Podcasts about jemisin

Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories and two poems the celebrate the power and mystery of reading and writing.  Billy Collins contributes magical verse from two perspectives in “Books” read by Kirsten Vangsness, and “Dear Reader,” performed by Dion Graham.   N.K. Jemisin entices us with a tricky narrative that contemplates the cost of literary celebrity. It's read by Yetide Badaki.And at least one character in Ian McEwan's “My Purple Scented Novel” wants celebrity at all costs.  It's read by Tony Hale. 

Send us a textHannah and Laura have reached the end of the world and the end of N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky. They discuss the characters and themes of the novel and try not to get too deep. They also chat about reigniting popular fandoms, effective world building, and movies about rats.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 47 min 18 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of toxic masculinity, violence, abuse, infanticide, abusive relationships, apocalyptic events, climate change, severe weather, colonialism, racism, neglect, death, pregnancy, cannibalism, sexual abuse* Media Mentions: The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim---MaxThe Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings series---MaxMufasa---Disney+Moana---Disney+Mad Max: Fury Road---NetflixThe Marvels---Disney+The Exorcist---AppleTVLady Bird---MaxAlien---HuluStar Wars---Disney+Wingspan the board gameRoot the board gameFlamecraft the board gameBlack Sun by Rebecca RoanhorseAs Good As Dead by Holly JacksonStrange the Dreamer by Laini TaylorDune by Frank HerbertOathbound by Tracy DeonnThe Reluctant Coroner by Paul Austin ArdoinThe Secret of NIHM---Prime VideoThe Secret World of Arrietty---MaxThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more at the Ancillary Review of Books.Please consider supporting ARB's Patreon!Credits:Guest: Marita ArvanitiTitle: Lud-in-the-Mist by Hope MirrleesHost: Jake Casella BrookinsMusic by Giselle Gabrielle GarciaArtwork by Rob PattersonOpening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John BroughReferences:A Meal of Thorns and the Ancillary Review of Books are Hugo finalists! We are delighted and honored; a big congratulations to all the finalists.Dianna Wynne Jones, Greer Gilman, Elizabeth BearDianna Wynne Jones' Fire and HemlockElizabeth Hand's Mortal LovePamela Dean's Tam LinTerri Windling & Ellen Datlow edited fairytale collectionsRobin Hobb's Mad Ship Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin booksAmal El-Mohtar's The River Has RootsRobert Jackson Bennett's A Drop of CorruptionE.R. EddisonLaurie J. Marks' Elemental Logic seriesKatherine Arden's The Bear and the NightingaleEuripedes' The BacchaeFriedrich Nietzsche's The Birth of TragedyMichael Swanwick's Hope in the MistJ.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit & The Lord of the RingsC.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, specifically Prince CaspianRobert Luketic's Legally BlondeEdgar Allen Poe, Julio Cortázar, Franz Kafka, H.P. LovecraftUrsula K. Le Guin's The Farthest ShoreAnne Carson's translation of BakkhaiChristina Rossetti's Goblin MarketSusanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellFritz Lang's MetropolisN.K. Jemisin's The Hundred Thousand KingdomsSofia Samatar's Olondrian novelsSylvia Townsend Warner's Lolly WillowesNaomi Mitchison's To the Chapel Perilous and Memoirs of a SpacewomanT.H. White, Tanith LeeEllen Kushner's Thomas the RhymerJo Walton's Among OthersKat Howard's Roses and RotElizabeth Hand's Waking the MoonTerri Windling's The Wood WifeGuardian Article on romantasyCopyright romantasy caseSarah J. MaasJacqueline Carey Kushiel's DartNicholas Stuart Gray's Seven SwansMarita's Instagram

Send us a textHannah and Laura are learning about the end of the world by finishing up their coverage of the plot of N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky! They also chat about The Hunger Games prequels, adapting British books for American audiences, a SPFBO finalist, and accurate lion fighting scenes.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at 33 mins and 40 secs.***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, trauma, abuse, abusive relationships, pregnancy, infanticide, death, climate events, severe weather, blood, apocalyptic events**Apologies for some technical issues on Laura's end.*Media Mentions:The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinOathbound by Tracy DeonnRunelight by J.A. AndrewsOrbital by Samantha HarveyMufasa---Disney+Abbott Elementary---HuluThe Good Wife---HuluThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsGood Girl, Bad Blood by Holly JacksonThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes---StarzBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

This week we take a shambling and rambling look at Green Ronin's forthcoming "Fifth Season" roleplaying game, based on N.K. Jemisin's multi-award winning "Broken Earth" trilogy.

Send us a textHannah and Laura are moving forward within N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky and they are loving this complex world and its themes. They also chat about a speculative fiction book Laura read for book club, a book that Hannah couldn't bring herself to DNF, library scavenger hunts, and a popular TV show they think everyone should watch.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 42 min 19 secs.***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, murder, abuse, apocalyptic events, sexism, capitalism, gore, bullying, trauma, racism, genocide, colonialism, othering*Media Mentions: The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinOryx and Crake by Margaret AtwoodThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Testaments by Margaret AtwoodThe Robber Bride by Margaret AtwoodParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettThe Stand by Stephen KingYear One by Nora RobertsLost---HuluAdolescence---NetflixThe Insatiable Volt Sisters by Rachel Eve MoultonThe Life Impossible by Matt HaigThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerCello's Gate by Maurice AfrichOathbound by Tracy DeonnBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

