On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up Indie Intermission with an interview with the author of They Came in the Night, RAVI NOVAIS!! Ravi shares about their writing process, the deeper lore of the world they created, and what's coming next in the series.**This episode contains SPOILERS for They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais.***CW for the episode: discussions of sex, violence, murder, gore, death, abuse, mental illness, vampires, blood, ableism, racism, sexism, religious trauma, homophobia, class issues*Be sure to follow Ravi online at:ravinovaiswritesBluesky: @ravinovaiswrites.bsky.socialMedia Mentions:They Came in the Night by Ravi NovaisCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareVampire Academy by Richelle MeadUnderworld---StarzVan Helsing---AppleTVHush Hush by Becca FitzpatrickAzalea Crowley's worksFrom---MGMInterview with the Vampire---AMCSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura must pass trials in an abandoned city in order to become wise ones. They discover that their friends Connor and Sara are facing dangerous trials, too! That's right! Today's episode is covering the third season of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time, with our guests, Sara (of Fiction Fans fame) and author, C.M. Caplan!! We discuss moments that made us cry, casting of characters, and how we felt about the adaptation overall.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time series on Prime Video.**Be sure to follow our guests at:Sara: Fiction Fans podcast and TarValon Talks podcastC.M. Caplan: @cmcaplanwrites @thecmcaplanMedia Mentions:The Wheel of Time---Prime VideoThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonThe Rings of Power---Prime VideoThe Fall Is All There Is by C.M. CaplanThe Diplomacy of the Knife by C.M. CaplanFiction Fans podcastSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are still on Indie Intermission and covering the second half of They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais! This book is a total romp with some great characters and LOTS of spice. Hannah and Laura also chat about some amazing YA books, a very mysterious author, complications in documentaries, and another unique movie double feature.**This episode contains SPOILERS for They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais. Spoiler section begins at: 49 min 10 secs.***CW for the episode: discussions of neurodivergence, developmental disabilities, violence, blood, gore, sex, abusive relationships, vampires, mental illness, sexism, misogyny, nepotism, death, murder**Media Mentions:They Came in the Night by Ravi NovaisStrange Pictures by UketsuPersepolis by Marjane SatrapiMickey17---HBOMaxLove on the Spectrum---NetflixTalk To Me Sis podcastGood Hang podcastRaybearer by Jordan IfuekoRedemptor by Jordan IfuekoThe Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan IfuekoNamina Forna's worksAsunder by Kerstin HallGone Girl by Gillian FlynnGone Girl---AppleTVBridgerton---NetflixSleeping with the Enemy---HuluBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are on INDIEMISSION! They cover the first half of They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais. They also chat about Laura's love for The Bloodsworn saga, Mega May reads, and Hannah's spoiler free take on season 2 of Severance.*This episode contains SPOILERS for They Came in the Night by Ravi Novais. Spoiler section begins at: 25 min 24 secs.**CW for the episode: discussions of sex, violence, death, kidnapping, abuse, trauma, blood*Media Mentions:They Came In The Night by Ravi NovaisThe Hunger of the Gods by John GwynneChernobyl---HBOMaxThe Apothecary Diaries---HuluThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha ShannonAndor---Disney+The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Ending Fire by Saara El-ArifiOathbound by Tracy DeonnSeverance---AppleTV+Be sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura have volunteered as tributes for this week's bonus episode! That's right, they're talking all about Suzanne Collins' works, specifically, Sunrise on the Reaping! They discuss the depth of these YA dystopian novels, moments that hit for them, and things they could have lived without in the prequels.**This episode contains SPOILERS for all of The Hunger Games trilogy, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and Sunrise on the Reaping.***CW for the episode: discussions of death, authoritarianism, violence, gore, mutilation, abuse, propaganda, media manipulation, rebellions, war, revolution, poverty, social inequity*Media Mentions:The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsThe Hunger Games----HBOMaxThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire---HBOMaxThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1---HBOMaxThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2---HBOMaxThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes---STARZThey Came in the Night by Ravi NovaisBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are cycling out of Oathbound by wrapping up their discussion of the book's characters and themes. They also chat about Laura's new book obsession, popular TV shows catering to fans, how Hannah is frustrated by some characters in her current read, and the movie Sinners.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound by Tracy Deonn. Spoiler section begins at: 39 minutes. ***CW for the episode: discussions of racism, violence, abuse, gore, kidnapping, colonialism, trauma, death, sexism, death of a parent, immigration, slavery, generational trauma*Media Mentions:Oathbound by Tracy DeonnLegendborn by Tracy DeonnBloodmarked by Tracy DeonnAndor---Disney+The Last of Us---HBOMaxThe Hunger of the Gods by John GwynneBattlestar Galactica---AppleTV+How Did This Get Made podcastThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Ending Fire by Saara El-ArifiSinnersTed Lasso---AppleTV+They Came in the Night by Ravi NovaisSuzanne Collins' worksRebecca Crunden's worksThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura finish Oathbound and have many questions about the intimate scenes in the book. Yet, they have zero questions about the action scenes. Weird. They also chat about a fantastic biography, a new Taskmaster cast member, and how they just do not understand how money works.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound by Tracy Deonn. Spoiler section begins at: 33 min 10 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of racism, sexism, violence, abuse, blood, trafficking, torture, death, grief, sex, slavery, imprisonment, gore*Media Mentions:Legendborn by Tracy DeonnBloodmarked by Tracy DeonnOathbound by Tracy DeonnKing: A Life by Jonathan EigAndor---Disney+Taskmaster---AppleTVSeverance---AppleTVThe Simpsons---Disney+Evicted by Matthew DesmondA Song to Drown Rivers by Ann LiangThe Hidden Globe by Atossa Araxia AbrahamianHow Did This Get Made podcastHow I Met Your Mother---HuluThey Came in the Night by Ravi NovaisBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are in the middle of Tracy Deonn's Oathbound and are pretty sure they are "Team Nick" now. They also chat about a YA series prequel with a cringeworthy main character and Emily Henry's latest release.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound by Tracy Deonn. Spoilers begin at: 45 min 55 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of misogyny, sexism, racism, slavery, sexual abuse, abusive relationships, mental illness, violence, blood, colonialism, memory loss, death, kidnapping*Media Mentions:Oathbound by Tracy DeonnLegendborn by Tracy DeonnBloodmarked by Tracy DeonnMadness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia HyltonThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsThe Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne CollinsFuckbois of Literature podcastGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryCascadia the board gameAndor---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxShip Wrecked by Olivia DadeBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are cycling back into a favorite series! They cover the first 16 chapters of Tracy Deonn's Oathbound and try to keep up with the extremely fast pace. They also chat about an Indie book that Laura loves, a card game with a name that's too long, and a book that rubbed Hannah the wrong way.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Oathbound by Tracy Deonn. Spoiler section begins at: 35 min 05 secs.****CW for the episode: discussions of racism, homophobia, transphobia, death, violence, slavery, colonialism, parental, ableism, health problems, comas, trauma, PTSD** Media Mentions:Oathbound by Tracy DeonnLegendborn by Tracy DeonnBloodmarked by Tracy DeonnJester by Tim CarterMajordomo by Tim CarterRunelight by J.A. AndrewsThe Oathsworn Legacy by K.R. GangiAndor---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Trick Taking GameThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Green Bone saga by Fonda LeeThe Woods All Black by Lee MandeloThe Maid by Nita ProseThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionNot That Kind of Ever After by Luci AdamsSeverance---AppleTVTalk that Hannah went to: American Prophets: Making New GodsBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura go through knock-out rounds to choose the book they will cover for the next Indie Intermission! Be sure to check out all of the books/authors mentioned and support their work!Media Mentions:Fragment of a Fallen Star by Viano OniomohFirst Step by Tao WongIn the Shadow of Ruin by Tony DebajoThorn by Intisar KhananiOdd Blood by Azalea CrowleySeattle Slayers by Ken Bebelle & Julia VeeSeventh Cadence by Jim WilbourneThey Came in the Night by Ravi NovaisHeavenly Sword by Alice PoonGunmetal Gods by Zamil AkhtarWhat Doesn't Kill You by R.N. BarbosaA Heart to Hold by Sula SullivanBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textEvil Earth!! Hannah and Laura are at the end of the world and the end of The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. They discuss their final thoughts on the series as a whole and try to pick their favorite moments and characters. They also go on the longest tangent about how much they enjoy Orbit books.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin.**Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinThe Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinJRR Tolkien's worksRobert Jordan's worksBrandon Sanderson's worksJohn Gwynne's worksFonda Lee's worksThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangJane the Virgin---NetflixGilmore Girls---NetflixOathbound by Tracy DeonnBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura have reached the end of the world and the end of N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky. They discuss the characters and themes of the novel and try not to get too deep. They also chat about reigniting popular fandoms, effective world building, and movies about rats.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 47 min 18 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of toxic masculinity, violence, abuse, infanticide, abusive relationships, apocalyptic events, climate change, severe weather, colonialism, racism, neglect, death, pregnancy, cannibalism, sexual abuse* Media Mentions: The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim---MaxThe Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings series---MaxMufasa---Disney+Moana---Disney+Mad Max: Fury Road---NetflixThe Marvels---Disney+The Exorcist---AppleTVLady Bird---MaxAlien---HuluStar Wars---Disney+Wingspan the board gameRoot the board gameFlamecraft the board gameBlack Sun by Rebecca RoanhorseAs Good As Dead by Holly JacksonStrange the Dreamer by Laini TaylorDune by Frank HerbertOathbound by Tracy DeonnThe Reluctant Coroner by Paul Austin ArdoinThe Secret of NIHM---Prime VideoThe Secret World of Arrietty---MaxThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are learning about the end of the world by finishing up their coverage of the plot of N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky! They also chat about The Hunger Games prequels, adapting British books for American audiences, a SPFBO finalist, and accurate lion fighting scenes.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at 33 mins and 40 secs.***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, trauma, abuse, abusive relationships, pregnancy, infanticide, death, climate events, severe weather, blood, apocalyptic events**Apologies for some technical issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions:The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinOathbound by Tracy DeonnRunelight by J.A. AndrewsOrbital by Samantha HarveyMufasa---Disney+Abbott Elementary---HuluThe Good Wife---HuluThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsGood Girl, Bad Blood by Holly JacksonThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes---StarzBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are moving forward within N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky and they are loving this complex world and its themes. They also chat about a speculative fiction book Laura read for book club, a book that Hannah couldn't bring herself to DNF, library scavenger hunts, and a popular TV show they think everyone should watch.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 42 min 19 secs.***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, murder, abuse, apocalyptic events, sexism, capitalism, gore, bullying, trauma, racism, genocide, colonialism, othering*Media Mentions: The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinOryx and Crake by Margaret AtwoodThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Testaments by Margaret AtwoodThe Robber Bride by Margaret AtwoodParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettThe Stand by Stephen KingYear One by Nora RobertsLost---HuluAdolescence---NetflixThe Insatiable Volt Sisters by Rachel Eve MoultonThe Life Impossible by Matt HaigThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerCello's Gate by Maurice AfrichOathbound by Tracy DeonnBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are at the beginning of the end, covering the final book in N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy, The Stone Sky! Things are continuing to complicate and come together for the characters in their quest to bring back the moon, and Hannah and Laura do their best to keep up with it all. They also chat about a new favorite book of Laura's, video games Hannah is loving, and being drawn to certain genres of books seasonally.Media Mentions:The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinAbbott Elementary---HuluSt. Denis Medical---PeacockThe Shadow of the Gods by John GwynneHollow Knight video gameCeleste video gameGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K ReillyFranny & Zooey by J.D. SalingerThe Singles Table by Sara DesaiYellowjackets---Paramount+Hardball---Pluto TVThe Mighty Ducks---Disney+Now and Then---TubiRemember the Titans---Disney+Crazy Ex-Girlfriend---CWBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textWe had a few personal things come up, so we are rereleasing a combined version of our episode of Ep. 1-4 of Wheel of Time season 2 and the Patreon episode of Ep. 5-8 featuring Sara of Fiction Fans and C.M. Caplan! Please enjoy, and make sure you are caught up for season 3 of Wheel of Time out next week!!Be sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are traveling into minds in order to assist the FBI, but they get trapped and require author Steve Westenra's help to get back to reality. That's right! The Cell, a Jennifer Lopez sci-fi/horror movie, is the topic of today's episode! Steve, Hannah, and Laura do a deep dive on the themes, cinematography, and horror elements present in a movie that is drastically different from J-Lo's other work in 2000.*This episode contains SPOILERS for The Cell (2000 movie).*CW You can follow Steve Westenra at:SteveWestenra | Instagram, TikTok | LinktreeAnd be sure to check out Steve's books, The Wings of Ashtaroth and The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle, or request them from your local library!!!Media Mentions:The Cell---Prime VideoThe Wings of Ashtaroth by Steve Hugh WestenraThe Crown of Asmodeus by Steve Hugh WestenraThe Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by Steve Hugh WestenraSo Sing the Barrows by Steve Hugh WestenraAnts---Prime VideoThe Wedding Planner---NetflixShall We Dance---Prime VideoMonster in Law---NetflixHoward Shore's worksUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt---NetflixLaw & Order---PeacockGrey's Anatomy---NetflixEmerald City---PeacockAn Unkindness of Ghost by Rivers SolomonA Queer History of Newfoundland by Rhea RhollmannLove is Blind---NetflixBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate by discussing the book's characters and themes. They also chat about book club reads, axolotls, turtles, and overcoming anxiety/fears to do things.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at 27 min 12 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sexism, manipulation, mental illness, racism, xenophobia, death, murder, climate change, apocalyptic events, trauma, parenthood, parental trauma, generational trauma, abuse. **Apologies for some technical issues.Media Mentions: The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinThe Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinParable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerWingspan the board gameInto the Riverlands by Nghi VoWorld of Wonders by Aimee NezhukumatathilThe Master of Disguise---TubiSchitt's Creek---HuluThe Cell--Prime VideoSelena---TubiE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial---Prime VideoJujutsu Kaisen---HuluBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are learning to control Cursed Energy while looking for a Curse's missing fingers, so they decide to bring in friend and author, Moses Ose Utomi, to help them. Hannah, Laura, and Moses discuss Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 digging deep into the characters, themes, and their favorite moments of this amazing anime.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1."*CW for the episode: discussions of death, murder, violence, mental illness, sexism, trauma*Be sure to follow Moses Ose Utomi  and check out his work at: Fantasy Author | Moses Ose UtomiMedia Mentions: Jujutsu Kaisen---HuluJujutsu Kaisen by Gege AkutamiThe Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose UtomiThe Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose UtomiThe Memory of the Ogisi by Moses Ose UtomiDaughters of Oduma by Moses Ose UtomiChildren of Useyi by Moses Ose UtomiCrazy Ex-Girlfriend---CWDoctor Who---MaxRick & Morty---HuluThe Boys---Prime VideoBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are thrilled to welcome C.M. Caplan back to the podcast to discuss book 2 in their Four of Mercies series, The Diplomacy of the Knife!! They dive deep into the characters of the series, chat about sibling dynamics, learn more about Connor's plotting process, and try to remain calm after reading such a tense, incredible ending.*This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fall Is All There Is and mild spoilers for The Diplomacy of the Knife by C.M. Caplan.*Be sure to buy The Diplomacy of the Knife or request it from your local library TODAY!!!You can follow Connor at: Bluesky: @cmcaplanwrites.bsky.socialInstagram: @thecmcaplanMedia Mentions:The Fall Is All There Is by C.M. CaplanThe Diplomacy of the Knife by C.M. CaplanFiction Fans podcastLord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the final third of the plot of N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate and are navigating all the things that are ramping up in the Stillness. They also chat about a movie that made Laura cry and Hannah baffles Laura by describing the plots of J-Lo movies.***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 45 secs.*****Content Warnings for the episode: discussions of murder, death, violence, racism, xenophobia, poverty, extreme climate events, abuse, Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinSpiderman: No Way Home---HuluMarvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+The Midnight Feast by Lucy FoleyMy Favorite Murder podcastMaid in Manhattan---NetflixEnough---Prime VideoHowl's Moving Castle---MaxSpirited Away---MaxMy Neighbor Totoro---MaxPonyo---MaxKiki's Delivery Service---MaxDianna Wynne Jones's worksThe Fall Is All There Is by C.M. CaplanThe Diplomacy of the Knife by C.M. CaplanBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the middle section of The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin! Things are getting more complicated, and they do their best to keep things sorted. They also chat about book titles being misleading, historical books that are fun to read, and a zany show about a haunted B&B. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 39 min 15 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, violence, climate events, manipulation, abuse, bullying, death, generational trauma **Apologies for some audio issues on Hannah's end. *Media Mentions-The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinFrieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1 by Kanehito YamadaThat Librarian by Amanda JonesDon't Laugh At Me A Child Called It by Dave PelzerSNL 50---PeacockSNL---PeacockAll That---Paramount PlusFriends---MaxMarvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+The Dana Carvey Show---TubiConclave---PeacockThe Demon of Unrest by Erik LarsonDeadwake by Erik LarsonIn the Garden of the Beasts by Erik LarsonDevil in the White City by Erik LarsonThe Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonGhosts---Paramount PlusHowl's Moving Castle---MaxBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are delving into N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate, covering the first 7 chapters! And let's just say that Hannah is "not pleased" that a certain character has appeared in book two of this trilogy. Laura also shares more about her read through of Vinland Saga and Hannah watched a romp of a movie that she wants everyone to go see.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin! The Broken Earth trilogy, book two!! Spoiler section starts at: 24 min 10 sec. ***CW for the episode: discussions of death, murder, violence, abuse, manipulation, xenophobia, racism, slavery, mutilation, gore, mental illness, PTSD, poverty, cannibalism, apocalyptic/climate events*Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinLightfall by Ed CrockerVinland Saga by Makoto YukimuraJujutsu Kaisen---HuluAzul the board gameWingspan the board gameWe Shall Be Monsters by Alyssa WeesThe Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-WilliamsAnchorman---PeacockOne of Them Days movieBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura have one of their dreams fulfilled in this week's bonus episode because they get the chance to learn all about libraries and their different services from librarian, Lora Del Rio!!!! Lora (MSLIS) is the Director for Research, Teaching, and Learning, Humanities Librarian, as well as an Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Lora is a wealth of knowledge and answers all of the OWWR pod team's burning questions about libraries. She offers advice to readers looking to get involved in their local library, ways to support librarians/libraries, and shares about her work increasing diversity in libraries. Please check out the Lovejoy Library at SIUE and the DLCTE Program!! Faculty - Lovejoy Library | SIUEHome - Diverse Librarianship Career Training and Education ProgramMedia Mentions:American Library AssociationMilwaukee Public LibraryThat Librarian by Amanda JonesBrooklyn Nine-Nine---PeacockFun Home by Alison BechdelMaus by Art SpiegelmanPersepolis by Marjane SatrapiGood Talk by Mira JacobThe Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingThe Harry Potter film franchise---PeacockMusic by John Williams---Disney+The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. JemisinBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are thrilled to welcome author Adam Bassett to the podcast to chat about his books Digital Extremities and the newly released, Animus Paradox! Adam shares about imagining futuristic worlds, applications of biological technologies, and engaging readers with action scenes. Hannah and Laura now have a new friend and another Auto-Buy author! ANIMUS PARADOX is out on January 27th, 2025!! Be sure to pick up ANIMUS PARADOX and DIGITAL EXTREMITIES by Adam Bassett at your local indie bookstore or request them from your local library!! OR use the link below to find Adam's work and access EXTRAS at Campfire!https://www.campfirewriting.com/explore/digital-extremitiesYou can follow Adam at:Adam Bassett | Author, Illustrator, DesignerBluesky: @adamcbassett.comInstagram: @adamcbassettThreads: @adamcbassettMedia Mentions:Animus Paradox by Adam BassettDigital Extremities by Adam BassettWarrior Cats series by Erin HunterDevil's Keep by Phillip FinchCyberpunk 2077 gameArcane---NetflixBrian McClellan's worksMushroom Blues by Adrian M. GibsonNeon Noir by Nina VossBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping their discussion of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season by discussing the characters and themes of the novel. They also chat about a vampire book that Laura shockingly enjoyed and a book that Hannah feels like she wasted her time reading. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 30 min 05 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of death, murder, violence, racism, colonialism, climate change, classism, memory loss, disability, sexual violence, abuse, mental illness, oppression, trauma, sex*Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinLightfall by Ed CrockerDracula by Bram StokerSkeleton Crew---Disney+The Fury by Alex MichaelidesThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesThe Maidens by Alex MichaelidesGlass Onion---NetflixWool by Hugh HoweySilo---AppleTVScythe by Neal ShustermanA Man on the Inside---NetflixThe Father---StarzWhat We Do In The Shadows---HuluThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura made the bold, colorful decision to cover a documentary for this TV Tuesday! They watched Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story and try to sort out if they actually learned anything. Spoiler: not much.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story.**Media Mentions:Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story---Prime VideoDoctor Who---MaxAmerican Factory---NetflixBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are sick, but they put themselves together just enough to cover the final portion of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season and all of its shocking final moments. They also talk about Laura's trip to a museum and some of Hannah's favorite Taskmaster moments. Laura also is sad to learn that a certain author does not portray a character he has written in the television adaptation of his books.*Apologies for audio issues on Laura's end. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 30 min 14 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, death, racism, sexism, abuse, climate disasters, motherhood, infanticide, slavery, violence, colonialism, genocide**Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Great Muppet Caper---Disney+The Muppets Show---Disney+SNL---PeacockA Man on the Inside---NetflixThe Good Place---NetflixThe Office---PeacockBrooklyn Nine-Nine---PeacockParks & Rec---PeacockWhen the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi VoTom Lake by Ann PatchettMamma Mia!---MaxThe Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle MatarGlitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Documentary---Prime VideoBeloved by Toni MorrisonMash---HuluThe Dresden Files---TubiThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura continue to "break the earth" by covering the middle section of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season. Laura is fighting a bit of a cold, but she still gushes about Vinland saga and one of her favorite TV shows, and Hannah does something Laura loves.... rants about a book. They also chat about growing more sensitive to certain media and decide that they will watch an upcoming documentary based on some online buzz.***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, Vinland saga by Makoto Yukimura, and The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins.****Spoiler/plot section for The Fifth Season begins at: 42 mins 10 secs. **CW for the episode: discussions of class, slavery, abuse, sexual abuse, racism, death, poverty, violence, Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinVinland saga by Makoto YukimuraSquid Game---NetflixThe Blue Hour by Paula HawkinsThe Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsInto the Water by Paula HawkinsGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesThe Maidens by Alex MichaelidesUp---Disney+Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story---Prime VideoThe Life and Death of the American Worker by Alice DriverE.R.---HuluChicago Med---PeacockChicago Fire---PeacockBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

It's a new year and a new season for OWWR pod! A fifth season, in fact! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of N.K. Jemisin's book, The Fifth Season. They also chat about a manga series that Laura loves, a Poirot (BBC) marathon watch, and a fun, queer romance that Hannah recently read. Oh, they also decide to possibly reread The Wheel of Time...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 25 secs.***CW for the plot section: death, violence, climate events, abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, starvation.**Spoilers for Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura from 6 min through 12 min.**Apologies for audio/microphone issues on Laura's end. *Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinReservation Dogs---HuluRutherford Falls---PeacockThe Bear---HuluParks & Recreation---PeacockVinland Saga by Makoto YukimuraPoirot---BritBoxMurder on the Orient Express---HuluStardew Valley videogameRobot Dreams---HuluThe Pairing by Casey McQuistonRed, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonRuthless Vows by Rebecca RossFriends---MaxShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanHe Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Bound and the Broken series by Ryan CahillThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hannah and Laura wrap up 2024 by sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies! Thank you to OWWR listeners, friends, and guests for supporting the podcast! See you in 2025 as we "Break the Earth" together!Media Mentions:SNL---PeacockKevin Can F*ck Himself---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixFallout---Prime VideoSFF Addicts podcastA Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallSea of Souls by N.C. ScrimgeourLesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim FuA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky ChambersThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersThe Wild Robot movieKotaro Lives Alone---NetflixFox 8 by George SaundersRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltViviana Valentine and the Ticking Clock by Emily EdwardsSweetpea by C.J. SkuseFargo---MaxDune: Part Two---MaxStar Wars---Disney+Challengers---Prime VideoThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelA Side Character's Love Story by Akane TamuraJoyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul ScheerThe Boys---Prime VideoNorth Woods by Daniel MasonA Sorrow Named Joy by Sarah ChornThe Necessity of Rain by Sarah ChornThe Battle Drum by Saara El-ArifiDelicious in Dungeon---NetflixAbbott Elementary---HuluQuaint Creatures by Andrew D. MeredithBlackburn Station by Karen LuciaDragonmeat by Angela BoordSeeds of Inheritance by Aimee KuzenskiHunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane GayEducated by Tara WestoverBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose UtomiThe Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose UtomiHills of Heather and Bone by K.E. AndrewsJaiti's Wager by Jonathan NevairNo Song, But Silence by Jonathan NevairCosmic Widow by Jonathan NevairM is for Monster by Talia DuttonLegendborn by Tracy DeonnBloodmarked by Tracy DeonnThey Both Die At The End by Adam SilveraThe Firekeeper's Daughter by Angelline BoulleyThe Wishing Stone by Adam HolcombeVinland Saga by Makoto YukimuraFunny Story by Emily HenryLate Bloomer by Mazey EddingsShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings---Disney+Loki---Disney+Ms. Marvel---Disney+Echo---Disney+The Marvels---Disney+Dimension 20Tales of the Empire---Disney+The Acolyte---Disney+The Bad Batch---Disney+The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power---Prime VideoHollow Knight videogameStardew Valley videogameHot Ones---YouTubeFoster the Meeple---YouTubeWingspan board gameBatala's ASMR---YouTubeJojo's ASMR---YouTubeFast ASMR---YouTubeGibi ASMR---YouTubeLizi ASMR---YouTubeLand of Milk and Honey by C Pam ZhangHe Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi VoBefore the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1 by Bryan S. GlosemeyerThe Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeThe First Binding by R.R. VirdiThe Doors of Midnight by R.R. VirdiPaladin Unbound by Jeff SpeightThe Forsaken Planet by Bryan WilsonThe Gilded Ones series by Namina FornaMushroom Blues by Adrian M. GibsonDani Finn'sBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

It's the holiday season, so that means that Hannah and Laura have decided to go on another wild ride of discussing movies that may or may not be about Christmas! If you're looking for a "cross-stitching movie," this is the podcast episode for you! Hannah and Laura chat about The Beautician and the Beast, a childhood favorite of Hannah's, and try to decide what the overall theme of the movie really is.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Beautician and the Beast. **Media Mentions:The Beautician and the Beast---Prime VideoThe Nanny---PeacockThe Sound of Music---Disney+Sense and Sensibility---Apple TVPride and Prejudice---HuluHairspray---Apple TVThe Stepford Wives---Paramount+Sarah Plain and Tall---PeacockThe Country Bears---Disney+Gremlins---PeacockBatman Returns---MaxThe Office---PeacockParks & Rec---PeacockHe's Just Not That Into You---MaxThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants---Apple TV7th Heaven---Paramount+Mrs. Doubtfire---PeacockDune---MaxBeauty and the Beast---Disney+A Fish Called Wanda---Apple TVThe Golden Girls---PeacockFrench Kiss---Prime VideoJoyful Noise---Apple TV10 Things I Hate About You---HuluAladdin---Disney+The Truth About Cats and Dogs---Prime VideoCoyote Ugly---PeacockCrossroads---PeacockBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are thrilled to be welcoming back to the podcast their friend, author K.E. Andrews!! The trio discuss Katie's wonderful novel and SPFBO9 finalist, Hills of Heather and Bone. Hannah and Laura fight back tears, do some "chicken math," and gush about the representation present in this emotional, cozy-fantasy book. Katie also shares her process of writing about grief, Scottish folklore influences, and why she decided to "skip" the romance.This episode contains SPOILERS for Hills of Heather and Bone by K.E. Andrews.CW for the episode: discussions of death, infertility, miscarriage, chronic illness, cannibalism, violenceMedia Mentions:Hills of Heather and Bone by K.E. AndrewsThe Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. AndrewsWild Skies by K.E. AndrewsLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeArcane---NetflixThe Threadlight trilogy by Zack ArgyleA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersThe Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. JemisinBe sure to pick up Hills of Heather and Bone or request it from your local library today!!You can follow K.E. Andrews online at:https://www.keandrews.orgInstagram: @k.e.andrewsBluesky: @keandrews95.bsky.socialFacebook: K.E. AndrewsBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to talk with Moses Ose Utomi about his truly fantastic novella series, The Forever Desert!! Moses shares about effective storytelling and its interpretations, writing from the perspective of an outsider, and the realities of being a dreamer. Hannah and Laura also try their best to get Moses to tell them what happens in The Memory of the Ogisi (The Forever Desert Book #3).**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Lies of the Ajungo and The Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose Utomi.** Be sure to pick up The Lies of the Ajungo and The Truth of the Aleke or request them from your local library!!You can follow Moses at:https://www.mosesoseutomi.com/Instagram: @profseaquillBluesky: @mosesoseutomi.bsky.socialTikTok: @mosesoseutomiMedia Mentions: The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose UtomiThe Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose UtomiThe Memory of the Ogisi by Moses Ose UtomiDaughters of Oduma by Moses Ose UtomiChildren of Useyi by Moses Ose UtomiAttack on Titan---HuluA Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. MartinThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonHouse of the Dragon---MaxJujutsu Kaisen---HuluChain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura finish up this their coverage of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke by discussing the characters and themes of the book. Hannah read a great sci-fi book by an author that was at a book fair she and Laura recently attended. They also talk about Marvel...again...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke.**Spoiler section begins at: 41 min 20 secs.*Apologies for audio issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions:The Fires of Treason by MicheleAnt Man and the Wasp: Quantumania---Disney+Loki---Disney+Agatha All Along---Disney+WandaVision---Disney+Captain Marvel---Disney+The Marvels---Disney+Ms. Marvel---Disney+Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings---Disney+Black Panther---Disney+Wakanda Forever---Disney+Deadpool & Wolverine---Disney+Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+Parks & Rec---PeacockThe Office---PeacockThe Fantastic Four---Disney+Twisters---PeacockSex Education---NetflixCitadel by C.M. AlongiThe Conductors by Nicole GloverStardew Valley videogameThe King's Speech---Prime VideoThe Crown---NetflixThe Forever Desert series by Moses Ose UtomiHills of Heather and Bone by K.E. AndrewsBeautician and the Beast---Prime VideoThe Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. JemisinBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are on Indie Intermission and finish up their coverage of the plot of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke!! They chat about YouTube channels Laura has been watching, Hannah's recent read about the history of D&D, and movies that hit them "right in the nostalgia." They also go in depth into Hannah's farm on Stardew Valley leaving Laura confused...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke.***Apologies for some audio issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions: The Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeFoster the Meeple---YouTubeBatala's ASMR---YouTubePitch Perfect---PeacockGlee---Disney+St. Denis Medical---PeacockDrop Dead Gorgeous---MaxJohn Tucker Must Die---HuluFargo---MaxSuperstore---PeacockBury Your Gays by Chuck TingleThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsWhich Witch by Eva IbbotsonSlaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons by Ben RiggsStardew Valley videogameShe's the Man---HuluBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are going down, down, down the road, down the witches' road and they've brought along the newest member of their coven, author Ashley Anglin!!! The three witches avoid the Salem Seven, gush over Sasheer Zamata's performance, and try to decide if there were any bad parts of the show.***This episode contains full SPOILERS for Agatha All Along.***Be sure to follow Ashley Anglin at:https://linktr.ee/ashleyb.anglinAnd check out Undiscovered by Ashley Anglin, or request it from your local library!Media Mentions:Agatha All Along---Disney+Undiscovered by Ashley AnglinWandaVision---Disney+Frozen---Disney+Coco---Disney+Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+Bad Moms---AppleTVMare of Easttown---MaxThe Wire---MaxHeartstopper---NetflixHot Ones---YouTubeLegendborn by Tracy DeonnStar Trek---Paramount+Practical Magic---PeacockScream---MaxBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

It's time for Indie Intermission!!! Hannah and Laura are covering the first half of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke and trying to decide whether or not treason was in fact committed. They also discuss the latest entry in Jonathan Nevair's spy-fi series, Domingo, a great memoir, and Hannah's wedding.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke.**Spoiler section begins at 46 min and 5 sec.Media Mentions: The Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeFall Guy---PeacockScream---MaxAvengers: Age of Ultron---Disney+X-Men---Disney+SNL---PeacockThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherThe Office---PeacockAndor---Disney+Cosmic Widow by Jonathan NevairThe Wind Tide series by Jonathan NevairWingspan the board gameFlamecraft the board gameBoard Game AuthorityPride---KanopyBrooklyn Nine-Nine---PeacockEducated by Tara WestoverHide by Kiersten WhiteEarthlings by Sayaka MurataThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are thrilled to be able to talk to science-fiction/fantasy author, Bryan Wilson, about his series, Power of the Stars! They chat about Bryan's publishing journey, writing fictional friendships and complex families, and navigating intergalactic politics.**This episode contains mild spoilers for The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson.** Be sure to read Bryan's books (The Forsaken Planet and The Son of the Prophets) and request them from your local library!You can follow Bryan at:bryanwilsonauthor.comInstagram: @bryan.wilson.authorTwitter: @BWilsonauthorMedia Mentions:The Forsaken Planet by Bryan WilsonThe Son of the Prophets by Bryan WilsonA Princess of Oldir by Bryan WilsonThe Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonEnders Game by Orson Scott CardStar Trek---Paramount+The Dresden Files by Jim ButcherThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienHalo the videogameRed Rising by Pierce BrownLightbringer by Pierce BrownBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura wrap up The Year of the Dresden: 6A by discussing the characters and themes of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. They miss Billy the werewolf, talk a LOT about vampires and discuss how there may just be a bit too much going on in this novel. Hannah and Laura also chat about some fun graphic novels, a book that gives Hannah vibes of 90's rom-coms, and awesome musicals/movie musical experiences.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 28 min and 50 secs.****CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sexual assault, sex work, mental illness, death, gore, blood, toxic relationships, nudity, sexism**Media Mentions:Blood Rites by Jim ButcherDeath Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherStar Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 4 by Kieron Gillen, Salvador Larroca, and Juan GimenezStar Wars: Darth Vader- Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 1: Imperial Machine by Charles Soule, Jim Cheung, and Giuseppe CamuncoliA Side Character's Love Story, Vol. 19 by Akane TamuraStar Wars---Disney+Dracula by Bram StokerArrested Development---NetflixHacks---MaxAgatha All Along---Disney+Divine Rivals by Rebecca RossBeetlejuice the MusicalLabryinth---HuluLabryinth in Concert@britandherbooks on TikTokShogun---HuluThe Thornbirds---Prime VideoVampire Diaries---PeacockBuffy the Vampire Slayer---HuluThe Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeThe Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. JemisinThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Forever Desert series by Moses Ose UtomiHills of Heather and Bone by K.E. AndrewsBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura finish covering the plot of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher and wonder when things went off the rails and why Karrin Murphy had to take her pants off. They also chat about an excellent independently published novella, a fun, fantasy series with lots of smut, and their new favorite spin-off TV show.