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Jamie Crapanzano of our insurance portfolio management team and Ann Bryant of our insurance strategy team join Macro Markets to discuss issues and trends in fixed-income markets—those that apply to all investors as well as those that are specific to the industry. Related Content:Second Quarter 2025 Fixed-Income Sector Views Relative value across the fixed-income market. Read Second Quarter 2025 Fixed-Income Sector Views Attractive Opportunities in Credit Despite Fiscal Policy Volatility Anne Walsh, CIO of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, talks to Bloomberg TV at the Milken Institute Global Conference about trade, tariffs, taxes, and the future direction of monetary policy. Watch Now Changing the Correlation Assumptions in the Risk-Based Capital Calculation The NAIC is considering a major overhaul of the required capital calculation. Planning begins now for life and annuity companies. Read Now. Macro Markets Podcast Episode 68: Private Debt Update: Don't Shy Away from VolatilityJoe McCurdy and Rusty Parks join Macro Markets to review the drivers of value in the $1.7 trillion private debt market and how today's market uncertainty can lead to investment opportunities. Listen to Macro MarketsInvesting involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. In general, the value of a fixed-income security falls when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates fall. Longer term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes and subject to greater volatility than those with shorter maturities. High yield and unrated debt securities are at a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds and may be less liquid, which may increase volatility. Private debt investments are generally considered illiquid and not quoted on any exchange; thus they are difficult to value. The process of valuing investments for which reliable market quotations are not available is based on inherent uncertainties and may not be accurate. Further, the level of discretion used by an investment manager to value private debt securities could lead to conflicts of interest.This material is distributed for informational or educational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product, or as investing advice of any kind. This material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. The content contained herein is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation.This material contains opinions of the author but not necessarily those of Guggenheim Partners or its subsidiaries. The author's opinions are subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary and non-proprietary research and other sources. Information contained...

Your favourite Queens have a new project: Side Quests. Side Quests are small excursions from our main series and include standalone novels as well as duologies. In this episode, you'll learn all about our upcoming Side Quests, including how to participate and where to learn more!You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 Intro3:36 All About Those Side Quests13:00 Outro & Socials14:58 Bloopers

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Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever.There's been reporting on college kids struggling to finish longer texts. And last month, in a viral post, one user lamented their loss of concentration for reading, which led to a larger online discourse about how to approach books again.Brittany is joined by Elaine Castillo, author of the book How to Read Now, and Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate at the People, Place and Health collective at Brown University, to get into why reading books is on the decline, the battle for our attention, and what people can do to get their reading grooves back. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus. Join NPR+ today.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Another cycle of the Wheel of Time has come and gone and, like the Wheel of Time, we offer an ending. Listen along as your Queens of Fantasy wrap up all their very final thoughts on the whole series. Queen Marissa has one last feminist rant for you to enjoy, Queen Tay enjoys one final look over all her theories, and Queen Al enjoys talking about the entire series without worrying about spoilers. Your Queens also answer questions from listeners and deliver their final speeches on the Wheel of Time. So, enjoy our final episode of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.If you're looking for Marissa's essay, please stay tuned, as it is not currently online.If you're looking for the Theory spreadsheet, you can find that here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeath SuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.To see our book reviews and other blog posts, check out the Queens of Fantasy SubstackYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:45 Intro2:28 The Final Theories57:28 Q/A From Listeners1:40:01 Feminism & The Wheel of Time Series 2:04:32 CW: Rape, SA, SV, and Sexual Content Descriptions2:36:45 The WoT Award Show 2.02:47:15 Final, Final, Final Thoughts2:52:46 Outro & Socials

Welcome to the Wheel of Time Series Finale! If you're here, you've listened or read along with us on this long journey and have finally reached the end. In this episode Queens Marissa and Tay go over their full series reviews and and full series character rankings, Queen Tay is exasperated by some unanswered questions, Queen Marissa provides some interesting stats and Queen Al reminds us how hard it was for her to keep a straight face and not spoil anything. We hope you feel accomplished for getting here, and enjoy the Series Finale of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.If you have any questions about the Wheel of Time or the podcast, we will be answering those questions in our Season Finale episode. Questions must be in by January 9, 2025 in order to make it into the episode. Please send questions to the Queens of Fantasy Discord or Instagram, links below. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeath SuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.Our next episode will come out on January 22 , 2025. No required reading for the next episode!To see our book reviews and other blog posts, check out the Queens of Fantasy SubstackYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...1:23 Intro4:57 Series Review24:00 Series Classification 25:16 Do We Recommend?30:59 Official Series Rating52:51 Full Series Character Rankings1:06:52 Unanswered Questions1:33:18 Some Series Stats1:43:22 Queen Al Gets to Talk1:49:05 Homework1:49:46 Outro & Socials1:52:03 Bloopers

The Wheel of Time turns, and so has the final page of this series for your Queens. In this episode, Queens Tay and Marissa finally become fully-fledged Aes Sedai as they read the last words in this epic fantasy series. Queen Marissa shares secret lore about the magical city of Toronto, Queen Tay refuses to believe that a character's death is a non-death, and Queen Al finally breathes a sigh of relief because she no longer has to worry about spoiling anything. The Queens sentence Loial to better journalism classes, Perrin and Faile to different fates, and swoon over our favourite warder one last time. Prepare for your favourite Queens to finally talk about Chapter 38 to the end of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Newly appointed Aes Sedais, Queens Tay and Marissa share their reviews of this final instalment. The Queens then transport you to a special game: The WoT Awards As Presented By The Queens of Fantasy Podcast. In this game, your Queens award characters with the highest and the lowest of honours that they can think of. To cap it all off, Queens Tay and Marissa discuss their character rankings.Take our quiz here. Follow along with our Awards Show here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeath SuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.Our next episode will come out on January 6, 2025. No required reading for the next episode!You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:55 Intro1:20 Post-Reading Emotions7:14 Start of In-Depth Analysis22:06 Whatever THAT Means49:59 Toronto City Lore1:04:28 Brando-Sando Writing 1011:39:39 The Non-Choice Choice1:57:42 Lanfear's "Death"2:27:04 You Tell the Father!2:42:44 That's It. That's All.2:45:30 Book Reviews3:01:28 Game: WoT Awards By The QoF Pod3:48:35 Character Rankings4:07:22 Outro & Socials4:09:53 Bloopers

The Last Battle has finally come! ⚔️ In a chapter containing 200+ pages, the Queens finally get to read the infamous chapter in Wheel of Time Lore. All three Queens rail against Gawyn's terrible decision-making, while Queen Marissa sits in suspense over her second favourite character. Queen Tay watches each character death with excitement, until one character takes it too far. And Queen Alix starts to sigh in relief, as the end of her secret-keeping journey is fast approaching. Expect blood, sweat, and maybe even a few tears in this penultimate close reading of the Wheel of Time where your favourite Queens read one chapter: Chapter 37 (The Last Battle) of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish this extra-long episode with two returning guests: Matt Detto and Matt Sacco (call him Sacco). We revisit a fan favourite game, "Are You Matt Enough?" and quiz our expert Matts on the adventures of Matrim Cauthon. Beforehand, Queens Tay and Marissa discuss their character rankings. And Queen Al gives her final homework reading assignment: finish the Wheel of Time series.Buckle up, fellow adventurers. This one is a long ride!Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 29, 2024, and will cover Chapters 38 to the end of the novel, A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:54 Intro2:46 The Last Battle Reading Stats8:33 Short Summary46:57 And You Love It1:23:01 I'mma Take A Nap1:55:05 Galad: A Femininomenon2:16:49 I'll Make A Fool Out Of You2:40:56 Time For My Musical Number2:53:33 And YOU Get A Heron-Marked Blade3:09:29 Demandred VS Damodred3:44:37 Smart, Good, Beautiful, Fantastic Horses3:55:19 CW: Rape, SA, Body Horror, Gore, Violence4:18:33 The King of Malkier Or Our Hearts?4:24:55 Your Homework: Finish the Series4:29:17 Character Rankings4:50:55 Game: Are You (Still) Mat(t) Enough?5:58:51 Outro & Socials6:01:47 Bloopers

The Last Battle is rapidly approaching, and our Queens are here for the build-up. As they barrel towards a battle to end them all, the Queens become increasingly concerned about the constantly shortening length of Nynaeve's hair. They debate whether or not they can take the Dark One seriously and Queen Tay wishes a different verb was used to describe a specific scene with Rand and the Dark One. Perrin continues to irk them all and the Queens beg Mat to be better than his wife. And, of course, Queens Marissa and Tay finally find Demandred -- and they are not particularly pleased. Mistakes are made, battle plans are changed, and the Trollocs head towards the Fields of Merrilor. So, don't miss out as your Queens discuss Chapter 22 to the end of Chapter 36 of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish this episode with a game called, "Sun, Moon, Rising: Character Edition." The Queens decide each other's Zodiac Signs, but if the Zodiac Signs were Randland characters. We follow up this game with the usual character rankings by Queens Marissa and Tay. And Queen Al gives her the easiest homework yet: reading one chapter.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 22, 2024, and will cover Chapter 37, The Last Battle, of A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:53 Intro04:34 Short Summary6:49 Start of In-Depth Analysis28:06 What Are the Rules?31:47 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape37:44 Nynaeve's Hair1:03:47 Guard or Bard1:24:47 Min, Meet Tuon!2:01:52 CW: Suicide, Suicidal Thoughts/Ideation2:05:25 The Ituralde Fan Club2:36:54 The Dark One Is A Cat3:06:11 Next CHAPTER to Read3:10:51 Game: Sun, Moon, Rising Characters3:36:59 Character Rankings3:54:10 Outro & Socials

The Queens are rapidly approaching the end of The Wheel of Time – and, in this section, we can see the end barrelling at us. All three Queens aim their pitchforks at Gawyn, who is acting particularly silly in this segment. Queen Al attempts to hold her spoilers for the rest of the series, while Queen Tay tries to understand why our army generals are suddenly making mistakes. Queen Marissa, in turn, is scared and alone, checking under every bed and in every closet for where Demandred could possibly be hiding. Armies are moved, Aes Sedai are attacked, and the Last Battle looms ever closer as your Queens discuss Chapter 9 to the end of Chapter 21 of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish this episode with a game called, "DND Character Sheets." In this game, we create character sheets for all the most important characters in the series – and we certainly don't forget Rand in this process. We follow up this game with the usual character rankings by Queens Marissa and Tay.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 22 to the end of chapter 36, A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:57 Intro5:23 Start of In-Depth Analysis7:06 And You Get A War-Time Wedding!52:54 Play Video Games, Children1:13:44 The King of Free Will1:27:30 Teacher Marissa1:45:11 A Terrible Treaty2:12:43 Scared and Lost and Alone2:38:19 Pevara: Not Like Other Aes Sedai2:47:26 Next Section to Read2:48:18 Game: DnD Character Sheets3:22:40 Character Rankings3:37:04 Outro & Socials3:39:09 Bloopers

For the last time, the Queens begin a new Wheel of Time book. In this beginning of the end, the Queens rage over theories that should have been right, decide they don't love the legendary shower and might end up defending some female Forsaken. Queens Al and Marissa give us a biology lesson on twins, and Queen Tay cries over Caemlyn's horses and brings out her map. Prophecies are unpacked while Queen Al tries to ignore her co-hosts in the name of spoiler safety. So, gather your armies and meet the Queens to discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 8 of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish off this episode with a game of Who Would Do What Chore? where we contemplate which household tasks our favourite characters would take on. We follow up this game with the usual character rankings by Queens Marissa and Tay.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 9 to the end of chapter 21 , A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns..00:55 Intro03:54 Taimandred Mini Rant07:05 Short Summary07:29 Start of In-Depth Analysis37:42 Taimandred01:18:04 Prophecy Dissection 01:28:25 Content Warning : SA01:42:16 End of Content Warning01:54:33 A Conversation on Bonding02:36:56 Tay & Her Map03:13:38 Game of Thrones Spoiler03:30:52 Next Chapters03:32:03 Game Time : Who Would Do The Chore?03:51:55 Character Rankings04:02:11 Outro & Socials04:05:05 Bloopers

The penultimate book is officially done, and your Queens are feeling a type of way about it. As Queens Marissa and Tay delve into their newest theories, Queen Al bites her tongue about all the things she wishes she could spoil. Queen Tay wonders at length about some of the newest enemies and monsters we come across, while Queen Marissa basks in the glory of always being right about romances. Expect to read about the hottest one-eyed fool we ever did see, the wicked brilliance of a Queen who is not at all wickedly brilliant, the irritation of Marissa at Egwene and Gawyn, and a deep look into a prophecy that we all know Alix has never read. In other words, listen in on the Queens as they discuss Chapter 48 to the end of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a fun game we're calling: What Food Are They Bringing? Expect to leave hungry for honey buns and an overcooked casserole. Marissa and Tay share their reviews of the penultimate book in the series, and they end the whole episode by ranking their favourite characters. And we can tell you that we do have a new reigning king or queen topping out this episode's list.This Episode Contains Spoilers for the Throne of Glass Series Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual Content ReferencesDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 8 of A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:51 Intro2:20 Short Summary4:02 Start of In-Depth Analysis4:15 CW: Death of a Baby11:07 Aiel Future Theories32:28 CW: Suicide43:59 To Turn the Other Cheek1:24:24 Spidey Senses for Romance2:00:33 We Hardly Knew Ye, Jain2:26:48 Only Powerless Women Get Married2:41:16 CW: Spoiler for Throne of Glass Series2:54:32 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape3:01:04 We've Been Here Before3:20:00 You Know I Didn't Read That3:31:30 Final Theories3:37:51 Next Section to Read3:40:22 Book Reviews!3:57:45 Game: What Food Are They Bringing?4:13:13 Character Rankings!4:31:41 Outro & Socials4:35:06 Bloopers

Are you ready for all the action? Your Queens of Fantasy are back, and they're diving into part three of book 13. Queens Marissa and Tay argue over exactly how much dislike of Gawyn is appropriate, Queen Alix bites her tongue while trying not to accidentally spoil the ending that we're so close to, and each of the Queens is baffled by what counts as a proposal in Randland. Expect to read about one man's fight to stay alive, another man's dream of a beautiful woman, and Suian... who happened to have some very good soup. In other words, listen in as the Queens discuss Chapter 31 to the end of Chapter 47 of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a game we're calling Name That Playlist. We've got the emo hits, Lan's smexy time songs, Mat's lucky station, and even a few callouts to Mr. Dark One. We end with Tay and Marissa ranking the current list of characters and talking over who performed and who truly did not. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual Content ReferencesDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 48 to the end of Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:57 Intro2:39 Short Summary4:03 Start of In-Depth Analysis12:22 Someone Help This Poor Man!26:44 Good Soup1:04:42 The Best Place For A Dreamspike1:38:48 Why Are YOU Here?1:58:21 The Sword Fighting Skill Rankings2:25:29 Questioning the Future2:42:26 What Is On The Menu3:05:53 The Worst Proposal... So Far3:34:01 Marissa Turns Rebel3:51:45 Next Chapters to Read3:51:57 Game: Name That Playlist!4:16:54 Character Rankings!4:30:49 Outro & Socials4:33:01 Bloopers

The Queens are at it again, this time reading part 2 of book 13. Queens Marissa and Tay argue over exactly how bad Gawyn is. Queen Al manages to hold her tongue, even as the other two get closer and closer to the end. Expect new Aes Sedai tests, old rivalries, a growing disdain for a certain Queen who cannot be stopped, a lingering question of where their goofy rogue went off to, and a budding romance that no one wants to read about. In other words, listen in as the Queens discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a game of Travel Itineraries, in which the Queens suggest where your next Randland vacation could take place. Then Tay and Marissa slot those characters into their ranking lists, and the newest character to scrape the bottom of the list might even surprise you.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 31 to the end of chapter 47, Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:55 Intro2:39 Short Summary3:43 Perrin Happened A Lot23:08 Unwed & Dangerous57:17 Mat: Where Are You?1:05:27 I Will Still Be Me1:28:17 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:44:08 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:44:17 When the Pattern Calls You Stupid2:12:16 Elayne Is So Incredibly Smart2:20:10 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:46:26 That's Not How Probability Works3:21:34 And Back to Faile & Perrin. Again.3:39:05 Next Section to Read!3:39:31 Game: Travel Itineraries4:04:16 Character Rankings4:25:11 Outro & Socials4:27:14 Bloopers

Twelve and a prequel down, two to go! The Queens embark on the thirteenth book of the Wheel of Time series, Towers of Midnight. The Queens argue about apples and excerpts from "The Dragon Reborn", Queen Tay insists that two particular characters should not be together while Queen Marissa insists that they will be, resulting in another bet for coffee and Queen Al zips her lips to keep spoilers contained. Listen in as the Queens discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a game of The Type where the Queens question which Wheel of Time characters would be the type to do certain mundane things. Then Tay and Marissa slot those characters into their ranking lists, seeing who takes the top and who sinks to the bottom.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 16 to the end of chapter 30 , Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns... 0:52 Intro2:48 Short Summary3:25 Start of In-Depth Analysis24:39 TW Rape & SA25:43 End of TW44:27 The Apple Debacle 1:29:48 Don't Be Selfish, Bond a Warder2:07:55 Bets are Made 2:59:37 Game Time : The Type 3:20:09 Character Rankings3:27:53 Next Chapters3:28:13 Outro & Socials3:30:13 Bloopers

Thirteen books down, two to go. In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens finish off Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time, and they have a lot of thoughts. Marissa rants about Egwene's plot point and whether or not Gareth Bryne is perfect, perfect, perfect! Tay protects Egwene at all costs -- with all her feelings and no thoughts. You can expect yet another debate about balefire, an argument over the two-time Amyrlin Seat, and a few cheeky comments that would make a Green blush! In other words, get ready to read and discuss Chapter 39 to the end of Book Twelve of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.And, in honour of Halloween, the Queens wrap up this episode with a Halloween Party. Everyone from our main character list is invited, and we're even gonna guess their outfits. Queens Tay and Marissa end the episode by sharing their personal character rankings, as well as their official book reviews.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 1, 2024, and will cover the Prologue to the end of the novel, The Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:53 Intro10:12 Short Summary27:00 No Time for Nicola52:02 To Rescue or Not to Rescue1:03:21 The Dark One Is A 13-Year-Old Girl1:14:40 You Gotta Let Her Speak1:16:19 Spoiler: Grey's Anatomy1:47:21 Like Math. And Science.2:03:51 And We're Back to Balefire2:13:02 Finally A REAL Amyrlin2:45:29 This Sounds Familiar...3:04:22 Colonization Ad3:20:14 Ep-PLUGE3:25:42 Book Reviews!3:33:20 A Game: Halloween Costumes3:50:02 Character Rankings3:57:47 Next Chapters to Read3:58:29 Outro & Socials4:00:44 Blooper 

In the third part of our The Gathering Storm read, the Queens are stoked about a Nynaeve POV, concerned about Rand, confused by Mat and left on a cliffhanger. Queen Marissa throws out quite a few theories, Queen Tay needs consoling over how she really can't do spicy foods, Queen Alix teaches the other Queens a little something, and Tay and Marissa agree they would have left Hinderstap immediately. Alix promises no more spoilers (that we know of) so hold onto your balefire as the Queens chat about Chapter 28 to the end of Chapter 38, Book Twelve of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Hope you're hungry because the Queens wrap up this episode with a game of Fast Food Orders that is sure to get your mouth watering before Tay and Marissa share their personal character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 22, 2024, and will cover Chapter 39 to the end of the novel, The Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:56 Intro6:40 Short Summary7:01 Start of In-Depth Analysis 16:22 One of These Queens Would Stay in the Underworld 46:58 It's Too Spicy1:35:15 Did Alix Teach Us Grammar?2:23:38 Dark Rand2:46:49 A Verin Big Surprise 3:00:05 Next Chapters3:02:36 Game Time : Fast Food Orders3:28:09 Character Rankings 3:38:25 Outro & Socials 3:40:33 Bloopers 

Get ready for action! The Queens take on part two of Book 12, The Gathering Storm, in Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson's) series, The Wheel of Time. We have betrayals, we have tedious tasks, we have punishments, and we have a wolf man not missing his wife. The Queens discuss Goldilocks and the Three Inns, Mat's misogynistic monologue, and Min's worst nightmare, all while contemplating a new Wheel of Time world where the relationships are stronger and healthier. From escaped Forsaken to broken oaths, there's a little bit of everything in this one. So, come join your favourite Queens as they read Chapter 13 to the end of Chapter 27 Book Twelve of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Queens Marissa and Tay finish off this episode off with a warning about a cliffhanger, as well as a good old game of "What's the Vibe?" After, our two reading Queens rank their favourite characters, while Queen Al tries to guess their positions.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 15, 2024, and will cover Chapter 27 to the end of Chapter 38 of The Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:56 Intro1:57 Short Summary18:58 The Theory No One Remembered31:42 Egwene Lovers UNITE52:21 All You Need Is Humiliation1:20:29 Pure Poetry, Lord Mat1:46:46 Things Are Bad2:03:07 His Crime? Blonde Hair.2:22:53 You Accept the Punishment You Think You Deserve2:38:11 The Goldilocks Inn Theory2:52:06 End of In-Depth Analysis2:53:08 Game Time: What's the Vibe?3:16:51 Character Rankings3:32:53 Next Section to Read3:35:34 Socials & Outro 3:38:29  Bloopers

Welcome to the beginning of the end! We're officially in the last three books of the series -- and we're excited, we're nervous, and we're going through it together! The Queens bring out the swords in this one, taking aim at bad character decisions and, in turn, each other as they defend their favourites until the end. Queen Marissa fights off the other two Queens at once, Queen Alix reveals a spoiler she let slip in the last recording session, and Queen Tay hates some new theories that got shared. Together, we dive into Perrin's tumultuous marriage, why powerless women are the only ones who get happy endings, and whether or not the Dark One deserves to find his perfect hobby. In other words, join along as we read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 12 Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Your fave royalty finishes off the podcast with a game of Would You Rather, followed by the most tense character rankings we've ever had. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: SuicideSuicide AttemptRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 11, 2024, and will cover Chapter 13 to the end of Chapter 27 of The Gathering Storm, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:57 Intro4:47 Short Summary11:15 Start of In-Depth Analysis18:41 Speaking of Not-The-Forward37:11 Everyone Disliked That Theory47:35 The Dark One Has Hobbies Too1:11:17 Torture Barbie1:29:16 Dia-gonal? Dia-gon? DIE-GION!1:40:58 Powerless Women1:58:09 Women Are Like... Toy Horses2:27:34 Queen VS. Queens2:43:43 Game Time: Would You Rather3:10:58 Character Rankings3:22:22 Next Section to Read3:24:32 Socials & Outro 3:26:32 Blooper

It's a trap! And another trap! Everyone gets a trap! Our characters walk into, spring and set up traps all around. The Queens question where exactly the path of daggers is, should you tell your husband who he's just killed and why someone is tasting Elayne's pee. Queen Marissa explains what an auger is, Queen Tay gets a lesson on the circle of life, and Queen Al is doing her very best to keep the spoilers at bay. Line up at the gateway and prepare for Chapter 27 to the end of Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time, Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan.Since we've completed this book, Tay and Marissa share their book reviews before we get into a game of The Last, and finish off with fresh character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: SuicideSuicide AttemptRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 12 of A Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:54 Intro3:25 Short Summary8:21 Start of In-Depth Analysis41:57 Do You Tell Your Husband?1:15:11 RIP Arrow1:29:30 A Doctors Appointment 2:03:35 End of In-Depth Analysis2:05:42 IRL Timeline Clarity 2:08:28 Book Reviews2:24:41 Next Chapters2:27:38 Game Time : The Last2:53:28 Character Rankings3:03:31 Socials & Outro 3:05:19 Bloopers

It's a dragon, it's a twin in disguise, it's a new low for Perrin. It's the next episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast. In this one, the Queens discuss whether or not you can touch an ear in public while also wondering whether Perrin or Elayne considered committing the bigger war crime. Queen Tay falls head over heels, yet again, for Mr. Loial and Queen Marissa shakes with rage as Rand recognizes creatures with wings as everything but dragons. Queen Alix sits on the sidelines and tries not to spoil anything as the Queens discuss theories, plot holes, and guilty pleasures. In other words, get ready to pay fealty as your favourite Queens discuss and analyze Chapter 13 to the end of Chapter 26 of Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time, Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan.In the end, the Queens play a game guessing the characters' guilty pleasures. Queens Tay and Marissa finish the podcast by updating their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: SuicideSuicide AttemptRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on September 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 27 to the end of Knife of Dreams, the eleventh instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:57 Intro1:57 Short Summary3:20 Start of In-Depth Analysis3:25 The Bestest Queen Ever29:04 Adeleas In The Parent Trap40:25 The Loial-est Marriage48:09 My Truck Is Louder Than Yours1:00:16 Will He Ride Alone?1:14:28 IT'S A FREAKING DRAGON1:33:37 Remember Eben!1:57:03 It's Not A Phase2:18:40 CW: Suicide, Suicide Attempt2:21:28 End of CW: Suicide, Suicide Attempt2:21:31 So... Perrin Sucks2:35:56 Next Section to Read2:36:12 Game Time: Guilty Pleasures2:51:48 Character Rankings3:08:01 Outro & Socials3:10:38 Bloopers

In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens ask the important questions such as: is it a zebra? Who is that man on the 90's edition cover? And how hard is it to get some service around here? Queen Tay is nauseated over a potential romance, Queen Marissa has strong feelings over dragons, Queen Al holds her tongue against the temptation of spoilers and we figure out who is doing what at the rodeo. Get ready to bite a horses' ear as the Queens discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 12 of Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time, Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan.The Queens play a game in which the book characters play a round of Never Have I Ever before Marissa and Tay share their latest character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on September 11, 2024, and will cover chapter 13 to the end of chapter 26, Kinfe of Dreams, the eleventh instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns..00:55 Intro04:52 Is It a Zebra?08:42 Short Summary10:01 Start of In-Depth Analysis 30:34 Oaths & Lifespans37:56 90's Cover 01:13:41 Forsaken Con01:51:47 Trigger Warning: Rape & SA01:59:39 End of Trigger Warning02:10:44 Noal Theories 02:25:25 Rant of Dragons 02:56:21 Not Marissa's First Rodeo03:31:35 Karen Perrin & the Beetleman03:46:15 Game Time : Never Have I Ever04:12:57 Character Rankings04:24:02 Next Chapters04:25:44 Socials & Outro04:28:51 Bloopers

Let's see where this all began! The Queens join Morraine, Siuan, and Lan nearly twenty years before The Eye of the World takes place. Morraine and Siuan are baby Accepted students in the tower, and Lan is fighting the good fight everywhere he can. We follow as our two favourite Sedais learn about the Dragon's birth, gain the shawl, prank anyone and everyone, buy several dresses on unrealistic timelines, and learn to fall out of love (unfortunately). The Queens are distraught to learn Lan's backstory is even more upsetting than they originally thought. Queens Marissa and Tay wonder whether they've missed a clue or six, while Alix practices her Aes Sedai composure as endeavors to remain spoiler-free. In other words, join our Queens as they read the entirety of New Spring, Book 0.5 of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.Queens Tay and Marissa wrap up this trip down memory lane with a full review of the prequel. All the Queens finish it off by playing a game of Yearbook Superlatives.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultHuman TraffickingTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first ten novels in the series, including the prequel: New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on September 1, 2024, and will cover will cover the prologue to the end of Chapter 12 of Knife of Dreams, the eleventh instalment in Robert Jordan's  The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 A Cold Wind Gusted0:54 Intro2:55 Short Summary4:44 Start of In-Depth Analysis37:02 You Just Buy Your Clothes, Bro56:09 Siuan Gets the Bi1:07:21 CW: Rape, SA1:08:10 End of CW: Rape, SA1:08:11 Lan's (& Nynaeve's) Ring1:11:42 Wish Siuan Was Here1:23:39 Wait. Women Want Respect?1:40:39 WHY DID YOU BETRAY US?1:53:03 Best Reading Order2:06:56 Book Review2:17:36 Yearbook Superlatives: A Game2:31:09 Mini Character Rankings2:31:38 Next Reading!2:32:24 Outro & Socials

Ten books down, only four (well, five) more to go! The Queens join the characters as they make good, bad, and terrible decisions. Queen Marissa argues that Egwene makes a terrible choice, while both Queens Alix and Tay worry over their favourite Amyrlin Seat. Every wonders why Perrin left a perfectly viable axe to rust in the forest, and the Queens continue their disdain for Tuon -- even when she's almost a decent character. Expect axe swinging, weevil winnowing, cuendillar weaving, and a good amount of skirt smoothing as the Queens debate when to drop big questions in a courtship. Marissa is still very upset about the weather, Tay wonders whether she's reading a ghost story, and Al bites her tongue to prevent herself from revealing all the spoilers. In other words, join our Queens as they read Chapter 16 to the end of Book Ten of The Wheel of Time, Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan.Queens Tay and Marissa wrap up book ten by giving a full and honest ranking of the novel. In the game segment of this episode, the Queens give the Wheel of Time play an old fave: It's Giving. They finish off with their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first ten novels in the series: Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on August 21, 2024, and will cover New Spring, the Prequel to Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns00:57 Intro05:57 How Many Ships Were They Going to Sink19:53 They're Cousins36:02 A Thousand Novices1:02:59 Egwene, Be More Like Alix1:09:13 CW ED1:17:16 Evil Villain #31:29:28 End of CW: SA Rape1:42:14 The Lost Art of Learning1:50:41 Another Canadian Rant2:10:49 The Most Important Chapters2:16:01 Good Poem?2:31:29 Equal Opportunity2:53:31 Book Reviews3:10:56 Game Time: It's Giving3:29:04 Character Rankings3:48:41 Next Chapters3:49:20 Socials & Outro3:52:01 Bloopers

Welcome to the tenth book of the Wheel of Time series! We check in with all our characters to see what they were up to during the final events of book nine. Characters get dressed, shoot down viable rescue stratagies and attempt to calculate the consequences of their actions. The Queens lament over the romance between characters that are not together and question the political implications of the bank. Marissa is still upset about the weather conditions, Tay sparks a debate on succession and Alix gives us a lesson on praying mantis care. So saddle up and enjoy the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Ten of The Wheel of Time, Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan.In the game segment of this episode, the Queens give the Wheel of Time books alternate titles and finish off with a shorter-than-usual list of characters in their character rankings. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first ten novels in the series: Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on August 11, 2024, and will cover chapter 16 to the end of the novel, Crossroads of Twilight, the tenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns00:54 Intro06:25 Short Summary06:47 How Many Days in a Week?10:12 Start of In-Depth Analysis18:07 Content Warning: SA27:56 Chapter One!32:46 Content Warning: SA & Pedophilia 54:15 Mantis Lesson55:41 Spoiler Warning: Game of Thrones01:05:35 Bite Bones for Berelain01:18:14 Berelain Who?01:27:35 Emotional Intelligence with Perrin01:32:09 Content Warning: SA01:45:15 Safety & BDSM01:58:26 Spoiler Warning: ACOTAR01:59:22 A Map02:11:17 What is Happening at the Bank?02:17:39 Succession Debate02:24:06 Content Warning: SA02:31:37 Game Time: Alternate Titles02:41:08 Character Rankings02:52:28 Next Chapters02:52:38 Socials & Outro02:54:47 Bloopers

David Driver, performer, singer, and producer, and Michael Musto, journalist covering pop culture and socio-political issues, and author of the Queerty's monthly gossip column "Read Now, Cry Later", discuss Driver's upcoming show, The Stonewall Jukebox: A Documentary Concert, a live performance that tells the story of how the Stonewall uprising came to be, and how it still impacts LGBTQ culture 55 years later.  

L.M. Chilton reveals his surprising dating history that inspired his debut thriller, Swiped. After nearly a decade and 212 failed dates, L.M. Chilton channeled his dating frustrations into Swiped, a fresh debut murder mystery exploring the darker side of online dating cleverly crafted for the millennial reader. Today, we discuss his personal story and journalism efforts to uncover the truth behind the algorithms.But his book isn't the only thing with plot twists. His decision to go on one last date revealed a real-life plot twist you'll love discovering. Patrons can dive into a bonus spoiler episode with the Swiped  ending, where Chilton discusses his favorite red herrings and killer reveal. BONUS BOOK LIST: I've partnered with Larry on this week's book list, which offers 30 Fictional Serial Killer Books to Read Now! Whether you crave compelling psychological thrillers or enjoy a touch of the campy and macabre, there's a perfect book for you.Meet L.M. ChiltonL.M. Chilton has been a journalist for 15 years, working for TV shows like This Morning, The One Show, and Loose Women, as well as magazines and newspapers such as The Times, The Mirror, Metro, New!, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour.He started his journalism career writing for 'real life' magazines, interviewing people worldwide about the terrifying, hilarious, and heart-breaking things that had happened to them. And also funny things their pets had done.He works from home in London, thinking of twists for murder mysteries and practicing the banjo instead of writing (much to the annoyance of his neighbors).Mentioned in this episode:BONUS SUMMER CONTENT:Summer reading season is in full swing. Grab a digital copy of my 2024 Summer Reading Guide, featuring incredible novels like Swiped. All purchases support this year's programming. Swiped by L.M. ChiltonBONUS SERIAL KILLER BOOK LISTDownload Today's TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book ClubThe Silence of the Lambs by Thomas HarrisSwiped by L.M. ChiltonMother Daughter Murder Night by Nina SimonBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with L.M. Chilton on his WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

It's the day after the very soggy night before.Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed are joined by Political Editor Ben Riley-Smith to get the inside track from the Conservative and Labour camps 24 hours after Rishi Sunak surprised everyone by calling a general election.They also reflect on Mr Sunak's slightly shambolic (and damp) speech on the steps of Downing Street and ask whether the timing of the announcement has caught out Sir Keir Starmer.Plus, they reveal just how close Nigel Farage was to standing for Reform, and IPSOS polling guru Kelly Beaver is in the studio to look at the key numbers and indicators that will decide the election.Read: Now is the time for Britain to choose, says Sunak as he fires starting pistol on July 4 election Nigel Farage ‘was all set to run as MP' but changed mind over early electionListen to The Daily T on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to The Daily T newsletter for updates.Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.ukThe Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletterSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsubToday's episode of The Daily T was produced by John Cadigan, Lilian Fawcett, and Georgia Coan. The editor is Camilla Tominey. The planning editor is Venetia Rainey. The video producer is Luke Goodsall. The studio operator is Meghan Searle The executive producer is Louisa Wells. Original music by Goss Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more to a holistic classical education than a heady pursuit of knowledge. Education isn't just about intellectual development, it's about forming affections, emotions, intellect and spirit. Our founder Cheryl Lowe said that teachers _have failed_ if students don't *cry* when Hector is killed or when Priam begs Achilles for this body of his son. A holistic classical education exposes students to the best art, music, and literature to cultivate students' _love_ of *the true, the good, and the beautiful.* You won't want to miss this episode where the table dives into education as formation! *Let your student experience adventure, camaraderie, and valor in The Iliad!* _BUY NOW:_ https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-studies/iliad-set-instructional-videos-streaming/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=112 *How do Memoria Press literature guides uniquely cultivate student formation?* _READ NOW:_ https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/the-detail-of-formation/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=112 *Homeschool with Memoria Press this coming school year!* _Learn how our curriculum creates a successful environment._ https://www.memoriapress.com/homeschool/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=112

It's our 2023 review of the year. Join me (Kate), Laura and Phil as we look back over our favourites, from new releases to backlist gems. Find out our overall book of the year, plus the books we're looking forward to in 2024. If you're wondering what to read next, this is the show for you, with over fifty tried and tested recommendations. Support the show, get our weekly newsletter or join our monthly book club via Patreon. Follow us on Instagram or Threads Find full shownotes and a transcript on our website thebookclubreview.co.uk Book list Favourite New Release August Blue by Deborah Levy The Rainbow by Yasunari Kawabata, and we also discussed Snow Country Fire Rush by Jacqueline Crooks  Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan   Favourite backlist title Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston Charlotte by David Foenkinos A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd   Favourite non-fiction This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes A House of Air (collected writing, ed. Hermione Lee) by Penelope Fitzgerald  The Palace Papers by Tina Brown How to Talk About Books you Haven't Read by Piere Bayard Carmageddon by Daniel Knowles  Free by Lea Ypi   Favourite Book Club Read Super Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell The Years by Annie Ernaux   Favourite comfort reads Went to London, Took the Dog by Nina Stibbe The Grove: A Nature Odyssey in 191/2 Front Gardens by Ben Dark Once Upon a Tome by Oliver Darkshire Madensky Square by Iva Ibbotson Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell Going Zero by Anthony McCarten   Most disappointed by The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine (but do read Sabrina and Corina)   Patreon recommends Loot by Tania James Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen Cider House Rules by John Irving Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung The Axman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey Not Now Not Ever by Julia Gillard All That's Left Unsaid by Tracey Lien River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer The Boy and the Dog by Seishu Hase Cakes and Ale by Somerset Maugham The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey Machines Like Me by Ian McKewan Death and the Penguin by Andrei Kurkov The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting   Overall Book(s) of 2023 Septology by Jon Fosse (and we mentioned Morning and Evening) Stay True by Hua Hsu How to Read Now by Elaine Castillo The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff Monsters by Claire Dederer   Books we're looking forward to Arturo's Island by Elsa Moranti Rememberance of Things Past by Proust (vol. 3) Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford Tremor by Teju Cole The Maniac by Benjamin Labatut  

This episode of AI Meets Life Sci explores the potential for data-driven innovation in healthcare, through conversations with leaders at Microsoft and 1910 Genetics. In the first segment, Elena Bonfiglioli, Global Business Leader for Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences at Microsoft, discusses the significance of computation, an essential element of AI investments, in enhancing R&D productivity in healthcare. She emphasizes the need for new approaches to drug development, including shorter clinical trial timelines and the shift toward more efficient R&D. Bonfiglioli also highlights the importance of multimodal data in research and development. In addition, speaks to the integral role of computational methods in drug development, emphasizing how they augment our disease understanding and clinical trial design. In the second segment, Jen Nwankwo, PhD, Founder & CEO of 1910 Genetics - a Y Combinator and Sam Altman-backed startup, shares the innovation strategies around drug discovery. She details their problem-first approach, leading to an integrated, modality-agnostic drug discovery tech stack. Dr. Nwankwo highlights the use of Azure Quantum Elements in accelerating molecular simulations, positioning 1910 Genetics uniquely in designing both small and large molecules. Their global approach to accessible drug discovery through strategic partnerships is emphasized. Join us for the next episode of AI Meets Life Sci, featuring an exclusive interview with Ben Newton, Chief Digital Officer and GM of Oncology at GE Healthcare. Thank you to our contributors, some of whom include Catalyze Healthcare and SmartTRAK Business Intelligence, for providing invaluable support. Tune in and subscribe to AI Meets Life Sci on all major podcast channels and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks or AI Meets Life Sci YouTube Podcast to ensure you never miss an episode. WATCH, LISTEN, and READ. Thank you for supporting AI Meets Life Sci! Read Now: www.drugdiscoverytrends.com/microsoft-1910-genetics-data-hidden-gems

This episode of AI Meets Life Sci explores the potential for data-driven innovation in healthcare, through conversations with leaders at Microsoft and 1910 Genetics. In the first segment, Elena Bonfiglioli, Global Business Leader for Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences at Microsoft, discusses the significance of computation, an essential element of AI investments, in enhancing R&D productivity in healthcare. She emphasizes the need for new approaches to drug development, including shorter clinical trial timelines and the shift toward more efficient R&D. Bonfiglioli also highlights the importance of multimodal data in research and development. In addition, speaks to the integral role of computational methods in drug development, emphasizing how they augment our disease understanding and can help with clinical trial design. In the second segment, Jen Nwankwo, PhD, Founder & CEO of 1910 Genetics - a Y Combinator and Sam Altman-backed startup, shares the innovation strategies around drug discovery. She details their problem-first approach, leading to an integrated, modality-agnostic drug discovery tech stack. Dr. Nwankwo highlights the use of Azure Quantum Elements in accelerating molecular simulations, positioning 1910 Genetics uniquely in designing both small and large molecules. Their global approach to accessible drug discovery through strategic partnerships is emphasized. Join us for the next episode of AI Meets Life Sci, featuring an exclusive interview with Ben Newton, Chief Digital Officer and GM of Oncology at GE Healthcare. Thank you to our contributors, some of whom include Catalyze Healthcare and SmartTRAK Business Intelligence, for providing invaluable support. Tune in and subscribe to AI Meets Life Sci on all major podcast channels and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks or AI Meets Life Sci YouTube Podcast to ensure you never miss an episode. WATCH, LISTEN, and READ: https://linktr.ee/AIMeetsLifeSci. Thank you for supporting AI Meets Life Sci! Read Now: www.drugdiscoverytrends.com/microsoft-1910-genetics-data-hidden-gems

In the latest episode of Fish n' Bits, host Tony Chen delves into the world of bacteriophages and their potential to revolutionize the aquaculture industry. Amidst growing antibiotic resistance concerns, this episode offers a deep dive into the history, science, and future of phages, particularly in the context of salmon farming. Listeners will learn about the promise of phage therapy as a sustainable solution to combat bacterial infections such as winter wounds in fish, with a spotlight on ACD Pharma's innovative research in the field. Learn about the significant role phages could play in reducing global antibiotic use and improving animal welfare. This one's a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of biotechnology and aquaculture - let's dive in! See graphs & more on our blog post --> Read Now

We're unraveling the mystery of why fish feed prices have skyrocketed to record highs. Join our host, Tony Chen, as we explore the intricate web of factors driving these price hikes. From the composition of fish feed ingredients sourced worldwide to the tumultuous global events, including the closure of the Peruvian Anchovy fishery and the impact of COVID-19, we'll dissect it all. But it's not all doom and gloom; we'll also explore the silver linings, like innovative solutions such as alternative feed ingredients and the advancement of animal nutrition science. So, if you're curious about what's causing this surge in fish feed prices and what the future holds for the aquaculture industry, you won't want to miss this episode. Subscribe, share with a friend, and let's dive in! See graphs & more on our blog --> Read Now

Join Sabrina as she speaks with Rachel Erskine, an ethical storytelling advisor and co-chair of the BOND People in the Pictures Working group, and they discuss the importance of ethical storytelling and fundraising in the third-sector.Resources for this episode:Practical guidance The Dignified Storytelling project (2022) Guidelines for ethical communications around child marriage: Principles, best practice and tools, Jess Crombie for Girls Not Brides (2022) How to Write About Africa in 8 Steps: An ethical storytelling handbook, Rebecca Pointer for Africa No Filter (2021) Putting the people in the pictures first: Ethical guidelines for the collection and use of content, ‘People in the Pictures' working group for Bond (2019) A Practical Guide For Communicating Global Justice & Solidarity: An alternative to the language of development, aid and charity, Framing Matters for Health Poverty Action (2019) Research Who Owns the Story? Live financial testing of charity vs participant led storytelling in fundraising, Jess Crombie and David Girling (2022) Time to Decolonise Aid: Insights and lessons from a global consultation, Peace Direct and partners (2021) The People in the Pictures: Vital perspectives on Save the Children's image making, Jess Crombie and Siobhan Warrington for Save the Children (2017) Blogs Introducing the first free library [of] non-stigmatising images of people experiencing homelessness, Centre for Homelessness Impact (2023) Seeing and Being Development's ‘Other': Representations of Africa and Diaspora Audiences, Dr Edward Ademolu for the London School of Economics (2018) Why I Hate The Word “Beneficiaries”, Pete Vowles for BRIGHT Magazine (2018) Podcasts It's a Continent The Photo Ethics Podcast Books How to Read Now, by Elaine Castillo (2022) Africa Is Not A Country, by Dipo Faloyin (2022) Photography: Race, Rights and Representation, by Mark Sealy (2022) And finally, Fairpicture, who produce lots of useful resources and run free, open events.

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Celebrate literary lessons found in books about mothers! Adele Griffin shares her riveting surrogacy story in her debut and how these characters shaped her story.Adele Griffin knew something had been missing from her fiction for a long time. Although she knew it was missing, she admits that it took her years to process and refine this motherhood journey into her adult fiction debut, The Favor. In this moving conversation, we discuss her riveting surrogacy journey and what writers have gotten wrong when writing about this deeply personal partnership. It is a profound bond that can have lifelong impacts on all parties involved, but the author's challenge was packaging it lightly for a reader like her. As a seasoned author of over thirty books, she describes her unique challenges and hurdles in writing adult voices and, ultimately, the literary mothers who shaped this story, and how she viewed motherhood. In one of the most eclectic stacks brought to our show, we will discover surprising trivia behind some well-known classics and contemporary literature that brings modern motherhood issues to light.Bonus Books About Mothers Book List:Today's BONUS BOOK LIST explores The Best Page Turners About Motherhood to Read Now. This book list includes Adele's fiction, nonfiction, and memoir selections. I've rounded out this stack with the most compelling books I've read on motherhood. And if you want to dive into Adele's page-turning plot twists, you will love today's bonus. Patrons get an additional  SPOILER-FILLED episode with Adele, discussing three pivotal moments in her book's ending. Meet Adele GriffinAdele Griffin is the author of over thirty highly acclaimed books across various genres, including Sons of Liberty and Where I Want to Be, both National Book Award finalists. The Favor is her adult fiction debut.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! MomAdvice Fall Reading Guide2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideTrue Biz by Sara NovicThe Favor by Adele GriffinAdele's Pinterest BoardThe Kingdom of Prep by Maggie BullockVampire Island Series by Adele GriffinWitch Twins Series by Adele GriffinAll of a Kind Family by Sydney TaylorThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferMeg Shaffer Interview (The Wishing Game)Little Women by Louisa May Alcott10 Fascinating Facts About Louisa May Alcott's Little WomenWaiting for Daisy by Peggy OrensteinOperating Instructions by Anne LamottSome Assembly Required by Anne LamottAnne Lamott, Who Wrote the ‘Operating Instructions' on Motherhood Tackles the SequelLittle Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgLittle Fires Everywhere TrailerGuide to the Celeste Ng BooksCeleste Ng: The WD InterviewHello Beautiful by Anne NapolitanoYou'll Never Guess What Anne Napolitano Was Doing When Oprah CalledThe Celebrity Book Club Deep Dive Episode You NeedThe Best Page Turners About Motherhood to Read NowShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores. Connect With Us:Connect with Adele on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Whether you're after fly-through-them page-turners or immersive long-reads, or perhaps you're after a challenge, or the perfect discussion book, we've got the list for you. Find out our expert picks from indie-bookshop Bookbar's Chrissy Ryan, a woman at the centre of a hub of reading recommendations from authors, customers and booksellers alike. Kate is swapping notes and sharing her own summer reading pile. Plus just to pack in even more book tips we've got a few extra recommendations from Chrissy's Bookbar team. And so sit back and let us give you books to inspire, inform, amuse and entertain as we see out the summer and anticipate our Autumn reads. Booklist The Guest by Emma Cline Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang The Centre, by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqui, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson, Time's Shelter by Gyorgi Gospodinov, Whale by Cheon Myeong-kwan How to Read Now and America is not the Heart by Elaine Castillo Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford The Maniac by Benjamin Labatut Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton The Secret History by Donna Tartt Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Tom Lake, and These Precious Days by Ann Patchett Read This: Handpicked Favourites from America's Indie Bookstores, compiled by Hans Weyandt (Coffee House Press) Roman Stories and Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri Good Material by Dolly Alderton Notes Visit Bookbar online The indie publishing mavericks shaking up the UK book world (The Guardian) The Book Club Review's Fitzcarraldo episode  

Happy New Year! 3 Books to Read NOW to Get Your Mind Right

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, it's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, it's Editors' Choice time, when we here at Booklist pick the best of the best for 2022. As in years past, Booklist editors picked some standouts from the list to shout out in this Very Special Episode of Shelf Care, and here's what we talked about: Donna Seaman, Editor, Adult Books: The Swimmers, by Julie Otsuka (Top of the List Adult Fiction) Africa is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent, by Dipo Faloyin (Top of the List Adult Nonfiction) Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands, by Kate Beaton, art by the author (Top of the List Adult Graphic Novel) Booklist Reader Martha Graham: When Dance Became Modern, by Neil Baldwin Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins, by Aidan Levy Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver Liberation Day, by George Saunders Out There, by Kate Folk How to Read Now, by Elaine Castillo Sarah Hunter, Editor, Books for Youth: Farmhouse, by Sophie Blackall, illus. by the author Maya's Song, by Renée Watson, illus. by Bryan Collier Our Crooked Hearts, by Melissa Albert My Aunt is a Monster, by Reimena Yee, art by the author (Top of the List Youth Graphic Novel) Squire, by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh, art by Sara Alfageeh Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands, by Kate Beaton, art by the author Heather Booth, Editor, Audio: Listening Still, by Anne Griffin, read by Nicola Coughlan (Top of the List Adult Audio) Journal of a Traveling Girl, by Nadine Neema, read by the author (Top of the List Audio for Youth) The Babysitter Lives, by Stephen Graham Jones, read by Isabella Star LaBlanc Inside Voice: My Obsession with How We Sound, by Lake Bell, read by the author and a full cast Thank You for Listening, by Julia Whelan, read by the author The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer, by Janelle Monáe, read by Janelle Monáe and Bahni Turpin Marple: Twelve New Mysteries, by Agatha Christie and others, read by a full cast Love & Saffron, by Kim Fay, read by a full cast Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew, by Michael W. Twitty, read by the author Tell Me Everything, by Erica Krouse, read by Gabra Zackman I Must Betray You, by Ruta Sepetys, read by Edoardo Ballerini and Ruta Sepetys Coming Up Cuban: Rising Past Castro's Shadow, by Sonia Manzano, read by a full cast Hilo: Books 1—3, by Judd Winick, read by a full cast Demon in the Wood, by Leigh Bardugo, read by a full cast Ronny Khuri, Senior Editor, Books for Youth: A is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation, by Ellen Heck, illus. by the author (Top of the List Picture Book) Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle, by Nina LaCour, illus. by Kaylani Juanita Annie Bostrom, Senior Editor, Adult Books: Stay True, by Hua Hsu Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands, by Kate Beaton, art by the author Maggie Reagan, Senior Editor, Books for Youth: All My Rage, by Sabaa Tahir (Top of the List Youth Fiction) Alone Out Here, by Riley Redgate Kiss and Tell, by Adib Khorram Susan Maguire, Senior Editor, Adult Books: By Her Own Design, by Piper Huguley Lark Ascending, by Silas House Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution, by R. F. Kuang Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto, by Tricia Hersey Julia Smith Senior Editor, Books for Youth: The Honeys, by Ryan La Sala Hell Followed with Us, by Andrew Joseph White Lily and the Night Creatures, by Nick Lake Seen and Unseen: What Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams's Photographs Reveal about the Japanese American Incarceration, by Elizabeth Partridge, illus. by Lauren Tamaki. (Top of the List Youth Nonfiction)

In which Caroline and Hannah pre-game for the holidays with the Hallmark Channel and Christmas anthologies, recommend some juicy contemporaries, and lament Chekhov's handcuffs, and also lament Chekhov's spoon, and also just lament having things to lament about.Show Notes:- Meet up with us at the Steamy Lit Rom Con next August! Find tickets here + more info on Instagram @theromconevent- One Duke Down is READ NOW on NetGalley in the romance section (as of 11/29)!Intro: (00:00)Books Mentioned:- Kissing Under the Mistletoe Anthology - (07:22)- How the Dukes Stole Christmas Anthology - (07:45)- Mistletoe Christmas Anthology - (08:24)- Something in the Heir, Suzanne Enoch - (10:45)- (ARC) One Duke Down (Rogues to Lovers), Anna Bennett - (11:05)- How to Be a Wallflower, Eloisa James - (11:25)- (ARC) A Wicked Game, Kate Bateman - (12:25)- The Duke in Question, Amalie Howard - (14:20)- The Duke Heist, Perks of Loving a Wallflower & Nobody's Princess, Erica Ridley - (18:30)- The Lady Gets Lucky, The Bride Goes Rogue & (ARC) The Duke Gets Even, Joanna Shupe - (21:25)- The Scoundrel's Daughter & The Rake's Daughter, Anne Gracie - (25:45)- A Duke for Diana & (ARC) What Happens in the Ballroom, Sabrina Jeffries - (26:50)- (ARC) Forget Me Not, Julie Soto - (29:15)- (ARC) The Nanny, Lana Ferguson - (32:35)- The Stand-Up Groomsman, Jackie Lau - (35:15)- The Wedding Ringer & Lucy on the Wild Side, Kerry Rea - (37:10)- (ARC) Exes & O's, Amy Lea - (39:54)- This May End Badly, Samantha Markum - (40:06)- (ARC) Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute, Talia Hibbert - (40:54)Outro: (43:25)Our TBR List:- Once Upon a December, Amy E. Reichert- One-Eyed Dukes are Wild, Megan Frampton- Get a Life Chloe Brown, Talia Hibbert- Wrapped Up in You, Talia Hibbert- Love on the Brain, Ali HazelwoodWhat We're Currently Reading:- Just Like Magic, Sarah Hogle- (ARC) A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, Sarah Hawley- Lord of Scoundrels, Loretta ChaseSocials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)

Elaine Castillo, one of Financial Times' “30 of the Planet's Most Exciting Young People,” joins Zibby to discuss her latest book of essays, How to Read Now. The two talk about the circumstances and events that inspired Elaine to begin writing these essays, as well as the significance literature holds in her and her parents' lives. Elaine also tells Zibby about her newfound love for astrology, why she included painful stories about the trauma and discrimination her family has faced, and what she's learning from reading books at a slower pace.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DGlb48Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3W5pE7TSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“White supremacy makes for terrible readers” says today's guest Elaine Castillo, arguing that we are all overeducated in a set of fundamentally terrible reading techniques, ones that impoverish us as readers and thinkers, ones that diminish the availability of meaning and meaningfulness in our lives. When Castillo says “read,” and suggests that how we read […] The post Elaine Castillo : How to Read Now appeared first on Tin House.

Amanda and Jenn give some recommendations for AAPI Heritage Month in this week's special themed episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Fill out our listener survey and be entered to win a $50 gift card to the indie bookstore of your choice! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed How to Read Now by Elaine Castillo (out in July 2022) Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang (tw: racially motivated violence) IQ by Joe Ide The Verifiers by Jane Pek (cw: discussion of suicide) The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez (cw: child abuse) Intimacies by Katie Kitamura Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao (tw: child abuse) Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden (tw: addiction) Sonali Dev's The Rajes series (cw: lots of trauma and angst) Gearbreakers & Godslayers (out June 28) by Zoe Hana Mikuta Shark Dialogues by Kiana Davenport(cw: violence against women and children incl. rape and abuse, racial slurs, violent racism, and basically everything else you can think of) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices