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Ultima recensione e penultima puntata di Londra Magica, rivolta a due urban fantasy scritti di Ben Aaronovitch ed editi in Italia dalla Fanucci. Stiamo parlando di preciso de "I Fiumi di Londra" e "La Luna su Soho", primi due libri della saga "Rivers of London" che in Italia è ferma solamente alla traduzione dei primi due volumi. La saga conta numerose pubblicazioni tra seguiti, racconti e light novel. La trama vedrà Peter Grant, giovane agente di polizia del servizio metropolitano di Londra avere a che fare con elementi magici, strani omicidi dal carattere mistico e creature mitologiche e fantastiche. Discord: https://discord.gg/zPH6EeEgfX Canale Telegram: https://t.me/blablafantas Pagina Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bla.blafantasy/ Pagina Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blablafantasy/ Canale Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIx49Uo8_m7J-50mkCETu5Q
This GROGPOD features a special recording of an interview with writer Ben Aaronovitch, the creator of The Rivers of London series of books. An RPG has been developed by the team at Chaosium. Ben talks about the project, his formative years in gaming and gives insight into his creative process. The interview was recorded live … Continue reading "Rivers of London RPG (with Ben Aaronovitch) Ep76" The post Rivers of London RPG (with Ben Aaronovitch) Ep76 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
We tried a new urban fantasy! Tune in for our review of Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London book #1, aka Midnight Riot in the US Next Up: The Daughters' War by Christopher Buehlman Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/
Charlie and Mark Stay (The Witches Of Woodville) discuss writing humour into wartime, using period-correct language as well as slang, why community is important and how much we've lost over the decades, and the metric ton of projects he has on the go. Please note there are various uses of very minor curse words. A transcript is available on my site General references: The Bestseller Experiment Claire Burgess' YouTube video about jam roly polyThe Fortean Times Mark's newsletter The Witches Of Woodville website I spoke to Jacquie Bloese in episode 101 I spoke to Lucy Barker in episode 96 A Canterbury Tale (Powell and Pressburger) Went The Day Well Threads The Day After When The Wind Blows Chernobyl The Last Of Us The transcript for Scriptnotes episode 403 Ben Aaronovitch's episode on The Bestseller Experiment Unwelcome Nautilus Books mentioned by name or extensively: Becky Brown: Blitz Spirit C K McDonnell: The Stranger Times Constance Miles: Mrs Miles's Diary Dennis Knight: Harvest Of Messerschmitts Mark Stay: The Crow Folk Mark Stay: Babes In The Wood Mark Stay: The Ghost Of Ivy Barn Mark Stay: The Holly King Mark Stay: The Corn Bride Mark Stay: The End Of Magic Mark Stay: The End Of Dragons Mark Stay and Mark Oliver: Back To Reality Nella Last: Nella Last's War Buy the books: UK || USA Release details: recorded 19th June 2024; published 28th October 2024 Where to find Mark online: Website || Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || TikTok Where to find Charlie online: Website || Twitter || Instagram || TikTok Discussions 02:25 Where the series might go in terms of number of books 03:14 Jam roly poly, getting bell ringing correct, and the forthcoming inclusion of the Morris Dancers in a pivotal role 05:34 The very first beginnings of the Witches of Woodville series 10:05 All about Faye and her relative immaturity 13:10 Widening the scope beyond humour to be more serious 16:02 Creating Miss Charlotte and Mrs Teach 18:10 Does Mark have future plots in mind? 18:49 The characters of the community of Woodville, starting with a question about the librarian 22:45 On Bertie's Battle of Britain diary 26:35 The language in the books - repetitions, and old-fashioned phrases 30:34 Mark's inclusion of the work of German artist, Hannah Höch 32:57 Grief as a theme 36:39 Miss Charlotte's sight and not wanting to make people invincible 41:19 Mark's use of real people in the series, and where you might find pieces of himself in his work. Mark also talks about how we've lost a sense of community 48:05 Mark's time co-hosting The Bestseller Experiment Podcast, why he moved on, and the various projects he's planning 53:54 More about Mark's current film project Disclosure: If you buy books linked to my site, I may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Join Joe, Jason, James & Ian as we read and critique the very first New Adventure - and it's a Target novel! Brilliant character insight, dynamic Dalek POVs and continuity heaven. Also, our favourite types of Target novels.
“And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we deal with vampires in old London Town,'. - Ben Aaronovitch in Rivers of LondonWe start this episode in the London neighborhood of Highgate. It's famous cemetery, exuding Victorian design and extravagance, is the setting for our first story, about a potential paranormal experience and the long term metaphysical feud that resulted.We'll delve into mainstream horror cinema of the 1950s and 60s from London's own Hammer Films, with special emphasis on its vampiric offerings. In Dracula, Bram Stoker's count moved far and wide around the city. We'll trace his footsteps and learn hidden coding to the novel's London locations.What's a modern vampire to do in the city? We highlight some haunts for those interested in exploring the city as a creature of the night. And, as intro, we share a brief memorial to our late, beloved pod-pup, Boo. Photos, links and more at our SHOW NOTES here.
It's London, innit Content warning: this episode contains mentions of sex, stereotyping, death, zombies, nuclear annihilation, existentialism murder, mental health issues, the Nazis Editor's note - the quality of this call recording is a bit crackly at the start of the episode but evens out as it goes on This week on Hyperfixations, author of the Rivers of London series, Ben Aaronovitch sits down for a chat about his work, life, and anything else we may turn our minds to. In this episode we discuss not putting too much of your own nerdiness into something, how not to fall into stereotyping in writing, writing the book YOU would want to read, and why we'll never find out how the magic in Rivers of London actually works. If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf --------------------------------------------------------- Our guest Ben can be found on Twitter @Ben_Aaronovitch, and on Instagram @baarovitch You can visit Ben's website here, and subscribe to his newsletter there for news, updates, and exclusive moments from the world of Rivers of London Purchase Ben's newest novella, The Masquerades of Spring from Waterstones or wherever you get your books And your hosts can be reached individually here: Nigel - Twitter: @spicynigel Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, and Instagram: @ally_k_keegan --------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media. If you want to come on the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, you can also fill in this Google Form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can --------------------------------------------------------- Media mentioned in this episode: Inspector Wexford book series by Ruth Rendell Charles Paris book series by Simon Brett Hercule Poirot series by Agatha Christie Inspector Morse TV series Kerbal Space Program --------------------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for listening, you rock! Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339
Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling urban fantasy author, Ben Aaronovitch. We'll discuss his fantastic Rivers of London series where Peter Grant, an ordinary constable turned magician's apprentice solves crimes across London - there is magic, fae, river gods, and mysteries. Ben discusses his new novella, The Masquerades of Spring set in the 1920's New York featuring Thomas Nightingale and will release this September! Unwind with Ben as he shares his writing process and his love of all things Science Fiction, collecting books for fascinating historical research that he uses in his writing, RPG rule books, libraries and more! For more information about Ben, visit his website at: https://www.benaaronovitch.com/. Stay safe and read my friend. It's good for you! #BenAaronovitch #TitanComics #Libraries #NWRLS #HMCPL #WritingProcess #Author #AuthorInterview #ScienceFiction #MysteryFiction #novella #SubterraneanPress #AstraPublishingHouse #GraphicNovels #fae #mythologies #historicalrecipes
With Warren galavanting around Glasgow for WorldCon, and Chris on assignment, the Three Who Rule are augmented by two of Verity!, namely Erika and Deb, for this episode, wherein such delights as Doctor Who archival chatter and praise for the 1975 BBC serial “The Legend of Robin Hood” are central to the discussion. But Warren does check in with an interview with noted author and Doctor Who writer Ben Aaronovitch, recorded in Glasgow! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Los Angeles awarded hosting duties for WorldCon 2026 Official Doctor Who Podcast SDCC Panel Doctor Who Cyberman Episode screening at Riverside Studios on August 17 David Whitaker postscript / Terry Nation party from Simon Guerrier Steven on the Who's He Podcast Interview: Ben Aaronovitch
Pop the top of an ice cold Harp Lager and I talk about the magical mystery of Rivers of London (Midnight Riot) by Ben AaronovitchSupport this podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dontreaddrunkBen Aarononvitch WebsiteBen Aaronovitch | Author of Rivers of London Series BooksBen Aarononvitch WikiBen Aaronovitch - WikipediaHarp LagerThe World of Guinness: Beers, Experiences & More | Guinness® USTwice Baked CauliflowerTwice Baked Cauliflower (with bacon, sour cream, & cheese!) (betsylife.com) Get 60 days of Everand Freehttps://www.scribd.com/g/9s1nq7Everandhttps://www.everand.comMedia RecommendationsThis is Monsters PodcastRoll for Pizza - YouTubeFind my sponsors: 1uptilsunup on @1uptilsunup on; TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTubeAvenue Coffee is on Facebook and at: www.avenue-coffeehouse.comFind me on Instagram @dontreaddrunk www.dontreaddrunk.buzzsprout.comdontreaddrunk@gmail.com
In this episode, we hear from Ben Aaronovitch and Jonathan Stroud – two stellar names in the world of British Fantasy. Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series has become a runaway success, and Stroud is author of the acclaimed Lockwood and Co series.
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Auf den ersten Blick scheint es hier keine besondere Neuheit zu geben. Die Fragen sind: Was wäre, wenn es Magie wirklich gäbe, wenn sie von einem geheimen Club kontrolliert und dazu benutzt würde, die Öffentlichkeit vor bösartigen Geistern und übersinnlichen Feinden zu schützen? Aber Ben Aaronovitch bietet etwas Neues, indem er die Metropolitan Police in den Mittelpunkt seiner magischen Welt stellt, und schon haben wir das Beste aus zwei Welten der Urban Fantasy, so nahe liegend, dass man glauben könnte, diese Art der Literatur gab es schon immer. Da mag man vor allem an die berühmten okkulten Detektive wie Hodgsons Carnacki, Blackwoods John Silence oder an LeFanus Dr. Hesselius denken, aber damit hat Peter Grant, der Held der Reihe, gar nichts zu tun (übrigens auch nicht mit Harry Potter, wie oberflächliche Rezensenten behaupten). Am ehesten ist noch die Thursday-Next-Reihe von Jasper Fforde mit Peter Grant verwandt, aber auch die verfolgt einen gänzlich anderen Ansatz. Wäre noch Harry Dresden, die Königsreihe der Urban Fantasy; das gilt aber nur, wenn man Kategorien unbedingt braucht. Und Scott Mebus mit seinen Gods of Manhattan. Folge direkt herunterladen
Ben Aaronovitch started writing for Doctor Who and became the author of the bestselling Peter Grant series that started with Rivers Of London in 2011 and has been hugely successful, regularly hitting the Sunday Times bestsellers top ten. We were delighted to get Ben for a conversation full of fireworks.
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Unlocking the Magic of London: An Exclusive Chat with Ben Aaronovitch!Join us for an enthralling conversation with Ben Aaronovitch! Born and bred in London, Ben's upbringing may have seemed mundane, but it sparked two enduring passions: imbibing and Science Fiction. Fortunately, his love for the latter propelled his early career as he penned episodes for legendary shows like Doctor Who (long before it became trendy), Casualty, and even the budget-friendly soap opera, Jupiter Moon.Despite a career setback in the late 1990s, Ben found his stride while overseeing the Crime and Science Fiction sections at #waterstones in Covent Garden. It was there that he ventured into novel writing, giving birth to the immensely popular Rivers of London series. With the resounding success of the first book, he promptly embraced a full-time writing career, bidding farewell to his day job without hesitation.Ben remains firmly rooted in his cherished London, affectionately dubbing it 'the capital of the world.' He jokes that he'll only depart when they prise London from his cold, lifeless hands. Rest assured, he reassures us, he's diligently crafting the next #PeterGrant novel, steering clear of losing himself in computer games—truly. Tune in for an enlightening discussion with the mastermind behind the Rivers of London series!______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.
Ben Aaronovitch, the award-winning author of the Rivers of London series, joined us to talk about his latest novella, Winter's Gifts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube. If you enjoyed listening to this episode with Ben Aaronovitch, why not check out our interviews with Shannon Chakraborty, Jack Jordan, and Femi Fadugba. The post An interview with fantasy writer Ben Aaronovitch appeared first on Love your library.
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A game of paranormal investigators, based on books by Ben Aaronovitch. It may seem niche, but we have plenty of relatable media that could inspire your next game. If you're planning on playing Rivers of London, by Chaosium, listen here to see where we recommend familiarizing yourself if you don't want to read the novels! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffee Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Email us at cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cantripsandcoffee/message
A tale of flying books? A suspicious narrative of poltergeists? While our members of the Folly may be skeptical about the book shop employee's story, they can't quite pin down why it doesn't add up. Join us for the conclusion of The Bookshop, the beginner adventure included in Rivers of London, the new TTRPG by Chaosium. Well known for their Call of Cthulhu, just how well does an adaptation of the novels by Ben Aaronovitch work? Listen and find out! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roasst up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffee Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Email us at cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cantripsandcoffee/message
Rivers of London is a silver ENNIE award winning tabletop game from Chaosium, the makers of Call of Cthulhu. Based on the novels and graphic novels of Ben Aaronovitch, you play as members of the Folly, a paranormal police force whose goal is to calm the world of the Demi-Monde. Investigators are meant to win and inspire hope— a very different tone from Cthulhu. Join us now as we delve into a world just across the pond in our first of four actual play episodes. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffe Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cantripsandcoffee/message
aus magischen Gründen ist der Beschreibungstext heute unsichtbar.... ausser ihr könnt die "Vestiga" spüren - dann solltet ihr auch den Text lesen können. # 84 – Die Baker Street und magische Detektive? Es wird mystisch – und auch ein bisschen fantastisch! In dieser Folge gehen wir für euch in den Untergrund! Der Autor **"Derek Landy"** ist ein echter Jugendbuch Superstar, und dieses Buch eine Mitarbeiterinnen Empfehlung vom Neumarkt in Köln. Man könnte auch sagen, dass das Cover von **„Skulduggery Pleasent – Der Gentleman mit der Feuerhand“** Matz ganz einfach angemacht hat: „ey – du, ja du, kauf mich! Lies mich! ;)“. Es geht um ein Erbe, um Schattenwesen und auch Vampire die als Security Vampire arbeiten! Die Protagonistin ist 12 Jahre alt und eigentlich spricht man Pleasent ein bisschen anders aus, als wir das im Podcast gemacht haben, nämlich so: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Pleasent+aussprache Für alle Süchtigen: gibt es dazu ein bisschen Harry Potter auf Speed. Also den Zauberstab nochmal geschwungen bei „**ein Wispern unter der Baker Street“** von **„Ben Aaronovitch“ ** geht es diesmal nicht um magische Detektive, sondern um zaubernde Polizisten. Auch dieses Buch ist eine Serien Geschenkempfehlung – alles schön auf Geisterebene, mit Spiegelzauber im Stil von GeisterGPT. Hier lernt ihr mehr über magisches Töpfern, mit und ohne Patrick Swayze und steigt hinab in die Londoner Kanalisation. Also die Gummistiefel bis über die Knie gezogen und in die elbische / epische Folge reinhören! Wer Lust hat kann uns auch einfach mal schreiben, wie er oder sie, das Ganze hier findet oder welche Themen / Bücher wir uns mal vornehmen sollten: - schussvormbuch@gmx.de - info@audiotextour.de
V recenzní části představíme americké kriminální drama o tajemstvích pod pokličkami spořádaných rodin v románu Ulice kobylek od Stephena Amidona. A na řadu přijde i pravidelná soutěž. Moderuje Karolína Koubová.
V recenzní části představíme americké kriminální drama o tajemstvích pod pokličkami spořádaných rodin v románu Ulice kobylek od Stephena Amidona. A na řadu přijde i pravidelná soutěž. Moderuje Karolína Koubová.Všechny díly podcastu Knížky Plus můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.
Kate Harford discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Rev. Kate Harford serves as University Chaplain at Oxford Brookes University, and the European vocations adviser for the Metropolitan Community Churches as well as a recovering bookseller and keen amateur flautist. She's currently studying for a master's degree at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education and has a particular interest in queer and disabled theologies with an emphasis on mental health and neurodiversity. Metropolitan Community Church https://www.mccchurch.org/ Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch https://www.denofgeek.com/books/an-introduction-to-the-rivers-of-london-series/ The Story Museum, Oxford https://www.storymuseum.org.uk/ ADHD in girls and women https://chadd.org/for-adults/women-and-girls/ Valerie Coleman https://www.vcolemanmusic.com/ The Anchoress https://iamtheanchoress.bandcamp.com/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
It's the sequel nobody wanted! Join your intrepid and somewhat sexy hosts, Matt and Marcel as they continue the belated madness of reviewing the best of 2022 in this second volume. Tune in to share some more IPAs and other beers and to find out why Mike Nichols might be the best movie director ever. Cheers! Beers tasted (In volume 2) OC / Bearded Brew / Yeti Underground's Dark Matter Oatmeal Stout Dancing Hops Brewery's Ko Ko Mo Hazy IPA Darling Brew's Warlord DIPA That Brewing Co's Alpha Hopper Galaxy IPA Darling Brew's Arrowhead Russian Imperial Stout The Lists (warning - spoilers ahead) Marcel's Picks Pet beer-related peeve of the year: Dirty beer can tops - what's going on here? The best movie released this year: Prey (2022); Shout-out: Turning Red Best beer label of the year: Tin Hat Brewing Co's IPA Sheer Courage The best old (i.e. no longer running) tv series re-watched this year: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Best ongoing tv series: Line of Duty; Brooklyn Nine Nine Best new tv series launched in 2022: Slow Horses and Only Murders in the Building (Apple TV).; Shout-out: Rings of power Best novel of the year (published in 2021-22): Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch (2022) Best old novel read this year: The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler; Crete by Antony Beevor Best Beer of 2022: Bearded Brew / Yeti Underground - Nitro Leprechaun Favorite beer style of the year: Pilsner Best old movie watched for the first time this year: Ghost Town (2008) Best / most rewatched movie this year (not released this year): Deja Vu (2006) / Crimson Tide (1995) Band/artist and album of the year (most listened to): Hanah Wicklund - Hannah Wicklund & the Stepping Stones (2016) & Charlie Cunningham - Lines (2017) Favorite video game of the year: Red Dead Redemption 2, Shout-out: Battletech Wishlist beer for 2022 - did it come true?: A really good, super-bitter DIPA produced locally (IBUs 100+). Did it come true? Warrior DNEIPA comes close though. Wishlist beer for 2023: A very interesting barrel-aged beer that is not a stout (other than Soul Barrel Brewing Co). What would we like to see happen in craft beer in 2022 - did it come true?: More focus on local ingredients and local cultural / arts/craft partnerships: Not that I could see - if anything it became more balkanized, sadly What would we like to see happen in craft beer in 2023?: An increase in high-quality, craft-beer-focused gastropubs. Brewery of the year: Jack Black Brewing Co. Xmas Beer & Movie for 2022: Jack Black Brewing Co's Butcher's Block Pale Ale & Ghostbusters (1984) Matt's Picks Pet beer-related peeve of the year: Not enough craft beer in pubs The best movie released this year: X; Shout-out: Turning Red Best beer label of the year: Brewdogs (whole range); Agar's (whole range) The best old (i.e not running anymore) tv series re-watched this year: The Leftovers Best ongoing tv series: The Witcher; What we do in the Shadows; Best new tv series launched in 2022: The Offer (HBO) Star Wars: Andor Best novel of the year (published in 2021-22): (2020) - The Overstory - Richard Powers Best old novel read this year: Watership Down - Richard Adams Best Beer of 2022: Brewdogs - Hazy Jane Guava Favorite beer style of the year: Pilsners Best old movie watched for the first time this year: The Thing (John Carpenter's) Best / most rewatched movie this year (not released this year): Fight Club (1999) Band/artist of the year (most listened to): Songs I hear/ Jason Molina - Magnolia Electric Company; Bo Burnham- Inside Favorite video game of the year: Rimworld (Shout-out: Stellaris) Wishlist beer for 2022 - did it come true?: Jack Black Brewing Co. Fresh Hop IPA 2022 (as good as the original) - Didn't come true, none made (as far as we know). Wishlist beer for 2023: More good quality craft stouts and porters What would we like to see happen in craft beer in 2022 - did it come true?: More craft beer taps in local, everyday pubs and restaurants (especially in Jozi) - nope What would we like to see happen in craft beer in 2023? More craft beer! Brewery of the year: Swagga Breweries Xmas Beer & Movie for 2022: Swagga Brewery's Irish Red Ale; True Romance (1993) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now we've finished Down Darker Trails, we're moving onto Chaosium's Rivers of London Roleplaying Game based off the novel series by Ben Aaronovitch. PC Philip Druxley has been called in by DCI Nightingale to go over a local bookstore which has had some supposed paranormal activity. CAST Philip Druxley - Steve Archer Keeper - Emma Bamford Theme Music by Steve Archer Background soundscape was created using the Syrinscape Fantasy App and the Sci-Fi App, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/). Head over to syrinscape.com to start your own soundboards.
A brand new Stranger Times short story read by the brilliant Ruth E Cockburn and a very exciting bit of news about Caimh doing an event with the legend that is Ben Aaronovitch doing an event down in that fancy London.
We got together on the first day of 2023 to review our top books of 2022 and we're already busy reading books to discuss this year. Time was too short to talk about all of our favorite books but you can see a full list of our 5 star reads from 2022 as well as a list of all the books we mention in this episode on our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. Our year in review episode is always fun because we ask our guests from the past 12 months to tell us about their favorite book. It brings back great memories to hear all their voices again. Books mentioned in this episode: 1- Babel by RF Kuang 2- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 3- The Stone Loves the World by Brian Hall 4- I Should Be Extremely Happy in Your Company by Brian Hall 5- Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman 6- Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone 7- The Marmalade Diaries by Ben Aitken 8- The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin 9- Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia 10- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms 11- Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch 12- Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen 13- The Monsters of Rookhaven by Padraig Kenny 14- The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborthy 15- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab 16- Gallant by VE Schwab 17- The Nightmare Man by JH Markert 18- Devolution by Max Brooks 19- Leech by Hiron Ennes 20- Finna by Nino Cipri 21- Defect by Nino Cipri 22- Morning Glory Milking Farm (Cambric Creek) by CM Nascosta 22- Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek) by CM Nascosta 23- How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith 24- The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 25- Pleading Out: How Plea Bargaining Creates a Permanent Criminal Class by Dan Canon 26- Ban This Book by Alan Gratz 27- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness 28- Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk 29- The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo 30- The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 31- When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller 32- The Storyteller - Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl 33- The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple by Ben Aitken 34- What's So Funny? A Cartoonist's Memoir by David Sipress 35- Girl at War by Sara Nović 36- Haven by Emma Donoghue 37- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 38- Champagne Widows (Veuve Clicquot) by Rebecca Rosenberg 39- The Guncle by Steven Rowley 40 - Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka 41- Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen E. Kirby 42- Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham 43- How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder 44- The Dance of Time: The Origins of the Calendar by Michael Judge 45- Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet 46- Thistlefoot by Jenna Rose Nethercott 47- Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty 48- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Movie - Nightmare Alley ( 2022) App - Storygraph
We saw this week's guest in early fall at Carmichael's Bookstore when she read aloud from her latest book, Don't Call Me a Hurricane. Ellen Hagan has roots in Kentucky and is part of Spalding University's low residency MFA faculty but lives and works in New York City. She is a poet, fiction writer, performer, and teacher for several programs including the The DreamYard Project and the International Poetry Exchange Program, programs geared towards young people. She is also the author of many books for teens, including Watch Us Rise, a book she wrote in collaboration with Renee Watson. Don't Call Me a Hurricane is a YA novel written in verse that addresses climate change, romantic, family, and friend relationships, as well as the tension between tourism and ecology. You can find more information about Ellen Hagan on social media @ellenhagan or her website www.ellenhagan.com. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Don't Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagan 2- Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan 3- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 4- Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse 5- Rivers of London/Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch, narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith 6- Naruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera 7- Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. Browne 8- I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg 9- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau; audiobook narrated by Cailtin Kinnunen 10- Reckless, Glorious, Girl by Ellen Hagan
We saw this week's guest in early fall at Carmichael's Bookstore when she read aloud from her latest book, Don't Call Me a Hurricane. Ellen Hagan has roots in Kentucky and is part of Spalding University's low residency MFA faculty but lives and works in New York City. She is a poet, fiction writer, performer, and teacher for several programs including the The DreamYard Project and the International Poetry Exchange Program, programs geared towards young people. She is also the author of many books for teens, including Watch Us Rise, a book she wrote in collaboration with Renee Watson. Don't Call Me a Hurricane is a YA novel written in verse that addresses climate change, romantic, family, and friend relationships, as well as the tension between tourism and ecology. You can find more information about Ellen Hagan on social media @ellenhagan or her website www.ellenhagan.com. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Don't Call Me a Hurricane by Ellen Hagan 2- Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan 3- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 4- Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse 5- Rivers of London/Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch, narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith 6- Naruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera 7- Vinyl Moon by Mahogany L. Browne 8- I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg 9- Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau; audiobook narrated by Cailtin Kinnunen 10- Reckless, Glorious, Girl by Ellen Hagan
For this episode we read both Maria Headley's translation of the Old English epic poem "Beowulf" and “The Mere Wife,” Headley's 2015 retelling of Beowulf, which is set in present-day New York. Reminder: this is a spoiler-filled podcast. So if you're not into that kind of thing, read the texts first and come back later. Episode Links "Beowulf: a New Translation” by Maria Headley “The Mere Wife” by Maria Headley Beowulf wikipedia page Some of the many translations of Beowulf in the Library catalog Reading Jennie – “Amongst Our Weapons” by Ben Aaronovitch and “In a New York Minute,” by Kate Spencer Pete – “How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius” by Nick Greene Tell us what YOU think about this book, or anything else you're reading, in our GoodReads or Facebook groups, or talk to us on twitter using the #BigBookPodcast hashtag. If you'd like to make a suggestion for future reading send us your recommendations on the Big Book Club Podcast page on the Arlington Public Library website. Up Next “A Study in Scarlet,” by Arthur Conan Doyle “A Study in Scarlet Women” by Sherry Thomas “Mycroft Holmes” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
This week Ben Aaronovitch joins us to talk about his new speculative crime fiction book, AMONGTS OUR WEAPONS, which is the latest book in the Rivers of London series! Find out more at https://www.benaaronovitch.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Ben_Aaronovitch and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063611494486. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget: you can get exclusive Beyond the Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com, including our new Molly the Mermaid design! Mentioned in this episode: Doctor Who Casuality (TV Series) MIDNIGHT RIOT by Ben Aaronovitch Sherlock (TV Series) Green Day The Darkness (band) Ted Lasso (TV Series) Monty Python Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) Sims (video game) Jupiter Moons: Mecha (video game) ALTERED CARBON by Richard K. Morgan Terry Pratchett Harry Potter (book series) by J. K. Rowling The Hunger Games (book series) by Suzanne Collins RED RISING by Pierce Brown Foreigner book series by C. J. Cherryh West Wing American Sniper Paddington (Movie) Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
How about a little Ice Cream, Man? This week we review Superman Son of Kal-El #12, Rivers of London: Deadly Ever After #2, and The Tiger's Tounge from Mad Cave Studios. We talk recent news, and Pokemon auctions, too! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://deadline.com/2022/06/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-comic-con-1235047792/ https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-games/pokemon-yellow-version-special-pikachu-edition-wata-94-a-sealed-no-esrb-game-boy-nintendo-1999-usa/a/312225-68057.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515 REVIEWS STEPHEN RIVERS OF LONDON: DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 Writer: Celest Bronfman, Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel Artist: Jose Maria Beroy Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 22, 2022 When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery. [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/39Aunel MATTHEW SUPERMAN SON OF KAL EL #12 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Cian Tormey Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 14, 2022 Lex Luthor and President Bendix have joined forces to unleash the Gamorra Corps on Superman...and put a stop to the first son of the Last Son of Krypton once and for all. But a new hero has joined the fight...and he's going to use that tin-can suit like a chew toy if Luthor isn't careful. Welcome back, Krypto. Who's a good boy? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ya3kjj RODRIGO THE TIGER'S TONGUE Writer: Olivia Stephens Artist: Dainsakhu Banton-Perry Publisher: Mad Cave Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 6, 2022 Heed the tiger's tongue, and you will not be led astray. Under the militant rule of The Tiger's People, empowered by their animal familiars, the Claw is on the brink of war. At the precipice of adulthood, twin princesses Kelindi and Aridani hold the future of the Claw in their hands. Kelindi would sue for peace with The River's People, those who were subjugated "to bring order," while Aridani has never aspired to rule. But an ancient prophecy is revealed that'll force fate's hand for the sisters... [rating: 4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3yaG2tR DISCUSSION ICE CREAM MAN VOLUME 1 Writer W. Maxwell Prince Artist: Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: March 2022 Cover Price: $9.99 Chocolate, vanilla, existential horror, addiction, musical fantasy...there's a flavor for everyone's misery. ICE CREAM MAN is a genre-defying comic book series, featuring disparate “one-shot” tales of sorrow, wonder, and redemption. Each installment features its own cast of strange characters, dealing with their own special sundae of suffering. And on the periphery of all of them, like the twinkly music of his colorful truck, is the Ice Cream Man―a weaver of stories, a purveyor of sweet treats. Friend. Foe. God. Demon. The man who with a snap of his fingers―lickety split!―can change the course of your life forever. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!
How about a little Ice Cream, Man? This week we review Superman Son of Kal-El #12, Rivers of London: Deadly Ever After #2, and The Tiger's Tounge from Mad Cave Studios. We talk recent news, and Pokemon auctions, too! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://deadline.com/2022/06/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-comic-con-1235047792/ https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-games/pokemon-yellow-version-special-pikachu-edition-wata-94-a-sealed-no-esrb-game-boy-nintendo-1999-usa/a/312225-68057.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515 REVIEWS STEPHEN RIVERS OF LONDON: DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 Writer: Celest Bronfman, Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel Artist: Jose Maria Beroy Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 22, 2022 When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery. [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/39Aunel MATTHEW SUPERMAN SON OF KAL EL #12 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Cian Tormey Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 14, 2022 Lex Luthor and President Bendix have joined forces to unleash the Gamorra Corps on Superman...and put a stop to the first son of the Last Son of Krypton once and for all. But a new hero has joined the fight...and he's going to use that tin-can suit like a chew toy if Luthor isn't careful. Welcome back, Krypto. Who's a good boy? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ya3kjj RODRIGO THE TIGER'S TONGUE Writer: Olivia Stephens Artist: Dainsakhu Banton-Perry Publisher: Mad Cave Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 6, 2022 Heed the tiger's tongue, and you will not be led astray. Under the militant rule of The Tiger's People, empowered by their animal familiars, the Claw is on the brink of war. At the precipice of adulthood, twin princesses Kelindi and Aridani hold the future of the Claw in their hands. Kelindi would sue for peace with The River's People, those who were subjugated "to bring order," while Aridani has never aspired to rule. But an ancient prophecy is revealed that'll force fate's hand for the sisters... [rating: 4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3yaG2tR DISCUSSION ICE CREAM MAN VOLUME 1 Writer W. Maxwell Prince Artist: Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: March 2022 Cover Price: $9.99 Chocolate, vanilla, existential horror, addiction, musical fantasy...there's a flavor for everyone's misery. ICE CREAM MAN is a genre-defying comic book series, featuring disparate “one-shot” tales of sorrow, wonder, and redemption. Each installment features its own cast of strange characters, dealing with their own special sundae of suffering. And on the periphery of all of them, like the twinkly music of his colorful truck, is the Ice Cream Man―a weaver of stories, a purveyor of sweet treats. Friend. Foe. God. Demon. The man who with a snap of his fingers―lickety split!―can change the course of your life forever. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!
We look back at Ben Aaronovitch's Doctor Who scripts - Remembrance of the Daleks and Battlefield - then come up to date with Amongst Our Weapons, the latest Rivers of London book featuring Peter Grant
The Follycast Episode 14: Amongst Our Weapons In this month’s episode… Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch, book nine in the Rivers Of London series, is hot off the press at the time of recording and we meet up to share our views. No spoilers in this episode description, but plenty in the podcast itself, so probably best to wait if you haven’t had a chance to read it yet! Credits Hosted by Margaret Holborn and Richard Marks, with Jan Trott and Jennie Beck Produced by Richard Marks for Uncertain Smile productions Theme tune: ‘London Is Inspired’ by Cutwater: www.cutwaterband.co.uk. Cover image: Mack Chater (@MackChater) Contact us Email follypodcast@gmail.com with your feedback on this and upcoming books. We particularly like short (max 2 mins) audio feedback via mp3 or the audio format of your choice! Follow us on Twitter @thefollycast We are available via iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube and all good pod catchers, so don’t forget to subscribe. Subscribe to our RSS feed for further updates
We're joined by Ben Aaronovitch for a fun chat about his new novel Amongst Our Weapons, drinking coffee late into the evenings, marathon book events in Germany, jellied eels, why he hates mushy peas, the spell he wishes he could use, conspiracy theories, and the genius of grapefruit knives. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! … Continue reading Snarfing Jellied Eels With Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Aaronovitch is a multiple Times best selling Author best known for his Rivers of London series, of which the latest, Amongst Our Weapons, is out now. Rivers of London is a series of urban fantasy novels, novellas and graphic novels. Ben wrote for the Doctor Who BBC televsion series in the 1980s and went on to write three Doctor Who spin-off novels and a Doctor Who audio drama. Ben has written for Casualty, was a regular writer on the science fiction series Jupiter Moon and has written a number of Blake's 7 spin-off audio dramas. Ben Aaronovitch is guest 180 on My Time Capsule and he chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch is out now and available here: https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/ben-aaronovitch/amongst-our-weapons/9781473226661Follow Ben Aaronovitch on Twitter: @Ben_Aaronovitch .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ben Aaronovitch is the bestselling author of the Rivers of London series, the latest of which, Amongst Our Weapons, is just out! Before becoming a successful author, Ben worked in screenwriting, writing episodes of Doctor Who, Casualty and more - but it was only when he was working as a bookseller in Waterstones that the idea of writing novels struck him.It was great fun chatting with Ben about his career, hearing about the highs and lows, where the idea for Rivers of London came from and why he thinks it has become such a massive success. On top of that, we talk about the buying habits of different genre readers, structure of stories and why he can't choose between real books, ebooks and audiobooks...Links:Buy Amongst Our Weapons and Ben's other books now!Visit Ben's websiteFollow Ben on TwitterPage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter: @ukPageOneFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ukPageOneFollow us on Instagram: @ukPageOne See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're joined by author Natasha Bowen, who spins us the tale of her love of mermaids, the darker fairy tales of her youth, and connecting to the West African mermaids of her family. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of drowning, slavery, death, grief, and racism. Guest Natasha Bowen is a New York Times bestselling author, a teacher, and a mother of three children. She is of Nigerian and Welsh descent and lives in Cambridge, England, where she grew up. Natasha studied English and creative writing at Bath Spa University before moving to East London, where she taught for nearly ten years. Skin of the Sea is her debut novel and the start of an epic series born out of her passion for mermaids and African history. Natasha is obsessed with Japanese and German stationery and spends stupid amounts on notebooks, which she then features on her secret Instagram. When she's not writing, she's reading, watched over carefully by Milk and Honey, her cat and dog. Follow her on Twitter at @skinofthesea. You can order Skin of the Sea, and pre-order Soul of the Deep. Housekeeping - MERCH! Preorder the Tarot Tee Shirt and get your other merch at spiritspodcast.com/merch! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Join the Multitude Discord today! Sponsors - Brooklinen delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Go to Brooklinen.com right now and use promo code “spirits” to get $25 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping. - Inked Gaming is your one-stop-shop for premium gaming goods. Visit inkedgaming.com/spirits and use the code: spirits when you're ready to checkout! - BetterHelp is a secure online counseling service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spirits Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director's commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests' books at http://spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to http://spiritspodcast.com. About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