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. Spoiler/plot section begins at: 32 mins.****CW for the episode: discussions of death, grief, mental illness, violence, sexual assault, sex work, sex, abuse, toxic relationships, car accidents, sexism, incest, suicide, ableism**Media Mentions:Blood Rites by Jim ButcherDeath Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherEnglish Teacher---HuluA Necromancer Called Gam Gam by Adam HolcombeThe Wishing Stone by Adam HolcombeFanFiAddict.com Agatha All Along---Disney+WandaVision---Disney+Ms. Marvel---Disney+Parks & Rec---Disney+The White Lotus---MaxScott Pilgrim VS the World---NetflixThe Four Horseman series by Laura ThalassaGood Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil GaimanWater Moon by Samantha Sotto YambaoThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternThe Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonA Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnicketThe Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are in the midst of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher, and friends, there are lots of vampires in this book. So many, in fact, that it is confusing. They also chat about Disney movie sequels with great songs, a book series that Hannah couldn't wait to finish, and feminist icon, Moo Deng.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 41 min 35 secs. ****CW for the episode: discussions of abuse, sex, racism, mental illness, nudity, violence, death, murder, disease, pandemics, sexual assault***Apologies for Laura's audio quality. She recently got a new computer and has not figured out the settings. *Media Mentions:Blood Rites by Jim ButcherDeath Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherScream---Prime VideoConan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcastSignificant Others podcastStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelStation Eleven---MaxThe Stand by Stephen KingPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeValentine's Day---AppleTVLove Actually---AppleTVNew Year's Eve---AppleTVMother's Day---AppleTVJoyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul ScheerHow Did This Get Made podcastSpare by Prince HarryMy Name is Barbra by Barbra StreisandThe Godfather by Mario PuzoInside Out---Disney+Inside Out 2---Disney+Wreck It Ralph---Disney+Ralph Breaks the Internet---Disney+Moana---Disney+Frozen---Disney+Star Wars---Disney+Lion King 2---Disney+The Battle Drum by Saara El-ArifiOnly Murders in the Building---HuluWhat We Do in the Shadows---HuluRenfield---PeacockThe Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura join their friend, C.M. Caplan, in a quest to become samurai for a powerful daimyo and take down their political rivals. That's right! Shogun (season1) is the subject of today's TV Tuesday!!**This episode contains SPOILERS for Shogun, the television series, on Hulu/FX.*****CW for the episode: discussions of war, violence, blood, gore, sex, sexual abuse, domestic violence, colonialism, murder, guns, religion, death, suicide, fire, PTSD, mental illness, misogyny, sexism**Be sure to follow C.M. Caplan online at: Twitter: @cmcaplanwritesBluesky: @cmcaplanwritesInstagram: @thecmcaplanAnd pick up their book, The Fall Is All There Is, or request it at your local library!Media Mentions:Shogun---HuluShogun by James ClavellThe Fall Is All There Is by C.M. CaplanThe Sword in the Street by C.M. CaplanA Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. MartinGame of Thrones---MaxPercy Jackson and the Olympians---Disney+Bridgerton---NetflixThe Thorn Birds---Prime VideoJane Austen's worksBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Jim Butcher's book, Blood Rites, and seeing Harry Dresden as a detective in a [fairly] straightforward murder mystery. They also chat about a show that Hannah is making part of her personality, depictions of chronic illness in books, and Laura's preference for learning about the histories of Middle Earth rather than histories of actual Earth...***This episode contains SPOILERS for Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 49 min 40 secs.******CW for the spoiler section: discussions of murder, violence, sex work, sex, racism, sexism, internalized misogyny***Media Mentions:Blood Rites by Jim ButcherDeath Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherJRR Tolkien's worksThe Lord of the Rings trilogy---MaxThe Hobbit trilogy---MaxThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power---Prime VideoThe Uglies by Scott WesterfeldThe Uglies---NetflixPersuasion---NetflixPersuasion by Jane AustenStar Wars---Disney+The Wheel of Time---Prime VideoFirekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyStephen Graham Jones's worksMongrels by Stephen Graham JonesNight of the Living MannequinMegan Miranda's worksThe Rom-Commers by Katherine CenterThe Bodyguard by Katherine CenterFargo---HuluTen Things I Hate About You---HuluPretty Woman---AppleTVWild RobotHeartstopper---NetflixA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersArrested Development---NetflixThe Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

Hannah is getting married soon! So that means Indie Intermission looks a little different this time around. Hannah and Laura have created a bracket of some independently published books that have been participants in previous Indie Intermissions and they use a random generator to choose the next Indie Intermission winner!! This is a shorter episode, but be sure to check out all of the books/authors mentioned and show them some support!Media Mentions:Shadow of a Dead God by Patrick SamphireEmpires's Daughter by Marian L. ThorpeFairy Godmurder by Sarah J. SoverRevenge Arc by Cat VoleurNo Land For Heroes by Cal BlackLast Memoria by Rachel Emma ShawThe Living Waters by Dani FinnThe Cruel Gods by Trudie SkiesSmall Places by Matthew SamuelsThe Erstwhile Tyler Kyle by Steve Hugh WestenraThe Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkePhased by Victoria Tecken#iHunt by Olivia HillThe Marked Princess by E.P. StavsMiss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby OlsonThe Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. AndrewsBefore the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1 by Bryan S. GlosemeyerCrazy Ex-Girlfriend---NetflixThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura try to figure out why Jim Butcher titled the fifth book in his series "Death Masks." They still aren't sure and will continue to do research. They also chat about a spicy romantasy book, recent book club reads with autumn vibes, and a couple of bizarre documentaries.***Spoilers for Shark Heart by Emily Habeck at 12 min 30 secs through 17 min 38 secs.******This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at 54 min and 15 secs. ******CW for episode: discussions of violence, animal cruelty, animal violence/mauling, lawsuits, violence, sex, sexual assault, death, murder, fraud, illness, guns, racism, sexism, vampires***Media Mentions: Death Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherThat Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly LemmingDungeons & Dragons ttrpgLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeShark Heart by Emily HabeckWhalefall by Daniel KrausThe Godfather by Mario PuzoChimp Crazy---MaxTiger King---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+WandaVision---Disney+North Woods by Daniel MasonLone Women by Victor LaValleJoyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul ScheerThe Forest Brims Over by Maru AyaseLittle Miss Innocent---HuluMadame Web---NetflixBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura may not know what's happening, but nonetheless, they are covering Jim Butcher's Death Masks! They also chat about some Netflix docuseries, books that have great representation of complicated, strong women, and P. Djeli Clark's latest release.***This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butcher. MaskSpoiler section begins at 32 mins 5 secs.***CW for the spoiler section: discussions of violence, gore, blood, sex, death, racism, sexism, guns, gun violence, chronic illness, comas, illness Media Mentions:Death Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherBefore We Go BlogUndine's Blessing by Tessa HastjarjantoThe Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que MaiKevin Can F**k Himself---NetflixEnglish Teacher---HuluThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power---Prime VideoThe Dead Cat Tail Assasins by P. Djeli ClarkThe Forever Desert series by Moses Ose UtomiThe Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham JonesWorst Roomate Ever---NetflixWorst Ex Ever---NetflixClue---Paramount+Buffy---HuluThe Secret of Nihm---TubiEcho---Disney+Be sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura are working together to take down the Galactic Empire. They bring a rebel, science-fiction author, Bryan S. Glosemeyer, in on their mission and form another branch of the Rebel Alliance!! It's not a trap! Andor (season 1) is the subject of today's TV Tuesday episode, which really could have become several episodes. May the force be with you.Be sure to follow our guest, author Bryan S. Glosemeyer, at: Instagram: @doombunnybryan https://bryansglosemeyer.com/Sign up for his newsletter for a free story, and pick up his books, the Shattered Gates novels at your local indie bookstore or request them from your library!!**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE STAR WARS UNIVERSE.***Media Mentions:Andor----Disney+Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven by Bryan S. GlosemeyerBeyond the Gates Infernal by Bryan S. GlosemeyerRogue One---Disney+Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace---Disney+Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones---Disney+Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith---Disney+Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope---Disney+Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back---Disney+Star Wars: Episode VI- Return of the Jedi---Disney+Star Wars: Episode VII- The Force Awakens---Disney+Star Wars: Episode VIII- The Last Jedi---Disney+Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of the Skywalker---Disney+Solo: A Star Wars Story---Disney+Obi-Wan Kenobi---Disney+The Acolyte---Disney+The Mandalorian---Disney+The Clone Wars---Disney+The Bad Batch---Disney+Star Wars: Rebels---Disney+Ahsoka---Disney+The Book of Boba Fett---Disney+Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+The Bear---HuluLuther---NetflixMamma Mia---DisneyThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

It's the Year of the Dresden and Hannah and Laura are covering the middle section of Death Masks by Jim Butcher. It's getting wild, y'all.... They also chat about learning styles and scheduling, Laura's latest favorite YA book, and a creative TV show that Hannah has really been enjoying.***This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butcher. Spoiler/plot section begins at 1 hr 0 mins.****Apologies for some audio issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions:Death Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherFirekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Rings of Power---Prime VideoOzark---NetflixWingspan---Stonemaier GamesLand of Milk and Honey by C Pam ZhangTender is the Flesh by Agustina BazterricaThe Dark Tower series by Stephen KingMr. Mercedes by Stephen KingThe Outsider by Stephen KingThe Outsider---MaxThe Stand by Stephen KingKevin Can F**k Himself---NetflixKevin Can Wait---AppleTVKing of Queens---PeacockWhat We Do in the Shadows---HuluBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura chat about board games, how social media is quick to create "experts," and they share a story about a weird live podcast viewing experience they had. Then they get into the first 11 chapters of Death Masks by Jim Butcher and keep their fingers crossed that the plot doesn't get too complicated.***This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butcher. The plot section begins at 55 minutes 21 seconds.***Media Mentions: Death Masks by Jim ButcherSummer Knight by Jim ButcherGrave Peril by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherQuaint Creatures by Andrew D. MeredithLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeBookshops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeMiss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby OlsonThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienMartha Wells's worksWingspan (Stonemaier Games)EverdellVillainousCascadiaFlamecraftGuild of Merchant ExplorersTicket to Ride-EuropeUnoMancalaSplendorSleeping GodsGalaxy TruckerHeatPandemicRed NovemberWyrmspanApiaryUndergroveDominionFungiTakedo DuoMexican DominoesThe Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda MontellCultish by Amanda MontellStar Wars---Disney+The Umbrella Academy---NetflixCrazy Ex-Girlfriend---NetflixBehind the Bastards podcastThe Bechdel Cast podcastYou're Wrong About podcastThe Goonies---Prime VideoThe Hannah Montana Movie---Disney+99% Invisible podcastHollow Knight gameStardew Valley gameThe Legend of Zelda gameBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

Hannah and Laura team up with their friends Sara and Lilly of Fiction Fans podcast to discuss Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix! Just Ella and its roller coaster of a plot seem to hit differently when you're in your 30s, unfortunately. Nostalgia Book Club discusses the ableism and fatphobia present in Just Ella, as well as the author's attempts to send a message that....fall flat. Sara also pitches a book that seems like it's actually perfect for Fiction Fans and OWWR pod to cover.Be sure to follow Fiction Fans podcast at:Twitter: @fictionfanspodInstagram: @fictionfanspod Bluesky: @ficitonfanspodfictionfanspod@gmail.comfictionfanspodcast.comMedia Mentions:Just Ella by Margaret Peterson HaddixFiction Fans podcastThe Swan Princess---AppleTVThe Goonies---Prime VideoNew Girl---PeacockThe Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson LevineThe Lunar Chronicles by Marissa MeyerDreadful by Caitlin RozakisFirefly---HuluRed Darkling by L a GuettlerThe Outsider by Stephen KingMr. Mercedes---PeacockThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherThe Angel Wore Fangs by Sandra HillBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod