruler. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We delve deeper into Vampire Territory this week with author Bryan Asher. Davion, tired of living his life as a vampire, has gone hunting for Carneth. The two meet, thanks to a trap laid by Davion and a different trap laid by Carneth, in a small tavern town. After some extraordinary fighting, Davion determines who Carneth's father was and refveals himself to be th eonly surviving Wayward. Carneth and Davion become fast allies, but Carneth is still determined to take down the Vampiric Court. Meanwhile, Countess Fiona has something devious up her sleeves. Other topics include blood recipes, fantasy music, fantasy weapons, the Yaspen fan club, and Guy Fieri and the Food Network. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy "The Fear of Moncroix" by Bryan Asher here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Vin, Kelsier, and crew face one of their biggest losses yet: the Steel Inquisitor's killing of Marsh. Kelsier has now lost his wife and brother, so he decides to hit the Lord Ruler where it will hurt the most. He destroys the Pits of Hathsin, but the Lord Ruler counters by capturing Lord Renoux and Spook and bringing them to Luthadel for execution. The crew is riled to save their friends, and Kelsier now has to face a Steel Inquisitor in a one-on-one battle. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Let's get spooky, fantastic listeners! We are joined by author Bryan Asher as we delve into his third book, The Fear of Moncroix, set in his Intercontinent Series. This gothic-style horror fantasy centers on Davion, the lone survivor of a group of magical protectors known as the Waywards. Ten years ago, Davion and his compatriots went undercover in the Vampiric Court to investigate devious plot the vampires were developing to escape their home planet of Moncroix. Now, Davion is the only survivor and he is trapped in his undercover role, still unsure of who hatched the original plot. Moncroix has a new visitor, Carneth Allard, a son of one of the Waywards who is determined to find his father's friends and become a famous monster-killer himself. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy "The Fear of Moncroix" by Bryan Asher here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Vin goes to another ball at Keep Venture, only to discover that it's the last ball to be held for a while due to the house war. She gets ignored by the other courtiers, snubbed by Elend, ridiculed by Lady Kliss, and finally, attacked by Shan Elariel. Vin comes out of her fight with Shan victorious, protecting Elend from assassination. Kelsier and the crew are shocked by what Vin has done, but this opens the way for a heart-to-heart conversation. While Vin is revealing secrets about herself and learning about Kelsier's secrets, Elend is learning secrets about Vin. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Kelsier, Vin, and the crew have entered the calm before the storm and, as Vin says, "everything is going to change." She fans the flames of the house war by spreading gossip and intrigue at the ball at House Lekal. While there, she and Elend both try to convince the other to leave Luthadel for safety amongst the rising tensions of the nobility. Meanwhile, Kelsier, Breeze, and Dockson receive incredible intel from Marsh about soothing stations around the city, as well as news that Theron's crew was destroyed by the full wrath of the Steel Ministry. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
It's the Grand FINALE of .EXE by Robin Jeffrey! The Beautiful Serpent strikes again and our heroes are at rock bottom, but by the end Cadence reveals all the clues and criminals she has unearthed, and we get a surprise reaction from Dr. Merton. We also learn more about anamanecron culture, Felix's will, and Desdemona's fate. Other topics include writing beginnings and conclusions, character redemption arcs, cliff hangers, romantic endings, and werewolves! -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Four crimes have been committed at the Hale household and Cadence and Chance are avidly pursuing the culprit. They're able to get into Felix's room where they discover a secret docu-chip with letters from an old flame. Cadence uses her skills to acquire EO documents about Desdemona and search Dr. Merton's bag. They also dig deeply into Verity's past and dig around in the cider pot, but all this evidence seems unimportant when Minerva is added to the list of victims. Brisbois arrests Minerva's husband, Solomon, but Sam and Ana are convinced he's making a huge mistake, so they reveal their final predictions for next episode, which will cover the conclusion of .EXE. Other topics include: death, robot emotions, sentience, social constructs, The Wind in the Willows, Story Cubes, books vs. e-books, Samuel R. Delany's "Stars in my Pocket like Grains of Sand," grief, and tattoos. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Chance makes a shocking discovery about Cadence that sours his opinion of her, but he can't stay mad at her for long because he needs her help. Inspector Brisbois has accused Chance of being suspect number one and stealing his father's will, so he teams up with Cadence to investigate the crimes. They look into each house guest's motivations and Chance goes on a solo clue-finding mission that may be more useful than he initially realizes. Other topics include: naming characters, AI, cover design, otherness and being othered, character names, maps in books, beta readers, grey characters, human capacity for lovce and kindness, and overheard conversations -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Forced to witness hundreds of skaa executions at the hands of the Lord Ruler, Kelsier and crew are recommitted to their plan to overthrow the Final Empire. They decide to fan the flames of the house war to aid their efforts, and Kelsier and Vin meet with Marsh to collect a Ministry secret that could be the linchpin of their plan. Vin also learns about the ninth metal and more about Feruchemy, and Ana makes an interesting prediction! -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey, our current miniseries book, here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We dive back into the murder mystery realm of .EXE, where this week we discuss not one, but two crimes committed in the Hale household! The game is afoot, as they say, as our characters are confronted with politics at the dinner table, a fight between father and son, a cursed necklace, and a will. We also discuss character flaws, AI, red herrings, writing dialogue, and a French policeman. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Join us in our first ever foray into the murder mystery genre! .EXE is a science fiction murder mystery by Robin Jeffries, who joins us to discuss her book. In this first episode, we dive into a complicated web of characters and all their flaws and faults. We meet Chance, our roguish narrator, Cadence, our mysterious detective, Felix, Chance's overbearing father, Desdemona, Felix's girlfriend, and all the other high society members of Chance's world. Check back for more episodes covering this adventurous, humorous, whodunit as Sam and Ana put their sleuthing skills to the test. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, we're doing an unscripted chat on ALL things fantasy and you get to know your hosts a bit better! Topics include: Magic Systems, The Alchemist, Library Card Power, Eragon, Scholastic Book Fairs, Harry Potter, Romance in Fantasy, Summer Camp, an Atlas Six Review, Movies versus Books, Resident Evil, Politics & Characters in Fantasy, Imagination, Doors of Stone, Animation, Blood of Zeus, and Audiobooks. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey, an upcoming read on the podcast, here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
After an enjoyable evening hanging with the crew, Vin, Kelsier, and the friends go into crisis mode as they discover that Yeden has taken the army out to one of the garrisons. Vin discovers the ins and outs of pewter burning with Ham and then puts it to the test by running for 16 hours with Kelsier to the rebels' caves. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey, an upcoming read on the podcast, here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Join us fantastic listeners, as we continue our journey through the first installment of the fantasy trilogy: Mistborn. This week our chapters take a break from the action to delve into character backstories, the philosophies and politics of the world, and a new magic system. Vin learns about her fellow crew-mates' personal lives, confronts Elend about some hard truths, and finally gets back to practicing Allomancy after her long hiatus. -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Buy ".EXE" by Robin Jeffrey, an upcoming read on the podcast, here. -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We are closing in on the halfway point the first installment of Brandon Sanderson's fantasy trilogy, Mistborn! Vin is increasing her skill set as she meets with Marsh to learn more about the allomantic art of burning bronze. Kelsier, on the other hand, is leaning more into his ego and haughty persona to rally his troops. He gets a bit carried away and we talk about what a dangerous game he's playing, but thankfully we see that, as he always says, "there's always another secret." -- Thank You to Our Sponsors: Spotify For Podcasters Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod -- Website: www.fantasticbookspod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/fantasticbookspod (or follow @fantasticbookspod) Facebook: www.facebook.com/fantasticbookspod Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FantasticBooksPod -- Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Sorry for the delayed episode, but it's better late than never! This week we get one chapter from Vin's perspective as she attends another ball and one chapter from Kelsier's perspective as he gathers some intel from informants. Vin attends her second ball, only to be pestered by Elend Venture and his enormous stack of books. She turns her luck around and gets asked to dance by several young gentlemen, but then unfortunately gets drawn into the plans of Lady Shan Elariel. Kelsier continues his antagonizing of the nobility by leaving a certain "present" in the Tekial garden, and then continues on to clandestine meetings with Lord Straff Venture and Hoid. We also discuss the fan picks for Mistborn: The Movie! Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Vin wakes from her injury and is rearing to go with getting back to both Allomancy and helping with Kelsier's plans. Unfortunately, she has to sit quietly and play the role of Lady Valette at the Renoux mansion, waiting for all the crewmembers to come to her. There is a lot of interpersonal development that we had a great time analyzing, discussing, and making predictions about. Other topics include casting Mistborn as a movie, Breeze's secret identity, and romance plots. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Felurian decides "her Kvothe" is too vulnerable to the dangers of the mortal world to let him leave the Fae without a proper gift. She takes him to the Darkest region of the realm to create him a shaed. During this time we get some insight into the stealing of the moon and the Creation War. Kvothe also learns a thing or two about Romance and listening to the wisdom of an omnipotent goddess. Other topics include Magic shoes, wicked wrist watches, and ancient music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
This week we had the amazing opportunity to nerd out and become instant best friends with the author of "I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle," Aaron N Hall. We talked about how he twists tropes and builds plots to create hilarious and insightful science fiction worlds, characters, and narratives, but we also got deep and discussed his poetry, inspirations, relationships, the future, and some pretty impossible recipes! Outside of "I'm Sorry Here's A Plasma Rifle, Aaron has also published a fantasy trilogy, The W3vlian Chronicles, and a superhero novel, My Name is Hammerfist, which we also got a chance to chat about. You can find all of Aaron Hall's works here: Aaron N. Hall | Author & Creator (aaronnhall.com) Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Vin and Kelsier risk a daring break into Kredik Shaw, only to be thwarted by a pack of Steel Inquisitors. They barely manage to escape with their lives, and it's really only thanks to Sazed that Vin is alive. Despite not finding the atium, they do get a glimpse of a secret room in the palace and manage to unintentionally steal a book that is filled with the Hero of Age's diary entries. These two chapters are Brandon Sanderson's favorite chapters of the book, and we have to agree! Tune in next week for an intervciew with Aaron N. Hall, author of "I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle," which can be purchased here. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
This week we tried our hand reading and analyzing poetry! We had a wonderful time discussing Aaron's poems and pastry recipes, even if the recipes ended up being impossible to create, and getting into topics like lost love, pets, the end of humanity, and wizards. Like the short stories, this selection of poetry continued to surprise and delight us as we finished off the book. Other topics include The Simpson's Movie, chanting, and chapped lips. You can find all of Aaron Hall's works here: Aaron N. Hall | Author & Creator (aaronnhall.com) Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Kelsier and friends go from waging a house war to visiting a great house for Vin's first ball! She is in awe of the splendor that House Venture has to offer and even meets the heir to the house, Elend Venture. Although Vin doesn't know it yet, we can see the seeds of love growing between her and Elend already. After her fun evening, Vin sneaks out and follows Kelsier back to Luthadel via the allomantic highway. She finally gets a taste of Atium before she and Kelsier sneak into Kredik Shaw to see what the Lord Ruler has in his stores. Tune in next week for I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle by Aaron N. Hall, which can be purchased here. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We continue coverage of the amazing short stories written by the hilarious Aaron N. Hall. In them, we encounter holy warriors, giant spiders, ramen noodles, books, desert towns, a spilled coffee, and hot dogs, bringing us to thought-provoking conversations about heroism, justice, judging a book by its cover, and the vanquishing of evil. You can find all of Aaron Hall's works here: Aaron N. Hall | Author & Creator (aaronnhall.com) Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Vin learns the subtle and secret art of soothing under the tutelage of Breeze. Kelsier riles up some recruits, and we find out the fate of Camon's crew. Things are progressing for "Kelsier and Friends" but not quickly enough.... Tune in next week for I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle by Aaron N. Hall. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Welcome to the wild and wacky sci-fi world of the "late" Aaron Hall, whose book has been sent back in time to us from the year 2124. "I'm Sorry, Here's a Plasma Rifle," is a collection of short stories, poems, and pastry recipes and in this first episode, we cover the first three short stories. In them, we encounter space squids, decoy monkeys, personified books, mind traps, an all-powerful phone, and tater-tot casserole, as well as deep questions about the human mind, reality versus memory, and the destruction of the world. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Our little baby podcast has turned 3 - and it's not so little anymore, thanks to all of our amazing listener support! In commemoration, we've decided to check out a story that takes place right near our home: H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu." We are joined by Ana's sister Atlas, resident Lovecraft fan, as we embark on a journey of monstrous proportions, deep cosmic horror, and ugly architecture. Be sure to check out our social media pages to see us visiting some of the Lovecraftian places around our hometown of Providence, RI! Check out more book reviews, recommendations, and merch at Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com). Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
We get to see the results of Vin's leap of faith, both over the wall and into Kelsier's world. Now her bigger challenge arises as she has to battle with only her wits and charm as she enters the world of the nobility. We also discuss character growth, Mistwraiths, the religions of the Cosmere, and our favorite character, Sazed. Check out more book reviews, recommendations, and merch at Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com). Audible free trial (for USA listeners) available at: audibletrial.com/fanbookspod Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
It's planning time for Kelsier and friends as they meet in their new hideout to discuss their plot to overthrow the Final Empire. As Kelsier said, they're men who know how to take a job and break it down into manageable steps, so everyone gets a task and they set their plans in motion. Vin also gets her Mistcloak, her first taste of true Allomancy, and instructions to jump over a wall. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Kelsier has been hired for a job that's bigger and better than any has ever had, so he decides it's time to get the band back together. With three new faces, they make an interesting and dynamic crew, but we're not sure it'll be enough to tackle overthrowing the Final Empire. Kelsier also decides it's time to get some more Atium and show off his new Mistborn prowess. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Season three is upon us! Sam and Ana take their first steps into the world of Mistborn, where they learn about Allomancy, the Lord Ruler, and a young girl named Vin. They also meet Kelsier, who burns down a manor, takes on a Steel Inquisitor, and changes Vin's life forever. Be sure to check out our social media pages @fantasticbookspod and our website Fantastic Books and How to Read Them Podcast (fantasticbookspod.com) which has more book reviews, recommendations, and merch. Published by Goldenrise Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fantasticbooks/message
Ana, Atlas, and Sam bring the energy this week to talk (and shout) about the twists and turns at the end of Perilous Star! Kaeli faces both her past and her future this week and is in for some adventures, betrayals, and utter shocks. Join us to find out how this excellent start to the Western Zodiac Trilogy concludes and which of the predictions were right or wrong. Support Alyssa Markins by buying her book here or visiting her website here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fantasticbooks/message
It's the penultimate episode of Perilious Star, and things are heating up for the recruits. Kaeli this week learns how to enter her celestial state, discovers a plot by Scorpio and Capricorn, defeats shadow snakes, and has time for a little earth vacation. She and her friends are put to the test against a monstrous bug, but will the real enemy be one of the other recruits? We make our predictions for next week's grand finale, which include a showdown with Trent and a bit of inspection on the developing love triangle. Support Alyssa Markins by buying her book here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fantasticbooks/message
Happy holiday, listeners! We're rounding out the end of the year with an interview with the lovely Cristin Mirzoi, author of the short story, The Headsman. We chat writing inspirations, breaking character stereotypes, and themes of justice and righteousness in society. Follow her on Instagram at @cristina_mirzoi and buy The Headsman here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fantasticbooks/message
Kaeli goes on so many adventures this week, from big bug hunting with Pyronius, to an escape room, to befriending the Yantari, she is making the most of her time in the Celestial Realm. She also pushes through her traumatic experiences in Scorpio's class, only to have this make her love triangle with Lukka and Niko more complicated. On top of learning and enjoying the companionship of her fellow recruits, she continues to investigate the shadow snakes, Ophiuchus, and get council from Elethia in the Room of Records. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fantasticbooks/message
It's a bit of a shorter set of chapters this week, but they pack a punch! Kaeli, Lukka, and Joseph begin their research in the library with some unexpected results, and Kaeli goes to Scorpio's class only to discover more unexpected things about herself and her own past. Listen along to find out more about Kaeli's discoveries and hear our predictions of where this adventure is heading! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fantasticbooks/message
The stakes are rising higher and higher for our zodiac recruits as they begin their group training, which entails some extreme elemental fighting. Kaeli makes a recovery and a major discovery, and Trent does some training of his own, as the two siblings are fated to go head-to-head. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fantasticbooks/message
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