In this episode, host KMO speaks with Kevin, co-host of the podcast and Substack publication "Synthesize Sunsets," which explores speculative fiction and the evolution of popular culture in the age of AI and algorithms.Key Discussion Points:17776 by John Boyce: Kevin discusses this multimedia science fiction narrative and how it represents a missed opportunity for innovation in digital storytelling formats.Decades losing their distinctiveness: The conversation explores how time periods had unique visual and cultural identities in the 20th century, while the 21st century has seen a flattening of aesthetic differences between decades.Publishing industry consolidation: They discuss how the consolidation of publishing houses has led to less diversity in science fiction and contributed to the growth of romance-focused fantasy at the expense of traditional science fiction.Science fiction authors and works: The pair share their perspectives on influential authors including Gene Wolfe's "Book of the New Sun," Ursula K. Le Guin, N.K. Jemisin's "Broken Earth" trilogy, Ted Chiang, Iain M. Banks, and Cixin Liu.Christianity and literature: How religious literacy impacts readers' ability to engage with certain works, particularly Gene Wolfe's writing which contains subtle Christian themes.Political perspectives in fiction: The challenges of creating politically engaged fiction that doesn't feel didactic, using examples like Banks' "Culture" series and contemporary works.Media and intellectual diversity: Kevin expresses hope for greater intellectual diversity in media and publishing, noting that Chinese sci-fi author Cixin Liu represents a genuinely different cultural perspective.

Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about secret spaces and what they represent. In N. K. Jemisin's speculative fantasy “Elevator Dancer,” a security guard in a totalitarian regime is beguiled by an act of freedom. The reader is Laura Gómez. And Hugh Dancy reads Greg Jackson's “The Hollow,” about a secret room, a purposeless life, and a guy who can't stop talking about Vincent Van Gogh.

Send us a textHannah and Laura are at the beginning of the end, covering the final book in N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy, The Stone Sky! Things are continuing to complicate and come together for the characters in their quest to bring back the moon, and Hannah and Laura do their best to keep up with it all. They also chat about a new favorite book of Laura's, video games Hannah is loving, and being drawn to certain genres of books seasonally.Media Mentions:The Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinAbbott Elementary---HuluSt. Denis Medical---PeacockThe Shadow of the Gods by John GwynneHollow Knight video gameCeleste video gameGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K ReillyFranny & Zooey by J.D. SalingerThe Singles Table by Sara DesaiYellowjackets---Paramount+Hardball---Pluto TVThe Mighty Ducks---Disney+Now and Then---TubiRemember the Titans---Disney+Crazy Ex-Girlfriend---CWBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

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

A Shifting ProfessionThe accounting profession is evolving, and Seth Fineberg has had a front-row seat to these shifts. A seasoned journalist who found his niche covering the accounting industry, Seth brings a unique perspective on how the field has transformed—and where it's headed next. In this episode of The Accountant's Flight Plan, Brannon Poe sits down with Seth to discuss the modernization of accounting firms, the talent shortage, and why more professionals are rethinking the traditional firm model.The Divide Between Tradition and InnovationAccording to Seth, with over 1.4 million accountants in the U.S., the industry is divided when it comes to change. Seth estimates that roughly 55-60% of professionals are adapting to a modern approach, others still resist shifting away from legacy structures. The pandemic and ongoing talent shortages have forced many firms to rethink their operations, prioritizing value over volume. Seth shares insights into how firms are transitioning into more advisory-driven roles, integrating wealth management services, and leveraging AI to automate routine tasks—all while maintaining the essential human element of accounting.Embracing the FutureAs the conversation wraps up, Seth reflects on the bigger picture—how accountants can embrace change, stay positive, and focus on what they can control. With the industry on the brink of major transformation, those who adapt will find themselves at the forefront of a more dynamic, engaging profession. Tune in to hear why the future of accounting is filled with opportunity, and how the right mindset can help you navigate it.If this conversation inspires you to start improving your practice, check out Accounting Practice Academy. We have a workshop that focuses on improving your cashflow to above 50% and reducing your owner hours to under 2,000 annually.  Timestamps:1:25 - Introduction of Seth and his path to working as a journalist in the accounting industry.8:27 - How the younger generation of accountants is finding more balance.18:22 - The talent shortage and how it combined with the pandemic pushed the industry to modernize.22:10 - the innovative suture of the accounting profession.37:00 - Funny story about karaoke at the Engage conference45:44 - Book recommendations and closing off: The World We Make by N.K. Jemisin: https://www.amazon.com/World-We-Make-Novel-Cities-ebook/dp/B09TZXTJD5 

Author Brian Francis discusses three novels that highlight his love for paper, while living in a digital age; Prairie Edge author Conor Kerr explains why sometimes less is more, and recommends three of his favourite short story collections; Keegan Connor Tracy talks mothers with big family secrets; and Musician Dorothea Paas on the unwavering discipline of Sonny Rollins on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Trees In Canada by John Laird FarrarThe Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland AllenA Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers by Motoko Maggie NakataniThe Notebooks of Sonny Rollins by Sonny RollinsThe Nix by Nathan HillThe Fifth Season by N. K. JemisinLola on Fire by Rio YouersDeath by a Thousand Cuts by Shashi BhatPeacocks of Instagram by Deepa RajagopalanLast Woman by Carleigh Baker

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate by discussing the book's characters and themes. They also chat about book club reads, axolotls, turtles, and overcoming anxiety/fears to do things.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at 27 min 12 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sexism, manipulation, mental illness, racism, xenophobia, death, murder, climate change, apocalyptic events, trauma, parenthood, parental trauma, generational trauma, abuse. **Apologies for some technical issues.Media Mentions: The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinThe Stone Sky by N.K. JemisinParable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerWingspan the board gameInto the Riverlands by Nghi VoWorld of Wonders by Aimee NezhukumatathilThe Master of Disguise---TubiSchitt's Creek---HuluThe Cell--Prime VideoSelena---TubiE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial---Prime VideoJujutsu Kaisen---HuluBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

In Ep. 188, we are kicking off our new “Best of…” series with Sarah's Bookshelves Live team member, Chrissie, for the Best of Fantasy. Today, Chrissie brings you her all-time top ten favorite fantasy novels. Also, as a long-time reader and evangelizer of the genre, Chrissie talks about how she started reading fantasy, the wide scope of the genre, and ways those new to fantasy might jump in! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Chrissie got started reading fantasy. What draws her to the fantasy genre. From sci-fi fantasy to epic, high fantasy, Chrissie talks about the wide scope of the genre. Her favorite sub-genres and what doesn't work for her. Chrissie's All-Time Top Ten Fantasy Books [16:36] The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [17:44] A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[22:11] The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:24] The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (2007) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:10] A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:36] Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (2004) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [37:35] Griffin & Sabine by Nick Bantock (1991) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [39:58] The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [42:15] Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (2001) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:16] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:40] High-Profile Fantasy Books That Did Not She Didn't Love [48:39]  A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:52] Babel by R. F. Kuang (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:55] Other Books Mentioned Fourth Wing (2023) [25:07] Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (2012) [25:43] Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews (1979) [26:36] Heaven by V. C. Andrews (1985) [26:46] The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (June 2025) [31:27] A Game of Thrones (1996) by George R. R. Martin ([33:04]) The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss (2011) [33:09] The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss (TBD) [33:15] A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (1982) [37:16] Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (2020) [39:46] Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (2005) [50:03] The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness (2024) [50:28] Books from Our Discussion Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling (1997) [4:23]  Charlotte's Web by E. B. White (1952) [6:23]  Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien (1971) [6:26]   The Dream Book by Meg Wolitzer (1987) [6:37]  The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [11:15]  11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) [12:10]  The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (1950) [12:30]  The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) [14:29] The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1937) [14:30]   The Neverending Story by Michael Ende (1979) [15:36] 

Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the final third of the plot of N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate and are navigating all the things that are ramping up in the Stillness. They also chat about a movie that made Laura cry and Hannah baffles Laura by describing the plots of J-Lo movies.***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 45 secs.*****Content Warnings for the episode: discussions of murder, death, violence, racism, xenophobia, poverty, extreme climate events, abuse, Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinSpiderman: No Way Home---HuluMarvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+The Midnight Feast by Lucy FoleyMy Favorite Murder podcastMaid in Manhattan---NetflixEnough---Prime VideoHowl's Moving Castle---MaxSpirited Away---MaxMy Neighbor Totoro---MaxPonyo---MaxKiki's Delivery Service---MaxDianna Wynne Jones's worksThe Fall Is All There Is by C.M. CaplanThe Diplomacy of the Knife by C.M. CaplanBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are covering the middle section of The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin! Things are getting more complicated, and they do their best to keep things sorted. They also chat about book titles being misleading, historical books that are fun to read, and a zany show about a haunted B&B. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 39 min 15 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, violence, climate events, manipulation, abuse, bullying, death, generational trauma **Apologies for some audio issues on Hannah's end. *Media Mentions-The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinFrieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1 by Kanehito YamadaThat Librarian by Amanda JonesDon't Laugh At Me A Child Called It by Dave PelzerSNL 50---PeacockSNL---PeacockAll That---Paramount PlusFriends---MaxMarvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+The Dana Carvey Show---TubiConclave---PeacockThe Demon of Unrest by Erik LarsonDeadwake by Erik LarsonIn the Garden of the Beasts by Erik LarsonDevil in the White City by Erik LarsonThe Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonGhosts---Paramount PlusHowl's Moving Castle---MaxBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are delving into N.K. Jemisin's The Obelisk Gate, covering the first 7 chapters! And let's just say that Hannah is "not pleased" that a certain character has appeared in book two of this trilogy. Laura also shares more about her read through of Vinland Saga and Hannah watched a romp of a movie that she wants everyone to go see.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin! The Broken Earth trilogy, book two!! Spoiler section starts at: 24 min 10 sec. ***CW for the episode: discussions of death, murder, violence, abuse, manipulation, xenophobia, racism, slavery, mutilation, gore, mental illness, PTSD, poverty, cannibalism, apocalyptic/climate events*Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinLightfall by Ed CrockerVinland Saga by Makoto YukimuraJujutsu Kaisen---HuluAzul the board gameWingspan the board gameWe Shall Be Monsters by Alyssa WeesThe Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-WilliamsAnchorman---PeacockOne of Them Days movieBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Music is the heartbeat of resistance—how Black artists shaped culture and the fight for liberation. --- Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode of _Creation's Paths_, Charlie and Brian explore _music and culture as a weapon of the spirit_, focusing on the profound impact of _Black artistry_ in shaping American culture. Using the analogy of a goose at a duck's party, Charlie emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's place when engaging with cultures outside one's own. They discuss _African American contributions to music_, from _gospel and blues_ to _jazz, rock, hip-hop, and R&B_, highlighting the history of _cultural appropriation_ and how Black artists like _Big Mama Thornton, Kendrick Lamar, and Nina Simone_ have shaped entire genres. Addressing _music as a tool for liberation_, they reference _Dr. Martin Luther King Jr._, the _civil rights movement_, and _ongoing struggles against oppression_. They encourage listeners to seek out and support _Black creators_ like _Octavia Butler, N.K. Jemisin, and SZA_, discussing the _prophetic power of art_ and its role in resisting injustice. The episode concludes with a call to celebrate Black artistry, engage in creativity, and actively work toward justice. Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcast Thank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community --- Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182O Creation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/ Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/ Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ ## Chapters: 00:00 A Goose at the Duck's Party 00:42 Introduction to Culture and Music 01:30 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian 03:15 The Influence of African American Culture 05:46 The Power of Music in Social Movements 11:33 Cultural Appropriation and Its Impact 21:33 The Role of Prophets and Artists 25:18 Call to Action and Conclusion

Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping their discussion of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season by discussing the characters and themes of the novel. They also chat about a vampire book that Laura shockingly enjoyed and a book that Hannah feels like she wasted her time reading. **This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 30 min 05 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of death, murder, violence, racism, colonialism, climate change, classism, memory loss, disability, sexual violence, abuse, mental illness, oppression, trauma, sex*Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinLightfall by Ed CrockerDracula by Bram StokerSkeleton Crew---Disney+The Fury by Alex MichaelidesThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesThe Maidens by Alex MichaelidesGlass Onion---NetflixWool by Hugh HoweySilo---AppleTVScythe by Neal ShustermanA Man on the Inside---NetflixThe Father---StarzWhat We Do In The Shadows---HuluThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Send us a textHannah and Laura are sick, but they put themselves together just enough to cover the final portion of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season and all of its shocking final moments. They also talk about Laura's trip to a museum and some of Hannah's favorite Taskmaster moments. Laura also is sad to learn that a certain author does not portray a character he has written in the television adaptation of his books.*Apologies for audio issues on Laura's end. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 30 min 14 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, death, racism, sexism, abuse, climate disasters, motherhood, infanticide, slavery, violence, colonialism, genocide**Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Great Muppet Caper---Disney+The Muppets Show---Disney+SNL---PeacockA Man on the Inside---NetflixThe Good Place---NetflixThe Office---PeacockBrooklyn Nine-Nine---PeacockParks & Rec---PeacockWhen the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi VoTom Lake by Ann PatchettMamma Mia!---MaxThe Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle MatarGlitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Documentary---Prime VideoBeloved by Toni MorrisonMash---HuluThe Dresden Files---TubiThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, some wealthy residents are shelling out thousands each day to hire private firefighters to protect their homes and businesses. But some argue that the market for these private crews diminishes public firefighting resources. We’ll get into it. And, renowned science fiction author Octavia Butler predicted many of our modern problems, including catastrophic wildfires. We’ll explain how looking to the past helped her write about the future. Plus, Kimberly gives us some advice for throwing better parties in 2025. Here’s everything we talked about today: “‘Will Pay Any Amount': Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.” from The New York Times “I Will Pay Any Amount to Not Pay My Taxes” from McSweeney’s Internet Tendency “N.K. Jemisin on the prescience and brilliance of Parable of the Sower” from New Scientist “A Few Rules For Predicting The Future by Octavia E. Butler” from Common Good Collective “The LA Fires Aren’t a Surprise If You Study History and Climate Change. So Now What?” from Teen Vogue “Americans Need to Party More” from The Atlantic “Here’s how single women are successfully navigating an otherwise brutal market for first-time homebuyers” from Business Insider We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, some wealthy residents are shelling out thousands each day to hire private firefighters to protect their homes and businesses. But some argue that the market for these private crews diminishes public firefighting resources. We’ll get into it. And, renowned science fiction author Octavia Butler predicted many of our modern problems, including catastrophic wildfires. We’ll explain how looking to the past helped her write about the future. Plus, Kimberly gives us some advice for throwing better parties in 2025. Here’s everything we talked about today: “‘Will Pay Any Amount': Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.” from The New York Times “I Will Pay Any Amount to Not Pay My Taxes” from McSweeney’s Internet Tendency “N.K. Jemisin on the prescience and brilliance of Parable of the Sower” from New Scientist “A Few Rules For Predicting The Future by Octavia E. Butler” from Common Good Collective “The LA Fires Aren’t a Surprise If You Study History and Climate Change. So Now What?” from Teen Vogue “Americans Need to Party More” from The Atlantic “Here’s how single women are successfully navigating an otherwise brutal market for first-time homebuyers” from Business Insider We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, some wealthy residents are shelling out thousands each day to hire private firefighters to protect their homes and businesses. But some argue that the market for these private crews diminishes public firefighting resources. We’ll get into it. And, renowned science fiction author Octavia Butler predicted many of our modern problems, including catastrophic wildfires. We’ll explain how looking to the past helped her write about the future. Plus, Kimberly gives us some advice for throwing better parties in 2025. Here’s everything we talked about today: “‘Will Pay Any Amount': Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.” from The New York Times “I Will Pay Any Amount to Not Pay My Taxes” from McSweeney’s Internet Tendency “N.K. Jemisin on the prescience and brilliance of Parable of the Sower” from New Scientist “A Few Rules For Predicting The Future by Octavia E. Butler” from Common Good Collective “The LA Fires Aren’t a Surprise If You Study History and Climate Change. So Now What?” from Teen Vogue “Americans Need to Party More” from The Atlantic “Here’s how single women are successfully navigating an otherwise brutal market for first-time homebuyers” from Business Insider We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

As wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, some wealthy residents are shelling out thousands each day to hire private firefighters to protect their homes and businesses. But some argue that the market for these private crews diminishes public firefighting resources. We’ll get into it. And, renowned science fiction author Octavia Butler predicted many of our modern problems, including catastrophic wildfires. We’ll explain how looking to the past helped her write about the future. Plus, Kimberly gives us some advice for throwing better parties in 2025. Here’s everything we talked about today: “‘Will Pay Any Amount': Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.” from The New York Times “I Will Pay Any Amount to Not Pay My Taxes” from McSweeney’s Internet Tendency “N.K. Jemisin on the prescience and brilliance of Parable of the Sower” from New Scientist “A Few Rules For Predicting The Future by Octavia E. Butler” from Common Good Collective “The LA Fires Aren’t a Surprise If You Study History and Climate Change. So Now What?” from Teen Vogue “Americans Need to Party More” from The Atlantic “Here’s how single women are successfully navigating an otherwise brutal market for first-time homebuyers” from Business Insider We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

S6E10: The Dilemma of Utopian JoyWhile solarpunks often choose to stand in direct opposition to selfishness, greed, and systemic problems, the choice to be kind and to prioritize joy, sympathy, and understanding is also central to solarpunk in fiction and in real life. As Christina and Ariel discuss, while acts of kindness occur in all sorts of fictions, even cyberpunk and dystopian fictions, acts of kindness in solarpunk stories tend to be transformative, especially for the person or group on the receiving end. They then explore the sacrifices that it takes (and who has to make them) in order to maintain peace, prosperity, and joy in society by two famous solarpunk–adjacent stories set in utopias, “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” by Ursula K. LeGuin and “The Ones Who Stay and Fight” by N.K. Jemisin. Christina is not sure if she's on board for either of these stories, but she agrees with the premise that now is the time not to walk away in disillusionment, but to fight hard for human rights, justice, and fairness in all of our different political systems and societies.Links:The Ones Who Walk Away From OmelasThe Ones Who Stay and Fight Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah and Laura continue to "break the earth" by covering the middle section of N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season. Laura is fighting a bit of a cold, but she still gushes about Vinland saga and one of her favorite TV shows, and Hannah does something Laura loves.... rants about a book. They also chat about growing more sensitive to certain media and decide that they will watch an upcoming documentary based on some online buzz.***This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, Vinland saga by Makoto Yukimura, and The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins.****Spoiler/plot section for The Fifth Season begins at: 42 mins 10 secs. **CW for the episode: discussions of class, slavery, abuse, sexual abuse, racism, death, poverty, violence, Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinVinland saga by Makoto YukimuraSquid Game---NetflixThe Blue Hour by Paula HawkinsThe Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsInto the Water by Paula HawkinsGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesThe Maidens by Alex MichaelidesUp---Disney+Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story---Prime VideoThe Life and Death of the American Worker by Alice DriverE.R.---HuluChicago Med---PeacockChicago Fire---PeacockBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

It's a new year and a new season for OWWR pod! A fifth season, in fact! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of N.K. Jemisin's book, The Fifth Season. They also chat about a manga series that Laura loves, a Poirot (BBC) marathon watch, and a fun, queer romance that Hannah recently read. Oh, they also decide to possibly reread The Wheel of Time...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 25 secs.***CW for the plot section: death, violence, climate events, abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, starvation.**Spoilers for Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura from 6 min through 12 min.**Apologies for audio/microphone issues on Laura's end. *Media Mentions:The Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinReservation Dogs---HuluRutherford Falls---PeacockThe Bear---HuluParks & Recreation---PeacockVinland Saga by Makoto YukimuraPoirot---BritBoxMurder on the Orient Express---HuluStardew Valley videogameRobot Dreams---HuluThe Pairing by Casey McQuistonRed, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonRuthless Vows by Rebecca RossFriends---MaxShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanHe Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Bound and the Broken series by Ryan CahillThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

For this penultimate episode, returning guests Alex, Christina, and Jack join us to see Gaby (Not Gaby) find a bird and fend off wacky smugglers! Will Gaby (Not Gaby) keep the bird? Have we seen the last of Calvin Ferguson? Will Clay ever get used to New Gaby (Chances are not good)? Recommendations: Check Jack's Podcast: It Came from the Bottom  Check out Christina's film: Olivia - Amazon Prime Check out Alex's Podcasts:  Panelology and Minds at Yeerk Mexican Gothic  N.K. Jemisin's Green Lantern  The Sound of Metal  Judas and the Black Messiah - HBO Max Contact info: Twitter: @theflyingcowpod Instagram: @theflyingcowpod Email: theflyingcowpod@gmail.com Facebook: The Flying Cow Watch Ghostwriter along with us! https://www.youtube.com/user/IBeGhostwriter

If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Non-Zero Probabilities” by N. K. Jemisin. What can we learn from this bit of speculative fiction? How can world-building be personal to a character? Can we set up […]

Long time friend of the podcast Joe Monti, who was recently promoted to Vice President, Associate Publisher, and Editorial Director at Saga Press, and is now officially a "Big Cheese', stops by for a wide-ranging chat about the impact of the pandemic and other events on the affordability of books; trends in recent science fiction, fantasy and horror and why science fiction may be set for something of a comeback; the influence (or lack thereof) of awards on book sales; and touches on authors ranging from Cixin Liu and N.K. Jemisin to William Gibson and Ursula K. Le Guin. As always, Joe's broad experience as publisher, agent, and bookseller provides some unique insights as to what's going on and we think makes for fascinating listening as we move towards the end of the year.

In this week's episode, host Kristin Hayes talks with Jesse Buchsbaum, a new research fellow at Resources for the Future, about how consumers respond to changes in electricity prices. Buchsbaum discusses the responsiveness of electricity consumers to prices in the short and long term, the role of pricing in driving long-term changes in consumption habits and investments in electric appliances, the importance of pricing for effective policymaking, and differences in the sensitivity of consumers to price changes depending on income. References and recommendations: “Are consumers more responsive to prices in the long run? Evidence from electricity markets” by Jesse Buchsbaum; https://jesse-buchsbaum.com/files/job_market_paper.pdf “How Long 'Til Black Future Month?” by N. K. Jemisin; https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/n-k-jemisin/how-long-til-black-future-month/9780316491341/ “The Fifth Season” by N. K. Jemisin; https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/n-k-jemisin/the-fifth-season/9780316229296/ “Poverty, by America” by Matthew Desmond; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675683/poverty-by-america-by-matthew-desmond/

Caroline, Lexis, and Dannelle are back for another installment of the TBR series! Join us as we cross more books off of our Goodreads "To Be Read" lists. Books read and discussed in this episode include The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey, A Room of One's Own by Virginia Wolf, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge, and Faith: Taking Flight by Julie Murphy.

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N. K. Jemisin (2010)

Today the SibNerds are talking about the last section of The Broken Earth saga! What a ride. We still have questions, but that's okay. Jemisin concluded this story in such a profound and significant way that we will tell folks they need to read this for years to go. We both gave this one a 5/5 stars! Happy Reading!   Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Which books can inspire us to cook and to think? What are great reading suggestions for this summer? This episode is the second part of the episode we published last Wednesday with a lot of reading suggestions for your summer holidays. Also today we are going to listen to reading tips from activists and leaders in the Slow food movement and again, I am going to add time-stamps below so that if you want, you can directly jump to the suggestion you are interested in. So enjoy this episode and enjoy reading! Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guests: Marta Messa (Secretary General at Slow Food International), Benedetta Gori (Ethnobotanist), Bilal Sarwari (Interim director at Slow Food USA), Paola Nano (press and editorial manager at Slow Food International). Music: Leonardo Prieto Books and time-stamps: "Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood (02:44) Kids book: “Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street” by Felicita Sala (05:08) “Eating to Extinction” by Dan Saladino (10:29) “Braiding sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer (13:46) “The Broken Earth Trilogy” by N. K. Jemisin (16:36) “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry” by Austin Frerick (25:31) Wanna share your reading suggestion for a Slow summer? Join our Telegram group: https://t.me/slowfoodthepodcast  A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)  

Hannah and Laura are ecstatic that they were able to chat with science fiction author, Jonathan Nevair!!!!! They chat about Jonathan's writing influences, morally gray characters, switching POVs, and writing gender equality in science fiction. This interview was such fun, and friends, Laura made it through the entire episode speaking with one of her favorite authors without collapsing, so that's a win.Be sure to pick up Jonathan's books or request them at your local library TODAY!!!You can follow Jonathan online at:https://www.jonathannevair.com/Instagram: @jnevairTwitter: @JNevair**Apologies for some audio/connection issues on Hannah's end.**Media Mentions:Goodbye to the Sun by Jonathan NevairJati's Wager by Jonathan NevairNo Song, But Silence by Jonathan NevairStellar Instinct by Jonathan NevairTo Spy a Star by Jonathan NevairCosmic Widow by Jonathan NevairArthur C. Clarke's worksBecky Chambers's worksMartha Wells's worksArkady Martine's worksShards of Honour by Lois McMaster BujoldSue Burke's worksN.K. Jemisin's worksAncillary Justice by Ann LeckieConan O'Brien Needs A Friend podcastNeuromancer by William GibsonM is for Monster by Talia DuttonDune by Frank HerbertAtomic Blonde---HuluThe Acolyte---Disney+Indiana Jones film series---Disney+Mission Impossible---Paramount+Downton Abbey---PeacockDaisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidJ.R.R. Tolkien's worksFirefly---HuluRed Sky Red Dead Redemption video gameUndead Samurai by Baptiste Pinson WuThe Wrong Stop by Rex BurkeBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixThe Walking Dead---NetflixVelvet by Ed Brubaker and Steve EptingThe Elements of Eloquence by Mark ForsythFortune's Fool by Angela BoordFool's Promise by Angela BoordDragon Meat by Angela BoordSister Samurai by Tatiana ObeyThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangPaladin Unbound by Jeff SpeightMystic Reborn by Jeff SpeightGod Ascended by Jeff SpeightBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

In this episode of Maintainable, Robby Russell sits down with Tanmai Gopal, the CEO and co-founder of Hasura. Tanmai shares his insights into the characteristics of well-maintained software and the importance of a codebase that no team member fears. He emphasizes the need for accessibility and understandability in code, making it easier for developers to work with and iterate upon.Tanmai dives deep into the metaphor of technical debt, urging teams to prioritize product outcomes over best practices. He highlights the value of addressing technical debt contextually and in a way that aligns with product goals.A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the concept of the "super graph" in GraphQL. Tanmai explains how a unified API, created through federated GraphQL, can streamline API integration and reduce latency. He compares GraphQL with RESTful APIs, showcasing the advantages of a graph-based approach for handling complex data relationships.Tanmai also introduces Hasura's platform, which introspects databases, code, and APIs to create a comprehensive super graph. This platform simplifies API management, making it easier for developers to maintain and evolve their applications.Listeners will also learn about Hasura's upcoming user conference and the new features they plan to unveil. Tanmai shares his top science fiction book recommendations and where to follow his thoughts on software engineering online.Key Takeaways:The importance of a fearless codebase for well-maintained software.Strategies to improve code accessibility and understandability.The metaphor of technical debt and its contextual importance.The concept and benefits of a super graph in GraphQL.How Hasura simplifies API management through introspection.Upcoming Hasura user conference and new features.Resources Mentioned:HasuraTanmai Gopal on LinkedInN.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth TrilogyNaomi Novik's UprootedMartha Wells' Murderbot DiariesThanks to Our Sponsor!Turn hours of debugging into just minutes! AppSignal is a performance monitoring and error tracking tool designed for Ruby, Elixir, Python, Node.js, Javascript, and soon, other frameworks.It offers six powerful features with one simple interface, providing developers with real-time insights into the performance and health of web applications.Keep your coding cool and error-free, one line at a time! Check them out! Subscribe to Maintainable on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr search "Maintainable" wherever you stream your podcasts.Keep up to date with the Maintainable Podcast by joining the newsletter.

Inspired by recent book bans and challenges, Anna shares what she's learned about diversity in library collections from her classes. The SibNerds are revisiting their previous discussion around book bans and reevaluating the framing they put on that conversation. A large portion of this conversation talks about the importance of challenging the centering of whiteness and the default being white. We know that this can be an uncomfortable conversation, but we believe that it is critical in our own growth. We hope that this will help others process or begin their growth and understanding of folks who may be different. The Kirkus article “Unmaking the White Default:” https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/unmaking-white-default/ We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/ Equal Opportunity Reader's review of Gender Queer: https://equalopportunityreader.com/2023/06/22/review-gender-queer-a-memoir-by-maia-kobabe/ The diversity graphic Anna references: https://socialjusticebooks.org/diversity-graphic/ Don't forget to join us for our Read Along! We're reading The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin! Our Patrons can vote on our next Read Along! Here are the options: 1. The Star-Touched Queen by: Roshani Chokshi 2. The Winter King by: Bernard Cornwell 3. Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson Josef is watching: - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Delicious Dungeon (Netflix) - Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll) - Bram Stoker's Dracula - Acolyte (Disney+) Josef is reading: - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama Josef is playing: - D&D - Elden Ring (PS5) - Magic the Gathering Anna is watching: - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Futurama (Hulu) - The Mole (Netflix) - Despicable Me 4 - The Minions (Netflix) - Inside Out 2 - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - Acolyte (Disney+) Anna is reading: - Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by: Penelope Bagieu - She is a Haunting by: Trang Thanh Tran - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin Anna is playing: - Fallout 4 (PS5) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) - JackBox Games - Beat the Parents - Apples to Apples - Magic the Gathering Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works of speculative fiction curated by best-selling author N.K. Jemisin. In John Scalzi's “When the Yogurt Took Over” a popular breakfast staple decides it's good for everyone. The reader is Jin Ha. Chatbots and A.I. can be helpful––but sometimes too helpful––as we hear in Alexandra Chang's “Me and My Algo,” read by Catherine Cohen. And Jemisin herself reworks a classic by Ursula K. Le Guin in “The Ones Who Stay and Fight,” read by Teagle F. Bougere. Excerpts from Jemisin's onstage remarks are included in this show.

Sara and Daniel interview author N.K. Jemisin, a celebrated sci-fi and fantasy author who won the Hugo Award for her novel The Fifth Season. Tying in with ReadICT Category 1: A Book with a Map, this episode focuses on Jemisin's Great Cities duology, The City We Became and The World We Make, a series that explores neighborhood stereotypes, gentrification and all the people that make a place unique, but with monsters! Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s4e5.aspx New to #ReadICT? Join the challenge! For more information visit wichitalibrary.org/readict.

When you think about Afrofuturism, what pops into your head? Is it the sci-fi novels of writers Ocatvia Butler, Samuel Delany, or N.K. Jemisin? Or perhaps you've tuned in more recently to the representation of Afrofuturism on the big screen in movies like Black Panther. What about quilting? A new exhibit at Michigan State University showcases the Black artists using fabric and Afrofuturist themes to create unique works of art. On this episode, we'll hear from one of the curators about how these quilts envision a Black future while paying homage to its rich history.  GUEST:  Liv Furman, post-doctoral scholar in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much has happened in Lord of the Rings news since we last talked about all things Middle Earth! Josef leads us through a list of the things to look forward to. The SibNerds speculate about what may happen in these different projects, but the hype is real! If you want to read more about The War of the Rohirrim: https://ew.com/lord-rings-war-rohirrim-anime-meet-hero-villain-exclusive-8661309 Which new Lord of the Rings project are you the most excited about? Oh, and if you want to read that article that gave us a good giggle: https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-lotr-characters-stronger-than-gandalf/ Don't forget to join us for our Read Along! We're reading The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin! Anna is watching: - Hazbin Hotel (Amazon Prime) - Tales of the Empire (Disney+) - Acolyte (Disney+) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edition - Baby Reindeer (Netflix) - A Monster Calls (Amazon Prime) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Pocahontas (Disney+) Anna is reading: - Where the Wild Things Are by: Maurice Sendak - The Arabic Quilt by: Aya Khalil - Dinosaur Lady: Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by: Linda Skeers - New Kid by: Jerry Craft - Class Act by: Jerry Craft - School Trip by: Jerry Craft - Who was Nikola Tesla by: Jim Gigliotti - Dear Mothman by: Robin Gow - The Nightmare House by: Sarah Allen - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5 by: Kamome Shirahama - The Fault in Our Stars by: John Green - This One Summer by: Mariko Tamaki - Gender Queer: A Memoir by: Maia Kobabe - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch) - Ori and the Blind Forest (Nintendo Switch) - Magic the Gathering Josef is watching: - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Spy Family (Crunchyroll) - Interview with a Vampire (Amazon Prime) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Acolyte (Disney+) - Nerdy Prudes Must Die (YouTube) Josef is reading: - The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada - Solo Leveling, light novel by: Chugong - The Silmarillion by: J.R.R. Tolkien - Manchurian Legacy by: Kazuko Kuramoto Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Bloodborne (PS5) - Elden Ring (PS5) - D&D Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Syl Anagist: Five – Syl Anagist: Four! We're digging these explorations into Hoa's past—even if we are super confused by most of it. (We trust Jemisin to lead us through this story, and we know it will all make sense eventually.) We also see how utterly broken and distraught Nassun is after all she's been through since the start of the season. Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 5-7! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

I'm going over some quick thoughts I have about the Far Sector graphic novel from DC. It was written by N.K. Jemisin with art and colors by Jamal Campbell. The book is a sci-fi murder mystery with rookie Green Lantern Sojournier "Jo" Mullein on the other side of the universe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carl-liggins/support

Today the SibNerds are talking about the Prologue – Chapter 2! We're diving right back in and starting with a Hoa Prologue. It's not a long prologue, but we talk about it for quite a while because there are so many truths that N.K. Jemisin is revealing. It's so good—we got goosebumps. Essun is recovering from her brutal fight that closed out The Obelisk Gate, and Nassun is forced into a brutal fight of her own. There are still things that even Nassun must look away from. Next time we'll be discussing Syl Anagist 5 – Syl Anagist 4! Happy Reading!  Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

In honor of Star Wars Day (which has come and gone by the time this episode comes out), we're talking all about our first-ever fandom! We talk about the Star Wars action figure bucket we had—please tell us we weren't the only ones! Anna reveals how she got into the Extended Universe books. Josef talks about the General Grievous timeline. And so much more! Don't forget to join us for our next Read Along! We're starting The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin, and you need to read Chapters 1-2 before next week! Anna is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5 by: Kamome Shirahama - The Jumbies by: Tracey Baptiste - The Witch of Woodland by: Laurel Snyder Anna is watching: - Hunter x Hunter (Hulu) - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Amazon Prime) - Godzilla x Kong - Bluey (Disney+) - Fallout (Amazon Prime) - Game Changer (DropOutTV) - Task Master (PlutoTV) - The Last Unicorn (Amazon Prime) - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Hazbin Hotel (Amazon Prime) - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (CrunchyRoll) Anna is playing: - Fallout: New Vegas (PS5) - Kulture Karaoke (card game) - Magic the Gathering Josef is watching: - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (CrunchyRoll) - Hunter x Hunter (CrunchyRoll) - Fallout (Amazon Prime) - Doctor Who - Star Wars Robot Chicken (Max) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Candela Obscura (YouTube) - Godzilla x Kong Josef is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 7 by: Kamome Shirahama - Manchurian Legacy by: Kazuko Kuramoto Josef is playing: - D&D - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the last few chapters of the book, Chapters 19 - 20! Essun tried to negotiate with the other comm, which didn't end well. Thank goodness for Hoa! Magic origin reveal in this section, too! Gray Stone Eater name reveal – Steel! Who's going to have control over the Obelisk Gate? And who's bringing the Moon home? Can't wait to find out! The pacing of this book is so perfect. The climax hit us with high stakes and the falling action gave us just enough buffer to get us ready for the next book—and we are very excited about that next book! Join us for our next Read Along, beginning on May 15! We'll be reading Chapters 1 – 2 of The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 2, 2024 is: ethereal • ih-THEER-ee-ul • adjective Ethereal means "of or relating to the regions beyond the earth" or "of or resembling heaven." It can also mean "lacking material substance" and "relating to, containing, or resembling a chemical ether." // The windows give the church an ethereal glow. // The images of the underwater cave show a strange world of ethereal beauty. See the entry > Examples: "R'lyeh laughs to see that Manny has brought his battle persona of King Kong to the fore again, this time directing the strategy of all the others. The beast's lower half is elsewhere, ethereal, transcending the realms again so as to minimize damage and loss of life. The upper half, however, has formed very real fists of tough, ancient Manhattan schist." — N. K. Jemisin, The World We Make: A Novel, 2022 Did you know? If you're burning to know the history of ethereal, you're in the right spirit to fully understand the word's etymology. The ancient Greeks believed that the Earth was composed of earth, air, fire, and water, but that the heavens and its denizens were made of a purer, less tangible substance known (in English transliteration) as either quintessence or ether. Ether was often described as an invisible light or fire; its name comes from the Greek verb aithein, meaning "to ignite" or "to blaze." When ethereal, the adjectival kin of ether, debuted in English in the 1500s, it described regions beyond the Earth or anything that seemed to originate from them.

This lecture discusses key ideas from the fantasy and science fiction author N.K. Jemisin's short story The Ones Who Stay And Fight, found in her work How Long Til Black Future Month? This story is a response to and homage about Ursula K Leguin's short story Those Who Walk Away From Omelas, and attempts to present a picture of and justification for a utopian civilization. One interesting feature of the story is that Jemisin addresses an outraged and angry interlocutor from our society who considers inequality and difference to be naturally interconnected. The utopian society of Um-Helat has people, "social workers" who protect it from the contamination of evil mindsets and actions coming from our world. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can get a copy of Get How Long Til Black Future Month? here - https://amzn.to/3LZipuP

After Jordan Peele directed the movie Get Out in 2017, he unlocked the genre of Black horror, which mixed classic horror with the modern Black experience. In a conversation with Peele and best selling sci-fi writer N.K. Jemisin, we talk about the purpose of horror and what happens when Black writers and directors get to create the monster. Jemisin wrote the first story in Peele's new collection Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices