Podcast appearances and mentions of Lev Grossman

The Magicians by Lev Grossman is Tony's pick this time, the first of a trilogy about some of the worst people you'll ever encounter. Brilliant, bitter, and brimming with magic, this book asks what happens when power isn't given to heroes… but to real, damaged, deeply flawed humans. A tough read for Tom, this one made both hosts ask: What happens when you strip fantasy of its wonder and fill it with people you wouldn't want to share an elevator with?TTYpodcast.comThumbingThroughYesterday.com

This week, Scott sat down with Rational Security veterans and Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes and Molly Reynolds to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“House Odds.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson scored an unlikely win last week, when he kept the narrow (and notoriously fractious) Republican house majority united enough to pass its own continuing resolution to keep the government open—and then successfully got enough Democrats to acquiesce to debate on it for it to pass through the Senate without amendment. What does this tell us about the current dynamics in Congress—and what the Democratic minority in either chamber might realistically hope to achieve moving forward?“This Pressure Goes to Eleven.” The Trump administration amped up military operations in the Middle East this week, taking out a senior ISIS leader in Iraq, pursuing an aggressive set of airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, and greenlighting a renewal of Israeli hostilities in Gaza, seemingly ending the weeks-long ceasefire that had prevailed there. The common thread across all three sets of action seems to be Iran, a regime that the Trump administration has both socked with a return of maximum pressure sanctions and sought to engage on possible negotiations over its nuclear program. Is this new maximum maximum-pressure campaign likely to work? What risks and benefits does it present?“Saying the Quiet Part Incredibly Loud and at Length.” President Trump gave an unprecedented speech at the Justice Department last week, where he spent over an hour misrepresenting the criminal cases that had been made against him prior to his rising to the presidency and naming specific individuals as enemies who he indicated should be arrested. What motivated his address? And what will it mean for the campaign of vengeance he is slowly rolling out against his perceived political enemies?In object lessons, Molly momentarily set aside her usual evangelism for regional NPR-affiliate podcasts to champion Good Politics/Bad Politics, a Substack deep-dive into U.S. elections and governance by Jonathan Bernstein, Julia Azari, and David S. Bernstein. Scott, ever the escapist, steered clear of wands and wizardry but still embraced fantasy with Lev Grossman's “The Bright Sword.” And Ben lamented the recent gutting of Voice of America—only to note that those voices haven't vanished. They're just looking for a new frequency.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with Rational Security veterans and Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes and Molly Reynolds to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“House Odds.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson scored an unlikely win last week, when he kept the narrow (and notoriously fractious) Republican house majority united enough to pass its own continuing resolution to keep the government open—and then successfully got enough Democrats to acquiesce to debate on it for it to pass through the Senate without amendment. What does this tell us about the current dynamics in Congress—and what the Democratic minority in either chamber might realistically hope to achieve moving forward?“This Pressure Goes to Eleven.” The Trump administration amped up military operations in the Middle East this week, taking out a senior ISIS leader in Iraq, pursuing an aggressive set of airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, and greenlighting a renewal of Israeli hostilities in Gaza, seemingly ending the weeks-long ceasefire that had prevailed there. The common thread across all three sets of action seems to be Iran, a regime that the Trump administration has both socked with a return of maximum pressure sanctions and sought to engage on possible negotiations over its nuclear program. Is this new maximum maximum-pressure campaign likely to work? What risks and benefits does it present?“Saying the Quiet Part Incredibly Loud and at Length.” President Trump gave an unprecedented speech at the Justice Department last week, where he spent over an hour misrepresenting the criminal cases that had been made against him prior to his rising to the presidency and naming specific individuals as enemies who he indicated should be arrested. What motivated his address? And what will it mean for the campaign of vengeance he is slowly rolling out against his perceived political enemies?In object lessons, Molly momentarily set aside her usual evangelism for regional NPR-affiliate podcasts to champion Good Politics/Bad Politics, a Substack deep-dive into U.S. elections and governance by Jonathan Bernstein, Julia Azari, and David S. Bernstein. Scott, ever the escapist, steered clear of wands and wizardry but still embraced fantasy with Lev Grossman's “The Bright Sword.” And Ben lamented the recent gutting of Voice of America—only to note that those voices haven't vanished. They're just looking for a new frequency.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Stephen and Mark visit "The Bright Sword" by Lev Grossman. One of our favorite authors, we are so excited to read his latest novel about Camelot after Arthur's final battle and all that was left undone and unfinished. For such a story, it's only appropriate that the boys continue their journey of the 2XO Bourbon label with the French Oak expression.

This week, I speak with Jennifer Caspar, founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee and one of their events coordinators, Brett Morrow. We focus on The Culver City Book Festival, Saturday, February 22nd from 10 - 5 pm. I will be there representing Books Are My People. Come say hi! We also talk about the many activities and events held at this wonderful independent bookstore. Today's episode is brought to you by MOLDed: A Memoir of Loss & Resilience - a dark yet humorous journey into the underreported experience of fighting toxic mold.Books Recommended:Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher MurrayThe Bright Sword by Lev GrossmanThe Most by Jessica AnthonyThe Great Divide by Christina EnriguezCherished Belonging by Gregory BoyleCynthia Weiner, guest author of A Gorgeous Excitement recommends Banal Nightmare by Halle ButlerEnter my The Great Divide Giveaway here. Closes March 5th, 2025.Listen to my interview with Bookshop.org founder, Andy Hunter here on the episode titled: Bookshop.org and the Importance of Independent BookstoresJennifer Caspar is founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee, a community-focused bookstore-café with a mission: to be a welcoming comfortable community space where people can be inspired and find connection. A life-long lover of books, coffee and third spaces, Jennifer has been focused on developing community for most of her adult life. She worked for 3 decades in Washington DC and Los Angeles in affordable housing finance and development. In 2020 she was able to realize her dream of building a supportive community space when she opened Village Well in downtown Culver City California.Brett Morrow is one of the events coordinators at Village Well Books & Coffee and is currently organizing the Culver City Book Festival.  Learn more about Village Well Books & Coffee here. Support the showGet your Books Are My People coffee mug here!I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

First published in December of 1922, "Winter Dreams" was one of the short stories known as the "Gatsby cluster," as F. Scott Fitzgerald worked out the characters, themes, and prose style that would later make his famous novel The Great Gatsby (1925) an American classic. Telling the story of Dexter Green, a Midwestern golf caddy who becomes a wealthy - but not wealthy enough - suitor to a rich young heiress Judy Jones, "Winter Dreams" works out some of Fitzgerald's own nostalgia and regret for his thwarted relationship with Chicago socialite Ginevra King. In this episode, Jacke and Mike introduce and comment upon the story, which is read in its entirety. PLUS Lev Grossman (The Bright Sword) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Additional listening: 659 The Legend of King Arthur (with Lev Grossman) 47 Hemingway vs. Fitzgerald 167 "Babylon Revisited" by F. Scott Fitzgerald 550 F. Scott Fitzgerald (with Arthur Krystal) The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This hour, we take a look at the legends of King Arthur. We discuss their evolution and why they endure. Plus, we talk with author Lev Grossman about his new retelling of the King Arthur legend, The Bright Sword. And, a conversation with an archeologist about excavating the history of Arthurian legends. GUESTS: Lev Grossman: Bestselling author of The Magicians Trilogy. His new book is The Bright Sword Leah Tether: Professor of Medieval Literature and Publishing at Bristol University, and Vice President of the International Courtly Literature Society Win Scutt: Archeologist and Senior Properties Curator for the West of England at English Heritage, a nonprofit that cares for over 400 historic monuments Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired on July 30, 2024.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month we caught up with Lev Grossman's newest novel The Bright Sword, an examination of the King Arthur myth from a new perspective. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.  We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, January 6th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com

A legendary king, knights of the round table, magic and myths and valiant quests - the stories of King Arthur (also known as the "Matter of Britain") have captivated readers since the Middle Ages. It's potentially rich material for a contemporary novelist, but as Lev Grossman found, some of the Arthurian world's lesser-known characters can be just as compelling. In this episode, the bestselling author of the Magicians Trilogy tells Jacke about his new take on an old legend in his novel The Bright Sword. Additional listening: 286 JRR Tolkien 354 Treasure Island Remixed (with C.B. Lee) 175 Virgin Whore - The Virgin Mary in Medieval Literature and Culture (with Professor Emma Maggie Solberg) The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2014, hot on the heels of the success of his Magicians trilogy, Lev Grossman announced that he was writing a Arthurian epic. As the project took shape, world events kept intruding: Donald Trump ascended to the presidency, a novel respiratory virus launched a pandemic, and Britain exited the European Union. Admist all this, Grossman realized that the question that had driven him to write this novel in the first place — What happens after Arthur dies? — was a question about the collapse of empires. And so The Bright Sword was reborn. In this interview, I talk to Lev about the politics of Camelot, the difficulty of seeing the themes that are present in your own work, and the difficulty of tracking changes across a 700-page tome. Special Guest: Lev Grossman.

Happy December! We are taking a much-needed break to enjoy the holiday season, but thought we'd take the opportunity to revisit some of our previous episodes this month. It's Regifting Time! This episode from our Chronicles of Narnia series in December of 2022 explores the topics of magic, magic systems, and prophecy in fantasy fiction and Narnia's relationship with other fantasy classics. It's a perfect coda for some of our A Song of Ice and Fire discussions. Join us the rest of December for more regifted episodes, and come back in January for our Best of 2024 Bonus! Find us on Instagram for memes and sporadic updates. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: This week on our Narnia journey we are diving in to all things magic. We discuss the differences between hard and soft magic systems, how magic is expressed in the world of Narnia, and how it compares to the magic in other fictional worlds. We also look at Narnia as a touchstone of fantasy fiction, its relationship with Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and its influence on modern fantasy works like Star Wars and Lev Grossman's book series The Magicians.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: following us on Instagram and new bookish lego sets Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing more TBRs! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:24 - Ad For Ourselves 1:37 - Currently Reading Patreon 5:02 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 5:44 - @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram 9:40 - Books Are My Passion Lego 12:23 - Our Current Reads 12:39 - The Hollow by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 16:41 - Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie 16:43 - Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie 17:26 - A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Kaytee) 18:52 - Can't Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne 20:15 - @megs.tea.room on Instagram 20:21 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 21:09 - Daily Rituals by Mason Currey (Meredith) 26:27 - On Writing by Stephen King  27:07 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (Kaytee) 27:14 - CR Season 7: Episode 7 31:40 - 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare (Meredith) 36:53 - Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Kaytee) 40:00 - @thewilltoread on Instagram 41:40 - Boss My TBR From Morgan N. 42:35 - The Art Thief by Michael Finkle 42:37 - Hyde by Craig Russell 42:39 - Diavola by Jennifer Thorne 42:41 - The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman 42:43 - Slewfoot by Brom 42:50 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 42:52 - The Examiner by Janice Hallett From Katie P. 46:42- Making It So by Patrick Stewart 46:50 - The Dry by Jane Harper 46:52 - Blood & Sugar by Laura Shepherd-Robinson (amazon link) 47:02 - The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal 47:06 - The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn 47:24 - This Motherless Land by Nikki May 47:27 - Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London 50:55 - Meet Us At The Fountain 51:30 - I wish books would have shorter chapters. (Meredith) 51:03 - Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness 51:11 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 53:13 - @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram (Meredith's wish #2 is to follow us!!) 53:24 - I wish to press Taste by Stanley Tucci into everybody's hands. (Kaytee) 53:24 - Taste by Stanley Tucci Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's IPL comes to us from Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

It's been ten years since the conclusion of the Magicians trilogy and over fifty years since the last major reimagining of King Arthur. Now, one of our most acclaimed literary fantasy writers is taking up the sword, and he's written a tale that makes Arthur urgent, exciting, and timely again. His story has been told and retold for more than 1,400 years, always becoming a mirror for the world it's being told to and a lens for examining the contemporary moment. When Grossman began writing, he asked himself: What would an Arthur for this millennium look like? What would we learn about him, and what could he tell us about the world we live in now? The result is THE BRIGHT SWORD, a triumphant and richly imagined tale – one that's both steeped in tradition and sheds fresh light on a much-beloved piece of popular culture. THE BRIGHT SWORD begins with a gifted young knight named Collum, who's headed to Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table – only to discover that he's too late. Arthur is dead, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive. And they aren't the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They're the oddballs, from the edges of the stories, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthur's fool, who was knighted as a joke. They're joined by Nimue, who was Merlin's apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. Together this ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance. But Arthur's death has revealed Britain's fault lines. God has abandoned it, and the fairies and monsters and old gods are returning, led by Arthur's half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, Camelot is under attack, and rival factions are forming around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It is up to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world, and make it whole again. But before they can restore Camelot they'll have to learn the truth of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell, and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain's dark past. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lev Grossman is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy—The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician's Land—which has been published in thirty countries and adapted as a TV show that ran for five seasons on SYFY. He is also a screenwriter and the author of two children's books, The Golden Swift and The Silver Arrow, and his journalism has appeared in Time, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, among many other places. He lives with his wife and children in New York City.

Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, an ongoing mini-series that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samuel Arbesman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. In this episode, the Sam speaks with novelist Lev Grossman. A longtime fan of Lev's novels, the host delves into his works, including The Magicians trilogy—a splendid set of books about a university for magic, fantastical worlds, and much more. These books are amazing. Lev's newest book is the novel The Bright Sword, a retelling of the legends of King Arthur, particularly focusing on what happens after Arthur dies. The Sam devoured The Bright Sword and found it fascinating. It's a book that weaves together ideas about gods and magic, the layering of myths across history, and much more—all topics explored in the conversation with Lev. Lev and Sam discuss the story of King Arthur, its gaps and its history, the layering of gods and stories over time, the nature of magic and religion, the importance of secondary worlds, and the magic in The Magicians versus the magic of The Bright Sword. They even have a chance to discuss Lev's next project, which is a space opera. This episode was a lot of fun. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠CRG Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Ko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Suno

In this autumnal episode of Friends Talking Fantasy, Charles and Dylan dive into the perfect books to get you into those fall vibes. From spooky horrors to cozy fantasies, they explore the themes, settings, and characters that best capture the essence of the season. Whether you're looking for eerie tales like Christopher Buehlman's The Black Tongue Thief, a chilling Dracula retelling in A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson, or heartwarming reads like A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, this episode has a recommendation for every fall mood. Tune in for a celebration of all things fall, with fantasy books that pair perfectly with the crisp air and changing leaves.   Visit out website: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/    Books mentioned in this episode: 1. World War Z by Max Brooks 2. The Black Tongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman 3. Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman 4. A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson 5. Evocation by S.T. Gibson 6. Fairytale by Stephen King 7. Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir 8. Monstrous by Marjorie Liu (illustrated by Sana Takeda) 9. The Bone Roots by Gabriela Houston 10. The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski 11. Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne 12. The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne 13. The Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan 14. The Fall of Dragons by Miles Cameron 15. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 16. Babel by R.F. Kuang 17. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang 18. The Magicians by Lev Grossman 19. A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 20. Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 21. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 22. Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay  

Do you ever feel you're living in a world where all the good stuff happened to the previous generation? Does it seem like America's best days are behind it? Were you born into an empire just as it began to collapse?Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com/We'd like to tell you about King Arthur.The story of Arthur has been told hundreds of times in everything from song to story to movie. That makes it a pretty big deal when someone can tell the story of the ancient British king with freshness and originality.Lev Grossman, author of the well-known The Magicians series, has done just that with The Bright Sword. While the characters may be familiar in large part, Sword will still keep you guessing all the way through.Angry Planet got a chance to speak with Grossman who shared insights into the book, how it was written and Arthur himself. Take a listen.“These stories about a lost golden age are a way of processing grief…grief, not over an apocalypse, but over massive change…I think that's what stories like King Arthur are about.”We can't stop talking about Station 11 for some reasonYes, Excalibur is the best Arthur adaptationWhy the fay are importantRadical social change and the apocalypseBuy The Bright Sword here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE BRIGHT SWORD by LEV GROSSMAN THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR by JEAN M. AUEL Du nuh nuh, nuh nuhhh (to the theme song of A Charlie Brown Christmas) Page-O's! It's our last review-centric episode, and boy howdy do we have some good ones. First Toby unsheathes his reviewing rapier to tackle Lev Grossman's new Arthurian epic The Bright Sword, then Bailey rakes her critical claws across the prehistoric potboiler (not really but I'm having fun here) The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel. All this plus a time-centric game from Andrew, a pod poll on the new Sally Rooney, and an air of ending and vague sadness that's perfect for fall! Tell people your tears are cold wind related!

Andy and Dani went to The Round Table. Have you ever wanted to hang out in ancient Britain (maybe ancient? IDK Dani is writing this) and find some fun guys to go on some quests with that are pretty funny and actually kinda emotionally intelligent and like to drink wine around a campfire? Cool us too.  The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

In this solo episode, Eden talks about the Arthurian myth and its weird potentialities by covering Lev Grossman's The Bright Sword. Gender-bending, political disorder, and why weird fantasy matters and, of course, sick ass swords and cool mage duels! Eden's essay on the political uses of science fiction: https://www.notthesky.com/posts/essays/the-men-who-sold-the-moon/ Eden's essay on The Green Knight: https://www.notthesky.com/posts/essays/the-knight-is-always-greener/ Music played: Meer - This Is the End https://meer.bandcamp.com/track/this-is-the-end

On this episode Matt and Jon discuss The Umbrella Academy's disappointing final season and Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, the take turns with Jon discussing the Alien series, That 90s Show, Death and Other Details, The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman, the 2015 Mad Max game & Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles while Matt discusses Stax: Soulsville, USA, St Elsewhere and She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan. Twitter, or X or whatever (For Now): https://twitter.com/Jonwahizzle Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jonwahizzle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/damnthattelevision/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damntvpod Matt's show The Drop: A Pop Culture Mix Tape: wscafm.org Sundays 6-8 PM: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedropwsca/

Nicholas Guy Smith evokes the Arthurian legends of old in Lev Grossman's tongue-in-cheek Knights of the Round Table-inspired novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Kendra Winchester discuss a story of Collum, who dreams of joining King Arthur's knights, but when he arrives in Camelot, King Arthur is dead. Smith shines in this grand, ambitious novel, especially as he performs the dialogue of the various knights. Full of humor, magic, and endless quests, this story is perfect for any lover of King Arthur tales.  Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Penguin Audio. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website.    Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at Brilliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lev Grossman returns to the podcast after a nine year break. That's a long time! Since he was here last, he wrote his Arthurian magnum opus, The Bright Sword, and he chats about it, along with a good name for a cocktail sword, God, Merlin, and how he likes to be in conversation with someone else's work. Plus, he brings along Phillip K. Dick's UBIK, a bizarre sci-fi classic that's on the verge of fantasy itself.contribute! https://patreon.com/smdbfor drink recipes, book lists, and more, visit: somanydamnbooks.commusic: Disaster Magic(https://soundcloud.com/disaster-magic) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the most popular movie in the world on this week's podcast, and also discuss two...books. We are BOOK and Film Globe, after all. You can't pigeonhole us.Frequent sci-fi and fantasy reviewer Dan Friedman joins Neal Pollack on the podcast to discuss 'The Bright Sword,' a very modern retelling of the Arthurian legend from Lev Grossman, who wrote The Magicians series. Did you know Sir Bedivere was gay? Lev Grossman does! In any case, The Bright Sword is quite engaging and fun to read, and both Dan and Neal reserve praise for this book, which injects fresh life into a moldy mythology.'The Book of Elsewhere,' by China Mieville and, we guess, Keanu Reeves, is a bit more of a lift, despite being half the length. Based on an ultra-violent comic book series by Reeves, this is the story of 'B,' an 80,000-year-old immortal warrior who cannot die, or who at least comes back to life after he dies. Think John Wick meets Highlander. It's not as much fun as it sounds, if it sounds fun at all. Mieville fills the pages between grisly action sequences with philosophical rumination on the meaning of identity, approach at your own risk. Both Dan and Neal found this book to be a bit much.Stephen Garrett crosses over from another realm in the multiverse to discuss 'Deadpool & Wolverine' with Neal. They both found this meta-entry in the MCU to be kind of cheap and a load of fun. There's not much else to say about the #1 movie in the world, other than "Marvel is back," and nothing is going to stop it from reasserting its dominance over the pop-culture landscape. They also discuss, along those lines, the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU. The years of Dr. Doom are in front of us. It's Marvel's multiverse, and we just live in it.Enjoy the show, people of The Gambia!

This hour, we take a look at the legends of King Arthur. We discuss their evolution and why they endure. Plus, we talk with author Lev Grossman about his new retelling of the King Arthur legend, The Bright Sword. And, a conversation with an archeologist about excavating the history of Arthurian legends. GUESTS:  Lev Grossman: Bestselling author of The Magicians Trilogy. His new book is The Bright Sword Leah Tether: Professor of Medieval Literature and Publishing at Bristol University, and Vice President of the International Courtly Literature Society Win Scutt: Archeologist and Senior Properties Curator for the West of England at English Heritage, a nonprofit that cares for over 400 historic monuments Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.  Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a captivating discussion with bestselling author Lev Grossman as he delves into his highly anticipated novel, The Bright Sword. In this exclusive interview, Lev shares his writing journey, the inspiration behind his career, and offers a deep dive into the unique perspective and unforgettable characters of The Bright Sword.Discover:Lev Grossman's writing journey and career inspirationAn in-depth look at The Bright Sword: story, characters, and the return of magic and wonderInsights into Lev's creative process and current reading recommendationsEngaging audience Q&A session with Lev GrossmanDon't miss this chance to explore the enchanting world of The Bright Sword and hear directly from the mind behind it!Like, share, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and literary insights.Watch this interview on our YouTube channel here!#LevGrossman #TheBrightSword #BestsellingAuthor #AuthorInterview #FantasyNovels #WritingJourney #CreativeProcess #BookDiscussion #MagicAndWonder #LiteraryInsights #LiveQA #BookCommunity #StorytellingSecrets #ReadingRecommendations #BookLoversHey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman is a fresh take on a familiar world, complete with legends and honor, our favorite mythical sword and wayward knights, hard truths of a fallen empire and plenty of heart. Grossman joined us live to talk about why he chose to take on King Arthur, his extensive research process, world building and more with Jenna Seery, cohost of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.     Featured Books (Episode): The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman The Magicians by Lev Grossman The Once and Future King by T.H. White Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

The much-anticipated new novel from Lev Grossman, the bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy, provides a fresh take on the legend of King Arthur. The Bright Sword  imagines a Camelot filled with broken people who want to not only rebuild their land, but themselves. He joins us to discuss.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Jason and Brett talk to Lev Grossman (The Bright Sword) about the difference between an adventure and a quest, being the hero of your own story, the trials of putting on armor, and what makes a king. Lev Grossman is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy—The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician's Land—which has been published in thirty countries and adapted as a TV show that ran for five seasons on SYFY. He is also a screenwriter and the author of two children's books, The Golden Swift and The Silver Arrow, and his journalism has appeared in Time, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, among many other places. He lives with his wife and children in New York City.Gays Reading is sponsored by Audible. Get a FREE 30-day trial by visiting audibletrial.com/gaysreadingBOOKS!Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading MERCH!Purchase your Gays Reading podcast merchandise HERE! https://gaysreading.myspreadshop.com/ FOLLOW!@gaysreading | @jasonblitman | @bretts.book.stack CONTACT!gaysreading@gmail.com

Lev Grossman, author of fantasy novel "The Magicians" and its two sequels, joins host Gilbert Cruz to talk about writing his version of Camelot in "The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur."

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Lev Grossman, spoke to me about his tenure at Time magazine, how The Magicians poked holes in Narnia and Potter, and reimagining a legend with THE BRIGHT SWORD: A Novel of King Arthur. Lev Grossman is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy—The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Magician's Land—which has been published in 30 countries and adapted as a TV show that ran for five seasons on SYFY. His latest novel is THE BRIGHT SWORD: A Novel of King Arthur, named a Best Summer Read by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Time, Vulture, Esquire, Boston Globe, Elle, Town & Country, Seattle Times, New York Post, Lit Hub, and many others. George R. R. Martin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones said of the book, “If you love King Arthur as much as I do, you'll love Lev Grossman's The Bright Sword, a fresh and engrossing take on the Matter of Britain featuring a colorful cast of Round Table knights who don't often get as much story time as they deserve. The creator of The Magicians has woven another spell.” Lev has written two critically acclaimed novels for children, and the screenplay for the movie The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, a finalist for the Critic's Choice awards (based on his short story). He also worked as a staff writer at Time magazine, and has written essays and articles for Vanity Fair, the Believer, the Village Voice, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Salon, Slate, Wired, Entertainment Weekly, Buzzfeed, NPR, and many others.  [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Lev Grossman and I discussed:  How he talked his way into writing for Time magazine The evolution of his career from journalist to novelist Breaking through with middle-grade fantasy and The Magicians How he “got into the weeds” with his latest Arthurian tome World-building for streaming vs. collaborating on the graphic novel And a lot more! Show Notes: levgrossman.com The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur by Lev Grossman (Amazon) Lev Grossman Amazon Author Page Lev Grossman on Facebook Lev Grossman on Instagram Lev Grossman on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fun chat with Lev Grossman all about his new book The Bright Sword, writing battle scenes, why the book took 10 years to write, and the problem with Merlin. Plus – Dave is on puppy duty, Laura recaps her visit to Maryland, and Andrew is cross country driving. We also recommend: Lenny Marks Gets … Continue reading The Problem With Merlin Featuring Lev Grossman

Episode three hundred seven - part five Jenn was thrilled to chat with Lev Grossman about his long-awaited follow-up to THE MAGICIANS trilogy. THE BRIGHT SWORD is a creative and compelling new take on Arthurian legend, set in a fallen world after Arthur's death.

Dock sitting for the July 4 extended weekend means we've got books to talk about! Hannah pulled Peter Heller's "The Guide" off the camp shelves and found herself thinking, "the writing is so insanely beautiful." Pretty high praise. Heller even makes fly-fishing enthralling — she read it in a day. Meanwhile, Sam was consumed for multiple days with Lev Grossman's brand-new "The Bright Sword," a new take on the Arthurian legend that runs a thousand pages or so, but still reads quick. If you're a "Magicians" fan, you'll love this — even if things are getting more and more earnest nowadays.  Next up is "Trust Her," a follow up to Flynn Berry's "Northern Spy," a domestic story of the IRA in the 1980s. Hannah loved the first book; this one could have gotten started a little quicker. Sam had no such qualms about "Banal Nightmare," an early candidate for his favorite book of the year. Dang, it's funny. Halle Butler can bring it. Hannah is less enthused by "One of Our Kind," by Nicola Yoon, which just was too predictable and familiar to land, despite great sentence-level work. Hanif Abdurraqib's "There's Always This Year," on the other hand, is an important work you probably need to read right now if you're interested in explorations of Black culture. Sam loves it. So much to chew on this week! 

Our Magicians have their last stand with The Beast and things maybe don't go so great.   Mae Schultz and Ian Carlos Crawford talk The Magicians S1 finale 'Have You Brought Me Little Cakes' with author of the book series Lev Grossman and fawn god Ember himself, Dominic Burgess This is a non-spoiler review - there are only spoilers for the episode we're discussing and what came before it but not for anything after it.   Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/slayerfest98 Buy our stuff on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Slayerfestx98 Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Slayerfestx98 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slayerfestx98 Follow us on insta: https://www.instagram.com/slayerfestx98/ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/slayerfestx98 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Slayerfestx98

We're delighted to welcome to Coode Street Lev Grossman, bestselling author of The Magicians trilogy, to discuss his major new Arthurian novel The Bright Sword, which appears from Viking in July. We touch upon earlier versions of Arthurian fiction by T.H. White, John Steinbeck, Bernard Cornwell, Nicola Griffith, and others, the balance between historical research and pure fantasy invention, the development of characters based on little or no historical evidence, and even Lev's earlier career as a critic for Time magazine, when he helped bring fantasy literature into the mainstream. Order it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554241/the-bright-sword-by-lev-grossman/

Join the Friends Talking Fantasy for another exciting round of "Friends Pitching Fantasy" in this three-part series! In Part 1, Dylan presents three intriguing book choices to Charles, who must decide which one will be featured on the show in Part 3. In this episode, Dylan pitches "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet" by Becky Chambers, a delightful space opera filled with diverse characters and interstellar adventures. Next, he introduces "Yumi and the Nightmare Painter" by Brandon Sanderson, a captivating tale blending fantasy and suspense. Finally, Dylan presents "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman, a modern fantasy novel exploring magic and the complexities of adulthood. Tune in to hear Charles weigh the merits of each book and make his decision for the upcoming episode. Which adventure will the Friends embark on next? Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ for more Friends Talking Fantasy content and to stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3 of the "Friends Pitching Fantasy" series! Get ready to join the discussion and choose the next fantasy adventure with the Friends Talking Fantasy!

We take our first trip to Brakebills!   Ryan Houlihan, Ian Carlos Crawford, and Kimberly Ann Southwick kick off our coverage of The Magicians by talking about the series with the author of the books, Lev Grossman. This interview is half non-spoiler (for the folks whoa re going to be doing their first watch alongside the podcast's coverage) and then half spoilery - we announce when spoilers will start if you're worried about being spoiled.   From our Sponsor: Workout With Wes! Sign up for remote training by messaging @TheWestopher on instagram - be sure to mention SlayerFest98 for a special bonus!   Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/slayerfest98 Buy our stuff on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Slayerfestx98 Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Slayerfestx98 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slayerfestx98 Follow us on insta: https://www.instagram.com/slayerfestx98/ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/slayerfestx98 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Slayerfestx98

Abigail sits down with certified editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo to discuss and analyze the first chapter of Lev Grossman's THE MAGICIANS (and it's a doozy of a first chapter!). Both fantasy lovers, Savannah and Abigail come to this first chapter with a unique approach: Savannah is a super fan of this book and Abigail has only read it once—and several years ago. With these different perspectives, Savannah and Abigail compare their notes to see how this impacts their first chapter analysis and how the opening pages sets up big picture expectations and structures scenes. To do this, they use the 7 key first chapter questions (Paula Munier's THE WRITER'S GUIDE TO BEGINNINGS) and Story Grid's five commandments. Plus, Savannah and Abigail dig into other valuable topics like new adult fiction (is it still a thing?), genre, and how/when to break up multiple scenes in a chapter. Why do you think the first chapter in THE MAGICIANS hooks readers? We'd love to hear your perspective! P.S. If you enjoyed these first chapter episodes, you might love Abigail and Savannah's virtual book club, Book Notes. Come join us for our next meeting on November 16, 2023. We are studying the mega-popular fantasy book, THE FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros. Learn all about it (and join us!) here! Connect with us: Twitter: @abigailkperry | @savannahgilbo Instagram: @abigailkperry | @savannah.gilbo Website: www.abigailkperry.com | https://www.savannahgilbo.com/

“I feel that emotional connection, the emotional struggles here are going to be a big gameplay in how the story is executed.” - Abigail K. PerryMagic has always fascinated us, hasn't it? The mere thought of a world where the impossible becomes possible, where spells are cast, and extraordinary adventures unfold, has captivated readers for generations. In the realm of adult fantasy novels, one name stands out – Lev Grossman and his masterpiece, "The Magicians."Today, both Abigail K. Perry, host of the LitMatch podcast, and I embark on a magical yet realistic journey as we unravel the intricacies of the first chapter. Here's a preview of what's included:[06:17] Abigail gives a summary of The Magicians by Lev Grossman[21:51] A macro analysis of the first chapter using 7 key questions from Paula Munier's book The Writer's Guide to Beginnings[58:40] A micro analysis of the scene within the chapter using the "5 Commandments of Storytelling" from The Story Grid[01:20] Final thoughts on analyzing chapters and scenesLinks mentioned in this episode:The Magicians by Lev GrossmanLitMatch podcastSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode of the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast, please rate, review, and follow this show! Follow me on Instagram @savannah.gilbo

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing MAGIC and whether or not this powerful force of nature can ever be STRIPPED away from those who wield it. In the world of Harry Potter where magic is omnipresent and omnipotent, I can't help but wonder  whether the extraordinary abilities possessed by witches and wizards can ever be lost.  Typically, witches and wizards (who are destined to wield magic) begin exhibiting signs of magical ability in childhood. Though within this timeframe there is considerable variety.  For instance, individuals such as Professor McGonagall exhibited clear indications of magic from an early age. In her earliest moments, she demonstrated remarkable abilities- playing her father's bagpipes, summoning toys to her crib, and even exerting control over the household cat. Similarly, Ariana Dumbledore showcased her magical prowess during her early childhood.  Conversely, individuals like Neville Longbottom took a longer time to manifest their magical abilities. Although he, too, exhibited magic in his earliest hours by discreetly manipulating his blanket for added security, this subtle act went unnoticed. Neville did not demonstrate magic again until a more pressing situation forced it out of him. It occurred when he was dropped from a height and fortuitously bounced, resulting in his rescue from a potentially dreadful fall. Overall, however, it's agreed that magic is displayed (at a MINIMUM) by the time the witch or wizard reaches eleven years old, otherwise known as Hogwarts age. But I wonder…Can magic be stripped away just as quickly as it manifests? Can one who finds themselves accustomed to their magical capabilities be then reduced to what is effectively a..Squib? Today we're going to discuss witches and wizards losing magic in Harry Potter. We will also touch upon instances of losing magic in other fictional works, such as the concept of severing in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time or the magic loss depicted in Lev Grossman's The Magicians. Hopefully, by drawing comparisons to these fictional universes, we can shed light on whether similar occurrences exist in J.K. Rowling's own creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene and Willow are transported to a mystical, magical place- a posh university. They learn about magic, addiction, and navigating difficult relationships. Willow feels a smug satisfaction in finding a book that she likes (and that Gene doesn't!). Another installment of the Year of Sword and Sorcery!

September puts us in the mood for back-to-school books, but why not add a mysterious twist? We're talking dark academia titles this week!   Books and other media mentioned in this episode: The Secret History by Donna Tartt (buy from Bookshop) Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (buy from Bookshop) The Likeness by Tana French (buy from Bookshop) The Magicians by Lev Grossman (buy from Bookshop) Dead Poets Society (film) Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Joanna Gaines Ann's picks: The World Cannot Give by Tara Isabella Burton (buy from Bookshop) Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (buy from Bookshop) – Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson Babel by R.F. Kuang (buy from Bookshop) – The Secret History by Donna Tartt (buy from Bookshop) – Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (buy from Bookshop) – Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (buy from Bookshop) Halle's picks: The Cartographers by Peng Shephard (buy from Bookshop) Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian (buy from Bookshop) – Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay – Dexter (TV) Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey (buy from Bookshop) – The Secret Place by Tana French (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (buy from Bookshop) – The Met Cloisters Halle: The Lost Husband by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop) – Halle's Instagram – Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop) – Hello Stranger by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop) – Katherine Center books – The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Bookshop Well-Read on Instagram

Tune in as return guest Dustin Holden (Dustin Can Read & Watch, The Rewatch Recap) hops back onto the podcast to cover How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the 2003 Kate Hudson/Matthew McConaughey rom-com that's full of deception, Knicks games, and insufferable baby talk. Movie theater etiquette, a debate about Matthew McConaughey's hotness, and whether or not this rom-com needs a reboot make up a few of the subjects that Arthur and Dustin chat about here. Directed by Donald Petrie, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days stars Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Kathryn Hahn, Annie Parisse, Adam Goldberg, Thomas Lennon, Michael Michele, Shalom Harlow, Robert Klein, Bebe Neuwirth, Celia Weston, James Murtaugh, Liliane Montevecchi, and Marvin Hamlisch. Spoilers start at 20:55 Here's how you can support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Good Word: • Dustin: Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, The Magicians trilogy by Lev Grossman, and Apple TV+'s The Afterparty • Arthur: Fly with Me by Andie Burke Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arthur746/message

With the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets. Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what's at stake in particular for the Indigenous writers of genre fiction whose work takes shape at that intersection. Their conversation pokes serious fun at everything from the faltering literary truism that being good at plot is somehow less impressive than being good at characterization to debates over authenticity in Native literature. Horror, as Wurth describes it, offers real and meaningful pleasures, solves the craft problems of over exposition, and opens up powerful questions of identity, politics, and history. Tune in for recommendations for genre writers from the emerging Fifth Wave of Indigenous fiction, reflections on orality and linguistics, and Wurth's cure for “writer's depression” instead of writer's block! Mentions Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony and Almanac of the Dead Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio Tattered Cover Book Store Talking Scared Podcast Stanley Hotel Red Power movement and the American Indian Movement Tommy Orange's There, There Water protectors Idle No More Black Lives Matter Astrophil Press The Writer's Chronicle Daniel Heath Justice's Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Save the Cat! Erika T. Wurth's “The Fourth Wave” and “The Fourth Wave in Native American Fiction” David Treuer's Native American Fiction: A User's Manual  Wurth also references and recommends a number of genre writers, from romance to speculative literature to crime fiction to horror and beyond. Check out her picks, including B. L. Blanchard, V. Castro, Kelli Jo Ford, Lev Grossman, Grady Hendrix, Brandon Hobson, Marlon James, Jessica Johns, Stephen Graham Jones, Stephen King, Victor LaValle, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Danica Nava, Rebecca Roanhorse, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets. Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what's at stake in particular for the Indigenous writers of genre fiction whose work takes shape at that intersection. Their conversation pokes serious fun at everything from the faltering literary truism that being good at plot is somehow less impressive than being good at characterization to debates over authenticity in Native literature. Horror, as Wurth describes it, offers real and meaningful pleasures, solves the craft problems of over exposition, and opens up powerful questions of identity, politics, and history. Tune in for recommendations for genre writers from the emerging Fifth Wave of Indigenous fiction, reflections on orality and linguistics, and Wurth's cure for “writer's depression” instead of writer's block! Mentions Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony and Almanac of the Dead Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio Tattered Cover Book Store Talking Scared Podcast Stanley Hotel Red Power movement and the American Indian Movement Tommy Orange's There, There Water protectors Idle No More Black Lives Matter Astrophil Press The Writer's Chronicle Daniel Heath Justice's Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Save the Cat! Erika T. Wurth's “The Fourth Wave” and “The Fourth Wave in Native American Fiction” David Treuer's Native American Fiction: A User's Manual  Wurth also references and recommends a number of genre writers, from romance to speculative literature to crime fiction to horror and beyond. Check out her picks, including B. L. Blanchard, V. Castro, Kelli Jo Ford, Lev Grossman, Grady Hendrix, Brandon Hobson, Marlon James, Jessica Johns, Stephen Graham Jones, Stephen King, Victor LaValle, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Danica Nava, Rebecca Roanhorse, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

With the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets. Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what's at stake in particular for the Indigenous writers of genre fiction whose work takes shape at that intersection. Their conversation pokes serious fun at everything from the faltering literary truism that being good at plot is somehow less impressive than being good at characterization to debates over authenticity in Native literature. Horror, as Wurth describes it, offers real and meaningful pleasures, solves the craft problems of over exposition, and opens up powerful questions of identity, politics, and history. Tune in for recommendations for genre writers from the emerging Fifth Wave of Indigenous fiction, reflections on orality and linguistics, and Wurth's cure for “writer's depression” instead of writer's block! Mentions Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony and Almanac of the Dead Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio Tattered Cover Book Store Talking Scared Podcast Stanley Hotel Red Power movement and the American Indian Movement Tommy Orange's There, There Water protectors Idle No More Black Lives Matter Astrophil Press The Writer's Chronicle Daniel Heath Justice's Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Save the Cat! Erika T. Wurth's “The Fourth Wave” and “The Fourth Wave in Native American Fiction” David Treuer's Native American Fiction: A User's Manual  Wurth also references and recommends a number of genre writers, from romance to speculative literature to crime fiction to horror and beyond. Check out her picks, including B. L. Blanchard, V. Castro, Kelli Jo Ford, Lev Grossman, Grady Hendrix, Brandon Hobson, Marlon James, Jessica Johns, Stephen Graham Jones, Stephen King, Victor LaValle, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Danica Nava, Rebecca Roanhorse, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

With the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets. Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what's at stake in particular for the Indigenous writers of genre fiction whose work takes shape at that intersection. Their conversation pokes serious fun at everything from the faltering literary truism that being good at plot is somehow less impressive than being good at characterization to debates over authenticity in Native literature. Horror, as Wurth describes it, offers real and meaningful pleasures, solves the craft problems of over exposition, and opens up powerful questions of identity, politics, and history. Tune in for recommendations for genre writers from the emerging Fifth Wave of Indigenous fiction, reflections on orality and linguistics, and Wurth's cure for “writer's depression” instead of writer's block! Mentions Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony and Almanac of the Dead Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio Tattered Cover Book Store Talking Scared Podcast Stanley Hotel Red Power movement and the American Indian Movement Tommy Orange's There, There Water protectors Idle No More Black Lives Matter Astrophil Press The Writer's Chronicle Daniel Heath Justice's Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Save the Cat! Erika T. Wurth's “The Fourth Wave” and “The Fourth Wave in Native American Fiction” David Treuer's Native American Fiction: A User's Manual  Wurth also references and recommends a number of genre writers, from romance to speculative literature to crime fiction to horror and beyond. Check out her picks, including B. L. Blanchard, V. Castro, Kelli Jo Ford, Lev Grossman, Grady Hendrix, Brandon Hobson, Marlon James, Jessica Johns, Stephen Graham Jones, Stephen King, Victor LaValle, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Danica Nava, Rebecca Roanhorse, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Literary agent Sarah Landis joins me for a deep dive into the Speculative Fiction / Fantasy genre.  Sarah breaks down these terms, shares popular books in these genres, and discusses the trends she's seeing in the publishing industry.  Also, Sarah shares both her book recommendations and her go-to books for those looking to dive into these genres! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Differentiating between genres: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Climate Fiction. The genres that scare publishers and the toughest genre to define! The sub-genres of fantasy: High / Epic, Grounded, and Historical. How the term ‘Speculative' is actually a broader umbrella term. The trends and performance in publishing for Speculative Fiction and Fantasy.  Why many fantasy books are written as a series. How the “Harry Potter” generation seems to be shaping both readers and authors. Sarah's go-to recommendations for those new to these genres! Sarah's Book Recommendations [30:31] Two OLD Books She Loves The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:56] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:18] Two NEW Books She Loves Babel by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:16] Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:12] One Book She Didn't Love The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:58] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About House of Cotton by Monica Brashears (April 4, 2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:33] Last 5-Star Book Sarah Read The Cloisters by Katy Hays | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:08] Other Books Mentioned The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood [5:59] Red Clocks by Leni Zumas [6:11] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [6:56] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [7:15] The One by John Marrs [7:33] The Passengers by John Marrs [7:38] The Road by Cormac McCarthy [9:25] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [9:51] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [10:01] After the Flood by Kassandra Montag [10:52] Wanderers by Chuck Wendig [11:45] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn [12:19] A Game of Thrones by James R. R. Martin [12:52] The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien [12:54] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [13:13] The Magicians by Lev Grossman [13:15] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman [13:22] Circe by Madeline Miller [16:00] Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead [16:31] One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez [17:00] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [18:58] Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo [19:04] The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [19:06] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [21:12] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins [21:15] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [22:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [22:10] Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo [26:40] The Change by Kirsten Miller [27:24] The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman [28:52] The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley [29:18] Beauty by Robin McKinley [29:21] Spindle's End by Robin McKinley [29:22] The Peripheral by William Gibson [30:16] In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [30:23] The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang [37:41] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [37:49] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [40:15] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton [47:09] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [47:19] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti [47:28] About Sarah Landis Website | Twitter | Instagram Sarah Landis represents a wide range of fiction from middle grade to adult. Sarah is particularly drawn to high-concept plots, big hooks, speculative fiction, twisty thrillers, novels with a strong emotional core, and sweeping fantasy. She is always on the lookout for new talent and narrative risk-takers. Her clients' novels have received a variety of accolades, including Barnes and Noble book club selections and Reese's Book Club, and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists as well as international bestseller lists around the globe. Before joining Sterling Lord Literistic in 2017, Sarah worked as an editor for fifteen years, holding roles at G.P. Putnam's Sons, Hyperion Books, HarperCollins Children's Books, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. Sarah graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia.

It's our fourth Harry Potter holiday gift guide episode! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they share their latest favorites Harry Potter-adjacent merchandise. Autobiographical works from several of the films' biggest stars are now published, and certain handcrafted and fan-made items are too good to resist. Looking for the gift that your HP-obsessed friend doesn't already have? Start here, with us, on this week's MuggleCast! This year's holiday gift guide episode features largely Harry Potter-adjacent items for the HP-obsessed friend who has everything, or so they think! We'd like to draw attention to BookShop.org, where with their special Store Locator page you can support your local bookstore through the purchase of books mentioned on this episode, and all books in general. Check it out! This year's fiction recommendations include 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman, the 'Percy Jackson' series by Rick Riordan, the 'Simon Snow' trilogy of books by Rainbow Rowell, Michael Scott's 'Immortal Nicholas Flamel' series, and the 'Eerie-on-Sea' mystery books by the delightful Thomas Taylor. MuggleCast Patrons chime in with their favorite fiction recommendations, including a series by a familiar name for some of us. In our "From the Stars" category, Evanna Lynch's Kinder Beauty Box subscription service, her deeply personal autobiography, Bonnie Wright's how-to book 'Go Gently', the posthumously released diaries of Alan Rickman, and Tom Felton's hilarious memoir. Friend of the show Tylor Starr has recently released The Unofficial Harry Potter Vegan Cookbook, with over 75 mouth-watering recipes we can't wait to try. Our fanmade recommendations include Heartwood Wands on Etsy, customized HP Bobbleheads for you or your friends, Expedition Roasters' 'Accio Coffee', Frostbeard Studio's magical assorted candle line, and even these flameless floating candles for your home decoration. Finally, we go truly wild with celebrity prayer candles, celebrity Cameo videos, toilet decals, vintage HP merch from eBay, and more favorites from The New York Puzzle Co.! If you want even more gift ideas, check out our previous gift guides on Episode 444, Episode 493, and Episode 540. If you want to support us, consider asking someone to gift you a subscription to our Patreon! Next week: We return with Chapters 3 and 4 of Chamber of Secrets Chapter-by-Chapter! This week's episode is brought to you by MeUndies! Visit MeUndies.com MuggleCast for 20% off your first order, and free shipping, with a 100% moneyback guarantee!

This week we're releasing our inner foliage sluts and soup fiends to talk about all things FALL! We discuss our favorite things about fall, and our favorite fall activities from weekends away to cozying up at home.   We also had to share a robust list of candle recommendations. Olivia recommends Bath & Body Works candles in the scents Hometown Sugar Cookies Autumn Chai, White Pumpkin, Flannel, Lakeside Morning, and Leaves. Becca recommends Brooklyn Candle Studio's Apple Cider and Montana Forest, Le Labo's Santal 26, Maison Louis Marie No. 4 Balincourt,  Hotel Lobby's Signature Candle (they have a fall candle coming out at the end of September!), and Yankee Candle's Sandal Balsam and Cedar.    We also highly recommend Chappy Wrap and Barefoot dreams Blankets     Favorite Fall Movies include Halloweentown, Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, You've Got Mail, Gilmore Girls, Mermaids, and Autumn in New York if you're having a sad girl fall.    Our Favorite Fall Reading includes City of the Lost by Kelly Armstrong, The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, The Magicians Series by Lev Grossman, and A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin.    Fall Foods: Olivia's Soup Recipe and Chrissy Teigan's Stuffed Shells   Click here to join this haunted boat tour.    Share hyped products you want us to review in a future episode via DMing @badonpaperpodcast or emailing us at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com.    Obsessions  Becca: Look Both Ways on Netflix, Breakfast by Dove Cameron Olivia: Birkenstock Bostons    What we read this week! Becca: People Person by Candice Carty-Williams Olivia: When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff, Jackal by Erin E. Adams (check content warnings before picking these up!)   This Month's Book Club Pick: Killers of A Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn   Sponsors: ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/BOP and download the ZocDoc app for free. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Tell Me Lies - Check out Tell Me Lies on Hulu and let us know what you think!   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.