Podcasts about dragon republic

In this bonus book club episode, Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) and I delve into RF Kuang's final book in The Poppy War trilogy, called The Burning God. In this final chapter, after saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress Su Daji in a brutal civil war, Fang Runin was betrayed by allies and left for dead. Despite her losses, Rin hasn't given up on those for whom she has sacrificed so much—the people of the southern provinces and especially Tikany, the village that is her home. Returning to her roots, Rin meets difficult challenges—and unexpected opportunities. While her new allies in the Southern Coalition leadership are sly and untrustworthy, Rin quickly realizes that the real power in Nikan lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Backed by the masses and her Southern Army, Rin will use every weapon to defeat the Dragon Republic, the colonizing Hesperians, and all who threaten the shamanic arts and their practitioners. As her power and influence grows, though, will she be strong enough to resist the Phoenix's intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it? Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, queries, and viewpoints in the comments or connect with Marisa (@serafinitv) and me on social media. Thank you for tuning in, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on this captivating book! #bookclub #bookreview #rfkuang #burninggod #poppywar Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach ⁠http://philsvitek.com⁠

In this bonus book club episode, Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) and I delve into RF Kuang's follow-up to The Poppy War, called The Dragon Republic. In this sequel, the war is over. The war has just begun. Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has just ended, shaman and warrior Rin cannot forget the atrocity she committed to save her people. Now she is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vice, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix—the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with her fearsome power. Though she does not want to live, she refuses to die until she avenges the traitorous Empress who betrayed Rin's homeland to its enemies. Her only hope is to join forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who plots to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new republic. But neither the Empress nor the Dragon Warlord are what they seem. The more Rin witnesses, the more she fears her love for Nikan will force her to use the Phoenix's deadly power once more. Because there is nothing Rin won't sacrifice to save her country . . . and exact her vengeance. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, queries, and viewpoints in the comments or connect with Marisa (@serafinitv) and me on social media. Thank you for tuning in, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on this captivating book! #bookclub #bookreview #elderrace Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach ⁠http://philsvitek.com⁠

This week, Bryan is back on the show to cohost with Brie! Brie and Bryan sit down to talk about his upcoming match against Swerve Strickland at AEW: All In. It's a Title vs. Career match for Bryan, which means it could be his LAST MATCH ever. That's a lot to take in for Bryan. And even Brie.  Bryan reflects on his wrestling journey, the impact one teacher had on him that encouraged him to chase his dreams in the ring, his gratitude for everything that wrestling has brought into his life, some huge moments in his career, and his feeling the pull to spend more time with Birdie and Buddy and make memories with them on their terms. AEW: All In has put him at a difficult crossroads.  Bryan also touches on his relationship with William Regal and his passion for learning more about physics and gravity, an obsession he's used to help steer away from depressive spirals.  Then it's it's time for Bryan to answer some unique questions from Birdie and Buddy including embarrassing moments, fashion staples, bananas, favorite years of his life, and much more. Bryan Likes Books! Bryan also runs down the list of books he's been reading lately, including:  *From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks *Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg *The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed on Your Own Terms by Vishen Lakhiani  *The Bear by Andrew Krivak *Bewilderment by Richard Powers *The Complete Poppy War Trilogy: The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, The Burning God  by R.F. Kuang *The Broken Earth Trilogy: The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin The episode closes out with Bryan's latest selection for Inspiration & Aspiration, which centers around chasing dreams and being authentic about what you're enthusiastic about in your life.  Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

Zach continues his reaction to books of this R.F. Kuang trilogy with this Book Blast on The Dragon Republic. How does it compare to the first book? Was it better, weaker, or about the same? Zach tells all - well, not all, as this is spoiler-lite - but you definitely get how he feels about this read. #fantasy #SFF #ThePoppyWar #PoppyWar #TheDragonRepublic #booktube #booktuber #booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Rate & review us at Apple Podcast or wherever you download content. Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com. Find us on social media: Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fantasy4theAges Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FantasyForTheAges

Speculative fiction superstar Rebecca F. Kuang is the author behind the #1 New York Times bestselling The Poppy War trilogy. Described by Publishers Weekly as “an ambitious fantasy reimagining of Asian history populated by martial artists, philosopher-generals, and gods,” Kuang's early masterwork spans three installments: The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God. […]

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Happy Last Episode of 2022. Can you all believe another year is already over!?!? I absolutely can not! This has been a year of epic firsts, lots of bookish travel, and tons of new friendships. This year was truly one for the history book for this little podcast and I can not wait to see what next year has in store, but for now, let's hang out while I recap all our favorite for the year and talk about plans for 2023. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your support and love over the last year! It means the world to me and I could not do this without you all! Hope you had a Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year! Favorite Interviews: Christina Lauren, Sophie Irwin, Sarah Pearse, Ali Hazelwood, Jasmine Guillory, Amy E. Reichert, Louise Kennedy, KC Smith Favorite Businesses: Starlight Reads Co, Smiles and Light (BookishBanter10), Book Babe Designs, Steeped in Lore Shout Outs: @The.Biblovert.Podcast, @CoopReads, @BeachBayBooks, @bookshelfbinge, @mollysmilesreads, @shayealexabk, @Booksaremythirdplace @Danie_Reads, @TheBookishCamper, @interview.with.a.reader Episodes Mentioned: Apollycon Recap, Chat with @BooksDaniReads, SJM World Recap with @PeachQueenCosplay This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

Merry Christmas Week friends!!! I hope you're more prepared for this holiday week than I am, for all our sakes! In order to make up for chaos that is taking over this podcast, I'm doing a review of All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox with my friend, Allison from @TheBookishCamper. Tune in while we swoon over Red Rising, Christmas romances, and nostalgic teen books! This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

Welcome to this week's episode, an interview with the lovely Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a December! We had such a blast chatting about Christmas traditions, Thanksgiving romances, and our favorite Christmas reads! Hope this episode helps you get in the Holiday sprit! Check out Amy E. Reichert on Instagram and her website here! Books mentioned in this episode: Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Serria Simone, The Holiday Switch by Tiff Marcelo, Meet me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss, A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams, All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox, Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert, The Optimist Guide to Letting Go by Amy E. Reichert. This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

Happy Holiday Season everyone! My friends Jess and Molly are back to discuss Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey. This was Molly and Jess' first Tessa book and we had so much fun chatting bow ties, soft doms, and Christmas traditions. Buckle up for this very chaotic episode of Christmas cheer and G&T chats! You can find Jess on Instagram and Tiktok! Follow Molly on Instagram and Tiktok and check out her bookish candle shop, Smiles & Light Candle Co! This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

You guys, this book...swoon! Welcome my special guest this week, Jessie from @jessielovenelit, as we dive deep into The Ballad of Never After and Once Upon a Broken Heart! We had so much fun falling in love with Jacks, hating Apollo, and theorizing about what is next for our dynamic duo! We are so excited for what is next in the series and hope you loved this book as much as we did!!! Follow Jessie on Instagram and Tiktok! This episode contains spoilers from: The entire Caraval Series, Once Upon a Broken Heart, and The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber. This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

This week we're talking about The Poppy War series books 1-3: The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God by R.F. Kuang. Check your trigger warnings for this one! send opinions and recommendations to litonliteraturepod@gmail.com NEXT WEEK: Babel by R.F. Kuang

Hannah and Laura have an amazing opportunity and they want you to join them! You can become a coach! Just kidding.  BUT! Laura read a heavy book that put her into a slump and attempted to get out of the reading slump by reading...another heavy book.  She also reveals that she can't stand a certain Marvel character, which will surprise no-one.  Hannah has read a lot of books that are also heavy in order to add to the heavy book list. She continues to evade questions about her fan fiction, and has finished watching one of her favorite shows on Netflix. Then we talk about the characters of The Dragon Republic and share some final thoughts.Media Mentions:Babel by R.F. KuangThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. KuangLuLaRich---Amazon Prime VideoThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdyCaptain America: Civil War---Disney+Black Widow---Disney+Black Panther---Disney+She Hulk---Disney+Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+Orphan Black---AppleTVAll These Bodies by Kendare BlakeThe Push by Ashley Audrain@storydarlingsThe Gilded Ones by Namina FornaThe Merciless Ones by Namina FornaBook Lovers by Emily HenryMy Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth RussellNever Have I Ever---NetflixCrazy Ex-Girlfriend---NetflixJane the Virgin---NetflixOzark---NetflixStranger Things---Netflix

It may not be a reading podcast this week, or at least not for Laura!! We do a deep dive into canning, goats, and The Newest Olympian podcast nonstop. Hannah went on vacation recently, saw the former VP, and got a lot of reading done. She listened to a couple of books that she found just "meh," and questioned whether or not audiobook actors/narrators get *too* into the characters they portray at times. Then we cover part 3 of The Dragon Republic and give some of our thoughts on the book overall! Nezha is the worst, Kuang is doing interesting things with the narrative, and we say goodbye to some wonderful friends. TW for the second half of the episode: abuse; self harm; sexual assault; racism; ableism; violence; war; guns; death; drugs; abortion; rape; hallucinationsMedia Mentions:The Newest Olympian podcastThe Bechdel Cast podcastFrozen---Disney+Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane MoriartyBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyNine Perfect Strangers---HuluThe Gilded Wolves by Roshani ChokshiFunny You Should Ask by Elissa SussmanFix Her Up by Tessa BaileyNever Have I Ever---NetflixBlackbird---AppleTVThe Hating Game---HuluSet It Up---NetflixAvatar: The Last Airbender---Netflix

Laura wonders why there couldn't have been an Ant-Woman, and has been giddy over some recent romance reads. Hannah wonders why random ghost children are scarier than ghost adults with unfinished business, and has really loved some adult cartoons lately. We also talk about rating YA novels, enjoying the romance genre for the romance, and some things we are afraid of. Then we dive into part 2 of The Dragon Republic, where we have many "of course" moments, mainly surrounding the character Nezha.Media Mentions: The Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. KuangBabel by R.F. KuangAnt-Man---Disney+Captain America: Civil War---Disney+Mighty Morphin Power Rangers by Kyle HigginsLumberjanes Vol. 10 by Shannon WatersThe Soulmate Equation by Christina LaurenThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenIn a Holidaze by Christina LaurenSula by Toni MorrisonThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunBook Lovers by Emily HenryBeach Read by Emily HenryPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryThe Brown Sisters trilogy by Talia HibbertBeloved by Toni MorrisonSong of Solomon by Toni MorrisonSula by Toni MorrisonThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonHarley Quinn: the animated series---HBOmaxArcher---HuluBojack Horseman---NetflixThe Simpsons---Disney+Family Guy---HuluThe Gilded Ones by Namina FornaThe Final Strife by Saara El-ArifiThe Sun Down Motel by Simone St. JamesBirds of Prey---HBOmaxBig Mouth---NetflixFriends Talking Fantasy podcastSarah Dessen's worksRick Riordan's worksAll the Missing Girls by Megan MirandaJaws---HBOmaxThe Silence of the Lambs---Amazon Prime VideoSweeny Todd---HBOmaxCommunity---NetflixCrazy Ex-Girlfriend---NetflixThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

We are "blazing through" the discussion of The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang.  We are already covering part 1 of the second book, The Dragon Republic! We love a problematic but logical character, and also enjoy the back stories we are getting on some of the other characters. But before we get to that; Laura is hooked on a new author after reading the first of their work, and is in love with a walrus that's been making headlines. Hannah is possibly concussed after hitting a wall...literally. She loves what Girls5Eva is doing in season 2, but wishes a couple characters had more screen time. We also learn what is not Hannah's favorite flower.CW for the discussion on The Dragon Republic: Violence; PTSD; Self-Harm; Racism; Sexual AssaultMedia Mentions:The Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. KuangBabel by R.F. KuangFreshwater by Akwaeke EmeziThe Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmeziPet by Akwaeke EmeziDear Senthuran by Akwaeke EmeziYou Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziFreya the WalrusGirls5Eva---PeacockNever Have I Ever---NetflixSex Education---NetflixDoctor Who---HBOmaxDegrassi---HBOmaxGlee---Disney+The Final Strife by Saara El-ArifiThe Fixer Upper by Lauren ForsytheArrested Development---NetflixAvatar: The Last Airbender---NetflixThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonOver the Moon---NetflixUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt---NetflixThe Bechdel Cast podcast

The Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang Andy and Dani continue reading The Poppy War trilogy. They should never make predictions, main characters you don't like, cursing in books, undeserved friendships, why is everyone so young and good at war, and of course Andy and Dani still make predictions.

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I talk about the Dragon Republic the 2nd Book in the Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang   Thanks for listening and thanks to David Hilowitz for the intro and outro music. If you have any questions or comments send them to LibromancyPod@gmail.com you can find me on twitter most of the time @libromancypod. I've put up a calendar on the website Libromancy.podbean.com showing what books are coming up next. and Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41118857-the-dragon-republic  

The books of the moment for today's episode are The Poppy War Trilogy by R. F. Kuang. Just a forewarning for those of you listening, this is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We will be discussing this trilogy in all of its glory, which of course includes revealing the ending. R. F. Kuang is a Chinese-American fantasy writer. Her first novel, The Poppy War, was released in 2018, followed by the sequels The Dragon Republic in 2019 and The Burning God in 2020. Kuang has won the Compton Crook Award, the Crawford Award, and the 2020 Astounding Award for Best New Writer, along with being a finalist for the Nebula, Locus, World Fantasy, The Kitschies, and British Fantasy awards for her first novel. If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on, if applicable. If you have any further questions regarding topics discussed throughout the episode feel free to join our Hardcover Hoes Discord Server via the link in the show notes, or send us an email at hardcoverhoespod@gmail.com. Feel free to recommend books to cover in future episodes as well! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/zpvW4FyuPF TikTok, IG, Twitter: @HardcoverHoes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/993967071461813/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I are book lovers and we've decided to do a monthly in-depth book discussion. Our first book is The Poppy War and next month we'll be chatting about The Invisible Woman by Erica Robuck. The Poppy War is a 2018 novel by R. F. Kuang. It's a grimdark fantasy that draws its plot and politics from mid-20th-century China, with the conflict in the novel based on the Second Sino-Japanese War, and an atmosphere inspired by the Song dynasty. The novel centers on a poor orphan, Rin, who trains in secret to test into the elite Sinegard Academy. Kuang said Rin's life is meant to parallel the trajectory of Mao Zedong. Grounded in the real-world history of Chinese wars and adding a fantasy drug element inspired by the Opium Wars, The Poppy War is a dark and fatalistic tale of warfare. When a conflict surfaces between the Nikara Empire and their neighboring nation, the Federation of Mugen, Rin is called to the front lines. She must decide whether to make a deal with the gods to unleash her shamanic powers. Her decision may change the war but result in the loss of her humanity. A sequel, The Dragon Republic, was released in August 2019, and a third book, The Burning God, was released November 2020. Thanks for tuning in. Also, feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com. RESOURCES/LINKS: -Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com/lets-work-together/ -Podcast Services: http://philsvitek.com/podcastservices -Love Market Film (available now): https://www.amazon.com/Love-Market-Amy-Cassandra-Martinez/dp/B09DFS3FTZ/ref=sr_1_14 -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek -Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/phil-svitek---360-creative-coach/ -Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek -Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek -Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek -Financially Fit Foundation: http://financiallyfitfoundation.org -Master Mental Fortitude Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com -Elan, Elan Book: http://philsvitek.com/elan-elan -In Search of Sunrise Book: http://philsvitek.com/in-search-of-sunrise

The boys continue their discussion of The Burning God by R.F. Kuang. Ben defends Part 2 from Nate's relentless onslaught, but even Ben must admit that mistakes were made. Another question is raised. Would Daji be a better protagonist than Rin?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

Ben and Nate discuss The Burning God, R.F. Kuang's conclusion to The Poppy War trilogy. The boys are shocked to find that The Burning God is not quite the slam dunk they thought it would be. Nate asks an uncomfortable question. Does this book ruin the series? Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

At last we end our discussion on The Dragon Republic by discussing the exciting conclusion to the War for Freedom and Democracy. In the blue corner: the Bringer of Freedom, the King of Liberty, the Sultan of Sovereignty, you know him, you love him, put your hands together for your beloved lord and savior (and mine) VAAAAAAAAAAISRA! And... in the red corner. The reigning and defending champion. A truly evil woman with no redeeming qualities whatsoever (until she sits down and just explains her reasoning and positions) that's right. The Despot: DAAAAAAAAAAAJI *piped in boos*. On this very special episode we're going to see what happens when Rin brings on a Dragon Republic and then, spoilers, see what happens when that Republic turns out to be a farce that leads to one despot replacing the other. Wait, Vaisra is a lying cheat?? When did this happen!?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

Ben and Nate cover part 2 of RF Kuang's The Dragon Republic.Welcome to The Dragon Republic. We're a representative republic here to liberate The Empire of Nikara from the tyrant Daji. Now, I know what you're thinking. Is this really the right time for a war? Do I really need freedom more than I need to not be killed by bandits while trying to salvage what's left of the harvest? The answer is yes. You do. Because if you answer no, well, then, we're going to shoot you with a big cannon. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

Nate and Ben are back again, this time to talk about the fantastic sequel to the already great book The Poppy War. Yes, the guys are discussing The Dragon Republic and the ongoing story of the teenage-girl-equivalent of Mao Zedong: Fang Runin "Rin". What happens when a rage-monster opium addict gets the power to immolate her enemies? Freedom, freedom happens. Will Rin kill the Empress in part 1 of the podcast/book and then spend the next 2 parts having a big awesome party? Tune in to find out and don't forget to pick up a copy of the book and read along!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

Hey, coven! In this episode, we discussing The Burning God  by R.F. Kuang — the third and final book in The Poppy War series. Rin is working to take down a bunch of people, and change the way Nikara is run. But is she the best person to do that? Rin doesn't think so! Let's just start with the content warnings for this episode and for the book. This is a book for adults. It is not YA book. Content warnings for war, violence, murder, starvation, drug use, cannibalism, and suicide.  With that said, on to the show notes! Recommend if you like.. A Game of Thrones (aka A Song of Ice and Fire) Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas  The Punisher (tv show) when Kelly says “George RR Martin can fuck off into the sun,” they are referencing this incredible article which you should definitely read We discuss the The Poppy War in episode 15 and The Dragon Republic in episode 43 “The Nine Curves River” – short story about Nezha and his little brother Mingja going to the grotto and the fallout (dragon eats bb, marks N).  Check out the Levar Burton Reads podcast episode for this story!!!  Kuang's new book, Babel, is due out in fall 2022. Here's a blog post with more details and an even more in depth tiny letter. — teaser! “the only kind of dark academia story I want now is the sort that tears the academy, and all its whiteness, down to its roots.” Highly recommend following R.F. Kuang on Twitter (@kuangrf) if you're a tweep Krystal Song's review of the trilogy in LARB gave us a lot to think about. Check it out!  As always, we'd love to be in discussion with you, magical people. Drop us a line in the comments or reach out to us on twitter, Instagram (@thelibrarycoven), or via email (thelibraycoven@gmail.com). Access complete show notes on our website, thelibrarycoven.com. We really appreciate ratings and reviews on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or any other platforms. Help us share the magic by spreading the word about the podcast! You can support our labor by leaving us a one-time tip on Ko-fi or purchasing books from our Bookshop! Better yet, become a monthly patron via Patreon and you can unlock a bunch of exclusive perks like access to our community of reader-listeners on Discord. Our cover art is by the talented artist nimsby. The podcast theme song is “Unermerry Academy of Magics” by Augustin C from the album “Fantasy Music”, which you can download on FreeMusicArchive.com. We support #LandBack. The Library Coven is recorded and produced on stolen indigenous land: Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Ute (Kelly) and Chickasha, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Mascoutin, Miami, Mesquaki, Odawa, Ojibwe, Peankashaw, Peoria, Potawatomi, Sauk, and Wea (Jessie)

On the final episode of 2020 we dissect R.F. Kuang's The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War #2). We talk about the physcho Cike, Ramsa the rascal, fresh, delicious, rare (and we mean rare) meat, and more! We mix it up in the final episode of the year by talking about all the segments that were just downright awful throughout the year and talk about our upcoming plans for 2021! Close out the year by listening now!

Hello everyone, and most especially to Saidah, who emailed us in December 2019 asking about when we were going to record an episode about R.F. Kuang's The Dragon Republic. Saidah, we're only a year late, but that time is now! If y'all need to recap the first book in the series, you can check out Episode 15 of the podcast in which we discussThe Poppy War.  Full disclosure: this series is not YA and Kelly uses verbal air quotes an embarrassing number of times in the episode. You've been warned. Enjoy! Content Warning for discussions of genocide, sexual assault, drug use and other instances of extreme violence.  This isn't the first time we have bemoaned the lack of maps and accessory visual content in audiobooks. Can't we get a 1-page pdf or something?! R.F. Kuang is Chinese-American but more importantly, here's her bio in her own words: “Rebecca F. Kuang is a Marshall Scholar, translator, and the Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy Award nominated author of the Poppy War trilogy. She has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford; she is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale” (source: author's website) For more from Ibram X. Kendi on the concept of “uplift suasion” and for a general EDUCATION, check out the book Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America.  If you aren't already following NO WHITE SAVIORS (@nowhitesaviors) on instagram, please check yourself and go do that now. Some resources for further learning re: why we shouldn't fetishize so-called American Democracy “The Savage US Constitution” episode of the Red Nation Podcast featuring Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (author of An Indigenous People's History of the United States, among many other works) is an excellent deep-dive into the immensely violent settler colonial, white supremacist, patriarchal foundations of the US constitution, a document that gets soooo revered. For more on the CIA's specific role in the history of US imperialism and colonialism and the country's whole problem of coups and puppet democracies, check out the following episode of Revolutionary Left Radio: “Guerrilla Warfare: Washington Bullets with Vijay Prashad” Transcript to come Spring 2021 As always, we'd love to be in discussion with you, magical folx. Post or tweet about the show using #criticallyreading or #thelibrarycoven. Let us know what you think of the episode, anything we missed, or anything else you want us to know by dropping a line in the comments or reaching out to us on twitter or Instagram (@thelibrarycoven), or via email (thelibraycoven@gmail.com). You can also check out the show notes on our website, thelibrarycoven.com. We really appreciate ratings and reviews on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or any other platforms. Help us share the magic by spreading the word about the podcast! Please support our labor by leaving us a one-time tip on Ko-fi or purchasing books from our Bookshop! Even better yet, become a monthly patron via Patreon and you can unlock a bunch of exclusive perks like access to our community of reader-listeners on Discord. The podcast theme song is “Unermerry Academy of Magics” by Augustin C from the album “Fantasy Music”, which you can download on FreeMusicArchive.com. The Library Coven is recorded and produced on stolen indigenous land: Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Ute (Kelly) and Chickasha, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Mascoutin, Miami, Mesquaki, Odawa, Ojibwe, Peankashaw, Peoria, Potawatomi, Sauk, and Wea (Jessie) #LandBack. You can support Indigenous communities by donating to Mitakuye Foundation, Native Women's Wilderness, or the Navajo Water Project. These suggested places came from @lilnativeboy.