Podcasts about Black Tom

The boys have a hard time discerning if Avalanche or Rictor are in X-Men Evolution, ponder how Claremont is still getting work, get a preview of Dazzler Errors Tour, and follow this weeks comic journeys for Mystique, Black Tom, Ultimate Spider-Man, Phoenix, and more! Whatever you do, don't look up “Alaskan Hot Pocket”!

More podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books.Please consider supporting ARB's Patreon!Credits:Guest: Garrett Bridger GilmoreTitle: The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValleHost: Jake Casella BrookinsMusic by Giselle Gabrielle GarciaArtwork by Rob PattersonOpening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John BroughReferences:“The Horror At Redhook” by H.P. LovecraftLovecraft Country by Matt RuffThe Night Ocean by Paul LaFargeLone Women by Victor LaValleThe Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft“The Lovecraft Boomlet” of adaptions/retellings/reworkingsAnnihilation by Jeff VanderMeerThe Underground Railroad by Colson WhiteheadGet Out directed by Jordan PeeleTa-Nehisi Coates' Black Panther run, Between the World and Me, The Water DancerThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe World Fantasy AwardMichael Crichton, Jurassic ParkKindred by Octavia ButlerSlapboxing with Jesus by Victor LaValleJames by Percival EverettAida Levy-Hussen's How to Read African American Literature- reparative & prohibitive readingsToni Morrison's BelovedP. Djèlí Clark's Ring Shout“Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe ShelleyHPL's At the Mountains of Madness"Lovecraft in Brooklyn" by The Mountain Goats, from Heretic PrideVajra Chandrasekera's The Saint of Bright DoorsR.F. Kuang's Babel, or The Necessity of ViolenceGarrett's twitterPauline Hopkins' Of One Blood

In which St. Croix History reminds us of a Martian with a big butt; Penance's escape is ambiguous; Avengers Academy Infinity Comic successfully reinvents Emplate; you should not learn to flirt from Vanilla Ice; Jubilee fires two fireworks blasts into the air whilst going aaahhh; and we go in through the ears. X-PLAINED: Apocalypse's influence The Big House (about which we are confused) Generation X #58 Cartier and/or Louis St. Croix Our college's Dean, naked jogger Things that are sharp in the woods HUMP Penance (Hollow) Emplate, spoiled teenager Generation X Annual 1999 Epistolary fonts Jubilee's pre-X past Round Wolverine Hunter Brawn (again, sigh) Recognizing random dudes from pictures Dad Things and Dad Pipes Juggernaut and Black Tom as a relationship model Jubilee, competent veteran A murder mystery Legault, cosplaying bodyguard Taking notes on comics Magneto's telepathy-blocking (or not) helmet NEXT EPISODE: Wolverine's dead! And Wolverine's back! Check out the visual companion to this episode on our blog. Find us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Jay and Miles X-Plain the X-Men is 100% ad-free and listener supported. If you want to help support the podcast–and unlock more cool stuff–you can do that right here! Buy rad swag at our TeePublic shop!

Send us a textWhat really caused World War I — and how were false flags used by the world's wealthiest families to orchestrate it? Host Faust Checho uncovers the secret truth behind the Great War on episode 177 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.In this episode, Faust reveals how the war wasn't just the result of political tensions, but a carefully orchestrated plot by elite families like the Rothschilds and JP Morgan to profit from global chaos. By the end, you'll understand why this is the war they don't want you to think about. Topics include:•Was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand really a false flag?•How did secret alliances fuel the war, pushed by elite interests?•What role did the Rothschilds and JP Morgan play in financing both sides of the conflict?•Was the U.S. manipulated into joining the war to protect the profits of American bankers?•Why was the sinking of the Lusitania covered up as a pretext for U.S. involvement?•How did the Zionist movement and the Balfour Declaration tie into the elites' war strategy?•What was the Black Tom explosion?•How did the Zimmerman telegram convince Americans to support entering the Great War?•How did corporate and deep-state actors profit from the war's destruction?•What were the hidden political motives that reshaped the world after the war?...and so much more!

 It's episode 201 and time for us to discuss the genre of Weird West! (Just in time for Halloween!). We talk about the potential temporal and geographic restrictions on western fiction, folklore, tall tales, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray

This Day in Legal History: WWI Spy ConvictedOn August 16, 1918, Lothar Witzke became the first German spy convicted by the United States during World War I. Tried by a military commission at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Witzke was found guilty of espionage for his role in sabotage activities against the U.S., including his alleged involvement in the Black Tom explosion, a major act of sabotage in 1916. His conviction marked a significant moment in the U.S.'s efforts to counter German espionage during the war. Witzke was sentenced to hang, but his fate took a turn when President Woodrow Wilson commuted his sentence on May 27, 1920. The commutation reflected the complexities of wartime justice and international relations. Later, in 1922, President Calvin Coolidge granted Witzke a pardon, leading to his deportation to Berlin. Witzke's case highlighted the U.S. government's determination to crack down on espionage while also navigating the diplomatic and political nuances of post-war justice.India's legal market is cautiously opening to foreign law firms under new guidance allowing them to practice international law within the country. However, only a few firms have taken steps to establish a presence, as many remain hesitant due to past challenges and uncertainties about the implementation of these new rules. India's rapid economic growth and favorable business environment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi make it an attractive prospect for foreign firms, but the memory of previous failed attempts and local opposition leads many to adopt a wait-and-see approach.Some firms are opting for strategies like the "fly in, fly out" model, running operations from nearby locations like Singapore. Others, like Baker McKenzie and Dentons, are planning to establish offices when permitted, but are currently working through collaborations with local firms. Japan-based TNY Legal and GVA Professional have already entered the Indian market to support their clients' growing needs.Despite the opportunities, significant hurdles remain, including unclear regulations and potential resistance from the local bar. Implementing legislation is still required, and foreign firms face a complex bureaucracy. The possibility of limits on foreign registrations to protect Indian firms adds to the uncertainty, making the path forward for foreign law firms in India fraught with challenges. India Sees Foreign Law Firms Take Baby Steps to Set Up OutpostsTikTok is challenging a U.S. law requiring its parent company, China-based ByteDance, to sell its U.S. assets or face a ban, arguing that the U.S. Department of Justice has misrepresented the app's ties to China. TikTok maintains that its data and content moderation decisions for U.S. users are handled within the U.S. and that the law infringes on its free speech rights. The law, signed by President Biden, aims to end Chinese ownership of TikTok due to national security concerns. The case will be heard by a federal appeals court in September, just before the November presidential election.TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal | ReutersThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's vote-by-mail system, ruling that it does not violate the constitutional rights of in-person voters, even if some invalid mailed ballots are occasionally counted. The court rejected the claim that counting these ballots dilutes the votes of in-person voters, emphasizing that such errors do not disproportionately affect any particular group. The decision arose from a lawsuit aiming to decertify California's 2020 election results, which, if successful, could have favored Donald Trump. The court found that the plaintiffs' "vote dilution" theory was legally unfounded, consistent with rulings from other circuits.California Vote-By-Mail Upheld in Rebuke of ‘Vote Dilution' SuitGSK plans to seek the dismissal of a Zantac-related lawsuit in Florida, where plaintiffs allege the heartburn drug caused prostate cancer. This follows a recent Florida court ruling in GSK's favor, which excluded expert testimony linking ranitidine, Zantac's active ingredient, to prostate cancer. The ruling aligns with a 2022 federal court decision that dismissed similar cancer-related claims. However, a Delaware court ruling in June allowed over 70,000 lawsuits to proceed, permitting expert testimony that Zantac causes cancer. GSK is appealing the Delaware decision, as the majority of Zantac cases are concentrated there. Concerns over ranitidine's potential to degrade into the carcinogen NDMA led to the FDA pulling Zantac from the market five years ago.GSK to seek dismissal of Florida case against heartburn drug Zantac | ReutersBayer achieved a legal victory as a U.S. appeals court ruled that federal law shields the company from liability in a lawsuit claiming its Roundup weed killer causes cancer. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia decided that federal regulations, which require uniform pesticide labeling, preempted Pennsylvania state law from mandating a cancer warning on Roundup. This ruling came in response to a lawsuit by David Schaffner, a landscaper diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, who argued that Bayer's Monsanto unit failed to warn consumers about the cancer risk. The decision could lead to a U.S. Supreme Court review due to conflicting rulings from other federal appeals courts, potentially impacting Bayer's broader litigation risk. Bayer, which has settled much of the Roundup litigation for $10.9 billion but still faces tens of thousands of claims, welcomed the ruling, asserting that Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate are safe.Bayer wins victory in US legal battle against Roundup cancer claims | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Franz Schubert.This week's closing theme brings us to the world of Franz Schubert, a composer whose music bridges the Classical and Romantic eras with remarkable emotional depth and lyrical beauty. Schubert, born in Vienna in 1797, was a prolific composer despite his tragically short life, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to resonate with audiences today. Among his numerous compositions, his Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, known as the "Trout Quintet," and his symphonies are often celebrated, but today we focus on one of his masterpieces in chamber music: his Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 15.The first movement, "Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo," showcases Schubert's unique ability to blend intensity with elegance. The title, which translates to "fast, with fire but not too much," perfectly encapsulates the movement's spirit. It opens with a passionate and fiery theme that immediately captures the listener's attention, setting the stage for a dynamic interplay between the piano and strings. As the movement progresses, Schubert masterfully balances this intensity with moments of lyrical beauty, creating a musical narrative that is both dramatic and profoundly moving.This piece exemplifies Schubert's gift for melody and his deep understanding of the human experience, qualities that have endeared his music to generations of listeners. As you listen to the "Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo," let yourself be carried by its sweeping phrases and the emotional journey it offers—a true testament to Schubert's genius.Without further ado, the first movement of Franz Schubert's Fantasie in C major, Op. 15, popularly known as the Wanderer Fantasy. Enjoy.   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Send us a Text Message.Finally, Gabino Iglesias is on the show.  I tried, and failed, to get him for his break-out Stoker-winning smash, The Devil Takes You Home. Now he's here to talk about his brand new barrio-noir, House of Bone and Rain. It's an amalgamation of brutal street violence and Lovecraftian otherness – all taking place in the sweltering eye of a Puerto Rican hurricane. Gabino and I talk about the parts of the book that reflect his own life and youth. We talk about his rapid rise, and follow-up nerves. We talk about reclaiming Lovecraft. But mostly, we talk about violence – the horror of it, the reality, the sheer awful immediacy, and how the real thing is nothing like the stuff on a movie screen. It's a good chat, about the right kind of manhood. Enjoy. The Devil Takes You Home (2022) by Gabino IglesiasHungry Darkness (2015) by Gabino IglesiasZero Saints (2015), by Gabino IglesiasThe Ballad of Black Tom (2016), by Victor LaValleWoodworm (2021), by Layla MartinezLost Man's Lane (2024), by Scott Carson Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the Show.

Eric and Eliot host James Graham Wilson, an historian in the Department of State's Historian's Office to discuss his new book America's Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security From Roosevelt to Reagan. They discuss Nitze's background as an America First supporter between the wars, his anti-Semitism and his family's connection to the Black Tom sabotage incident during World War I. They talk about his pioneering work as a national security professional on the Strategic bombing survey during and after World War II as well as his role in drafting NSC 68 during the Truman Administration, his vexed personal relations with George Kennan (who he succeeded as Director of Policy Planning at State), Henry Kissinger, and Robert McNamara. His relentless focus on the strategic nuclear balance and the character traits that perhaps kept him from ever becoming the Cabinet Officer he longed to become while nonetheless serving and influencing national security policy for more than 40 years. They close noting that his concerns about nuclear self-deterrence seem eerily relevant in today's circumstances of great power competition. https://a.co/d/5thvl34 Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Josh and Leia are joined by new guest Tim Hardwick to discuss Madame Web! More of a breakdown of the character and why she got her own movie (tl;dr - we have no idea). Some highlights include talking about Black Tom, the tiny Looney Tunes dog of Marvel, Jessica Jones and Paul Rudd getting it on and Josh gets personally offended when part of One More Day is blatantly laid out before him. 

In this bumper episode I explore why so many ghost stories and hauntings have a connection with crime or criminals. I investigate the local legend of Biggleswade's Murder Bridge, a place every school child knows not to approach.  I tell you the tale of Thomas Dun, reported to be Black Tom's phantom friend or even the real Black Tom. His 800 year old story is full of despicable deeds and more strange and eerie folk tales.  And finally as a real treat, I talk with Wayne from Eerie Edinburgh about why he thinks so many ghostly stories centre around criminals and victims of crime. Many such stories feature on his wonderful podcast and YouTube videos.  You can find a full transcript of today's episodes, notes, photographs and further reading on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog  If you have a suggestion or question please email me at weirdinthewade@gmail.com You can find the podcast on social media here.  And if you want to support the podcast you can by the show a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/weirdinthewade Researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Show Theme by Tess Savigear All additional music and sound effects Epidemic Sound 

In this episode we explore one of Bedford's most famous hauntings. A folktale so well known it gave it's name to an area of the town. What is now a rather unassuming roundabout just north of Bedford town centre, known locally as Black Tom's Grave, was once a place of fear. Was a highwayman executed on that site? Does his restless spirit still wander beneath the trees there? Why are there so many paranormal reports in that small area of Bedford? And who is the shadowy figure often reported along side the spectre of Black Tom? We also look at other myths and legends attached to highwaymen with connections to Bedfordshire including Biggleswade and beyond. Why do so many of us love a highwayman story and footpad phantom? Visit the Weird in the Wade blog to see photos, sources and show transcript. Enjoying the show? Buy the podcase a coffee or two at https://ko-fi.com/weirdinthewade Find Weird in the Wade on social media, links here: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade If you have any comments, suggestions or just want to get in touch please email the show at weirdinthewade@gmail.com Weird in the Wade is researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Theme Music by Tess Savigear All additional music and sound effects Epidemic Sound  

The Black Tom explosion was a sabotage by agents of the German Empire during World War I. They wanted to destroy the U.S.-made munitions that were going to be supplied to the Allies. The explosion happened on July 30, 1916 in New York Harbor. It killed at least four people and damaged the Statue of Liberty.  It was one of the largest enemy attacks on American soil before 9/11 #bombing #statueofliberty #liberty #terrorattacks r #truecrime #tedbundy #truecrimecommunity #truecrimeaddict #truecrimememes #killers #killer #murder #mindhunter #murderer #kansas #icp #ouijamacc #juggalettes #juggalo #bondage #twiztid #thegathering #murdermuseum #eldorado #odditiesandcuriosities #caveman #oddities #rare #parkcity #death #charlesmanson #jeffreydahmer #edgein #crime #horror #darkart #richardramirez #halloween #criminal #horrorart #creepy #btkart #truecrimeart #truecrimepodcast #cannibal #albertfish #r #thriller #netflix #truecrimejunkie #horrormovies #history #selfie #truecrimefan #homicide #mystery #truecrimeobsessed #scary #serialkillerart #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #tedbundy #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #murdermystery #bookstagram #death #buzzfeedunsolved #crimescene #truecrimepodcasts #missingperson #missing #halloween #crimejunkie #news #myfavoritemurder #spooky #supernatural #truecrimestories #homicide #ryanbergara #shanemadej #murderer #podcaster #truecrimebooks #memes #spotify #podernfamily #boogara #shaniac #jeffreydahmer #police #s #justice #history #ww #travel #art #photography #architecture #love #culture #nature #travelphotography #photooftheday #s #historia #instagood #historical #worldwar #heritage #india #instagram #museum #italy #war #vintage #memes #picoftheday #ig #europe #photo #explore #ancient#germany #historymemes #usa #beautiful #travelgram #follow #historic #france #music #military #italia #castle #historylovers #a #medieval #life #education #like #facts #landscape #storia #world #old #city #historyfacts #archaeology #upsc #america #wwii #Podcasthost #Aftermath #aftermathpodcast #podcast #binge #bingepodcast #podcasttips newpodcastalert #slander #Hudson #aftermath #history #updates #storiesyouforgotabout #WW1 #WW2 #attack #terrorattack #nostalgia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-hudson9/message

We’re standing up for everyone’s right to not text back (14:20 to skip). It’s time for a new addition to our most hated characters list, welcome to the club Mr. Howard! Even the worst world takeover by an eldritch horror will be ok as long as you have prep time. Next week we’re reading the first third of Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie! Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Horror at Red Hook and The Ballad of Black Tom: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

We're standing up for everyone's right to not text back (14:20 to skip). It's time for a new addition to our most hated characters list, welcome to the club Mr. Howard! Even the worst world takeover by an eldritch horror will be ok as long as you have prep time.Next week we're reading the first third of Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie!Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

Luke reminds us that while ball is life, sometimes life is not ball (9:06 to skip). Hitting Lovecraft with a classic compliment sandwich. A nice, tall compliment sandwich. Also what does it truly mean to grift? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.The post The Horror at Red Hook and The Ballad of Black Tom: Part One first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Luke reminds us that while ball is life, sometimes life is not ball (9:06 to skip). Hitting Lovecraft with a classic compliment sandwich. A nice, tall compliment sandwich. Also what does it truly mean to grift? Special thanks to VOLO for the intro and outro music.

We have two horror genre shows left and this week we bring you Stephen Graham Jones. Although not all of his books fall squarely in horror category, My Heart is a Chainsaw and Don't Fear the Reaper are beautiful love letters to horror fans who will take much glee in all the genre conventions within which Stephen plays. The final Indian Lake Trilogy novel comes out this fall, The Angel Of Indian Lake. Kate can't wait. Stephen brings his Blackfoot Native American culture and aspects of social justice to his writings and his writing is all the better for it. If you shy away from horror, try Mapping The Interior or The Only Good Indians. For an independent bookseller this week, we reach out to one of Stephen's local favorites, the Boulder Bookstore in Colorado. Books mentioned in this week's episode: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones Demon Theory by Stephen Graham Jones Ararat by Christopher Golden Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Come Closer by Sara Gran Collected Poems, 1947-1980 by Allen Ginsberg Merlin Book 1: The Lost Years by T. A. Barron The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel Biography of X by Catherine Lacey Stars Go Blue by Laura Pritchett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real talk, we recorded this weeks ago, and Brittany forgot to take show notes. But we're funny and opinionated as ever. And there's a lot of talk about Montucky Cold Snack, so like, sponsor us already, yeah? If you've made it this far, then you know what to expect by now. Book Mentions: Heather: Solitaire by Alice Oseman Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Turtles All the Way Down by John Green Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Husband Material by Alexis Hall I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston Brittany: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann The Dig by John Preston Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle As ever, thank you to Shane Ivers of Silvermansound.com for the use of VHS Dreams as our intro and outro music.

Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It's locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear. The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the "lone women" taking advantage of the government's offer of free land for those who can tame it--except that Adelaide isn't alone. And the secret she's tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory. Crafted by a modern master of magical suspense, Lone Women (One World, 2023) blends shimmering prose, an unforgettable cast of adventurers who find horror and sisterhood in a brutal landscape, and a portrait of early-twentieth-century America like you've never seen. And at its heart is the gripping story of a woman desperate to bury her past--or redeem it. Victor LaValle is the author of the short story collection Slapboxing with Jesus, five novels, The Ecstatic, Big Machine, The Devil in Silver, The Changeling, and Lone Women, and two novellas, Lucretia and the Kroons and The Ballad of Black Tom. He is also the creator and writer of two comic books Victor LaValle's DESTROYER and EVE. His novel, The Changeling, will soon be airing on Apple TV+ starring LaKeith Stanfield. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Bram Stoker Award, Whiting Writers' Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, Shirley Jackson Award, American Book Award, and the key to Southeast Queens. He was raised in Queens, New York. He now lives in the Bronx with his wife, the writer Emily Raboteau, and their kids. He teaches at Columbia University. Recommended Books: Mariana Enriquez, Our Share of Night Nathan Ballingrud, The Strange  Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It's locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear. The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the "lone women" taking advantage of the government's offer of free land for those who can tame it--except that Adelaide isn't alone. And the secret she's tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory. Crafted by a modern master of magical suspense, Lone Women (One World, 2023) blends shimmering prose, an unforgettable cast of adventurers who find horror and sisterhood in a brutal landscape, and a portrait of early-twentieth-century America like you've never seen. And at its heart is the gripping story of a woman desperate to bury her past--or redeem it. Victor LaValle is the author of the short story collection Slapboxing with Jesus, five novels, The Ecstatic, Big Machine, The Devil in Silver, The Changeling, and Lone Women, and two novellas, Lucretia and the Kroons and The Ballad of Black Tom. He is also the creator and writer of two comic books Victor LaValle's DESTROYER and EVE. His novel, The Changeling, will soon be airing on Apple TV+ starring LaKeith Stanfield. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Bram Stoker Award, Whiting Writers' Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, Shirley Jackson Award, American Book Award, and the key to Southeast Queens. He was raised in Queens, New York. He now lives in the Bronx with his wife, the writer Emily Raboteau, and their kids. He teaches at Columbia University. Recommended Books: Mariana Enriquez, Our Share of Night Nathan Ballingrud, The Strange  Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It's locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear. The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the "lone women" taking advantage of the government's offer of free land for those who can tame it--except that Adelaide isn't alone. And the secret she's tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory. Crafted by a modern master of magical suspense, Lone Women (One World, 2023) blends shimmering prose, an unforgettable cast of adventurers who find horror and sisterhood in a brutal landscape, and a portrait of early-twentieth-century America like you've never seen. And at its heart is the gripping story of a woman desperate to bury her past--or redeem it. Victor LaValle is the author of the short story collection Slapboxing with Jesus, five novels, The Ecstatic, Big Machine, The Devil in Silver, The Changeling, and Lone Women, and two novellas, Lucretia and the Kroons and The Ballad of Black Tom. He is also the creator and writer of two comic books Victor LaValle's DESTROYER and EVE. His novel, The Changeling, will soon be airing on Apple TV+ starring LaKeith Stanfield. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Bram Stoker Award, Whiting Writers' Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, Shirley Jackson Award, American Book Award, and the key to Southeast Queens. He was raised in Queens, New York. He now lives in the Bronx with his wife, the writer Emily Raboteau, and their kids. He teaches at Columbia University. Recommended Books: Mariana Enriquez, Our Share of Night Nathan Ballingrud, The Strange  Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro as World Literature, is under contract with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Could you slip through a hole in reality? Aurelien interviews horror author Hailey Piper, author of QUEEN OF TEETH, THE WORM AND HIS KINGS, NO GODS FOR DROWNING and more. It's a far-ranging conversation about so many ways we experience horror.    Listen for horror geekery about unreliable narrators, our fuzzy reality, takes on modern movies, hopeful hopelessness, splatter Westerns, and how to trick your loved ones into reading the horror you know they'll love.    Listen to THE TURNING, Spooky & Strange ep 74: https://pod.link/1469388636/episode/25b72ed05e0c96a5b293f3cff3d4badf    Read the horror of Hailey Piper: https://haileypiper.com/piper-books/  Pre-order CRUEL ANGELS PAST SUNDOWN: https://haileypiper.com/cruel-angels-past-sundown/  Look out for her upcoming stories in Unspeakable Horror vol 3, We're Here, Les Petits Morts, and more!    Books Hailey Piper recommended: The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle IT by Stephen King Mostly everything by Ramsey Campbell They Drown Our Daughters by Katrina Monroe   -- -Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod   -Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com   -If you'd like to support the podcast or commission an episode, https://ko-fi.com/spookyaurelien

Black Tom was a small, manmade island off the coast of New Jersey. During the first World War, it served as a depot for munitions being sold overseas, until the whole place exploded. This week we take a look at what happened, and why it might be a bad idea to leave two million pounds of explosives largely unguarded and unsecured.  Sources: Black Tom Explosion: The Bombing That Rocked New York In 1916 (allthatsinteresting.com) Black Tom explosion - Wikipedia  

Donald, Katie, and Lesley discuss a variety of novellas and how reading shorter stories can serve as palate cleansers between heftier reads.  Books mentioned include:  All Systems Red by Becky Chambers How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin Eating the Sun by Ella Frances Sanders Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson The Vegetarian by Han Kang Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata The Strange Library Haruki Murakami The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie Fox 8: A Story by George Saunders The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle  

This episode we're talking about the very many genres we've read for the podcast…and which ones we'd read again! We discuss Jeff VanderMeer's Zorro, Boat Fiction, We Have Always Hosted The Podcast, Bubble Gum Fiction, Cheese-based Erotica, whether the 1980s count as Historical Fiction, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Old Episodes Episode 090 - Adventure Fiction Episode 106 - Alternative/Alternate History Episode 086 - American Gothic Episode 143 - Amish Romance Episode 160 - Biographical Fiction & Fictional Biographies Episode 069 - Bizarro Fiction Episode 094 - Chick Lit Romance Episode 151 - Classics Episode 053 - Comedic Science Fiction & Fantasy Episode 110 - Comedic/Humorous Fiction Episode 021 - Coming of Age Episode 147 - Contemporary Fantasy Episode 007 - Cozy Mysteries Episode 127 - Crime Fiction Episode 131 - Cyberpunk Episode 025 - Detective Fiction Episode 172 - Domestic Thrillers Episode 041 - Dystopian Fiction Episode 070 - Erotic Romance Episode 135 - Erotica Episode 037 - Experimental Fiction Episode 045 - Family Sagas Episode 002 - Gothic Literature Episode 014 - Historical Fantasy Episode 098 - Historical Fiction Episode 001 - Historical Romance Other Media We Mentioned Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha (Here's a time stamped link to the finals performance in a half hour video of the top 10 songs this year. I can't link solely to the performance due to region locking, booooo.) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Wikipedia) Marvel Snap (Wikipedia) Far Cry (Wikipedia) Tomb Raider (Wikipedia) Horizon Zero Dawn (Wikipedia) The Sandman (comic book) (Wikipedia) Earth Abides by George R. Stewart My Macaroni And Cheese Is A Lesbian Also She Is My Lawyer by Chuck Tingle Inheritance: A pick-the-path experience by Darrell Dennis, Daniel Arnold & Medina Hahn The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante || Talking Simulator (stream Matthew watched) The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik Links, Articles, and Things Hark! The Holiday Music Podcast Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Wikipedia) World Goth Day (Wikipedia) Just Plain Wrong Bubblegum music  (Wikipedia) Episode 028 - Accidental Romance Dairying and Cheese Erotica 12 Southern Gothic books by Authors of Colour Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here. Ruby by Cynthia Bond House of Cotton by Monica Brashears The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas Ghost Summer by Tananarive Due The House of Erzulie by Kirsten Imani Kasai A Visitation of Spirits by Randall Kenan When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen Beloved by Toni Morrison Cane by Jean Toomer Bitter in the Mouth by Monique Truong Sing Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White Give us feedback! Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, June 6th we'll be discussing the genre of Fantasy!  Then on Tuesday, June 20th we're talking about how we're bad at scheduling!

Hello everyone!!For this month's Left Page episode we talk about Victor LaValle's book "The Ballad of Black Tom"! an excellent story inspired by Lovecraft's own "Horror at Red Hook", but actually engaging with the racism, the xenophobia and more in a truly great way.So do join us as we talk about cosmic horror, Lovecraft, and the possibility of crossing the gap between humanity and the absolute unknown!Enjoy!Also, do check out both the episode we did with CM Rosens and her own spooky and cosmic writings!Episode 31 - Gothic Houses & Horrors. w/ CM Rosens' The Crowshttps://linktr.ee/cmrosens Please support our Patreon if you're interested and want access to early content and the bonus Reading Corners! https://www.patreon.com/leftpage Intro Music: Gymnopédie Nº1, Erik Satie, 1888Outro Music: Downtime, Vistas, Miracle of Sound, 2014 -> Check out his Bandcamp! https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I still think I see the struggling of poor passengers in the water.” This is the story of the United States' path into the Great War. The United States wishes to stay out of the Great War. Woodrow Wilson wins reelection (barely) on that very basis. But as Germany contends with Britain's blockade, its submarines, or “u-boats,” are attacking merchant and passenger ships (like the RMS Lusitania) without warning. This policy is touch and go, but worse still, the US learns in Februarly 1917 that Germany sent a secret telegram to Mexico offering to ally against the US! After more than two years of clinging to peace, President Woodrow Wilson can't turn a blind eye to this and Germany's other atrocities. In the name of protecting democracy, he calls for war.   But what about Britain's unethical if not illegal “hunger blockade” of German ports? Do starving German children justify unrestricted submarine warfare? What about the billions of dollars in loans and goods the “neutral” US has sent to Britain and France over the years? Does that tip the scales on why the US is going to war? These complications and questions of right and wrong are for Congress to decide. ___ 4 Ways to dive deeper into History That Doesn't Suck Join our growing facebook community Get our weekly newsletter, The Revolution Become part of the HTDS Patreon family Subscribe to Greg's monthly newsletter, Connected History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is fan fiction? Is there a difference between fan fiction, retellings, and reimaginings? What makes us categorize them as being similar? In the latest episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the WD editors tackle this topic by talking about each of these types of writing separately, while also seeing how they can serve one another—like different branches of the same tree. Then, stick around for a conversation with managing editor Moriah Richard and fan-fiction author Spoons! Book recommendations with links for where to purchase: Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan Pride by Ibi Zoboi Boy Snow Bird by Helen Oyeyemi The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Ravenous Things by Derrick Chow Lost in the Never Woods by Aidan Thomas Ben & Beatriz by Katalina Gamarra Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev Saturday by Ian McEwan The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Wagons West this week, with a guest I've been trying to get on the show since the early days. It's Victor Lavalle.I had always wanted to speak to him about The Ballad of Black Tom in the dream that we could join together to call Lovecraft names. As it turns out, that will have to wait, cos he's brought out a brand-new novel … and it's a Weird Western. Cue squealing!! It's one of my favourite sub-genres.We talk about homesteading and wilderness, about bad neighbours and New York City, about family and fidelity to truth and the need for happy endings … and there's an awful lot of chat about monsters. This is one of the best episodes of the year so far. You'll learn, you'll laugh, you'll almost certainly cry. Why aren't you crying? What's wrong with you? Are you heartless??Enjoy!Lone Women was published by on March 28thth by One WorldOther books mentioned in this episode include:The Ballad of Black Tom (2016), by Victor LavalleThe Changeling (2017), by Victor LavalleThe Devil in Silver (2012), by Victor LavalleMontana Women Homesteaders: A Field of One's Own (2009), by Dr Sarah CarterThe Autobiography of My Mother (1996), by Jamaica KincaidSupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

This week, Sharifah discusses some favorite backlist cosmic horror. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Check out our newest newsletter, The Deep Dive. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle (cw: racism) White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi (cw: disordered eating, racism) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharifah and Jenn discuss some newly discovered Terry Pratchett stories, good news from comics, bad news from AI, Victor LaValle's Lone Women, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Check out our new newsletter, The Deep Dive. NEWS Eve Ewing is first Black Woman to write main Black Panther comic [Vibe] Revamping LOTR???? [Variety] Newly uncovered Pratchett short stories [The Guardian] Clarkesworld overwhelmed by AI-written stories [The Guardian] This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED Lone Women by Victor LaValle The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle The Changeling by Victor LaValle Destroyer by Victor LaValle The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValle “Proving Up” from Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the largest examples of sabotage during World War I happened half a mile from the Statue of Liberty and hardly anyone knows the story. On July 30, 1916, an explosion at Black Tom Island rocked New York Harbor. In this episode, we talk about German Saboteurs and then chat with Author of "Branding Democrats," Ken Weber. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

“For us, horror stories are a long, dark, scary tunnel. You hear sounds you don't want to hear; you see things that are going to stick in your head. But if you keep putting one foot after the other, that speck of light at the end is going to grow a little bit bigger and a little bit bigger and one day you step out into daylight.”   Stephen Graham Jones' second installment in the Indian Lake Trilogy, Don't Fear the Reaper, is a big-hearted, blood-soaked romp that rivals the very best slasher films. Jones joins us to talk about creating his fierce and funny characters, the importance of setting, Native American authors in horror, his favorite scary movies and frightening books and more with Poured Over guest host, Jenna Seery.    Featured Books (Episode):  Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones  My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones  The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones  The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle  The Shining by Stephen King  Books of Blood by Clive Barker  Experimental Film by Gemma Files  Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven  A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay  My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix  Road of Bones by Christopher Golden  Maeve Fly by CJ Leede    Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  Carrie by Stephen King   Bad Cree by Jessica Johns    This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes of Poured Over land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and wherever you listen to podcasts.   

To kick off Black History Month, Mel and Brooke read and discuss James Baldwin's short story Sonny's Blues. They talk about Baldwin's incredible ability to channel the power and comfort of music into words while conveying the struggle of Black Americans in the United States. Mel praises the oratory abilities of Snoop Dog's AI and nearly breaks up the Moms Art Too duo with her hot takes on jazz. This week we're highlighting Black authors, check out these recommendations from the Moms Art Too team, and don't forget to support local Black owned bookstores, like L.A.'s Reparations Club (linked below)! Kindred by Octavia Butler Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Don't forget to join the Moms Art Too community athttps://www.patreon.com/momsarttoo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/momsarttoo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/momsarttoo/support

It's 2023 and we decided to start the new year off on a slightly cosmic bend. The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle follows a man named Charlie as he navigates Harlem, magic, racism, and a strange man's desire to awaken a cosmic entity known as The Sleeping King. For a short story, this book contains a lot of characterization and leaves the horror up to the imagination. The events blur together sometimes in this story in a dream-like way!  Next month's book is a graphic novel called: Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu!   Come read along with us over at Twitter.Com/SharedPagesPod!

In Episode 111, Gen and Jette talk about their most recent book club book, The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle. It's a retelling of H.P. Lovecraft's short story, "The Horror at Red Hook" that subverts the xenophobic message of the original tale. Show Notes: We fell down a Lovecraft rabbit hole that made us realize how little we know about him (and how many references we probably missed in the novel!) As with so many books we read, we now want to get our hands on everything else Victor LaValle has written...and also up out Lovecraft knowledge so we're better prepared to catch those references Turns out we've inadvertently made Lovecraft the theme for January. For more Lovecraftian vibes, stay tuned for our next episode on Ed Brubaker's graphic novel Fatale. Read along with our current book club pick, Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion. Other Books Mentioned By Victor LaValle – Slapboxing with Jesus, The Ecstatic, Big Machine, The Devil in Silver, The Changeling, and Destroyer (graphic novel) The Girls by Emma Cline The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Lovecraft Country by Matt RuffDon't forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter or email us at hello@anotherbookontheshelf.com. We'd love to hear from you! Sign up for our newsletter and add us to Pinterest!

For our final book of the year, Ronnie picked Sayaka Murata's: Convenience Store Woman. A novel about a Keiko, a neurodivergent woman who only wants to fit in with society and to keep working at the convenience store she is employed at. However, societal pressures from coworkers, bosses, friends, and family force her to make changes she isn't ready for. This book is an interesting way to look at society and see how its foundations treat people that don't fit the traditional mold.   Next month's book is The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle! Be sure to read along with us over at Twitter.Com/SharedPagesPod! We'll see you in the new year!

Dark Side of the Library Minisode #72: "The Ballad of Black Tom" by Victor LaValle (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) The Ballad of Black Tom: https://amzn.to/3UwjLiH   Victor LaValle http://www.victorlavalle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/victor.lavalle/   Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website

Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to another episode of The Open Mic Podcast! With your host Kid Kulture, brought to you by Richland Source and Newsroom After Hours! This week we have Kid Kulture from Kulture Kast guest hosting for me so I could be interviewed with my band Divebomb! We are the greatest band in the world, and we are putting out a new album! Nov. 4th!  click here to pre-save, then go tell everyone you know! As well as follow them on facebook! Divebomb's Facebook page Please make sure to like, share, and give us that much appreciated 5 star rating, that i'm sure you will agree, is well deserved! Also if you have Instagram, check us out: @openmicpdcast Check out The Richland Source and The Newsroom After Hours for all things happening in the great and beautiful Mansfield, Ohio! Also Check out The Mothership for local shows! Mansfield, Ohio is the greatest city in the continental U.S!

Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #76: Dark Adult Fiction Coming Out September 2022 Part 1 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you)   A Death in Door County, by Annelise Ryan (Sep 13) https://amzn.to/3ACcc2z   Angelika Frankenstein Meets Her Match, by Sally Thorne (Sept 6) https://amzn.to/3MMo1pE   Autumn of the Grimoire (Sisters Solstice series 1) by JL Vampa (Sep 22) https://amzn.to/3ACcc2z   The Ballad of Black Tom, by Victor LaValle  (Sep 6) https://amzn.to/3v1UORI   Big Bad, by Lily Anderson (Sep 27) https://amzn.to/3oc4pkX   Bindle Punk Bruja, by Desideria Mesa (Sep 13) https://amzn.to/3pAVTfZ   The Butcher and the Wren, by Alaina Urquhart (Sep 13) https://amzn.to/3QSTtFg   The City Beneath the Hidden Stars, by Sonya Kudei (Sep 27 https://amzn.to/3cTuoew   The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Mr Hyde (Classified Dossier, 2) by Christian Klaver (Sep 13) https://amzn.to/3zV7fBD   Damnable Tales: A Folk Horror Anthology, by Richard Wells (Sep 13) https://amzn.to/3JqOx89   Daphne: A Novel, by Josh Malerman (Sep 20) https://amzn.to/3v34hYP   The Dead Take the A Train, by Richard Kadrey and Cassandra Khaw (Sep 27 https://amzn.to/3PI3PXm   Fairy Tale, by Stephen King (Sept 6) https://amzn.to/3QIoYlP   Fellstones, by Ramsey Campbell (Sep 13) https://amzn.to/3Ol1T6q   Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website

On this midweek episode Brandon talks about Black Tom Island what is it and why have we never heard about it. How did an island blowing up in the middle of New York harbor, damaging one of our Countries largest monuments, not end up in the history books? Take a listen and find out about the biggest explosion you have never heard of.

Cautionary Tales returns next week, but in the meantime a story of disaster from The Bowery Boys Podcast.  It's July 30th 1916, just after 2am, and a massive explosion rips apart the munitions depot on Black Tom, an island off Jersey City. Tons of debris and jagged shrapnel pepper neighboring Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Thousands of windows across New York are shattered, and millions of residents are awoken wondering what had just happened. Was it an accident or German sabotage?  The Bowery Boys is show about the people and events that have shaped the history of New York City, and really, shaped America. Listen to more episodes of The Bowery Boys at https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/bowery-boys-first/bowery-boys-podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this midweek episode Brandon talks about Black Tom Island what is it and why have we never heard about it. How did an island blowing up in the middle of New York harbor, damaging one of our Countries largest monuments, not end up in the history books? Take a listen and find out about the biggest explosion you have never heard of. I also mention the 1904 Olympic Marathon at the end, because it was one of the biggest debacles in running history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nwczradios-dtrh/message

Put on your leather apron, stoke up those coals - it's time for the Friday Forge! Today our hosts discuss books that got them hooked on various genres. Chad thinks back on formative perusals of his father's bookshelf, and Evan goes deep on some of the romance he's read. Will you find some gems that turn you on to different genres after this? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill! 

Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -BetterHelpDipsea Stories Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmGames Tested:Year Walk, What Remains of Edith Finch, Device 6, Doki Doki Literature ClubBooks Mentioned - Anthem by Noah HawleyUnmasked by Lorien LawrenceA Marvellous Light by Freya MarskeThe Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValleGet in Trouble by Kelly Link 

There was an article about Critical Role and Cultural Appropriation that we saw recently that sparked this conversation in our own lives, and thought it was worth having on the podcast as well. It is a different sort of episode than our usual ones, but an important one and a healthy conversation. This can be a tough topic to discuss, but it is crucial that we do discuss it, and discuss it often. Ryan has thought about how to be respectful to the various cultures and moments in history that he appreciates and is inspired by in his own world. Fantasy Worldbuilding can easy encounter cultural appropriation and is important that we keep that in mind while creating our worlds. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dungeoncrawlnetworkOur links & Discord - https://linktr.ee/dungeoncrawlpod     Resources Discussed - https://kotaku.com/critical-role-marquet-third-campaign-asian-cultures-col-1848500055/ampThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinWild Seed by Octavia E. ButlerAkata Witch by Nnedi OkoraforBallad of Black Tom by Victor Lavellehttps://writingtheother.comSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comAdditional sound effects obtained from https://www.audioblocks.com/and SynrinscapeMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Support the show and get bonus episodes every week at http://sesh.plus | http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode Leslie runs Jack through the Struggle Session horror picks for 2021 with some help from our friends at Wrong Station. https://www.wrongstation.com/  Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show  Check out the shop http://strugglesession.shop  FILM Candyman Come True Def by Temptation Exorcist III Exegesis Lovecraft Hellraiser II Housewife Killer Clowns From Outer Space Prince of Darkness Slumber Party Massacre The House That Jack Built Titane Zodiac TV Black Summer Brand New Cherry Flavor Castlevania Evil SHORT FICTION COURTESY WRONG STATION PODCAST "The Beast of Averoigne" by Clark Ashton Smith. "The Hospice" by Robert Aickman "The Lamia and Lord Cromis" by M. John Harrison "The Screwfly Solution" by James Tiptree "The Tooth" by Shirley Jackson "Til A' the Seas" HP Lovecraft and R. H. Barlow FICTION Galatic North by Aleister Reynolds Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin Necroscope by Brian Lumley The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor Lavelle Tinfoil Dossier by Caitlin Kiernan COMICS Batman: Elseworlds Vol. 2 by Doug Moench and Kelley Jones Black is the Color by Julia Gfrörer From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell Hellstar Remina by Junji Ito Ice Cream Man by W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo GAMES Bloodwash Castlevania Advance Collection Chasing Static Devotion Ender Lillies Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water Grime Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen Metroid Dread Mortal Kombat X Salt and Sanctuary Source of Madness Vigil Longest Night Visage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices