The Lit Round Table

Today the Sibnerds are diving into hoaxes (well, two of them at least)! Josef took an archeology class this last term called “Frauds, Myths, and Legends,” and that was the inspiration for today's episode. We're specifically talking about the Cardiff Giant and the Man of Piltdown. Did you learn anything new? Do you have a favorite hoax from history? Join us for our Read Along of Star Wars: Queen's Shadow by: E.K. Johnston! Anna is watching: - The Pitt - Delicious in Dungeon - Futurama - Wish Dragon - Invincible - Yellowjackets - The Handmaid's Tale - Hotel Transylvania 2 - My Neighbor Totoro - Ponyo - Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution - Pokemon: Indigo League - The Secret World of Arriety - Andor, season 2 - Thunderbolts* - The Last of Us, season 2 Anna is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - The Power of Now by: Eckhart Tolle Anna is playing: - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Pokemon: Snap - Pokemon: Sleep Josef is watching: - Sakamoto Days - Castlevania - Wheel of Time, season 3 - The Last of Us, season 2 - Andor, season 2 - Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith - Thunderbolts* Josef is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Ship of Magic by: Robin Hobb Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Stardew Valley - D & D - Betrayal at House on the Hill - Castle Panic! Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about chapters 24 – 26, and that brings us to the end of The Poppy War. In this final installment of this Read Along, we discuss the book's last few chapters and the conclusion of this part of Rin's story. This was a heavy read, one that we certainly would recommend to other readers, but with some trigger warnings attached. While we applaud Kuang's ability to pull on real history, it was a little too much reality in our escapism for our taste. (But we'll probably finish the series at some point.) Join us for our next Read Along by picking up Star Wars: Queen's Shadow by E.K. Johnston! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about chapters 21 – 23. We hope that you took time to take care of yourselves after reading Chapter 21. It was a horrific depiction of what can (and did) happen in times of war when we stop seeing others as human. The conversation is heavy today, but important. Next time we finish the book. If you're a member of our Patreon, please make sure to vote for our next read along! Here are your choices: 1. Star Wars: Queen's Shadow by: E.K. Johnston 2. Walking in Two Worlds by: Wab Kinew 3. Sisters of Sword and Song by: Rebecca Ross Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 17-20! Well, there's a lot to say about this section, and boy, do we get into it. From the monster-chasing side adventure to the downright abuse from Altan towards Rin to the Woman in the spirit world—so much is happening. And we get into all of it! For next time, read Chapters 21-23! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Snow White! There's a lot of discussion around the new live-action remake of Disney's Snow White, but today we're talking about the original fairytale by the Brothers Grimm! Did you learn anything new? Do you have a favorite iteration of Snow White? Join us for our Read Along of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Josef is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Ship of Magic by: Robin Hobb Josef is watching: - Solo Leveling - Re: Zero - Daredevil - Wheel of Time, season 3 - Yellowjackets - Ru Paul's Dragrace Josef is playing: - D & D - Baldur's Gate 3 Anna is watching: - The Black Widow - Delicious in Dungeon - The Prince of Egypt - Veggie Tales: Lord of the Beans - Win or Lose - Invincible - Mike Meyer's Cat in the Hat - Yellowjackets Anna is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama - The Power of Now by: Eckhart Tolle Anna is playing: - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Pokemon: Snap - Pokemon: Violet - Mario Party - Hades Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 13-16! There's so much happening in this section! Rin is learning how to be a member of the Cike—with varying levels of success. We met a new cast of characters, and it's filling the found family trope that we love so much. Altan is back and in charge. His advice to Rin about how to use the Phoenix's fire is creating a lot of internal tension for Rin. Next time read Chapters 17-20! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 10 - 12! It's not summer break anymore! Part 2 came in with quite the shift—and it brought war upon Sinegard, and our students are forced to be soldiers. There was some really powerful commentary on the cost of war. We're learning more and more about the gods and the way they can move in the world. We're excited to learn even more! Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 13 - 16! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about an element of storytelling they've come up against—one more recently than the other! What happens when a character becomes a favorite of the creator? This is something that creatives across genre and medium experience—from the novelist to the Dungeon Master! We may not have the answers, but it was fun to talk about it together! Join us for our Read Along of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Anna is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama Anna is watching: - Kiff: The Lore of the Ring Light - Delicious in Dungeon - Futurama - Wish - Aristocats - The Great Mouse Detective - Win or Lose - Yellowjackets - Hundreds of Beavers - Killing Eve - Shutter Island Anna is playing: - Pokemon: Snap - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Josef is watching: - Solo Leveling - Delicious in Dungeon - Yellowjackets - Hadestown - Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited: Divulgence Josef is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Solo Leveling by: Chugong - Warbreaker by: Brandon Sanderson - Ship of Magic by: Robin Hobb - D&D: Ghosts of Saltmarsh Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Mario Party: Jamboree - Everdell Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 8 & 9! This week we got to see how the other side lives when Rin visits Kitay's home while they're on break from the term. It was fun to see another side of the city—and to catch a glimpse of the Empress! And then the new term starts in a rush. Rin is learning how to meditate and use her powers. She's on her way to being a shaman! Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 10-12! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 6 & 7! We're finally learning about the quirky lore master—and so is Rin! Good thing, too, because without his help she wouldn't have done nearly as well in the trials. Maybe we should all start carrying pigs up a mountain. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 8 & 9! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Over Christmas break, we were asked what D&D character sheets would look for the main characters in the new Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim movie. So you know we had to make it a podcast episode! We haven't done an unpacking episode for War of the Rohirrim, so be aware there are spoilers ahead! How did we do with these character sheets? Would you make any changes? Join us for our Read Along of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Anna is watching: - Klaus - Lady Bird - Sister Wives - Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim - Gravity Falls - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Queer Eye - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Mufasa - Mary Poppins - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Anna is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama - Dinner for Vampires by: Bethany Joy Lenz - Rural Diaries by: Hilarie Burton Morgan - Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by: Crystal Maldonado Anna is playing: - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Happy Little Dinosaurs - Dominion - Extremely Loud Librarians - Mario Party: Jamboree Josef is watching: - Nosferatu - Critical Role, campaign 3 - Solo Leveling - Kaiju No. 8 - Lion King 1 and 1/2 Josef is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Frieren by: Kanehito Yamada - Solo Leveling by: Chugong - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Magic the Gathering - Everdell Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 4 & 5! Rin is adjusting to being a student—and she's coming up against difficult classes, difficult social situations, and puberty. Our girl is determined, knows what she wants, and is willing to sacrifice to get it. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 6 & 7! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 1 - 3! It's a new year and a new book! We're enthralled by the way that R.F. Kuang is pulling us into this story! We weren't quite expecting so much of an academy fantasy, but we're excited to see how it unfolds. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 4 & 5! Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Beware, there be spoilers here! Today the SibNerds are talking all about season 2 of Arcane! The animation is top-tier. The storylines are compelling and gripping. It's so good! In this episode, we take a deep dive to unpack this new season on Netflix. We're not League of Legends players, so if you are and have insights, let us know! Join us for our next Read Along in January 2025—we'll be reading The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Josef is watching: - Arcane (Netflix) - What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu) - Dan Da Dan (Crunchyroll) - One Piece (Crunchyroll) - The Santa Clause (Disney+) Josef is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - True Crime stories (for class) - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Dungeons and Dragons Anna is watching: - A Biltmore Christmas (Netflix) - Piglet's Big Movie (Disney+) - The Great British Baking Show (Netflix) - We Live in Time - Arcane (Netflix) - Love, Death, & Robots (Netflix) - Martha (Netflix) - The Crown (Netflix) - Moana 2 - The Great British Baking Show Holiday (Netflix) - Sister Wives Anna is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Zen and Gone by: Emily France - The Great Cat Massacre by: Robert Darnton Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime - Magic the Gathering - Township - Mario Party: Jamboree - 10 pennies (cards) - JackBox Games Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the end of the book! This week, we're along for the ride as Tress and her unlikely crew defeat the Sorceress of the Midnight Sea! We were glad that all of pirate friends were able to have their shining moment. We also had some really satisfying confirmations of our guesses—like the identity of Huck and the inspiration from The Princess Bride and Good Omens. What a joy this book was! Our Patrons have voted on our next read along! Join us Jan 2025 as we read The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the first half of Part 6, chapters 54-59! This week, we're quickly approaching the climax of the story. Tress is preparing for her encounter with the Sorceress when she discovers Huck's secret. The SibNerds discuss their theories in the second half of this episode. Finish the book and join us next time to see how accurate our predictions were! Don't forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson Circe by: Madeline Miller Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/    

This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about one of Josef's new classes this semester – specifically looking at the role of executioners. He has been reading The Executioner's Journal for class, which inspired this episode. Disclaimer that some of the discussion around executioners is a little disturbing, but Josef does a good job curbing how dark and twisted some of the details are. Members of our Patreon can vote on our next Read Along now! The Frugal Wizard's Guide to Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson  Circe by: Madeline Miller The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang Anna is watching: - Midsommar (Hulu) - Woman of the Hour (Netflix) - Escaping Polygamy (Hulu) - 1000lb Sisters (Hulu) - The Great British Baking Show (Netflix) *Nelly is Slovakian - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Futurama (Hulu) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Over the Garden Wall - Good Mythical Evening - Spongebob (Amazon Prime) - The Big Lebowski - The Wild Robot - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) Anna is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Saints and Misfits by: S.K. Ali - Anya and the Dragon by: Sofiya Pasternack - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5 by: Kamome Shirahama Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime - Magic the Gathering - Township - Mario Party: Jamboree - Bowling Josef is watching: - Dan Da Dan (Crunchyroll) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Wrong Turn - What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu) - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) - One Piece (Crunchyroll) Josef is reading: - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada - Solo Leveling by: Ch'ugong - The Executioner's Journal by: Frantz Schmidt Josef is playing: - Elden Ring (PS5) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Dungeons and Dragons Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 44-53! This may be our favorite section so far! Tress is really starting to embrace that main character energy, and we are here for it! And the DRAGON!!!! Ahhhhh!!!! Next time read Chapters 54-59! Don't forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang 2. The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson 3. Circe by: Madeline Miller Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 35-43! Tress is becoming quite the inventor! So far, this part is all about her developing a projectile weapon with pointy mini cannonballs – sound familiar?  The other big moment is Tress's discovery of how to use Hoid's curse to her advantage. What a clever girl! Next time we'll be discussing the rest of Part 5! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about the finale of season 2 of Rings of Power. Spoilers Ahead!!! We're talking about the dwarves, the Stranger, Numenor, Eregion, and that fantastic fight between Galadriel and Sauron. There's so much to discuss, this week is a little extra long! Tell us how you're feeling about this season of Rings of Power! Anna is watching: - O Brother, Where Art Thou? - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Futurama (Hulu) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Joker - The Wild Robot Anna is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Bayou Magic by: Jewell Parker Rhodes - The Secret of the Dragon Gems by: Rajani LaRocca & Chris Baron - Saints and Misfits by: S.K. Ali - Two Tribes by: Emily Bowen Cohen Anna is playing: - Magic the Gathering - Township Josef is watching: - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - 86 (Crunchyroll) - Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll) - One Piece (Crunchyroll) - Nightmare on Elm Street - Vox Machina, season 3 (Amazon Prime) Josef is reading: - Assassin's Apprentice by: Robin Hobb - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada Josef is playing: - Elden Ring (PS5) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Dungeons and Dragons Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 4! The whimsy continues as Tress learns more about Huck and the different kinds of spores on her planet. We have a feeling that Hoid holds some very important information… if only he wasn't cursed to be nonsensical. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 35-43! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 3! Tress is getting to know the crew in this part of our story, and therefore, so are we! Hoid is such a strange little man… but we're enjoying his oddities so much! Anna will forgive the secret zombies since Josef clarified that the doctor isn't *technically* a zombie. Oh, the whimsy is so much fun! Next time we'll be discussing Part 4! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

It's here, it's finally here! Season 2 of Rings of Power came in like a lion, and the SibNerds have much to discuss! This is a longer episode as Anna and Josef dive into the moments they love so far, and the twists that are leaving them scratching their heads. Where are you excited to see the show go next? Has there been a moment that gave you nerd-bumps? Anna is watching: - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Netflix) - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - American Murder: Laci Peterson (Netflix) - Futurama (Hulu) - Simone Biles Rising (Netflix) - Athlete A (Netflix) - The Umbrella Academy (seasons 3&4) (Netflix) - Sponge Bob (Amazon Prime) - The Lion King Anna is reading: - The Alchemist by: Paulo Coelho - The Daughters of Ys by: M.T. Anderson - Aquicorn Cove by: Kay O'Neill - Across a Field of Starlight by: Blue Deliquanti - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - The Mighty Nein Orgins: Mollymauk Tealeaf by: Jody Houser Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) - Let's Go Eevee (Nintendo Switch) - Magic the Gathering - NYT Word Games - Fruit Merge - Township Josef is watching: - Interview with a Vampire (season 2) (Amazon Prime) - Alien Romulus - Alien: Resurrection - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll) - 86 (Crunchyroll) - Delicious Dungeon (Netflix) - One Piece (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Hogan's Heroes (Amazon Prime) Josef is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada - Assassin's Apprentice by: Robin Hobb Josef is playing: - Elden Ring (PS5) - Toon Town Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 2! The biggest revelations of the week: Tress has excellent parents. Hoid is a weird little dude... Huck the rat is a curious fellow—is he really Charlie in disguise? What do you think, is Tress a self-insert character? Next time we'll be discussing Part 3! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 1! It's a new book, like a breath of fresh, whimsical air! We're already charmed by Tress and Charlie. This world is brain bendy, but in the best way. Any theories about this Sorceress who lives in the Midnight Sea? Next time we'll be discussing Part 2! Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are ranking their top 5 cliffhangers in movies, TV, and books! We most assuredly missed some that deserve to be mentioned! Do you have a fave cliffhanger? Or one that made you desperate for the next installment of the story? We've got a new read along starting next week! Join us for Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson! Read part 1 for next week! Together we watched: - Fruits Basket Together we played: - Magic the Gathering - Dominion - Betrayal at House on the Hill - Settlers of Catan - Ascension - Monikers - Sushi Go Dim Sum - Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (PS2) Josef is watching: - Halloween - Evil Dead - Event Horizon - The Invisible Man - Let the Right One In - The Cures of La Llorona - Prey - The Raven - Exorcist: Believer - Talk to Me - X - Alien: Resurrection - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Delicious Dungeon (Netflix) - Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll) - House of the Dragon (Max) Josef is reading: - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Assassin's Apprentice by: Robin Hobb - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada Josef is playing: - D&D - Elden Ring (PS5) Anna is watching: - Futurama (Hulu) - The Lorax (Netflix) - The Spongebob Movie (Amazon) - Acolyte (Disney+) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Everything, Everything Anna is reading: - #notyourprincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by: Charleyboy and Leatherdale - The Alchemist by: Paulo Coelho - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Everything, Everything by: Nicola Yoon - The Wild Robot by: Peter Brown Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the last section of The Broken Earth saga! What a ride. We still have questions, but that's okay. Jemisin concluded this story in such a profound and significant way that we will tell folks they need to read this for years to go. We both gave this one a 5/5 stars! Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 12 & Syl Anagist: Zero. We've. Learned. So. Much. Now we know how the stone eaters and guardians were created. We know what happened when Hoa and the other tuners were told to turn the Plutonic Engine on. We know how Father Earth responded to the puny humans stealing some of his core. And still, we saw how the more pacifist stone eaters are living at Core Point. There were some really sweet moments amidst all the revelations. Next time we'll be finishing the dang book! Don't forget, our Patreon's get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Star-Touched Queen by: Roshani Chokshi 2. The Winter King by: Bernard Cornwell 3. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Inspired by recent book bans and challenges, Anna shares what she's learned about diversity in library collections from her classes. The SibNerds are revisiting their previous discussion around book bans and reevaluating the framing they put on that conversation. A large portion of this conversation talks about the importance of challenging the centering of whiteness and the default being white. We know that this can be an uncomfortable conversation, but we believe that it is critical in our own growth. We hope that this will help others process or begin their growth and understanding of folks who may be different. The Kirkus article “Unmaking the White Default:” https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/unmaking-white-default/ We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/ Equal Opportunity Reader's review of Gender Queer: https://equalopportunityreader.com/2023/06/22/review-gender-queer-a-memoir-by-maia-kobabe/ The diversity graphic Anna references: https://socialjusticebooks.org/diversity-graphic/ Don't forget to join us for our Read Along! We're reading The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin! Our Patrons can vote on our next Read Along! Here are the options: 1. The Star-Touched Queen by: Roshani Chokshi 2. The Winter King by: Bernard Cornwell 3. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson Josef is watching: - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Delicious Dungeon (Netflix) - Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll) - Bram Stoker's Dracula - Acolyte (Disney+) Josef is reading: - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama Josef is playing: - D&D - Elden Ring (PS5) - Magic the Gathering Anna is watching: - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Futurama (Hulu) - The Mole (Netflix) - Despicable Me 4 - The Minions (Netflix) - Inside Out 2 - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - Acolyte (Disney+) Anna is reading: - Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by: Penelope Bagieu - She is a Haunting by: Trang Thanh Tran - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin Anna is playing: - Fallout 4 (PS5) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) - JackBox Games - Beat the Parents - Apples to Apples - Magic the Gathering Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 10-11 (and that Syl Anagist chapter in the middle)! This section ended with both Essun and Nassun moving forward on new-found resolute paths—if they had any doubts, they don't anymore. We learned about how Stone Eaters are made (sort of) and what happened to the early Stone Eaters. Creep factors were high. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 12 and Syl Anagist: Zero!   Don't forget, our Patreon's get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Star-Touched Queen by: Roshani Chokshi 2. The Winter King by: Bernard Cornwell 3. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 8-9! Nassun seems to have found herself where the Syl Anagist chapters are taking place! It's so fascinating to see her experience this place that was so different from anything she's ever known—and strikingly similar to our world in some ways. (Cable management, anyone?) Hoa's chapter gives us more questions yet—and we're feeling the pressure of the countdown in the Syl Anagist chapter titles! And Essun's going through it, once again. She seems to have survived the desert, but there's been plenty of foreboding about the dangers ahead. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 10-11! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Much has happened in Lord of the Rings news since we last talked about all things Middle Earth! Josef leads us through a list of the things to look forward to. The SibNerds speculate about what may happen in these different projects, but the hype is real! If you want to read more about The War of the Rohirrim: https://ew.com/lord-rings-war-rohirrim-anime-meet-hero-villain-exclusive-8661309 Which new Lord of the Rings project are you the most excited about? Oh, and if you want to read that article that gave us a good giggle: https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-lotr-characters-stronger-than-gandalf/ Don't forget to join us for our Read Along! We're reading The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin! Anna is watching: - Hazbin Hotel (Amazon Prime) - Tales of the Empire (Disney+) - Acolyte (Disney+) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edition - Baby Reindeer (Netflix) - A Monster Calls (Amazon Prime) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Pocahontas (Disney+) Anna is reading: - Where the Wild Things Are by: Maurice Sendak - The Arabic Quilt by: Aya Khalil - Dinosaur Lady: Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by: Linda Skeers - New Kid by: Jerry Craft - Class Act by: Jerry Craft - School Trip by: Jerry Craft - Who was Nikola Tesla by: Jim Gigliotti - Dear Mothman by: Robin Gow - The Nightmare House by: Sarah Allen - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5 by: Kamome Shirahama - The Fault in Our Stars by: John Green - This One Summer by: Mariko Tamaki - Gender Queer: A Memoir by: Maia Kobabe - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) - Ori and the Blind Forest (Nintendo Switch) - Magic the Gathering Josef is watching: - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Spy Family (Crunchyroll) - Interview with a Vampire (Amazon Prime) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Acolyte (Disney+) - Nerdy Prudes Must Die (YouTube) Josef is reading: - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada - Solo Leveling, light novel by: Chugong - The Silmarillion by: J.R.R. Tolkien - Manchurian Legacy by: Kazuko Kuramoto Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Bloodborne (PS5) - Elden Ring (PS5) - D&D Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 5-7! The pieces are starting to come together as Hoa is forthcoming with some information about Jija and Nassun. When Essun comes face-to-face with her husband's remains, she is also forced to see the harm she also caused to Nassun. Disturbed and engaged forever, dear listeners! Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 8-9! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Syl Anagist: Five – Syl Anagist: Four! We're digging these explorations into Hoa's past—even if we are super confused by most of it. (We trust Jemisin to lead us through this story, and we know it will all make sense eventually.) We also see how utterly broken and distraught Nassun is after all she's been through since the start of the season. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 5-7! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the Prologue – Chapter 2! We're diving right back in and starting with a Hoa Prologue. It's not a long prologue, but we talk about it for quite a while because there are so many truths that N.K. Jemisin is revealing. It's so good—we got goosebumps. Essun is recovering from her brutal fight that closed out The Obelisk Gate, and Nassun is forced into a brutal fight of her own. There are still things that even Nassun must look away from. Next time we'll be discussing Syl Anagist 5 – Syl Anagist 4! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

In honor of Star Wars Day (which has come and gone by the time this episode comes out), we're talking all about our first-ever fandom! We talk about the Star Wars action figure bucket we had—please tell us we weren't the only ones! Anna reveals how she got into the Extended Universe books. Josef talks about the General Grievous timeline. And so much more! Don't forget to join us for our next Read Along! We're starting The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin, and you need to read Chapters 1-2 before next week! Anna is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5 by: Kamome Shirahama - The Jumbies by: Tracey Baptiste - The Witch of Woodland by: Laurel Snyder Anna is watching: - Hunter x Hunter (Hulu) - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Amazon Prime) - Godzilla x Kong - Bluey (Disney+) - Fallout (Amazon Prime) - Game Changer (DropOutTV) - Task Master (PlutoTV) - The Last Unicorn (Amazon Prime) - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Hazbin Hotel (Amazon Prime) - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (CrunchyRoll) Anna is playing: - Fallout: New Vegas (PS5) - Kulture Karaoke (card game) - Magic the Gathering Josef is watching: - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (CrunchyRoll) - Hunter x Hunter (CrunchyRoll) - Fallout (Amazon Prime) - Doctor Who - Star Wars Robot Chicken (Max) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Candela Obscura (YouTube) - Godzilla x Kong Josef is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 7 by: Kamome Shirahama - Manchurian Legacy by: Kazuko Kuramoto Josef is playing: - D&D - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the last few chapters of the book, Chapters 19 - 20! Essun tried to negotiate with the other comm, which didn't end well. Thank goodness for Hoa! Magic origin reveal in this section, too! Gray Stone Eater name reveal – Steel! Who's going to have control over the Obelisk Gate? And who's bringing the Moon home? Can't wait to find out! The pacing of this book is so perfect. The climax hit us with high stakes and the falling action gave us just enough buffer to get us ready for the next book—and we are very excited about that next book! Join us for our next Read Along, beginning on May 15! We'll be reading Chapters 1 – 2 of The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 16 - Interlude! We've finally gotten the Hoa lore reveal to Essun that we've been waiting for! How wild is it that Nassun has bonded with the person who gave Essun a broken model for how to love? We'll be thinking about this for a long time. And the juxtaposition of Nassun and Essun's meltdowns? Woah. Next time we'll be discussing the end of the book! Let's finish this thing! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litroundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

We're learning about something new today—Hopecore! Join the Sibnerds as we dive into a new aesthetic in storytelling. We also go on a philosophical tangent to discuss the human condition—and what it means for us as storytellers and readers. Josef is watching: - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (CrunchyRoll) - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Ancient Magus Bride (CrunchyRoll) - Solo Leveling (CrunchyRoll) - Hunter x Hunter (CrunchyRoll) - Wotakoi (Amazon Prime) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Renegade Nell (Disney+) - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Disney+) Josef is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - D&D - Battlefront Classics Collection (PS5) Anna is watching: - The BFG (Disney+) - Encanto (Disney+) - Orion and the Dark (Netflix) - Bluey (Disney+) - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - LaLa Land - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Dune: Parts 1 & 2 Anna is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - The House in the Cerulean Sea by: T.J. Klune - Dark and Deepest Red by: Anna-Marie McLemore (Anna kept saying the title backward, oops!) - Castle Hangnail by: Ursula Vernon - Sprite and the Gardener by: Joe Whitt and Rii Abrego - Garlic and the Vampire by: Bree Paulsen - Hex Hall by: Rachel Hawkins - Little Red by: Bethan Woollvin - Hansel & Gretel by: Bethan Woollvin - Rapunzel by: Bethan Woollvin - Bo the Brave by: Bethan Woollvin - Three Little Vikings by:Bethan Woollvin Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Overcooked (Nintendo Switch) Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 14 & 15! Tonkee's still a bit of a mess, but she's got a girlfriend and that's a beautiful thing! Turns out Hoa flew a little too close to the stone eater sun… or something like that. Every time Nassun learns more about the world and Fulcrum, we get a little more hope that she'll be able to reconcile with Essen eventually. What do you think? Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 16 - Interlude! Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 13 & the Interlude! The revelations about the world are coming at us fast and furious in this chapter—these relics sure do talk! Tonkee is a mess, but we love her. And Hoa is… well, doing what Hoa does.  Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 14 – 15! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

As you may know, Josef has gone back to school to get a degree in history—and this past quarter he got to do a deep dive into Joan of Arc. So today we're letting Josef rant and rave about his new personal Roman Empire (iykyk). Learn anything new about Joan of Arc today? If you want to do your own digging, check out this site: https://www.famous-trials.com/the-trial-of-joan-of-arc-1431 Anna is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - A Whole New World: A Twisted Tale by: Elizabeth J. Braswell - Root Magic by: Eden Royce - Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by: Oliver Jeffers - Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by: Mac Barnett - Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by: Hanna Alkaf Anna is watching: - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Monarch (AppleTV) - Argyle - Godzilla vs. Kong - Knives Out (Netflix) - The Glass Onion (Netflix) - The Owl House (Disney+) - Hilda (Disney+) - This Is Us (Netflix) Anna is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) Josef is watching: - Jujutsu Kaisen, season 2 (CrunchyRoll) - Ancient Magus Bride (CrunchyRoll) - Solo Leveling (CrunchyRoll) - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Everything Everywhere All at Once - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Live Action Avatar the Last Airbender (Netflix) - Hazbin Hotel (Amazon Prime) Josef is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - A Court of Thorns and Rose by: Sarah J. Maas Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - D&D Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 10-12! !!!Lore-drop alert!!! Thank you to Alabaster for finally answering so many questions we have about the Moon and Father Earth… but maybe we have just as many new questions? Schaffa is maybe a redeemable character?? Maybe??? What do you think? Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 13 & the Interlude! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 7-9! We're talking philosophy around the concept of love. We're talking about generational trauma. We're talking about parenting. And we're waiting for a lore drop from Alabaster. Do you think Nassun is on her way to a villain era? Is there hope for redemption for Essen? Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 10-12! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable  Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

In honor of Valentine's Day, we're talking about the hottest villains! The idea for this podcast was born from a convo between the SibNerds and their significant others, which was later described as “getting behind the scenes of a podcast episode.” What do you think of our lists? Do you agree? Anyone we missed that you can't believe we missed? Don't forget to join us for our Read Along of The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin! Josef is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku by: Fujita Josef is watching: - Jujutsu Kaisen, season 2 (CrunchyRoll) - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+) - Solo Leveling (CrunchyRoll) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - D&D - Jack's Box Games - Dominion - Smallworld Anna is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - Pet by: Akwaeke Emezi - The Witch Boy by: Molly Ostertag - Children of Blood and Bone by: Tomi Adeyemi - Mother of the Sea by: Zetta Elliott - Oona by: Kelly DiPucchio - Frankencrayon by: Michael Hall - Possum Come a-Knockin' by: Nancy Van Laan - Nugget and Fang by: Tammi Sauer - A Whale in the Bathtub by: Kylie Westaway Anna is watching: - Inside Out (Disney+) - Spirited Away - Godzilla Minus One - The Owl House (Disney+) - Gravity Falls (Disney+) - Star vs. the Forces of Evil (Disney+) - Godzilla (2014) - Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Monarch (AppleTV) - Bluey (Disney+) - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) Anna is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Overcooked 2 (Nintendo Switch) - Spirit of the North (PS5) Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 4-6! There are some thought-provoking comparisons between Jija and Essun in this week's discussion—and Nassun's perspective of each of her parents is challenging. The moon is still a mystery—but we think it's about to be Tonkee's problem! Or at least her special interest. What did you think of that sneaky little interlude? What do we think Hoa is up to? Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 7-9! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 1-3! Right out the gate, this book answered some of the questions that were left hanging from the end of The Fifth Season… and while the answers weren't what we were hoping for, we can respect them. This may be one of the few series that we feel confident will answer all of our questions. We have new POV characters, Nassun and Schaffa, and we're curious if we'll have more! Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 4-6! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the end of The Fifth Season! The climax and falling action of this award-winning book are nothing short of awe-inspiring. This is the first book we've both given a solid 5/5 to, with no hesitation. It's no wonder why this book received a Hugo Award. We're thrilled to read the sequel, The Obelisk Gate, for our next read along book! Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Become a member of our Patreon to vote on our next Read Along! 1. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson 2. A Venom Dark and Sweet by: Judy I. Lin 3. The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin Some housekeeping… this is a wrap on Season 3! What to expect for Season 4… we're making some adjustments because life do be life-ing! Josef is going back to school, and it just makes sense that this year we do some scaling. We are going to release a main podcast episode at the top of every month, and a bonus episode on the Patreon in the middle of the month. We may have a few extra episodes sprinkled throughout the year, but you can for sure expect an episode at the beginning of every month! And you can still expect to see the Read Along episodes every other Wednesday! !!! Spoilers ahead for Godzilla: Minus One !!! The SibNerds are unpacking the latest Godzilla flick. We came into it with different levels of experience with the genre of Godzilla movies—but both agree that this movie is not a monster movie at its core. At its core, Godzilla: Minus One is a movie about the human condition, recovering from war and loss and grief, and rebuilding community…and there's a radioactive monster that pops up and wreaks havoc. We want to hear your thoughts about the movie too! Share in the comments! Don't forget to join us for our Read Along of The Fifth Season by: N.K. Jemisin! Anna is reading: - The Fifth Season by: N.K. Jemisin Anna is watching: - Animated Christmas movies – a whole bunch - The Adventures of Robin Hood (with Errol Flynn) - Weird: The Al Yankovic Story - Cruella (Disney+) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Loki, season 2 (Disney+) - Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey - Green Eggs & Ham (Netflix) - Cuphead, the Christmas episodes (Netflix) - Gravity Falls (Netflix) Anna is playing: - Doomlings (board game) - Magic the Gathering - Jack's Box Games - Ori and the Blind Forest - Mind the Gap Josef if watching: - Jujutsu Kaisen (CrunchyRoll) - Spy x Family (CrunchyRoll) - Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Freaks & Geeks Josef is reading: - The Fifth Season by: N.K. Jemisin Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - D&D - Magic the Gathering - Unstable Unicorns - Monikers - Mind the Gap Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 16 - 19! Syenite and Alabaster are on an island—literally—and learning how to deal with some new freedom. We also learned a lot about the Guardians and how they function in the world….and it's terrifying. Next time we'll be discussing the Interlude - the End!  Become a member of our Patreon to vote on our next Read Along! 1. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson 2. A Venom Dark and Sweet by: Judy I. Lin 3. The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Become a member of our Patreon to vote on our next Read Along! 1. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson 2. A Venom Dark and Sweet by: Judy I. Lin 3. The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin If you're not a member of our Patreon, you won't have heard our bonus episode going through a CBR article listing the oldest characters in Middle Earth. Well, today we're going through a CBR article listing the oldest objects! We do question the inclusion of certain “objects” and whether they clarify as “objects.” In general, this was a better list! And we had fun going through it! Our favorite quote from today's episode, “[Aragorn] is an over-sentimental lumberjack.” Here's a link to the CBR article in question: https://www.cbr.com/oldest-items-lord-of-the-rings/ Don't forget to join us for our Read Along of The Fifth Season by: N.K. Jemisin! Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - D&D Josef is reading: - The Fifth Season by: N.K. Jemisin - Saga, vol 10 & 11 by: Brian K. Vaughan Josef if watching: - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Jujutsu Kaisen (CrunchyRoll) - Spy x Family (CrunchyRoll) - Freaks & Geeks Anna is watching: - Godzilla Minus One - The Boy and the Heron - Sister Wives (Discovery+) - The Great British Baking Show (Netflix) - Junior Baking Show (Netflix) - Escaping Twin Flames (Netflix) - Futurama (Hulu) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) Anna is reading: - The Fifth Season by: N.K. Jemisin Anna is playing: - Ori and the Blind Forest (Nintendo Switch) Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/