On this week's comic book reviews: X-Men #1 Marvel Written by Gerry Duggan Art by Pepe Larraz Masters of the Universe Revelation #1 Dark Horse Comics Story by Kevin Smith & Rob David Script by Tim Sheridan Art by Mindy Lee The Nice House on the Lake #2 DC Comics Written by James Tynion IV Art by Álvaro Martínez Bueno Nocterra #5 Image Comics Written by Scott Snyder Art by Tony S. Daniel Extreme Carnage Alpha Marvel Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art by Manuel Garcia Mamo #1 BOOM! Box By Sas Milledge The Good Asian #3 Image Comics Written by Pornsak Pichetshote Art by Alexandre Tefenkgi The Swamp Thing #5 DC Comics Written by Ram V Art by John McCrea Monday Monday: A Rivers of London Story #1 Titan Comics Written by Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel Art by José María Beroy Geiger #4 Image Comics Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank Captain America #30 Marvel Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates Art by Leonard Kirk WWE: The New Day - Power of Positivity #1 BOOM! Studios Written by Evan Narcisse & Austin Walker Art by Daniel Bayliss Karmen #5 Image Comics By Guillem March Green Lantern #4 DC Comics Written by Geoffrey Thorne Art by Tom Raney & Marco Santucci Wynd #8 BOOM! Studios Written by James Tynion IV Art by Michael Dialynas Post Americana #6 Image Comics By Steve Skroce The Avengers #46 Marvel Written by Jason Aaron Art by Javier Garrón Ordinary Gods #1 Image Comics Written by Kyle Higgins Art by Felipe Watanabe The Worst Dudes #2 Dark Horse Comics Written by Aubrey Sitterson Art by Tony Gregori Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point #6 DC Comics Concept by Donald Mustard Written by Christos Gage Art by Reilly Brown Jenny Zero #3 Dark Horse Comics Written by Dave Dwonch and Brockton McKinney Art by Magenta King Life is Strange: Coming Home #1 Titan Comics Written by Emma Vieceli Art by Claudia Leonardi Wonder Girl #2 DC Comics Written by Joëlle Jones Art by Joëlle Jones and Adriana Melo Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory #4 Dark Horse Comics Written by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer Art by Benjamin Dewey Batman #110 DC Comics Written by James Tynion IV Art by Jorge Jimenez, Ricardo Lopez Ortiz SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Follycast Episode 11: What Abigail Did That Summer In this month’s episode… We conclude our look at the three Rivers Of London novellas by Ben Aaronovitch that have been published so far, with the (at time of recording) recently published What Abigail Did That Summer. With Peter and Beverly away in Herefordshire investigating unicorn-related child adbuctions, Abigail has adventures on and around Hampstead Heath, assisted by her friend Simon and a band of talking foxes. Of the three novellas this generates the most debate on the pod. Do these novellas set during earlier gaps in the Rivers timeline lack a sense of jeopardy? How successful is Ben Aaronovitch writing as a teenage girl? How many cheese puffs out of five will we give it? Next episode we come bang up to date with the most recent main novel, False Value. Credits Hosted by Margaret Holborn and Richard Marks, with Jan Trott and Jennie Beck Produced by Richard Marks for Uncertain Smile productions Theme tune: ‘London Is Inspired’ by Cutwater: www.cutwaterband.co.uk. Cover image: Mack Chater (@MackChater) Contact us Email follypodcast@gmail.com with your feedback on this and upcoming books. We particularly like short (max 2 mins) audio feedback via mp3 or the audio format of your choice! Follow us on Twitter @thefollycast We are available via iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube and all good pod catchers, so don’t forget to subscribe. Subscribe to our RSS feed for further updates Show notes The West Wing A recipe for Cheese Puffs Next podcast we’ll be reading False Value
London began its life as Old Londinium—an informal trading community that sprang up around the narrowest point in the Thames, and was burned to the ground by Boudicca's army just decades after its founding. This week, we asked bestselling urban fantasy author Ben Aaronovitch to take us on a tour of Old Londinium—say, the day before Boudicca's arrival. Join us as we explore the streets and rivers of this diverse and enterprising trading town, and then wander all the way up Watling Street to Hadrian's Wall. Get ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryfangirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Follycast Episode 10: The October Man In this month’s episode… We continue our three part look at the Rivers Of London novellas by Ben Aaronovitch that have been published so far, with The October Man. For the first time in the podcast we leave Peter, The Folly and London behind as we investigate uncanny events in Trier, Germany with a new team. We also discuss the nature of spin-offs more generally and are actually surprised in hindsight at how many new things we learn about the rules of the Rivers universe. Some have direct implications for the unfolding story in London, particularly the nature of River Gods and their offspring. As a result, we totally forget to ask the most obvious question: who is the October Man? Next episode: What Abigail Did That Summer. Credits Hosted by Margaret Holborn and Richard Marks, with Jan Trott and Jennie Beck Produced by Richard Marks for Uncertain Smile productions Theme tune: ‘London Is Inspired’ by Cutwater: www.cutwaterband.co.uk. Cover image: Mack Chater (@MackChater) Contact us Email follypodcast@gmail.com with your feedback on this and upcoming books. We particularly like short (max 2 mins) audio feedback via mp3 or the audio format of your choice! Follow us on Twitter @thefollycast We are available via iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube and all good pod catchers, so don’t forget to subscribe. Subscribe to our RSS feed for further updates Show notes Ben A’s twitter feed Next podcast we’ll be reading What Abigail Did That Summer
This episode: ACE!!, we are seven for seven on hypnotism, The Doctor may (or may not) be Colin Morgan in a future life, we recommend Ben Aaronovitch's entire oeuvre, the hosts are a little too into Morgaine's whole thing, and we wonder if a One True Pairing can also be your Only True Problem. Follow us on Twitter @PolarityPod, and Tumblr at polaritypod.tumblr.com, and make sure to tell your friends/family/colleagues/pets about our podcast!
The Follycast Episode 9: The Furthest Station In this month’s episode… With the recent publication of ‘What Abigail Did That Summer’, we embark on a three part look at the Rivers Of London novellas by Ben Aaronovitch that have been published so far, starting with The Furthest Station. Following a series of ghost sightings by commuters on the Metropolitan line, Peter, Jaget and Abigail investigate. Suffice it to say, we all loved this one! Credits Hosted by Margaret Holborn and Richard Marks, with Jan Trott and Jennie Beck Produced by Richard Marks for Uncertain Smile productions Theme tune: ‘London Is Inspired’ by Cutwater: www.cutwaterband.co.uk. Cover image: Mack Chater (@MackChater) Contact us Email follypodcast@gmail.com with your feedback on this and upcoming books. We particularly like short (max 2 mins) audio feedback via mp3 or the audio format of your choice! Follow us on Twitter @thefollycast We are available via iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube and all good pod catchers, so don’t forget to subscribe. Subscribe to our RSS feed for further updates Show notes Richard mentions that the Expanse series has novellas. It’s also a great TV series Jenny referenced Heath Robinson Richard defended Arcade Fire Next podcast we’ll be reading The October Man We found this about the River Chess The interview with Ben at the back of the original publication of the Furthest Station A series of interviews here done for Forbidden planet You Tube channel
Kedysi by ste si to v slovenskom právnom prostredí predstavovali len ťažko. Dnes už ale každá slušnejšia právnická kancelária chce pomáhať najslabším: a robí to zadarmo. Lenže, prečo vlastne tieto pro bono aktivity fungujú? Komu sa takto pomáha? A nezlyháva náhodou štát, keď záchrannú sieť musia poskytovať súkromné firmy? Tomáš Prokopčák sa rozpráva s Adamom Valčekom. Odporúčanie: Slovo robot oslavuje sto rokov. Aj keď Čapkovi Rossumovi univerzálni roboti sa prvý raz hrali až v januári v roku 1921, knižne hru vydali o niekoľko mesiacov skôr. A storočnicu tohto slova - ktoré inak údajne vymyslel brat Karla Čapka Josef - teraz oslavuje vydavateľstvo Argo zbierkou poviedok Robot 100. Nájdete tam naozaj zaujímavé fantastické texty, zväčša sci-fi, aj keď teda prispel aj slávny Ben Aaronovitch svojou krátkou odbočkou k cyklu Rieky Londýna a esejou aj ikona vedeckej fantastiky Robert Silverberg. A táto kniha je mojim dnešným odporúčaním.
Ben Aaronovitch started writing for Doctor Who and became the author of the bestselling Peter Grant series that started with Rivers Of London in 2011 and has been hugely successful, regularly hitting the Sunday Times bestsellers top ten. We were delighted to get Ben for a conversation full of fireworks.
Books on tape have been around for half a century, but audiobooks have exploded in popularity in the last decade. What is the appeal of the audio format? Which books and narrators do we enjoy the most? And does listening to an audiobook even count as reading? Books Mentioned: Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim, narrated by Kim Mai Guest The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, narrated by Frazer Douglas The Wicked King by Holly Black, narrated by Caitlin Kelly The Blinding Knife by Brent Weeks, narrated by Simon Vance City of Lies by Sam Hawke, narrated by Rosa Coduri and Dan Morgan The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley, narrated by Simon Vance The Radium Girls by Kate Moore, narrated by Angela Brazil A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan, narrated by Kate Reading Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron, narrated by Vikas Adam Red Rising by Pierce Brown, narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal, narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal Sufficiently Advanced Magic by Andrew Rowe, narrated by Nick Podehl Free the Darkness by Kel Kade, narrated by Nick Podehl The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, narrated by Michael Page The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, narrated by Will Patton Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente, narrated by Heath Miller Dune by Frank Herbert, narrated by a full cast Minimum Wage Magic by Rachel Aaron, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Hero Forged by Josh Erikson, narrated by Josh Erikson Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal, narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden, narrated by Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner, narrated by The Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien, narrated by Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchet audio drama The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, produced by Graphic Audio Rose Drive audio drama, produced by Raul Vega The Heart of Stone by Ben Galley, narrated by Adam Stubbs The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North, narrated by Peter Kenny Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no Detailed show notes can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com
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