The Nerd Book Review

Cameron and Chris discuss The Sword of Kaigen by ML Wang. The book is a standalone novel in the Theonite series. It was published this year (2019) and is 651 pages long.

Shards of Honor, written by Lois McMaster Bujold, was originally published in 1986 and is the first book in the extensive Vorkosigan Saga. Barry and Cameron review the novel in this episode.

In this episode Cameron and Chris talk about The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons. The book was published in February of 2019 by Tor Books, it is 560pgs long and the first book in the A Chorus of Dragons series.

In this episode Barry, Cameron, Erick and Tyler, a first timer on the show, discuss the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. This episode is pretty much spoiler free even though we do talk about all three books in the first trilogy.

In this episode Cameron interviews Patrick LeClerc. We talk about his SPFBO finalist novel Out of Nowhere, as well as his life as an EMT and his various hobbies that influenced the writing of the novel.

In this episode Cameron interviews author Steven McKinnon. His debut fantasy novel is a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition.

This episode is Part 2 of our Game of Thrones talk. In this episode we talk about the series as a whole and the Television show as well There will be massive spoilers for the series as a whole!

In this first part of a two part episode we talk about the 1996 book Game of Thrones, the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire Series. The book clocks in at 848 pages long, the shortest book in the series by far. In part 2 we will talk about the rest of the books and the HBO tv series as well.

There is no book review in this episode! It is an update on the podcast.

Chris and I talk about Kings of Paradise by Richard Nell. KoP is a true grimdark novel that clocks in at 601 pages long and was published in 2017. It is the first novel in the Ash and Sand series. We talk about book 2 at the end as well.

In this episode Cameron speaks with Angie Grigaliunas a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition with her novel Sowing.

In today's episode Cameron and Casey review The Steel Remains by Richard K Morgan. TSR was published in 2008 and is 352 hardcover pages long.

Published back in 1972 this Isaac Asimov classic is reviewed by Barry and Chris. Asimov is the final member of the "holy trinity" of sci-fi writers that we have reviewed. 

Cameron, Barry, and Chris discuss their favorite books of 2018

In this episode Cameron and Chris talk Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri. It is her debut novel published this year, 2018, and is the first book in the Books of Ambha series and clocks in at 496 pages long.

Priest of Bones is a new release by Peter McLean published by Ace Books. It is the first book in the War for the Roses series and clocks in at 352 pages long. Cameron and Christ have a fun talk about the book and about our reviewing philosophy during the podcast.

Chris, Cameron and Barry review Rosewater by Tade Thompson was published in late 2018 by Orbit books. It is the first book in The Wormwood Trilogy an clocks in at 432pgs long.

We're back! In today's episode Cameron, Chris, and Barry  talk about A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White. It was published in 2018 by Orbit books and is the first novel in the Salvagers series and clocks in at 480 pages long.

In today's episode Cameron and Chris discuss City of Kings by Rob Hayes. City of Kings was published this year, 2018, and clocks in at 300 pages long

In this episode Cameron interviews Author Devin Madsen. They talk about a variety of things including, the world she has created, and We Ride the Storm, her SPFBO novel written in that world. 

Cameron, Chris, and author Matt Presley talk about Promise of Blood by Brian MClellan. Promise of Blood is the first novel in a flintlock fantasy trilogy. 

In today's episode Cameron interviews author J Zachary Pike, his novel, Orconomics is in the 2018 SPFBO competition

In this episode Cameron, Katie, and Chris discuss The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. It was published May 1, 2018 by Harper Voyager and is the debut novel by Kuang.

Today's episode is an author interview. Cameron had a fun talk with author Deborah Wolf. She is the author of the author of the Dragon's Legacy epic fantasy series as well as Split Feather an urban fantasy novel.

In this episode Cameron and Casey discuss Replay by Ken Grimwood. Replay was published in 1986 and is a standalone novel. 

In today's episode Cam interviews author Dyrk Ashton. We talk about a wide range of topics, from his youth and his time in Hollywood to his PHD in film studies and his new books!

Cameron and Chris discuss Cass Morris' debut novel, From Unseen Fire. FUF is the first novel in the Aven Cycle and was published this year. 

Today's epsidoe is a sci-fi novel, Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie. Ancillary Justice was published in 2013 and won all of the major awards, quite the debut novel!

In today's episode Cameron talks with author Mike Shel about his new novel, Aching God, among other things. Mike also has a long history with the Pathfinder RPG and we talk about that as well. I hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's episode Cameron and Chris discuss The Greay Bastards by Jonathon French. The novel was originally self published and won the 2nd SPFBO competition and has recently been re-released by Crown Publishing. 

Today's episode is Firewalk by Chris Roberson. Chris and I discuss this novel published in 2016 by Nightshade Books. It is 356 Hard cover pages long and is the first novel in the Recondito series.

We're back! In this episode Cameron and Katie have Dani from the Book Geeks Uncompromised podcast on with us to discuss Jade City by Fonda Lee. We had a great time discussing this novel that was published earlier this year (2018) by Orbit Books. It clocks in at 512 pages and is the first book in The Green Bones Saga.

In this episode we finish up our SPFBO 2017 series of author interviews with Brett Herman, author of The Chaos Trims My Beard.

In this episode Katie and Cameron review The Song of All by Tina LeCount Meyers. This is her debut novel and the first book in The Legacy of Heavens series. It came out in February of year (2018) and clocks in at 452 pages long. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode Katie, Barry, and Cameron discuss Neal Stephenson's iconic 1992 novel Snow Crash. The novel is a pioneer in the cyberpunk genre and led to quite a bit of discussion from the three of us! I hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode Barry and Cameron discuss Virtual Light by William Gibson. Virtual Light was published in 1993 and clocks in at 304 pages long. Gibson has won the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K Dick award during his career and is credited with coining the term "cyberspace". His first novel, Neuromancer, won every major award and is credited by many as starting the cyberpunk genre. 

In this episode Cameron and Chris interview SPFBO 2017 Finalist Rob Hayes. His novel, Where Loyalties Lie, is a flintlock pirate novel that Chris and I both enjoyed. This interview contains what may be the best 1* review story ever! I hope you all enjoy.

For this episode Cameron interviews author Alec Hutson, another finalist in SPFBO 2017. His novel is The Crimson Queen. I really enjoyed the interview and the novel so give it a listen and then a read!

In this episode Cameron and Chris review Master Assassins by Robert V.S. Redick. It was released on March 6th of this year and is 458 pages long. It is the first book in the Fire Sacraments series.

In this week's episode Cameron interviews Author K Bird Lincoln, author of 2017 SPFBO Finalist Tiger Lilly. 

In this episode Cam and Barry discuss Fountains of Paradise by the legendary Arthur C Clark. The novel was published in 1979 and won the Hugo and Nebula and was nominated for the Locus award. We hope you enjoy the review!

In this episode Cameron interviews SPFBO 2017 finalist Alex Perry about his novel The War of Undoing.

In this episode Cameron and Chris discuss The Heart of Stone by Ben Galley. The novel was published in 2017 and is 406 pages long. It is a standalone novel.

In this episode Cameron has a quick review, and then interview with Damien Black. His debut novel, Devil's Night Dawning is a finalist in SPFBO 2017. I hope you enjoy!

Cameron, Chris, and Katie get together to talk about Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft. Senlin Ascends was just re-released by Orbit Books after originally being self published. It is the first in the Books of Babel series and clocks in at 448 pages long. The second book in the series will also come out this year.    If you are interested in donating to Chris' Make a Wish Idaho page here is the link.  bit.ly/MAWIChrisHazen

In this episode Cameron interviews RJ Barker. His debut novel Age of Assasins was published by Orbit books last year. The 2nd and 3rd books in the trilogy will be out this year. The interview did go a little long but I had fun and he's hilarious so I just left it long!   Places you can find RJ Barker! https://www.facebook.com/thatRJBarker/ https://twitter.com/dedbutdrmng https://rjbarkerblog.wordpress.com/   Music used with permission of Antti Luode

On this episode Cameron and Chris review Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne. It is the first book in the Seven Kennings series.

In this episode Cameron and Author James Jakins discuss his novel, Jack Bloodfist:Fixer. The novel is a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition. 

Casey and Cameron discuss Blackwing by Ed McDonald. Blackwing is the debut novel by Ed McDonald. It was published in 2017 by Ace Books and is 360 paperback pages long.

In this episode Cameron interviews author Harry Connolly about his novel, The Way Into Chaos. It is a finalist for this year's SPFBO 2017 contest. There is a short book description at the beginning and then the interview.    Harry's Info https://twitter.com/byharryconnolly https://www.facebook.com/HarryJConnolly/ http://harryjconnolly.com/   Music used with permission of Antti Luode

In this first episode of the year we have a special 4 person episode! Cameron is joined by Chris, Barry, and a new guest Erick. Erick is another fraternity brother from college and has been a big fantasy fan since high school when he picked up The Wheel of Time series just as Chris and Cameron did. The 3 of them had many discussions about the books in college, this time there was a lot less alcohol involved than back then as we discussed the book.  There will be some screaming children in the background occasionally since there were miltiple young kids in the house, I hope it's not too disctracting.