The ReReaders Club

Y'all it's a good time when a reread is as good as this one was. Or a first read, for that matter. This month we're starting N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy and it's every bit as good as one of us remembered. Do yourself a favor and read it if you haven't.Next month we'll continue with The Obelisk Gate.rereadersclub@gmail.com is available 24/7 for all your comment and complaint needs. Guaranteed 90 day reply time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 thumb up, 1 thumb down. Who's the hater? Welcome to Ellen Kushner's Swordspoint.Next month we start our next series read with N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season. Join us! And trust us, read it if you haven't.Tell us what you think - rereadersclub@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you haven't read Ellen Klages' Passing Strange, just do it. Then listen to us talk about how great it is.Join us next month for Ellen Kushner's Swordspoint.Give us a piece of your mind - rereadersclub@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our third anniversary we've brought a classic episode out from behind the paywall. Here again we revisit a barely remembered title from Brandon's childhood and through that discuss what it was like growing up at the tail end of the Cold War. It's long been one of our patrons' favorites and we're so happy for everyone to enjoy it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Now we're going to get into some of my rationalizations..."This month we tackle our first biography and it was quite an experience. Quite possibly the only biography you'll ever hear us talk about.Next month we're discussing Ellen Klages' Passing Strange. Join us!Let us know what you thought - rereadersclub@gmail.comOur Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look, no one asked Wendy for a cover blurb, but "Dumbass, escapist fun" would have been a great one. This was a fun read and a fun conversation.Next month we'll discuss our first biography, Mick Foley's Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks. Want to send us dumbass, escapist suggestions? We'll take them! rereadersclub@gmail.comOur Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one was a rough read, and here's a content warning - rape and incest are plot points in this book, and we do discuss their use in this episode. If you haven't read this, we definitely wouldn't recommend it.Next month we jump into the world of LitRPG, which one of us is very familiar with and the other has zero knowledge of. Join us in December for Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl.Want to defend Rant or Palahniuk from us fools who clearly don't understand? rereadersclub@gmail.com is ready for your comments.Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we dive into Robin McKinley's Sunshine, which features cinnamon rolls and vampires.Next month we tackle Chuck Palahniuk's Rant.Let us know what you think! rereadersclub@gmail.comOur Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear listeners you have almost certainly never read this book and we beg you not to. This month we dive into Washburn & Webb's The Predators which one of us (sure, guess who) read when they were way too young. Not that there's any good age to read this book.Thoughts on this one? Want to borrow a copy? (No you don't). Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com.Join us next month for Robin McKinley's Sunshine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we wrestle with Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, and wow y'all. Here's a little preview:"My one note is from page 7, where I figured it could end right here..."Do you love this book and want to tell us that we're idiots? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. We're still waiting on that first email. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we dive into Mishell Baker's Borderline and Brandon's general dislike of urban fantasy.Join us next month for Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?Have feedback for us? Are we just plain wrong? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Y'all, this book is wild. David Morrell's First Blood gave the world Rambo but it's not quite the Rambo from the movies. There's waist-high guano, out of body experiences, and the slaughter and consumption of an owl. Don't read it, just listen to us process the madness.Next month we're heading to something slightly closer to reality, Borderline by Mishell Baker.Have feedback for us? Did we hate on something you love? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last third part of the Southern Reach trilogy series, and the last we'll be discussing, this month it's Jeff VanderMeer's Acceptance. Did we like it or would we have preferred it would be something it's not? Yes.Join us next month as we dive into First Blood, by David Morrell. One of us read this more than thirty years ago, when they were far too young. Can you guess which?Have feedback for us? Did we hate on something you love? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got the second Southern Reach book, Jeff VanderMeer's Authority. This time we mostly just take shots at the book itself, rather than roping in any innocent bystanders.Join us next month as we conclude the original Area X trilogy with VanderMeer's Acceptance.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is wrapping up. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please enjoy our discussion of Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation, in which we praise VanderMeer and repeatedly take shots at beloved British authors.Join us next month as we continue on to VanderMeer's Authority.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've done it twice so now it's a tradition - Wendy and Brandon hang out and discuss the past year's releases and what they're excited about in the coming year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we get into Charlie Jane Anders' All The Birds In The Sky, which one of us enjoyed rereading.Join us next month as we discuss Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I wouldn't say don't read it because of that.""There's other reasons to not read it."Joe Hill's NOS4A2, everyone. Not one I'd recommend unless you're a big Hillhead, but still a very fun discussion.Next month's read is All The Birds In The Sky, by Charlie Jane Anders.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've never read Frederik Pohl's Gateway, I beg you not to. If I've recommended it to you at any point in the last 25 years, I apologize.Next month's read is NOS4A2, by Joe Hill.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's pick is one of Wendy's beloved childhood favorites and something Brandon is reading for the first time. Let's hope they can still be friends.Next month's read is Gateway, by Frederik Pohl. If you haven't already read it and you're curious, maybe listen to that episode before you pick it up.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com has just reached the halfway point. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Heinlein was in his forties, maybe he doesn't remember what being a teenager was like, maybe he was just a weird fucking teenager."Next month's read is Watership Down, by Richard Adams.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Elizabeth Moon's Sheepfarmer's Daughter. We do discuss all aspects of the plot so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers.Next month's read is Tunnel In The Sky, by Robert Heinlein.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous With Rama. We do discuss all aspects of the plot so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers.Next month's read is Sheepfarmer's Daughter, by Elizabeth Moon.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss The Only Harmless Great Thing, by Brooke Bolander. We do discuss all aspects of the plot so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. And you should read it! It's short and (teeny-tiny episode spoiler) great.Next month's read is Rendezvous With Rama, by Arthur C. Clarke.What do you think of this episode? Of this book? Of your continued everyday existence? Let us know at rereaders@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com continues. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. We do discuss all aspects of the plot so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers.Next month's read is The Only Harmless Great Thing, by Bo Bolander.Hate this? Love this? Good. Let us know about it at rereaders@gmail.com. Head over to rereaders.substack.com and sign up for our newsletter! The Lord of the Rings reread has finished book one, but you can jump in any time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Annabel Scheme, by Robin Sloan. We do discuss all aspects of the plot so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers.Next month's read is Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir.Disagree? Super agree? Email us at rereaders@gmail.com and let us know. Head over to rereaders.substack.com and sign up for our newsletter! Our Lord of the Rings reread chat transcripts are going out weekly and who knows what else will end up there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, by Emil Ferris. We do discuss all aspects of the plot so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers.Next month's read is Annabel Scheme, by Robin Sloan, head on over to his website to grab it if you haven't read it yet. Have feedback for us? Want to tell us we're a couple of idiots? Email us at rereaders@gmail.com and let us have it. Head over to rereaders.substack.com and sign up for our newsletter! Our Lord of the Rings reread chat transcripts are going out weekly and who knows what else will end up there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick promo for our Lord of the Rings reread, which is going to go out on our newsletter, available at rereaders.substack.com. We're going to be sending out the transcripts of our chats on each chapter, one a week. Sign up now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss The Mote In God's Eye, by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. We do discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers, though If you haven't already read it you might want to listen to this first to find out if it's your kind of thing. Have feedback for us? Want to tell us we're a couple of idiots? Email us at rereaders@gmail.com and let us have it. Head over to rereaders.substack.com and sign up for our newsletter! We'll be using that to send out the chats we did as we reread The Lord of the Rings and who knows what else. Will we harvest your email addresses and sell them? Probably not, but if the Patreon doesn't work out anything is possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendy and Brandon hang out for a bit and talk about how things are going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss ND Stevenson's Nimona. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Max Gladstone's Three Parts Dead. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Seanan McGuire's Every Heart A Doorway. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Stephen King's The Stand. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Neil Gaiman's The Ocean At The End Of The Lane. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Kim Stanley Robinson's The Years of Rice and Salt. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Becky Chambers' The Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book, so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Lauren Beukes' The Shining Girls. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book, so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. We also manage to drop some minor spoilers about Stephen King's Dark Tower series in here, nothing I think anyone should really worry about if they haven't read it yet, but be warned. And one production note - we recorded this so long ago that the recently released Apple TV+ adaptation hadn't even been announced. So when we get to the point where we talk about how this book would make a great movie, that's not us complaining about the TV show in any way. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book, so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. (And you really should read this one, it's great) Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive deep into Stephen King's Needful Things. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book, so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Honestly if you haven't read this yet, do yourself a favor and just check out the Wikipedia summary before you listen to this delightful discussion. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss Joe Haldeman's Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award winning novel, The Forever War. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book, so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we discuss the first two books in Ursula K. Leguin's Earthsea series, A Wizard of Earthsea and The Tombs of Atuan. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plots of these books, so read them before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.