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In addition to ranking the six nominees, we also talk about four more amazing books that deserve to be in contention for the best speculative fiction novels of the year.Join the Hugonauts book club on discordOr you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoThis episode is sponsored by Doppelgänger: An Orphan, A Prodigy, and a Murder by Chip Walter. A computer scientist awakens in a robotic body—next to his own murdered corpse, with only 72 hours to stop a conspiracy that threatens the human race. William Shatner calls it “quite a ride.” Learn more at chipwalter.com/If you want to jump around, here are the timestamps for all the books we talked about: 00:00 Intro1:26 Episode Sponsor - Doppelgänger by Chip Walter2:03 6 - A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4:58 5 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley7:51 4 - Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell9:12 3 - Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky12:49 - Four more great books that deserved a nomination22:36 2 - Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky27:15 1 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
Toooooooooonight! (that's for all my Love Island peeps) Peter and Meagan bring 8 scintillating books for your reading and listening pleasure. Or, 7 for that, 1 for not that. Pete Brings: Good Game, No Rematch by Mike Drucker: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2376604 Where Monsters Lie vol. 2 by Kyle Starks https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/where-monsters-lie-vol-2-cull-de-sac-kyle-starks/18118533 Tower Dungeon by Tsutomu Nihei https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2379667 And Grinch 2 by "Uncle Bob" Meagan Brings: Whalefall by Daniel Kraus: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2332171 Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2375354 The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2358066 All I Think About Is Food by Mamrie Hart: https://hpldencore.mylibrary.us/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2375437
Heute haben wir mal wieder die Konstellation, dass Jochen UNGEFRAGT UND HEIMLICH einen Fantasy-Roman gelesen hat. Einen, der was taugt und der auch im Oktober in einer deutschen Übersetzung erscheinen wird. Falko hat sich die englische Leseprobe vorgenommen, um ein wenig mitreden zu können. The Tainted Cup von Robert Jackson Bennett ist kurz gesagt ein Fantasy-Sherlock-Holmes mit starken Figuren. Und Leviathanen. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge! Timecodes und Kapitelmarken 00:00:00 - Autor 00:11:36 - Weltentwurf, Handlung und Charaktere 00:47:56 - Fazit und Blick des Autors auf Fantasy 01:08:23 - Teaser Robert Jackson Bennett: The Tainted Cup Del Rey, 410 Seiten, 2024 Deutsche Ausgabe erscheint unter gleichem Titel im Oktober 2025 im Adrian- und Wimmelbuchverlag. Ausblick Wer immer auf dem Laufenden über aktuelle und kommende Folgen sein will - einfach Newsletter abonnieren. Und wer diskutieren möchte - wir haben Forum und Discord. Bücher, die bald besprochen werden (kurzfristige Änderungen möglich): Folgen: Nächster Erscheinungstermin: Mitte Juni. Jochen hat NOCH einen Fantasy-Roman in petto, den Falko nicht gelesen. Dafür hat der ein großartiges Sachbuch gelesen. Oder springt noch was ganz anderes aus dem Gebüsch? Wir werden sehen! Bonusfolgen: Joe Abercrombie: The Devils Übersetzt von Kirsten Borchardt Heyne, 848 Seiten, 2025 Gebundene Ausgabe: 24 Euro E-Book: 17,99 Euro Originalausgabe: The Devils Gollancz, 576 Seiten, 2025 Neben der monatlichen Bonus-Buchbesprechung erhalten Abonnent*innen eine Bonusfolge von Falko, in der er mit anderen Leuten aus der Buchbranche ein Gespräch führt oder andere Themen behandelt. 10-Euro-Abonnent*innen erhalten exklusive Goodies, meist weitere Texte von Falko.
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This time we discussed A Drop of Corruption, Book 2 of the Shadow of the Leviathan series, written by Robert Jackson Bennett and narrated by Andrew Fallaize. A Drop of Corruption [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] Murderbot (2025) [Apple TV] The Tainted Cup [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] Penric and Desdemona (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] The Cemeteries of Amalo (Series): The Witness for the Dead [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] The Tyrant Philosophers (Series): City of Last Chances [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby]
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: shifting our perspectives and bookish friends stepping up Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing some 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) . . . . 1:23 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 5:36 - Our Current Reads 5:47 - My Friends by Fredrik Backman (Kaytee) 8:16 - Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 8:21 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 10:16 - Night Film by Marisha Pessl (Meredith) 15:23 - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (Kaytee) 20:29 - The Big Four by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 22:38 - Poirot by Mark Aldridge 24:28 - The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie 26:00 - Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa (Kaytee) 26:38 - Pride by Ibi Zoboi 31:05 - The Beast and the Bookseller by Eva Devon (Meredith) 35:15 - The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare 36:42 - Boss My TBR From DactylJD 38:19 - Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall 39:42 - The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz 39:45 - Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan 39:48 - Real Americans by Rachel Khong 39:51 - Belle Green by Alexandra Lapierre 39:55 - The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton From Terri Melton 44:42 - Hyde by Craig Russell 44:43 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 44:49 - Falling by T.J. Newman 45:02 - Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London 45:04 - Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie 45:07 - To Shape A Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose 45:11 - A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher 49:05 - Meet Us At The Fountain 49:12 - I wish for us to try new things. (Kaytee) 51:32 - I wish to press Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore. (Meredith) 51:38 - Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore 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. May's IPL is a new indie to the rotation - Dog Eared Books in Ames, Iowa. 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!
Všechno, co jsem v březnu přečetla a všechno, co mě zaujaloz vydaných novinek. Pokud mi chcete sdělit vaše tipy na čtení nebo cokolivjiného, najdete mě na instagramu jako @les.slov :)Přečetla jsem: - Povídejme si do noci – Claire Daverley- Případ mrtvého čaroděje – Markéta Forró - Krvavá spása – Lisa Regan - Nebezpečné známosti – Pierre Choderlos de Laclos- Zvon – Neal Shusterman- O hvězdách víš h*vn* - Petr Hanel - Přísně tajný spolek svérázných čarodějek – SanguMandanna Zaujalo mě:- Pohár smrti – Robert Jackson Bennett- Deník venkovského faráře – Josef Beránek, JanRybář- Antarktida – Claire Keegan
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: silencing notifications and crying over books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: a book that surprised us and how we can replicate that experience 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) . . . . 1:27 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 6:01 - Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B. B. Alston 8:21 - Our Current Reads 8:49 - Death on Ocean Boulevard by Caitlin Rother (Meredith) 13:12 - Death at the Mansion: Rebecca Zahau on Apple TV 14:38 - Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson (Kaytee) 14:43 - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson 18:04 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 18:05 - A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett 18:32 - From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks (Meredith) 24:14 - She Came to Slay by Erica Armstrong Dunbar (Kaytee) 24:32 - Libro.fm 27:39 - Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes (Meredith) 34:38 - A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales (Kaytee) 34:53 - CR Season 6: Episode 7 35:00 - Schuler Books 35:07 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 38:09 - A Terribly Nasty Business by Julia Seales (pre-order, releases June 24, 2025) 39:08 - A Book That Surprised Us 39:39 - In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden (Meredith's book) 41:55 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 43:49 - Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin (Kaytee's book) 45:55 - A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales 51:12 - Meet Us At The Fountain 52:33 - I wish for you to let us know what you want us to deep dive about. Send us an email to currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com (Meredith) 54:00 - I wish to circle back to my wish about reading repair manuals and let you know about some books that fulfill that wish. (Kaytee) 54:21 - The Novel Cure by Ella Berthoud 55:49 - Bibliotherapy by Molly Masters 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. April's IPL is brought to you by Warwick's in La Jolla, California! 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!
Robert is the author of The Tainted Cup, The Divine Cities trilogy and The Founders Trilogy. A Drop of Corruption, the sequel to The Tainted Cup, is out now. His work has received the Edgar Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Phillip K. Dick Citation of Excellence, and he has been shortlisted for the World Fantasy, British Fantasy, and Locus Awards. He also dug a very good french drain in his backyard back in 2019.We had a great chat with Robert, hearing about why he moved into writing fantasy after early award success with other genres, and why he believes it is a framework for any kind of story you want to tell. We also hear why he now plans his novels rather than pantsing as he did before, and we talk about the importance of finding the heart of the story before you start writing.Links:Buy Robert's books nowFollow Robert on BlueskyVisit Robert's websiteSupport us on Patreon and get great benefits!: https://www.patreon.com/ukpageonePage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on ThreadsBuy Tariq's new book, The Midnight King! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Village Well Podcast. This week, we're recapping our SciFi/Fantasy Book Club's discussion of The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. Special thanks to our lovely Village Well customers Roshni and Joe for joining us! If you'd like to join any of our Book Clubs, check out our events page on villagewell.com. You can also head there to order the titles discussed each episode.The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at podcast@villagewell.com.If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen!
This episode, Aaron and Leyla cover the 2021 intergalactic, interdimensional point and click game, "Genesis Noir!" We power through our respective illnesses to discuss the difficulty of preserving an ending's momentum, as well as how much we liked the kamehameha gun. Links: Waypoint Radio Genesis Noir Conversation Nirvana Noir Leyla's Essay on Robert Jackson Bennett's "The Tainted Cup" Gorogoa Monument Valley -- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com
Soulution, Mirlya, and Starkast discuss (full spoilers) the much anticipated new release from Robert Jackson Bennett, A Drop of Corruption (An Ana and Din Mystery). The book released on April 1, 2025.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC for review courtesy of NetGalley and Del Rey. All opinions are our own.Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksDiscord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads:https://www.threads.net/@greenteampod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/
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Drew and Lauren were lucky enough to get a review copy of Robert Jackson Bennett's sequel to the critically acclaimed The Tainted Cup, and they're hear with both non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts and analysis. Spoilers start around 18:30. The Final Draft features beers from Martin House and WeldWerks. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Soulution, Mirlya, and Starkast discuss (spoiler free) the upcoming, much anticipated new release from Robert Jackson Bennett, A Drop of Corruption (An Ana and Din Mystery). The book releases April 1, 2025.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC for review courtesy of NetGalley and Del Rey. All opinions are our own.Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksDiscord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads:https://www.threads.net/@greenteampod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: booktube and libraries enabling our hobbies Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: how to finish a book well 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) . . . . 1:35 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 4:08 - Megwithbooks on Youtube 6:29 - Blackwell's UK 6:35 - Our Current Reads 6:43 - All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols (Kaytee) 9:04 - Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman (Meredith) 13:13 - Whalefall by Daniel Kraus (Kaytee) 15:25 - Orbital by Samantha Harvey 16:00 - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 17:08 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 17:27 - A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett (Meredith, releases April 1, 2025) 21:57 - Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang (Kaytee) 24:28 - American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 25:23 - The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (Meredith) 26:26 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 28:37 - Deep Dive: How To Finish A Book Well 38:12 - StoryGraph 39:45 - Currently Reading Patreon (to get the tracker Kaytee mentions) 46:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:56 - I wish it was more socially acceptable to be nosy in people's reading lives. (Kaytee) 48:49 - I wish everyone would schedule a reading retreat this year. (Meredith) 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. February's IPL comes to you from Fables and Fairy Tales in Marinsville, Indiana! 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 a magical time of year and we'd like to thank our listeners for tuning into the Tiny Town Library Podcast for 50 EPISODES! Listen in to this episode to recap 2024 and hear from our town welfare officer Juli Harvey. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and have a Happy New Year Tiny Town! Amy's Top 24 of 2024 Horse by Geraldine Brooks North Woods by Daniel Mason Prophet Song by Paul Lynch The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden Family Family by Laurie Frankel The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar After Annie by Anna Quindlen The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger Sandwich by Catherine Newman The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett The God of the Woods by Liz Moore The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Leaving by Roxana Robinson The Friend by Sigrid Nunez 12 Books Coming out in Jan/Feb/March I'm looking forward to: 1/14 - More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova (Still Alice) 1/14 - Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (Daisy Darker, Rock Paper Scissors) 1/14 - Witchcraft For Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix (The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, How to Sell A Haunted House) 1/21 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (3rd in Empyrean, follows Fourth Wing and Iron Storm) 1/28 - Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson (Black Cake) 2/11 - We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes (Me Before You, The Giver of Stars) 3/4 - One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter (We Were the Lucky Ones) 3/11 - The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian (The Flight Attendant, Hour of the Witch) 3/11 - Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn (Killers of A Certain Age) 3/18 - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games #5!) 3/25 - Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire 4/1 - A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett (2nd book after The Tainted Cup) BONUS BOOK: I called it! Louise Penny's 20th Armand Gamache book comes out October 28th- the name…The Black Wolf!
[…] Déjà prête à voter le budget qu’elle juge à la fois juste et représentatif, la Salle 101 s’autorise quelques incartades en chroniquant sur un ton léger quelques nouveautés tout à fait affriolantes, regarde donc : Le bracelet de jade, court roman de Mu Ming. La cité des lames, long roman de Robert Jackson Bennett. […]
Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is reading Negative Space by B. R. Yeager; drinking Standard Proof Wildflower Rye, infused with honeysuckle for some reason.Damien is reading The House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias; drinking a Shipwreck: bourbon, dark rum, lime, simple, mint.Ryan is reading The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan; drinking Campbeltown Journey blended scotch whisky.If you liked this week's story, check out American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett.Up next: The Ash Tree by M. R. JamesSpecial thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com
In an episode that REALLY lives up to the overall show's title, we have a book about murderous squirrels. Plus others! Peter Brought: Song of Spider-Man by Glen Berger: The Scampering by Alana K. Drex: Baking Sheet Bloodbath by Pia Peyroux: Trust Your Instincts by Kimberly Sue Iverson: https://bit.ly/47oV5QA Meagan brought: A Pillbug Story by Allison Conway: https://bit.ly/3MJTtY3 The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://bit.ly/3B0m093 Bite by bite : nourishments & jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil: https://bit.ly/3z7rr5P I Did Something Bat by Pyae Moe Thet War: https://bit.ly/3zeyKZp
NOTE: This is the final TBRCon2024 highlight. See you all at TBRCon2025! Every Friday, we've highlighted a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. For this final week, join moderator/author Julia Vee and authors Robert Jackson Bennett, Josiah Bancroft, RJ Barker, T.L. Huchu and Steve McHugh for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Genre Mashups in Fantasy." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Hooray! Construction of the new road to the new library has begun!! Tune into this episode to catch up on all the good news from Mont Vernon and what's been happening at the library this summer. JoAnn is wrapping up the adventurous Summer Reading Program and Amy has great book recommendations to get you to the end of summer! Happy August!! Amy's Book Recomendations Books I Read Recently That I Enjoyed First two books in Attica Locke's Highway 59 Series: Bluebird, Bluebird Heaven, My Home 3rd Book Guide Me Home comes out September 3rd I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley Sandwich by Katherine Newmann The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett - 1st book in his new series, Shadow of the Leviathan - 2nd book will be out next April, A Drop of Corruption. The Hunter by Tana French- 2nd book in series, 1st book is The Searcher Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino New Books I'm Looking Forward to Reading The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd June 11 The Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling June 18 The God of the Woods by Liz Moore July 2 The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman July 16 The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer July 16 - she wrote The Wishing Game Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness July 16 Queen B by Juno Dawson - July 23rd 3rd book in the Her Majesty's Royal Coven series- other books are: Her Majesty's Royal Coven & The Shadow Cabinet Upcoming Books I'd Like to Read Worst Case by T.J. Newman -also wrote Falling and Drowning August 13 We'll Prescribe You A Cat by Syou Ishida September 3rd
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: accepting bookish feedback and purging our bookshelves Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: our current top 5 reads of 2024 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) . . . . . 1:29 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 9:18 - Our Current Reads 9:53 - The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (Meredith) 17:02 - Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher (Kaytee) 20:29 - 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartman (Meredith) 20:36 - @mother.horror on Instagram 25:57 - The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe (Kaytee) 28:18 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson 28:20 - One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus 29:07 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy (Meredith) 30:05 - An Unlikely Story 30:30 - Commonplace Books 32:26 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 33:43 - Sociopath by Patric Gagne (Kaytee) 39:23 - Our Top 5 Reads of 2024 (So Far) 42:36 - The Color Purple by Alice Walker 43:24 - Shoot the Moon by Isa Arsen 43:56 - The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger 44:43 - A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams 44:57 - Seven Days in June by Tia Williams 45:12 - Confessions by Kanae Minato 46:11 - Wolfsong by T.J. Klune 47:30 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore 48:36 - James by Percival Everett 49:32 - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 50:06 - We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker 51:17 - Family Family by Laurie Frankel 52:19 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 54:40 - Meet Us At The Fountain 54:51 - I wish you could bottle up the feeling of reading a book for the first time. (Meredith) 54:56 - Family Family by Laurie Frankel 54:57 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 55:45 - I wish I could press All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle. (Kaytee) 56:17 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle 57:11 - Minisode w/Mike Gayle 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. May's IPL comes to us from Commonplace Books in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller 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 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!
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: talking podcasting with young people and book to film buzz Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: All kinds of bookish overhype 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) . . . . . :10 - Bite Size Intro 1:36 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:48 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 6:42 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 7:17 - The Martian by Andy Weir 8:46 - Our Current Reads 8:53 - Olivetti by Allie Millington (Kaytee) 10:40 - Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman 11:54 - Zorrie by Laird Hunt (Meredith) 13:07 - Storybound Subscription from Fabled Bookshop 14:31 - Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 15:42 - The Electricity of Every Living Thing by Katherine May (Kaytee) 16:12 - Wintering by Katherine May 19:31 - No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall (Meredith) 20:21 - What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall 20:23 - Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall 23:17 - James by Percival Everett (Kaytee) 23:36 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 27:01 - Erasure by Percival Everett 27:50 - The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (Meredith) 31:12 - @thewilltoread on Instagram 31:47 - The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 32:18 - The Bookish Overhype 34:15 - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 34:20 - Deacon King Kong by James McBride 34:42 - Zorrie by Laird Hunt 35:51 - James by Percival Everett 36:22 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 36:41 - The Fury by Alex Michaelides 37:28 - End of Story by A.J. Finn 39:11 - The Women by Kristin Hannah 39:21 - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 41:05 - Middle of the Night by Riley Sager 43:25 - Happy Place by Emily Henry 43:38 - Funny Story by Emily Henry 43:40 - People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry 44:34 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 44:47 - Meet Us At The Fountain 44:51 - I wish that books that make you question yourself would give an assessment quiz at the end. (Kaytee) 45:03 - The Electricity of Every Living Thing by Katherine May 46:41 - I wish everyone would watch the episode of The Twilight Zone called “Time Enough At Last”. (Meredith) 47:08 - Twilight Zone Season 1: Episode 8 (This is Amazon Prime but you can watch on Paramount + as well!) 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. May's IPL comes to us from Commonplace Books in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller 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 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!
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Content Warning - Discussions of mental health TWI News - Pirate's schedule is changing, Gravesong audible releasing April 30th, Witch of Webs (Wandering Inn #12) releasing June 11th, New Merch Other Topics: IT by Stephen King, Practical Guide to Evil by ErraticErrata, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo, Batman Edited by LiquidEnder
This week on PodQuest we chat about some of the DLC for Powerwash Simulator, have a discussion on fluff in games such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, making those games much longer with side content (forced mini games too), and wrap things up with thoughts on The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. Our next book club will be the 1984 film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on April 4th. The new theme is adaptations. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:30 - Agenda 00:08:57 - Powerwash Simulator DLC 00:21:49 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and games being padded too much 01:04:05 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 01:11:11 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix
This week on PodQuest we chat about some of the DLC for Powerwash Simulator, have a discussion on fluff in games such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, making those games much longer with side content (forced mini games too), and wrap things up with thoughts on The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett.
"Les inconnus connus" d'Éric Russon : SupercalifragiKids. L'autrice française Joy Sorman pour son roman "Le témoin" (Flammarion). Avec Le témoin, Joy Sorman poursuit, cette fois à travers la fiction, son exploration de nos « lieux communs », ceux qui racontent le monde et jettent une lumière crue et acérée sur la société dans laquelle nous vivons. Dans ce roman mâtiné de réel, l'auteure imagine qu'un homme, nommé Bart, pénètre à l'intérieur du palais de justice de Paris et décide de s'y installer clandestinement. Caché la nuit dans un plafond et arpentant le jour les salles d'audience, il assiste au spectacle de la justice – ou est-ce plutôt à celui de l'injustice ? Mais pour quelle raison Bart a-t-il quitté sa vie et organisé sa disparition ? Que cherche-t-il dans ce lieu inhabitable ? Polar et littérature de genre avec Michel Dufranne : De la Fantasy avec le Festival Trolls et Légendes à Mons et ces livres : « La Cité des marches » de Robert Jackson Bennett et « La Maison aux pattes de poulet » de GennaRose Nethercott. Le talk-show culturel de Jérôme Colin. Avec, dès 11h30, La Bagarre dans la Discothèque, un jeu musical complétement décalé où la créativité et la mauvaise foi font loi. À partir de midi, avec une belle bande de chroniqueurs, ils explorent ensemble tous les pans de la culture belge et internationale sans sacralisation, pour découvrir avec simplicité, passion et humour. Merci pour votre écoute Entrez sans Frapper c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 11h30 à 13h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes de Entrez sans Frapper sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/8521 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
Drew and Lauren dig into the second half of Robert Jackson Bennett's new fantasy mystery, with many conflicting opinions... The Final Draft features beers from Urban South and Cerebral Brewing Company. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
It's time for IOL to return to Robert Jackson Bennett! Drew and Lauren sit down to chat about Parts 1 through 3 of RJB's new fantasy mystery. The Final Draft features beers from Cerebral Brewing Company. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Connecting World & Character with bestselling author Robert Jackson Bennett. During the episode, Robert connects the dots between character and worldbuilding, including the intersections of world, character and theme, different ways to start your stories, worlds as distinct characters, how world dynamics can inform character behavior, character perspectives and description, mood, dialogue, Die Hard and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Robert. Click here to check out part one. OUR SPONSOR: Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers. Visit www.novelo.com today to sign up for FREE. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Robert Jackson Bennett is the bestselling, award-winning author of The Tainted Cup, the Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, American Elsewhere, Mr. Shivers and more. Find Robert on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing on March 19, 2024. Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website. M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves. Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Novelo Ad: "Crescendo" by Astronoz Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Robert Jackson Bennett about his new novel The Tainted Cup, murder mysteries, Foundryside and magic systems, atmosphere, voice and the uncanny, tackling big themes through SFF, plot structure, twists, Warhammer 40k and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Robert. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Connecting World & Character. OUR SPONSOR: Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers. Visit www.novelo.com today to sign up for FREE. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Robert Jackson Bennett is the bestselling, award-winning author of The Tainted Cup, the Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, American Elsewhere, Mr. Shivers and more. Find Robert on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing on March 19, 2024. Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website. M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves. Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Novelo Ad: "Crescendo" by Astronoz Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message
Bienvenidos a PUNTO DE LECTURA, el spin off de Reserva de Maná sobre literatura fantástica, ciencia-ficción y terror, presentado y dirigido por Alberto Martín (@Martin87Alberto). En este nuevo capítulo os presentamos una selección de las novedades que nos ha deparado el pasado mes de mayo y hacemos una reseña de "Entremuros", la novela de Robert Jackson Bennett, editada por Gamon Fantasy. Apóyanos en ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_126134_1.html Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
In questa puntata vi parleremo di due titoli che hanno come protagonisti dei ladri calati in ambientazioni fantasy: "Foundryside", primo libro della The Founders Trilogy di Robert Jackson Bennett e "Gli Inganni di Locke Lamora", primo libro della saga dei Bastardi Gentiluomini, entrambi pubblicati in Italia da Mondadori. Link Amazon Foundryside: https://www.amazon.it/Foundryside-Founders-Robert-Jackson-Bennett/dp/8804740949/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=MSJPVX54GBA4&keywords=foundryside&qid=1667596825&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjk5IiwicXNhIjoiMC43OCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMjUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=foundrysid%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1 Link Amazon Gli inganni di Locke Lamora: https://www.amazon.it/inganni-Lamora-Gentleman-Bastard-sequence/dp/8804736186/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gli+inganni+di+locke+lamora&qid=1667596869&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjQ0IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wOSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMDEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=gli+in%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1 Pagina Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bla.blafantasy/ Pagina Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blablafantasy/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/btiiR1HJY_c Un ringraziamento a Riccardo per la traccia musicale in sottofondo https://campsite.bio/spinaaqm https://www.fiverr.com/riccardos17?source=gig_cards&referrer_gig_slug=do-an-amazing-and-chill-lo-fi-soundtrack-for-your-video&ref_ctx_id=6ed784fb0bae92f95938a321774d6e9d --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blablafantasy/message
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Robert Jackson Bennett, Leslye Penelope, M.J. Kuhn and Jonathan Nevair as they crack open heists and capers. During the panel they discuss why heists and capers are so damn cool, the fundamental elements of heists, incorporating heist narratives into sci-fi and fantasy worlds, character building, dream heist teams, tropes, "competency porn" and more. EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Robert Jackson Bennett is the award-winning author of the Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, American Elsewhere, Mr. Shivers and more. Find Robert on Twitter or his personal website. Leslye Penelope is the award-winning author of The Monsters We Defy, the Bliss Wars series, the Earthsinger Chronicles and more. She also has a podcast called My Imaginary Friends. Find Leslye on Twitter, her personal website or the My Imaginary Friends podcast. M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel. Find M.J. on Twitter or her personal website. Jonathan Nevair is the author of The Wind Tide Trilogy, as well as the soon-to-be-released Stellar Instinct. Find Jonathan on Twitter or his personal website. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "The Wind" by Astronoz Interlude 1 & 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com/ for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod, and please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, or share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/message
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The guys are joined by Isaac Stewart, Art Director at Dragonsteel Entertainment, to discuss Robert Jackson Bennett's crushing new conclusion to the Founders Trilogy! The Final Draft features a tea, flavored water, sparkling cider...and a giant, barrel-aged beer from Verboten Brewing! Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com/ and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and award-winning author Robert Jackson Bennett for a chat about The Divine Cities and The Founders Trilogy, how he got into writing, infusing history, politics and religion into his fictional worlds, creating interesting magic systems, cyberpunk-as-fantasy, wrapping up another trilogy and much more. EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robert Jackson Bennett is the award-winning author of The Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, as well as the standalone novels American Elsewhere, The Company Man, Mr. Shivers and more. His latest release is Locklands, the third and final book in The Founders Trilogy, which is out on June 28. Find Robert on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1 & 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod, and please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, or share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/message
Brian's guest this week is fantasy author—and a friend for many years—Robert Jackson Bennett. Robert's career began back in 2010 with the award-winning Mr. Shivers and the Company Man, followed by The Troupe and American Elsewhere. He then took a turn into epic fantasy with the Divine Cities Trilogy, and is currently two books into the Founders Trilogy which concludes in June 2022 with Locklands.Robert and Brian talk about his early work in literary fantasy, keeping his day job while navigating his successful writing career, and his interests in technology, climate change, and politics. We also cover the way we use our writing to discover the way we feel about the world, and condensing real-world problems into digestible narratives. Enjoy Brian's conversation with Robert Jackson Bennett!Find Robert on Twitter, and pick up one of his books from Amazon or your favorite bookstore.Find Brian at his website, on Twitter and Instagram, or find his books on Amazon, direct from his bookstore, or wherever books are sold!Don't forget to support the show on Patreon, or pick up some swag on Redbubble. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Este mês começamos um livro de ficção científica onde o tempo é um campo de batalha entre dois agentes de duas facções com destinos muito diferentes. Acompanha-nos nesta aventura onde a história anda para trás e para a frente! Ainda falámos de City of Miracles de Robert Jackson Bennett e Magi de Shinobu Ohtaka.
Concluímos a primeira das sagas que lemos na íntegra neste podcast, a colecção "A Torre Negra" de Stephen King. Foram sete livros com muitas aventuras, estilos e reviravoltas de qualidade mas que terminaram de uma maneira sublime. Outro livro mencionado é - City of Miracles de Robert Jackson Bennett .
Chapter 3 Podcast - For Readers of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Romance
As we head into spooky season, let's talk about where to start reading horror. Stephanie from the Books in the Freezer Podcast joined me to talk about her favorite genre. For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books from On My Radar segment: Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray: https://amzn.to/3hEsMF2 The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer: https://amzn.to/3AlLWa8 Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki: https://amzn.to/2XCFGwz A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow: https://amzn.to/3Esz4BC When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles: https://amzn.to/39dmBTM Slewfoot by Brom: https://amzn.to/39fOevr Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3EwaJur When Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson: https://amzn.to/3hL6Qbw Other Books/Authors Mentioned House by Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti: https://amzn.to/3zidITG The Oath by Frank Peretti: https://amzn.to/3tNvz3J My Best Friends Exorcism by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3AkJ3pT Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3lGgy02 The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3hIS7xP The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix: https://amzn.to/3zpl4o9 My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones: https://amzn.to/3nXDr1N Dracula by Bram Stoker: https://amzn.to/3lGgD3Q And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie: https://amzn.to/3nNkiiL Nightingale by Amy Lukavics: https://amzn.to/3lC0eNv The Ravenous by Amy Lukavics: https://amzn.to/2YYupXC Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant: https://amzn.to/3CnazE2 Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant: https://amzn.to/3nJWkow The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring: https://amzn.to/2XtaBLR Final Girls by Mira Grant: https://amzn.to/3lyzEVM The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch: https://amzn.to/2Xv40Qk The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay: https://amzn.to/3hGYAZU The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling: https://amzn.to/3zkum4Q Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: https://amzn.to/3hKL8o1 Lakewood by Megan Giddings: https://amzn.to/3nIaOFv Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark: https://amzn.to/3kmlAzj Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer: https://amzn.to/3ClP4mN Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro: https://amzn.to/3zobJwW The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson: https://amzn.to/3zfL857 The River has Teeth by Erica Waters: https://amzn.to/2XD3IHN Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/2XD3Oz9 Extasia by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/3EvbHHm Lost Boy by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3lyAodw Alice by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3kjOW1d The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry: https://amzn.to/3hJnmIW My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due: https://amzn.to/3EnkvPH The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig: https://amzn.to/2XENXjr Miriam Black series by Chuck Wendig: https://amzn.to/2XFenBA Burn the Dark by S.A. Hunt: https://amzn.to/2Xtw4nW The Worm and His Kings By Hailey Piper: https://amzn.to/3nOFd5f Queen of Teeth by Hailey Piper: https://amzn.to/2Z9L4rp The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson: https://amzn.to/3lCHMV4 American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://amzn.to/2ZcIt01 Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno Garcia: https://amzn.to/3CsdU4J The Gates by John Connolly: https://amzn.to/3lyBki2 Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado: https://amzn.to/3EDHxlw The Thief of Always by Clive Barker: https://amzn.to/2VTJQzk Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. You can now find episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks! This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx
American Nocturne is a tour de force of dark fantasy from two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Hank Schwaeble, a collection of original, first-time stories of horror and noir alongside a select number of his published short fiction combined in what Edgar Award-winner Robert Jackson Bennett describes as "a hardboiled journey into the spectral nightscape at the edges of Americana." A merging of Sin City and LA Confidential, with a touch of Twilight Zone for added spice, American Nocturne includes what could be the LAST authorised Carl Kolchak/Night Stalker novella. Featuring a rousing Introduction by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry, AMERICAN NOCTURNE is a feast for the imagination, a smorgasbord of stories for those who like their thrills dark and dangerous. "Stunning! One of the finest collections in the last ten years!" --Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Dead City and The Dead Won't Die "Dark, surprising, moving and twisted... a dazzling collection." --David Liss, Edgar Award-winning author of Randoms and The Day of Atonement "Moody, edgy, eclectic--and wonderful... Not to be missed!" --Heather Graham, NY Times Best-Selling author of The Silenced Table of Contents: Introduction by Jonathan Maberry American Nocturne Midnight Bogey Blues Gomorrah Bone Daddy Phantom Hill A Murmur of Evil (Night Stalker tale) Nurture To Judge the Quick Mugwumps Cold Service BONUS STORIES: Natural Selection AB-IVSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rob and Drew come to the epic conclusion of Robert Jackson Bennett's Divine Cities trilogy! The Final Draft features massive beers from Crooked Stave and WeldWerks Brewing. Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com/ and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud
Rob and Drew dig into the first half of the concluding volume in Robert Jackson Bennett's Divine Cities trilogy. The Final Draft features an imperial stout from WeldWerks Brewing. Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com/ and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud
Bonjour, Aujourd'hui je vous parle du premier tome de la trilogie de dark fantasy de Robert Jackson Bennett, Les maitre enlumineurs. Bonne écouteElhyandra
Rob and Drew finish off the excellent second volume in Robert Jackson Bennett's Divine Cities trilogy. The Final Draft features a beer from Trap Door Brewing. Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com/ and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud
Amanda and Jenn discuss guides for being a sustainable consumer, books about mental illness, fantasy romance reads, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Feedback The Language of Hoofbeats by Catherine Ryan Hyde and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (rec’d by Wynnde) The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwan (rec’d by Ilona) Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children, Across the Green Grass Fields, and Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko (rec’d by Laura) Questions 1. I love your podcast and am in a pickle, I hope you can help. It’s my best friends Birthday, and she is turning 25 today! The past year has been terrible for her. She lost her dad to Covid and moved from coast to coast to be with her family. She (and I) have been feeling quite down and hopeless about love and feel that it is just not going to happen for us. I am trying to be as optimistic as possible but coming up short. She has taken strides towards making a better career for herself (in AAPI Mental health) going to grad school soon. Could you please recommend a book, fiction or non fiction, to lift up her spirits and help with the inevitable quarter life crisis? Something with preferably a happy/hopeful ending and not a lot of trauma. Look forward to your recommendation, Love, A lost Friend 2. I have a friend who I know likes reading and has a birthday coming up in April and I would love to get her a book she will enjoy. She likes social justice issues, and recently enjoyed reading the Hate U Give. I would like another book similar that explores issues in an interesting way, we are in our early twenties so does not have to be YA. She does also enjoy fantasy so it also could be set in a different world. LGBTQI+ themes are very welcome. Thanks, -Monica 3. Sorry for the last minute but …I recently grabbed Lawbreaking ladies by Erika Own and was wanting more anthologies about females. I love regency era and was wondering if there were any books like this about female rulers or female celebrities. Preferably nonfiction but I guess any female led anthologies would do. I have A Universe of Wishes that came out last December. -Rianna 4. Hi! I am looking for books as either how to guides or inspiration on living a life that is less consumer focused. I’m interested in environmental sustainability as well as economic sustainability. I’m trying to retrain my brain from turning want into need and from thinking I need to spend money on all the things in order to be happy, but ignoring/avoiding all the marketing designed to make me think those things is hard to do. I’m currently reading “Braiding Sweetgrass” which is inspiring me to do more and be better, not just for my wallet and personal well-being, but for the planet as well. Any resources would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! -Bre 5. Hi there, I’m a 23-year old who has dealt with mental illness for the best part of a decade. In the last few months my depression has become a lot worse. I am still able to read and find it a good escapism from my mind particularly the fantasy genre which I delved into for the first time. However, I’d like to read some more books to help me understand or feel less alone with my condition. I’m open to all genres – fiction, memoir, etc. – though I’d prefer something not too academic/scientific. Also could you avoid Matt Haig (no hate but his books aren’t really for me). Thank you x -Kate 6. Hi, I’ve been listening to a lot of songs from The Beach Boys, they make me think of a relaxing island or beach town. Also, summer is coming! I know it sounds weird but can you recommend me books that feel like a Beach Boys song. Bonus points if there’s surf involved. Love from Barcelona, Spain! -Meri 7. I am looking for adult fantasy romance/epic book recommendations. I became hooked with Sara J. Maas books, and I especially loved the COTAR series. I love the world building, strong female characters and hot heros. I am looking for something epic that’s not YA, with adventure, suspense and definitely a steamy romance, but with good writing! Thanks! -Heidi Books Discussed The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Chemistry by Weike Wang Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (tw: slavery) Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (cw: transphobia) Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists by Mikki Kendall, illustrated by A. D’Amico A Life Less Throwaway by Tara Button The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard TheLife-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, transl. Cathy Hirano Haldol and Hyacinths by Melody Moezzi (tw: suicide attempt) The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (cw: harm to children) Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster Post: Fantasy Romance Books Empire of Sand (Books of Ambha #1) by Tasha Suri See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rob and Drew finish off the action-packed first book in Robert Jackson Bennett's Divine Cities trilogy. The Final Draft features juice from Bolthouse Farms and a beer from Adroit Theory. Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com/ and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud
Rob and Drew take on the Patreon-recommended Divine Cities trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett, starting with the first nine chapters of City of Stairs! The Final Draft features some OJ and a beer from River North. Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com/ and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud
Charles Max Wood rejoins the show to discuss the things that help people take their careers from a job to a calling. The panel goes into publishing content, how to learn, meeting other people, and working with others. Chuck also advocates for having a plan for your career and taking deliberate steps each day to achieve what you wish for. Panel Charles Max Wood Paige Niedringhaus TJ VanToll Sponsors This Dot Labs Dev Heroes Accelerator Links Syntax. Wes Bos React Course Web Development & Design Tutorials Wes Bos Advanced React Course Picks Charles- Dev Heroes Accelerator | Devchat.tv Charles- Personal retreat Charles- The Umbrella Academy | Netflix Paige- Sunbeam heated blankets Paige- Amazon : Sunbeam Heated Blankets TJ- The Divine Cities Trilogy by ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT
Charles Max Wood rejoins the show to discuss the things that help people take their careers from a job to a calling. The panel goes into publishing content, how to learn, meeting other people, and working with others. Chuck also advocates for having a plan for your career and taking deliberate steps each day to achieve what you wish for. Panel Charles Max Wood Paige Niedringhaus TJ VanToll Sponsors This Dot Labs Dev Heroes Accelerator Links Syntax. Wes Bos React Course Web Development & Design Tutorials Wes Bos Advanced React Course Picks Charles- Dev Heroes Accelerator | Devchat.tv Charles- Personal retreat Charles- The Umbrella Academy | Netflix Paige- Sunbeam heated blankets Paige- Amazon : Sunbeam Heated Blankets TJ- The Divine Cities Trilogy by ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT
Chapter 3 Podcast - For Readers of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Romance
Wherein your host Bethany discusses queer science fiction and fantasy with YouTubers Kathy Trithardt (creator of the Queer Lit Readathon) and Reads With Rachel! For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon ! Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books from On My Radar segment: Feb. 9 Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins: https://amzn.to/39gY01e Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard: https://amzn.to/3qLUjX6 The Girl from Shadow Springs by Ellie Cypher: https://amzn.to/36cdnpX The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna: https://amzn.to/2NsJLxO Feb. 16 The Galaxy and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers: https://amzn.to/3phoEwE First Comes Like by Alisha Rai: https://amzn.to/3iNGRQ4 The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/2M7vwy5 A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas: https://amzn.to/3a7xtmp Other Books Mentioned Fragile Remedy by Maria Ingrande Mora: https://amzn.to/3iMfSnF Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta: https://amzn.to/3pigZy3 Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders: https://amzn.to/3pifPCP Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3ogsZ1F The Queen of Ieflaria by Effie Calvin: https://amzn.to/368TjEz Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst: https://amzn.to/3iOSBlk Black Wings Beating by Alex London: https://amzn.to/3c79giB Graceling by Kristen Cashore: https://amzn.to/3a7ypqV Furyborn by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/3sYO97U Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: https://amzn.to/3t43Lr9 In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland: https://amzn.to/2MpzgL6 Beyond the Black Door by A.M. Strickland: https://amzn.to/2YgISdQ The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco: https://amzn.to/3oiO2R2 Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://amzn.to/3cf4z6j Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse: https://amzn.to/2MlZcY8 Once & Future by Cori McCarthy & Amy Rose Capetta: https://amzn.to/3c5l1Gi A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green: https://amzn.to/3iMgY2L The Disasters by M.K. England: https://amzn.to/3a1d56c Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus by Chuck Tingle: https://amzn.to/3ofFAC7 Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald: https://amzn.to/3cbxSqk Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth: https://amzn.to/39i7R7a Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron: https://amzn.to/39hBF3J The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/36c5C3a The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/3obyVZS Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/2YdMvRP The Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh: https://amzn.to/3a72GWu Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliot: https://amzn.to/3iJYEHA Finna by Nino Cipri: https://amzn.to/3iMVRgW American Hippo by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/3iKUijz Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/3iImG5W Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey: https://amzn.to/39hncEP A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth: https://amzn.to/36afPwW A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine: https://amzn.to/2KM4lrZ A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine: https://amzn.to/2M1usM8 Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw: https://amzn.to/3iNQD4k These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy: https://amzn.to/3cbvgJ9 Elatsoe by Darcy Little Badger: https://amzn.to/2M7z8A9 Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas: https://amzn.to/3qSbKpi Malus Domestica Series by S.A. Hunt: https://amzn.to/3sXAGxq The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin: https://amzn.to/3pvyRFX The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin: https://amzn.to/3qS6920 The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin: https://amzn.to/39fnonW Miss Meteor by Taylor Kay Mejia and Anna-Marie McLemore: https://amzn.to/3iLkSJm Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde: https://amzn.to/3qSbYg8 The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson: https://amzn.to/3qSr45e Hungry Hearts Anthology: https://amzn.to/3iKoriQ Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks! This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx
Software Engineer Andrey Goncharov joins the React Round Up crew to discuss how his company Hazelcast has approached visualizing hundreds of data points on potentially hundreds of computers in a way that makes sense to users. Dust off your math skills - it gets a little technical along the way as they discuss graphs, charts, performance optimizations and bottlenecks, and even handling accessibility of these data-intensive graphs. If you ever have to debug system failures and anomalies, this will be a worthwhile episode to check out. Panel Paige Niedringhaus TJ VanToll Guest Andrey Goncharov Sponsors Next Level Mastermind Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Links Hazelcast | The Leading In-Memory Computing Platform Chart.js | Open Source HTML5 Charts for your Website Picks Andrey- Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann Paige- Netflix Series | The Queen’s Gambit TJ- City of Stairs: A Novel (The Divine Cities) by Robert Jackson Bennett
Software Engineer Andrey Goncharov joins the React Round Up crew to discuss how his company Hazelcast has approached visualizing hundreds of data points on potentially hundreds of computers in a way that makes sense to users. Dust off your math skills - it gets a little technical along the way as they discuss graphs, charts, performance optimizations and bottlenecks, and even handling accessibility of these data-intensive graphs. If you ever have to debug system failures and anomalies, this will be a worthwhile episode to check out. Panel Paige Niedringhaus TJ VanToll Guest Andrey Goncharov Sponsors Next Level Mastermind Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Links Hazelcast | The Leading In-Memory Computing Platform Chart.js | Open Source HTML5 Charts for your Website Picks Andrey- Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann Paige- Netflix Series | The Queen’s Gambit TJ- City of Stairs: A Novel (The Divine Cities) by Robert Jackson Bennett
Carola Rackete s'adresse à nous. Nous sommes « la génération du changement ». Activiste écolo, celle qu'on a surnommé « Capitaine courage » invite nos sociétés à réévaluer nos valeurs et transformer notre modèle. « Bagarre dans la Discothèque » dès 11h30, avec Bernard Dobbeleer et Xavier Vanbuggenhout. Et dès midi : Chronique polar et littérature de genre avec Michel Dufranne et un focus sur une excellente collection de science-fiction à travers deux novellas US incontournables : - Jonh W. Campbell, La Chose, Le Bélial - Robert Jackson Bennett, Vigilance, Le Bélial Carola Rackete pour son livre « Il est temps d'agir » (Ed. L'Iconoclaste). Dans ce manifeste incarné, elle nous alerte sur la planète et sur notre rôle : « Il est urgent que nous changions nos manières de faire. Fondamentalement, ce n'est pas un problème pour les humains de trouver des solutions créatives. Nous sommes une espèce très inventive ! » Il est temps d'agir, prévient-elle. De changer. Plus que jamais. La chronique « Machins, Machines » avec Hélène Maquet.
Chronique polar et littérature de genre avec Michel Dufranne et un focus sur une excellente collection de science-fiction à travers deux novellas US incontournables : - John W. Campbell, La Chose, Le Bélial - Robert Jackson Bennett, Vigilance, Le Bélial
Chronique polar et littérature de genre avec Michel Dufranne et un focus sur une excellente collection de science-fiction à travers deux novellas US incontournables : - John W. Campbell, La Chose, Le Bélial - Robert Jackson Bennett, Vigilance, Le Bélial La capitaine de navire (Sea-Watch 3) et activiste allemande Carola Rackete pour son livre « Il est temps d'agir » (Ed. L'Iconoclaste). Dans ce manifeste incarné, elle nous alerte sur la planète et sur notre rôle : « Il est urgent que nous changions nos manières de faire. Fondamentalement, ce n'est pas un problème pour les humains de trouver des solutions créatives. Nous sommes une espèce très inventive ! » Il est temps d'agir, prévient-elle. De changer. Plus que jamais. La chronique « Machins, Machines » sur les élections américaines, avec Hélène Maquet.
Amanda and Jenn discuss fantasy heists, novellas, historical fiction about Italy, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community, Book Trip, by C.J. Duarte, and Creatures by Crissy Van Meter, now in paperback from Algonquin Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback Alone by EJ Noyes, Mine by Georgia Beers, and The Secret of Sleepy Hollow by Andi Marquette (rec’d by Wynnde) The Deluxe Transitive Vampire: The Ultimate Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed, Revised Edition by Karen Gordon (rec’d by Diane) Questions 1. Hi there! First off, I just wanted to say that I started listening to your podcast a couple of weeks ago and it’s now one of my favourites! I have so many books to add to my TBR pile. I teach grade nine English, and every day I read out loud to my class from a YA novel. We do a little work with the novel, but I am trying to get them to associate reading with enjoyment for the most part since they generally don’t read on their own. Right now we are reading Scythe by Neal Shusterman and they are loving it so far! Every time I stop reading they want me to continue (possibly because they want to get out of doing work but I want to give them the benefit of the doubt). I think they like it because it has a little bit of a darker premise and of course it has some good twists and turns. Do you have any YA recommendations for novels that are similar to Scythe but would be good to read out loud to a wide range of reading abilities? I’m looking for something that is action packed and also a little thought provoking. Dystopias are popular with them but it’s not a deal breaker if you don’t recommend any; it’s good to expand their horizons once in a while. A little romance is okay, but nothing too over the top. Thanks for your help! -Molly 2. I love reading but as the holidays approach I find myself with less and less time so I’m always getting my library books returned to the library half-finished. Do you have any recommendations for novellas for a quick and satisfying read. I like sci-fi/fantasy, horror, thrillers, mystery and historical. No romance please. Bonus if it’s a woman writer. Thanks, -Jayme 3. Hi! I’m looking for a book where you cheer for the villain. I’m NOT looking for a book about hitler or trump. Something kind of silly and fun. When you were watching the roadrunner and coyote, sometimes you wanted the coyote’s plan to work. Or the mad scientist in any cartoon ..sometimes you just want him to have a good day and take over the world. Please no graphic novels or comic books. I want a good novel to get lost in. I’m attaching my goodreads link -Jessica 4. My 12 year old son has recently become very interested in WWII. I’m hoping for middle-grade or slightly above books that discuss the history and also the history of those who lived through it. He is more interested in nonfiction, but he would also likely appreciate a fiction that still explains the history. -Monica 5. I read a pretty eclectic selection and even in non-pandemic years I go through a couple books a week. Right now I’m looking for total escapism and not anything even close to reality. I’ve been diving in deeper to different categories that I like, but what I’m really looking for right now are sci-fi/fantasy heist stories. I loved the Rogues of the Republic series by Patrick Weekes, but I’m having trouble finding anything comparable. Any suggestions. -Becky 6. Hello! I visited Rome and Sicily (where my mom was born) last year and fell in love with the deep history of Italy. Since we can’t go there right now due to COVID, I have been reading a lot about the history of Italy – specifically Rome and Siicily. But all I have been able to find are non-fiction books which are fine. But, historical fiction is my jam! Do you have any recommendations for historical fiction that take place in Italy? I read a lot about WW2 so preferably before 1900. -Renee 7. So as I’m sitting here watching the first presidential debate, there’s a part of me that just wants to forget about American politics for awhile and maybe learn about someone else’s. I feel like I’m so hyper-focused on the political topography here in America, but I have no idea how other countries’ governments work. I’m curious if you guys have any recommendations for books that could help me understand the politics and government of other countries, particularly ones that are known for being very stable. Some countries I would be interested in learning about off the top of my head are Switzerland, Denmark and New Zealand, but open to learning about any country. Thanks! -an exhausted american Books Discussed Want by Cindy Pon Warcross by Marie Lu (tw: harm to children) Two Old Women by Velma Wallis The Tea Master and the Detective by Aliette De Bodard (tw: PTSD, harm to women and children) Renegades by Marissa Meyer Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots (tw: graphic violence) Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (tw: slavery) The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi (tw: depiction of violent anti-Semitism; racism; child-abuse) The Vatican Princess by CW Gortner Juliet by Ann Fortier (rec’d by Jess Pryde) How to Be Danish by Patrick Kingsley Incarceration Nations by Baz Dreisinger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Come on an auditory adventure with the Ember Island Podcast (Leslie and Barbara) as we analyze, review, and rave about every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender (and The Legend of Korra) from start to finish!This episode's discussion includes: Aang's emergency spirit call from Roku, the framing of this episode compared to The Storm, why Zuko is a light sleeper, Zuko's invisible ink destiny scroll makes no sense and it makes Barbara angry, Toph can feel hundreds of empty houses and graves under the volcano and can somehow sleep at night, how Zuko's surroundings make him look small and alone, the awesome dragon catacombs, how Roku and Sozin both tell the truth in their stories from their different perspectives, Roku and Sozin were best bros, how condensing the story of a lifetime in twenty minutes somehow works well, how smart Avatar is with showing relationships, Roku and Sozin's fight for power and dominance, Roku unleashes the Avatar State onto Sozin and doesn't talk to him for twenty five years, Roku's roll in the 100 year war, Spirit World appearance theories, Roku/Sozin/Zuko's crown prince crown metaphors, Roku's tragic final acts and Sozin's final betrayal, Fang being a good boy and we're both sad, Roku's death to Aang' birth, Sozin's Roku-hate fueled Avatar paranoia and Zuko's banishment, Zuko's internal war and mixed legacy impacting his destiny of restoring balance, "Is this the push Zuko needs to commit to the good side?", Iroh and Zuko's imprisoned framing, the message of choice, we rewrite the episode, and a friendship so strong it transcend lifetimes (and us gushing over it). Warning: Brief Legend of Korra spoiler 7:00 - 10:00 and the novel Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett spoilers 17:35 - 18:45 This episode includes the sixth episode of Season 3 of Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 3: Fire: Chapter 6: The Avatar and the FirelordContact us at: EmberIslandPod@gmail.com
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#PodcastersForJustice Award-winning speculative fiction and fantasy novelist, Robert Jackson Bennett, chatted with me about turning genre conventions upside down, how he incorporates critiques on modern society into his writing, and why truth is stranger than fiction. He's the Hugo-nominated author of a handful of critically acclaimed novels including The Divine Cities trilogy and The Founders Trilogy. He has received the Edgar Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Phillip K. Dick Citation of Excellence, and he has been shortlisted for the World Fantasy, British Fantasy, and Locus Awards. Bennett posited the idea of "industrialized magic" in book one of his Founders Trilogy, Foundryside (a Time, Paste, Vulture, and The Verge “Best Fantasy Books of 2018” pick). His second installment in that series is Shorefall, which Kirkus Review called, "Tolkien meets AI .... neatly blending technology, philosophy, and fantasy ... An expertly spun yarn by one of the best fantasy writers on the scene today." Please help us learn more about you by completing this short 7-question survey If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Robert Jackson Bennett and I discussed: The meaning of time and landmarks of an uncertain future How to write a bestselling trilogy Rules to world-building and staying organized as a fantasy author Robert's definition of technology And why writing is a space you have to design to be successful Show Notes: RobertJacksonBennett.com Shorefall: A Novel (The Founders Trilogy Book 2) by Robert Jackson Bennett Robert Jackson Bennett Amazon author page Robert Jackson Bennett on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter #PodcastersForJustice
Rezensionen zu "Shorefall" von Robert Jackson Bennett, "Das Lied von Vogel und Schlange" von Suzanne Collins und "The City We Became" von N.K. Jemisin
Amanda and Jenn discuss coming-of-age literary fiction, M/M sci-fi, novellas, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community, Flatiron Books, publisher of Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby, and Ecco. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen (rec’d by Laura) Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong and The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (rec’d by Elizabeth) The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater (rec’d by Maria) Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc Questions 1. I need a book for my book club, preferably fiction. We made the terrible decision of reading both of Sally Rooney’s novels back-to-back and now nothing seems nearly as good as her complex characters and the painfully relatable interactions between them. We are all in our early/mid twenties and enjoy reading books that relate to the painful growing pains of figuring out adulthood and who we are as adults. We love Sally Rooney’s engrossing dialogue, straightforward writing style and her well developed coming-of-age intellectuals. In the past we’ve enjoyed books by Celeste Ng, Anne Patchett and Lydia Davis. Excited to hear your thoughts! -Emily 2. Best underrated Tor novellas? Thanks! -Shontelle 3. Looking for fiction/nonfiction about non-cis/non-trans people/characters. I’m interested in people or characters who don’t feel they fit in the gender binary. -Shaina 4. Hi! First off, I just want to say that I love your podcast. I’ve been listening since the first episode, and it’s been one of my favorite podcasts ever since. I’ve never sent in a recommendation request before, but I figured during quarantine, when I have all the time in the world basically, now would be a good time. I’m in a strange place in that I consider myself a sci-fi fan because I watch a lot of sci-fi, but I realized recently I haven’t actually read much of it. I’ve read some classic sci-fi, like Dune (which I love), and Foundation (which I didn’t really like), but not much else aside from a lot of Star War novelizations, and Star Trek fanfiction. A few sci-fi books on my radar are Ninefox Gambit, Ancillary Justice, A Memory Called Empire, and The Traitor Baru Cormorant. I think I’m more interested in space opera, or at least sci-fi that isn’t too scientific or mathy, but I’m not really sure. I also would like it if you could recommend to me some gay m/m sci-fi. I’ve found a lot of queer women sci-fi which is awesome, but haven’t been able to find any sci-fi dealing with queer men, which I find a little strange. The only one I have found was Bond of Brass which I picked up because people were saying it was basically finnpoe fanfiction, but I’m not sure why they are saying that since it’s so different in concept as well as the characters. I also found the love interest insufferable, and I’m not sure how much I actually enjoyed the moral question of whether or not the main character should literally fight for the colonists who destroyed his world. I think it could have been an interesting premise, but I didn’t like how it was handled, and the bad love interest on top of it just made it worse for me. I ended up not being able to finish it. Please no comics or graphic novels please. I’m not sure about YA recs unless you know of a YA that is particularly good, and more on the mature side of things. I don’t usually get on well with YA except for a few exceptions. Thank you again for your amazing podcast! -Anonymous 5. Hi! I’m looking for a good LGBT read but not a coming out story. I’ve been through the years of figuring out who I am and coming out to people. While that is an important part of my past, it’s not part of my every day. I’m happily married and my wife is pregnant with our first baby. I’m looking for a read where the main character just is gay. I read starless sea and loved it. Any type of fiction is fine except short story or graphic novel. Thanks! -Jessica 6. I love podcasts and recently listened to Noble Blood about Queen Ranavalona I. And I was fascinated. I love historical regency fiction. Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, Diana Gabaldon… But I could not find anything on this queen from Madagascar. I would love the help to find something if not on her exactly on any lesser known queens from elsewhere; Elizabeth Bathory, Empress Wu Zetian… I’m up for it all. -Ryeannuh 7. My wife and I have an awesome 8yo daughter. We have a number of picture books that reflect her Two Mom family, but she’s getting older and I would love to find some chapter books that for elementary age kids that feature a character with two moms. Do you have any you can recommend? -Carrie Books Discussed Five Little Indians by Michelle Good (tw: rape, child abuse, racism) Make Your Home Among Strangers by Jennine Capo Crucet Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather The Ghurka and the Lord of Tuesday by Saad Z. Hussein Burning Roses by SL Huang (lots of triggers incl. child abuse and violence against animals) (September 2020) I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver (tw: enbyphobia) Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller (cw: flayings and PTSD) We Are the Ants by Shuan David Hutchinson (tw: homophobia, suicide) Chaos Station by Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen (cw: PTSD) Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (tw: slavery) The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall Empress Dowager Cixi by Jung Chang Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan by Ruby Lal The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue The Phantom Unicorn by Zetta Elliott
This week we're talking to Hugo Award finalist, Robert Jackson Bennett, author of SHOREFALL, which is out now! Find out more at https://www.robertjacksonbennett.com, and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/robertjbennett. Thank you to all of our listeners, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch, like mugs and t-shirts, over at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: FOUNDRYSIDE by Robert Jackson Bennett TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY by John le Carré THE HONOURABLE SCHOOLBOY by John le Carré Dungeons and Dragons Star Wars The Lord of the Rings (Book Series) by J. R. R. Tolkien Brandon Sanderson
Amanda and Jenn discuss books about disabled heroines, high fantasy, and a bunch of murdery reads in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers, made by Book Riot and Abrams, TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations, and Custom House Books, publisher of Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes (rec’d by Suzanne) Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marion Keyes and Kate Bowler’s book Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved (rec’d by Kristi) Books Discussed 1. Just a note to say that I’ve discovered your podcast and Book Riot in general, really, as a result of quarantine, and I appreciate all of it more than you know. I listen to many episodes of all the BR podcasts each day while working from home, and I’ve built a BR TBR of over 300 books! So, thanks for feeding my rediscovery of a passion and hobby that I missed dearly! One of the first Get Booked recs that I bought, read, and loved was Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert. I could relate to it so much! I have cerebral palsy, and my twin has always seen a need to be maternal toward me, leaving me longing for a true sister relationship rather than feeling like I have multiple mothers and no sisters. The book really helped me to understand that I’m not alone in having a maternalistic sibling, but it also gave me glimpses into a true sibling relationship. Our birthday is in mid-June, and I’d love to gift my sister books like L&L but also books in which the sibling with a disability is a hero/heroine as opposed to the non disabled ones, just as a way to start some dialogue between us! Thanks so much! -Erin 2. I need help finding a book for my mom. She has been in a reading slump for a while and it sucks cause she is my reading buddy and I want her to keep reading with me! She is very picky in what she wants to read. She likes to read heavy adult fantasy (it can be ya) books that have kingdoms, dragons, creatures, and elves (she loves elves). She does prefer for it to have a female leading character that is powerful. Not a lot of sex or vivid description of sex scenes would be preferred. She loved the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas and really any other book by her. She did not like The Hobbit or lord of the rings but she did like The Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini. Thank u and please help me cause I miss my reading buddy . – Madison Terry 3. Hello! Looking for some fantastic audiobook recommendations as I have a few credits expiring this month! As a school librarian, I read all over the place both genre- and age- wise. Just looking for books that are particularly best when consumed in audio format! -Rachael 4. Hi I am 13 and looking for a book about witches. I want a book female lead where she is a badass. I would like some sort of romantic arc. Some of my favorite tropes are enemies to friends to lovers or friends to lovers. I also really like books where the ex of the main character is still in the plot. Some books I have read and loved were “How to Hang a Witch” by Adriana Mather and “These Witches Won’t Burn” . I would also love a book about a mixed race kid coming to terms about their sexuality. -Lili 5. Hi Amanda and Jen! Thank you so much for your wonderful weekly podcast. You keep a healthy stack on my TBR with all your great recs. I’m looking for a book (or series) to get on audiobook for my husband for Father’s Day. He has a 2.5 hour commute to work right now and needs something to help him get through it. He loves adventure high fantasy and prefers door stoppers or series for obvious reasons. He is moving through the Red Rising series now which he is loving. Tolkien is his all time favorite author. He has also enjoyed Game of Thrones, Name of the Wind and The Expanse series . Please help me find him something else that will help keep him occupied for a couple weeks. Thank you! -Sarah 6. I am requesting recommendations for my partner, Branden. He is an avid outdoorsman – enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, all things active outside. He also loves reading, mostly mystery and general fiction. He gets VERY into specific type of book – outdoorsman mysteries. His favorites are the Craig Johnson Longmire mysteries, and the Sean Stranahan mysteries by Keith McCafferty. He also likes the Jack Reacher series, less outdoorsy but fun. I’d love some other recommendations for that type of book as it’s so specific. Bonus points for the protagonist being a hunter, fisherman, etc. I attached his Goodreads below. Also terribly sorry if you have gotten this question. I haven’t listened to all episodes so please direct me if you have!!! -Alicia 7. I have been trying to read more science fiction. I recently read Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky and absolutely loved it. It made me really think and question what it means to be human and whether being human is even a good thing. I am trying to find a book that also tackles this subject in a clever and unique way. Bonus points if there is romance and/or steamy-ness. Bonus points if there is a strong female character that kicks butt and takes name but doesn’t necessarily have to be the main protagonist. -Sam Books Discussed A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Bridgid Kemmerer The Pretty One by Keah Brown (tw: discussion of suicidal ideation, racism, ableism) Wicked Fox by Kat Cho The Element of Fire by Martha Wells (cw: abusive parent) The Third Rainbow Girl by Emma Copley Eisenberg (TW murder) Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke, narrated by JD Jackson (cw: racial slurs) Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood Odd One Out by Nic Stone Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (tw slavery) The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu The Lost Man by Jane Harper (tw rape, domestic violence, child abuse) As Long As We Both Shall Live by JoAnn Chaney (tw: violence towards women & children, including imprisonment, rape, child abuse, domestic violence; suicide, graphic violence) Semiosis by Sue Burke Xenogenesis/Lilith’s Brood by Octavia Butler (tw: compulsion/coercion, tentacles) (Dawn #1)
This week, Julie and Ashleigh step away from screens to do some birdwatching, baking, and cross-stitching. We check in with sales marketing assistant manager Logan Balestrino to talk about video games and otome boyfriends. Senior editor Sarah Peed interviews Max Brooks about his upcoming novel, Devolution, and how his work teaches important lessons about survival. Our audiobook except this week is from Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett, read by Tara Sands. For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
This week, Julie and Ashleigh talk about The Good Place and staying fit indoors with BollyX. We catch up with senior production manager Erich Schoeneweiss about old films and their echoes in modern movies. Executive editor Julian Pavia interviews Robert Jackson Bennett, author of Foundryside and its sequel Shorefall (out now!) Our audio excerpt this week is from The Last Human by Zack Jordan, read by Bahni Turpin. For more nerdy books and discussion, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @DelReyBooks. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter at RandomHouseBooks.com/DelReyNewsletter.
In this episode, Calvin talks THRAWN: ALLIANCES by Timothy Zahn, then he highlights some upcoming releases he's excited about, including SHOREFALL by Robert Jackson Bennett and THE GIRL AND THE STARS by Mark Lawrence. After that it's on to some items in the zeitgeist, including the sad news of SDCC's cancellation and some talk about r/Fantasy Virtual Con.
In this episode Calvin offers his thoughts on SHOREFALL by Robert Jackson Bennett. Then he moves on to some rambling thoughts on what his next read might be. After that it's on to highlight some upcoming releases before talking about Star Trek: Picard, The Letter for the King, Kingdoms of Amalur, and Dungeons & Dragons.
In this episode, Calvin talks about THE RAGE OF DRAGONS by Evan Winter and OF HONEY AND WILDFIRES by Sarah Chorn before talking about his upcoming reads, including SHOREFALL by Robert Jackson Bennett. Then it's on to discuss an upcoming release. Finally Calvin talks about the Book Twitter community and coming together to support one another during the coronavirus pandemic.
Desta vez começámos um livro de Robert Jackson Bennett, " City of Stairs", onde descobrimos uma cultura intricada em deuses que interagem directamente com a sociedade humana, tendo consequências milagrosas e misteriosas.
Plutopians met Robert Jackson Bennett at “Science Fiction House” during SXSW 2019. Thats where we began our fascinating discussion about the blurry border between fantasy and science fiction. Robert is… The post Robert Jackson Bennett: Cyberpunk Meets Fantasy appeared first on Plutopia News Network.
Harmony and Maggie discuss up to pg. 136, September 18th the waning moon, of The Witches of New York. We talk the maiden archetype, Insta-love, cultural appropriation, violence against women, gay relationships in the 1800s, abortion, the use of of a certain word to describe Romani people and more. In this episode: “Eight women on abortion” by Harmony Birch https://link.medium.com/PqgbD44rlZ Amy Sherman Paladino "I’ve been helped in my career more by men than women. Always." https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a13957186/amy-sherman-palladino-interview-marvelous-mrs-maisel-gilmore-girls/ What we're reading: City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23909755-city-of-blades The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12401556-the-age-of-miracles Queering the Tarot by Cassandra Snow http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41805298-queering-the-tarot Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29904219-not-your-sidekick Follow our social media pages at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rgbcpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RebelGirlsBookClub/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/RebelGirlsBook1 Or you can email us at RebelGirlsBookClub@gmail.com. Our theme song is by The Gays and our image is by Mari Talor Renaud-Krutulis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/RGBC/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RGBC/support
Drew and Rob finish off their discussion on Robert Jackson Bennett's 2019 Best Novel-nominated Foundryside. A themed Final Draft features Funkwerks Brewing Company. Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud
In This Episode: The Book Evangelists discuss Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett Morning Chatter: In which we briefly discuss the joys and potential perils of recommending books to friends or potential friends. How do you choose which books to recommend to others? What if they don't like the recommendation? What if you don't like someone else's recommendation? What are Marian's favorite books to recommend to others? What will Lissa say honestly if she doesn't like your book recommendation? The publisher description of Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett: Sancia Grado is a thief, and a damn good one. And her latest target, a heavily guarded warehouse on Tevanne's docks, is nothing her unique abilities can't handle. But unbeknownst to her, Sancia's been sent to steal an artifact of unimaginable power, an object that could revolutionize the magical technology known as scriving. The Merchant Houses who control this magic--the art of using coded commands to imbue everyday objects with sentience--have already used it to transform Tevanne into a vast, remorseless capitalist machine. But if they can unlock the artifact's secrets, they will rewrite the world itself to suit their aims. Now someone in those Houses wants Sancia dead, and the artifact for themselves. And in the city of Tevanne, there's nobody with the power to stop them. To have a chance at surviving—and at stopping the deadly transformation that's under way—Sancia will have to marshal unlikely allies, learn to harness the artifact's power for herself, and undergo her own transformation, one that will turn her into something she could never have imagined. This description is spoiler-free. On the podcast, we discuss Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett in detail and our discussion in the podcast is filled with minor and major spoilers, so please read the book before you listen if you are into that kind of experience. Characters Which characters do we like? Who scares us? Who is our favorite character? Who are we shipping together? Who do we worry about? Who do we hope appears in the second book in this trilogy? You think you know what people's motivations are, but then you find out more or it changes. Who surprised us? • Sancia Grado • Gregor Dandolo • Ofelia Dandolo • Orso • Berenice • Claudia and Giovanni • Estelle Candiano • Tomas Candiano • Clef! World Building What do we learn about the magic in this very scientific world? What do we learn about politics from a world without laws? • Themes o Unfettered capitalism o How marginalizing people causes the loss of talent o PTSD and the lasting effects of trauma This is the first book in a trilogy. Will you read book 2? Book 3? Do you think authors owe readers the ending they are hoping for? Writing and Reading Experiments WHY aren't more people talking about how great this book is? Where is the hidden corner of the Internet where people are fangirling over Foundryside and should we join those social media platforms so that we can connect with the other readers who loved this book? What are we learning from this book? How do I grow up to be that good of a writer? Could you write the middle of a book and then show the build up in flash backs to write a cape/heist novel that way? Next episode: We are reading and listening to the 5-star SF/FF audiobooks and books that we have recommended to each other recently, possibly including the climate change tidally-locked planet #hopepunk found family snuggling book The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders. Our Show Notes include mentions and recommendations, all linked for your convenience. http://thebookevangelists.com Music Credit: The music used during transitions in our podcast is adapted from: Jazzy Sax, Guitar, and Organ at the club by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/58382 Ft: geoffpeters
Drew and Rob take on Robert Jackson Bennett's newest fantasy, Foundryside. This week's Final Draft features a barrel-aged ale from River North Brewing Co. Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Patrick McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud
Mission encre noire Tome 26 Chapitre 315. Les derniers coureurs de Virginie Beauregard D. paru en 2018 aux éditions de l'Écrou. Les pensées de Virginie Beauregard D. lui viennent en laissant filer les mots sur ses cahiers, librement. Simplement, une pensée va enchaîner sur une autre, un détail va interpeller, comme un pied sur l'asphalte ou un sommeil d'enfant. Les coureurs qui inlassablement créent de la distance entre les lieux, les choses et les gens, poursuivent, parfois, ici, une quête impossible. De la course à l'écriture, il y a une forme d'énergie fascinante qui se dégage de ce magnifique recueil. Au fil des confidences, le long parcours qui déroule, se fait sonore, couleur ou esquisse. Si le mouvement est à la source de ce recueil, les mots qui dévorent le bitume ont des semelles de vent. Comme d'autres, vous tomberez sous le charme de ces lignes qui invitent à un voyage immobile, à la fois intime et tribal. Troisième recueil de poésie publié aux éditions de l'Écrou, après Les heures se trompent de but (2010) et D'une main sauvage (2014), Les derniers coureurs a été dans la liste préliminaire du prix des libraires 2019. Virginie Beauregard D. est notre invitée à Mission encre noire. Extrait: « Tu tombes/de ton lit/comme je m'écarte/du sommeil/revenant d'un calvaire de chemins secrets/ça ne ressemble à rien/tu battais des pieds comme d'autres des ailes/c'est à se demander/si nous sommes ces athlètes essoufflés/ceux qui courent en meute/sur l'ellipse étincelante/des minutes et des saisons/d'un stade qui les connaît à peine.» Je profite de cette dernière émission de la saison, avant de vous retrouver à la rentrée, pour vous suggérer une liste de lecture pour accompagner votre été les pieds dans l'eau. Vous trouverez au programme: American Elsewhere de Robert Jackson Bennett traduit par Laurent philibert-Caillat paru en 2018 aux éditions Albin Michel. Empire des chimères par Antoine Chainas paru en 2018 aux éditions Gallimard dans la collection Série noire. Power de Michael Mention paru en 2018 aux éditions Stéphane Marsan. Reporter criminel de James Ellroy traduit par Jean-paul Gratias paru en 2018 aux éditions Rivages noir. Darktown de Thomas Mullen traduit par Anne-Marie Carrière paru en 2018 aux éditions Rivages noir. L'usurpateur de Jorn Lier Horst traduit par Céline Romand-Monnier paru en 2019 aux éditions Gallimard dans la collection Série noire. Né d'aucune femme de Franck Bouysse paru en 2018 aux éditions de la Manufacture de livres. Je vous souhaite à toutes et à tous un bel été !
Mission encre noire Tome 26 Chapitre 315. Les derniers coureurs de Virginie Beauregard D. paru en 2018 aux éditions de l'Écrou. Les pensées de Virginie Beauregard D. lui viennent en laissant filer les mots sur ses cahiers, librement. Simplement, une pensée va enchaîner sur une autre, un détail va interpeller, comme un pied sur l'asphalte ou un sommeil d'enfant. Les coureurs qui inlassablement créent de la distance entre les lieux, les choses et les gens, poursuivent, parfois, ici, une quête impossible. De la course à l'écriture, il y a une forme d'énergie fascinante qui se dégage de ce magnifique recueil. Au fil des confidences, le long parcours qui déroule, se fait sonore, couleur ou esquisse. Si le mouvement est à la source de ce recueil, les mots qui dévorent le bitume ont des semelles de vent. Comme d'autres, vous tomberez sous le charme de ces lignes qui invitent à un voyage immobile, à la fois intime et tribal. Troisième recueil de poésie publié aux éditions de l'Écrou, après Les heures se trompent de but (2010) et D'une main sauvage (2014), Les derniers coureurs a été dans la liste préliminaire du prix des libraires 2019. Virginie Beauregard D. est notre invitée à Mission encre noire. Extrait: « Tu tombes/de ton lit/comme je m'écarte/du sommeil/revenant d'un calvaire de chemins secrets/ça ne ressemble à rien/tu battais des pieds comme d'autres des ailes/c'est à se demander/si nous sommes ces athlètes essoufflés/ceux qui courent en meute/sur l'ellipse étincelante/des minutes et des saisons/d'un stade qui les connaît à peine.» Je profite de cette dernière émission de la saison, avant de vous retrouver à la rentrée, pour vous suggérer une liste de lecture pour accompagner votre été les pieds dans l'eau. Vous trouverez au programme: American Elsewhere de Robert Jackson Bennett traduit par Laurent philibert-Caillat paru en 2018 aux éditions Albin Michel. Empire des chimères par Antoine Chainas paru en 2018 aux éditions Gallimard dans la collection Série noire. Power de Michael Mention paru en 2018 aux éditions Stéphane Marsan. Reporter criminel de James Ellroy traduit par Jean-paul Gratias paru en 2018 aux éditions Rivages noir. Darktown de Thomas Mullen traduit par Anne-Marie Carrière paru en 2018 aux éditions Rivages noir. L'usurpateur de Jorn Lier Horst traduit par Céline Romand-Monnier paru en 2019 aux éditions Gallimard dans la collection Série noire. Né d'aucune femme de Franck Bouysse paru en 2018 aux éditions de la Manufacture de livres. Je vous souhaite à toutes et à tous un bel été !
In This Episode: The Book Evangelists discuss Dodger by Terry Pratchett Morning Chatter: In which we briefly discuss the disruptions of tornado warnings and completely fail to warn the listener that Lissa has banana bread baking in her oven. Dodger by Terry Pratchett at Goodreads: A storm. Rain-lashed city streets. A flash of lightning. A scruffy lad sees a girl leap desperately from a horse-drawn carriage in a vain attempt to escape her captors. Can the lad stand by and let her be caught again? Of course not, because he's...Dodger. Seventeen-year-old Dodger may be a street urchin, but he gleans a living from London's sewers, and he knows a jewel when he sees one. He's not about to let anything happen to the unknown girl--not even if her fate impacts some of the most powerful people in England. From Dodger's encounter with the mad barber Sweeney Todd to his meetings with the great writer Charles Dickens and the calculating politician Benjamin Disraeli, history and fantasy intertwine in a breathtaking account of adventure and mystery. Beloved and bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett combines high comedy with deep wisdom in this tale of an unexpected coming-of-age and one remarkable boy's rise in a complex and fascinating world. description from the publisher This blog post is spoiler-free. On the podcast, we discuss Dodger by Terry Pratchett and our discussion is filled with minor spoilers, so please read the book before you listen if you are into that kind of experience. We'll be here for you when you finish! • How do you decide to write about real historical people? Or to reuse other writer's fictional characters? • Why was Marian so excited to see Joseph Bazalgette show up as a character in this story? • As a reader, how do you decide whether to still read or like a book if you disagree with the author's twitter or media reports about their life? • How much does an editor affect the author's work? • What kind of legacy of notes and unfinished manuscripts will you leave behind at the end of your long and prosperous writer's life? How do those additional materials affect reader experience? • What now-long-dead authors would you follow on twitter if you could, to see their day to day thoughts? • How do book recommendations from authors work and why? • And for all of these things - how do we do these things better as writers for our own potential readers? Writing and Reading Experiments: Marian recommends: MasterClass, starting with Neil Gaiman Teaches The Art of Storytelling and has branched out to the Dan Brown and Billy Collins writing classes Lissa panics about the question "What are you Reading?" and will be reading Out Stealing Horses for a book club she leads. She admits she keeps going back to re-read The City in the Middle of the Night instead of reading new books because it is a book "about snuggling" and "about how you figure yourself out." Marian recommends All Systems Red by Martha Wells which has a self-aware murder robot. Next episode: We are reading and listening to the 5-star SF/FF audiobooks and books that we have recommended to each other recently, possibly including The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders and Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett.
On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're talking about spies and secret agents, and we speculate about whether they screen for bisexuality in the hiring process (this episode was almost called "No, Mr Bond, I Expect You to Bi"). The tentpoles this week are the fanfic Ulysses by girlbookwrm, the movie Atomic Blonde, and the book City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett. What We’ve Been Reading Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirThe Silence of the Girls by Pat BarkerThe Regeneration trilogy by Pat BarkerSalt Magic, Skin Magic by Lee WelchThe Divine Cities trilogy by Robert Jackson BennettAny Old Diamonds by KJ CharlesCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatUnmasked by the Marquess by Cat SebastianErkenci Kus Other Stuff We Mentioned Ulysses by girlbookwrmThe James Bond movies (in particular, 2006-2015)John le CarréIan FlemingSpooks (aka MI-5)Spy (2015)Kingsman (2014)The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)“99 Luftballons” (cover by Kaleida)Interview with Atomic Blonde choreographerThe Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015)The Man from U.N.C.L.E.(TV series 1964-68)The Americans (Macey calls it The Russians)Nirvana in FireTotally Spies! (2001-2014)Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)The “Genghis Khan” music video (Miike Snow, 2016)Skyfall (2012)Person of Interest (2011-2016)Amberlough series by Lara Elena DonnellySpectre (2015)The Divine Cities trilogy by Robert Jackson BennettQuantum of Solace (2008)Casino Royale (2006)Killing Eve (2018)Codename: Verity by Elizabeth E. WeinDuplicity (2009)Hybrid Author Podcast For Next TimeNothing! It's the Episode 30 Extravaganza! Be sure to send in your questions by March 1st!Transcript The transcription of this episode is available here. A round of applause for the scribes
Fictitious Bonus Book Review: Bleak, propulsive, and frighteningly plausible, Robert Jackson Bennett’s concise novella Vigilance examines an America which has embraced gun violence as inevitable and marketable. Yet the greatest weapons wielded in this warning tale are the tools of media manipulation, used to keep a diminishing populace paranoid yet eager for more corporate-sponsored bloodshed.
Put on your masks and get out your account books! Matt and Dave are joined by a very special guest, Dungeon Master Rob! They discuss Seth Dickinson's groundbreaking fantasy novel, The Traitor Baru Cormorant. Although it is a work of fiction, the book's approach to race, queerness, and empire can help us as world historians break free from some of the limitations of the archive. Happy Halloween and happy the Monster Baru Cormorant day! Links: Dungeon Master of None, Rob's podcast (Matt also co-hosts) The Traitor Baru Cormorant The Monster Baru Cormorant Recommendations: Dave - A Man of the People by Chinua Achebe Dave - Wizard of the Crow by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Dave - Castes of Mind: Colonialism and the Making of Modern India Nicholas B. Dirks Rob - The Divine Cities Trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett Matt - Purchasing Whiteness: Pardos, Mulattos, and the Quest for Social Mobility in the Spanish Indies by Ann Twinam Music: Angkor, Eric Jones Rebel, Rebel, David Bowie Empire State of Mind, Jay Z. feat. Alicia Key Mask Off, Future
Books Discussed This Episode: Monsters Of The Week by Zack Handlen and Todd VanDerWerff The Dream-Quest Of Vellitt Boe by Kij Johnson Deep Roots by Ruthanna Emrys (Innsmouth Legacy #2) A Night In Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny The Company Man by Robert Jackson Bennett
Rezensionen zu "Das Lied der Krähen" von Leigh Bardugo, "Foundryside" von Robert Jackson Bennett und "Im Turm" von Josiah Bancroft
Hugo-nominated author Robert Jackson Bennett (The Divine Cities Trilogy) talks with Adron about the creation process for his latest fantasy novel, Foundryside, which was just released by Crown Publishing.
This week Dani and Greg argue over whether Jason Momoa or Margot Robbie are more fun to watch on screen and then review the first book in Robert Jackson Bennett's new series, Foundryside!
Children of Earth and Sky von Guy Gavriel Kay, Lock-In von John Scalzi, City of Blades von Robert Jackson Bennett
Robert Jackson Bennett is one of my favorite contemporary fantasy authors. His Divine Cities series—so far comprising the novels City of Stairs and City of Blades—is unlike anything I can recall seeing before, combining urban and epic fantasy with noir thriller to tell a story of adventure and politics and dead gods, redemption and sacrifice. In this week's episode we talked about the series, as well as about genre expectations, writing diversely, naming fantasy characters, and his highly entertaining Twitter presence. In the second segment, Robert's topic was generational differences, though as we went through it we ended up touching on everything from city planning to Fox News. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | SoundCloud | RSS Support: Support our Patreon | Leave a review Share: Tweet this episode | Share to Facebook Connect: Email | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr Show Notes: Robert Jackson Bennett Robert Jackson Bennett's Twitter City of Stairs City of Blades Terry Pratchett Ender's Game The Genre Fountain Sam Sykes's Twitter Myke Cole's Twitter Clickhole Cul de Sac - 99% Invisible
Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! This week, Robert Jackson Bennett invites Justin to his favorite restaurant. They share a sumptuous meal together, with wine and fine conversation. Their waiter, Giuseppe, comes by the table from time to time. The conversation itself covers Robert’s intentions with his new novel, City of Blades, his use […]
MC Hawking's Podcore Nerdcast Episode 6: A Tale of Two Kitties In this episode of MC Hawking's Podcore Nerdcast, Ken, Len, and Cassie talk about porn movie titles, Making a Murderer, American Elsewhere, Maine Governor Paul Lepage, and Bone Tomahawk! Will It Suck: Deadpool! Cassie brings the latest in Dinosaur News! We interview Galactic Empire! LIKE us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/mchawkingspodcorenerdcast, and follow @podcorenerdcast and @mchawking on Twitter! Index: A Tale of Two Titties 00:00:23 The gang discusses their favorite porn movie titties titles. He's The Man! 00:03:36 We talk about the original theme song to The Six Million Dollar Man. (Hint: It's not the one you remember.) Making a Murderer 00:12:54 We start out talking about that Netflix show and serial killers, but end up talking about cereal (because drunk). Nathan's Book Nook 00:18:50 Ken talks about American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett. Ken mistakenly credited the Audible narrator Graham Winton as the author (because drunk). Will It Suck: Deadpool 00:23:07 We're all pretty excited about Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. Don't Call It a Reboot 00:32:32 It really grinds Len's gears when shows and movies are called reboots when they're really just continuations or spinoffs. Everybody Wants to Rule The World 00:37:24 If Ken were in charge, you'd need a college education to vote, but college would be free. Paul Lepage 00:44:00 Maine's governer thinks black drug dealers from out-of-state are getting all the white girls in his state pregnant. Dino News 00:48:00 Cassie tells us about a mating display behavior known as "scraping", recently discovered in four different Cretaceous sites in Colorado. Westerns 00:53:55 We talk about Bone Tomahawk and Jane Got a Gun. The Game 00:56:55 Len and Cassie tie on the U.S. Immigration Test quiz and go into triple overtime trying to break the tie (Who Said It: Ben Carson or Eric Cartman, Who Did It: Larry David or Bernie Sanders, and finally Who Said It: The 2016 GOP Candidates. Interview: Galactic Empire 01:13:00 The gang interviews Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Storm Trooper, Imperial Guard, and Shadow Trooper from Galactic Empire about their video, how they got together, and their upcoming projects. Closing Banter 01:28:10 Len has been known to go off on a tangent from time to time. Star Wars Main Theme 01:28:37 Galactic Empire shreds through the best movie theme song of all time.
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of Podcasts
We met at the Bryant Corner Café for cookies, coffee and a survey of what’s on everyone’s stack of books. Nancy also had some news about the finalists for National Book Award Short List for Young Adult Novels Laura Rubey “Bone Gap”Neal Shusterman, ”Challenger Deep”Noelle Stevenson, “Nimona” She also had news about the finalistsfor the Carnegie Award given by the America Library Association(Fiction) Viet Thanh Nguyen, “The Sympathizer”Hanya Yanagihara, “A Little Life”Jim Shephard, “The Book of Aron” (Non Fiction)Sally Mann, “Hold Still” A Memoir in Photographs”Helen Macdonald “H is for Hawk”Andrea Wulf. The Invention of Nature: Alexander Von Humboldt’s New WorldOthers Readings from our stacks.John Irving, “Avenue of Mysteries” and maybe reread “The World According to Garp.’Peter Guralnick, “Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n Roll Sophie Blackall and Emily Jenkins, “A Fine Dessert” Jon Meachum, “ “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey George Herbert Walker Bush.”Robert Jackson Bennett, “City of Stairs: The Divine Cities.” – Nancy just finished this science fiction book– she calls it entirely original world building. First of a trilogy, “The Divine Cities.” The 2nd installment, “City of Blades is coming out January 26th, 2016. Ona Russell, “O’Brien’s Desk” Louis de Bernieres, “Birds Without Wings”Orhan Parmuk, “My Name is Red” ,“A Strangeness In My Mind” Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz, Doctor Mutter’s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine.”Jamie Holmes, “Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing.”Isabelle Allende, The Stories of Eva Luna” Stacy Schiff, “The Witches”Doris Kearns Goodwin, “The Bully Pulpit”Lincoln Steffens, “The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens.”Kent Haruf, “Our Souls At Night.”
Ellen DeGeneres is apparently interested in adapting Naomi Novik's Uprooted as a film. But, we all know there's a long road from "interest" to "released." Just ask Neil Gaiman. The good news is Gaiman's American Gods is finally green-lit for TV! So there's hope. Unless you're a god from the Continent! More about that as we wrap up The City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett.
2312 von Kim Stanley Robinson; City of Stairs von Robert Jackson Bennett; Station Eleven von Emily St. John Mandel; Kurzgeschichten von Ellen Klages, Ken Liu und Tom Crosshill
You know, if you think about it, it’s like, are gods controlling us man, or are we controlling the gods? Whoa. In Genre Stop’s third episode, Bri and Scott finally address their podcast’s growing gender disparity and review a book by a dude. Their discussion of Robert Jackson Bennett’s “City of Stairs” touches on anachronistic […]
Last year, Ruth Graham published an article in Slate arguing that adults should feel embarrassed to read young-adult fiction. This episode, Emily and Kyle weigh in on the debate and talk about how to balance reading what you like with finding material that challenges you. Plus, they talk about what books they've been reading and Kyle gets much too excited about Robert Jackson Bennett's fantasy novel City of Stairs. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 – 8:00: What We're Reading 8:00 – 45:00: The Adults-Reading-YA Debate What Emily's Reading: Geek Love by Katherine Dunn What Kyle's Reading: City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett "Pocosin" by Ursula Vernon. Click here to read the short story. Other Works that We Discuss: Zone One by Coulson Whitehead The Fault In Our Stars by John Green Submergence by J.M. Ledgard Instructions by Neil Gaiman His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones Buying books at Powell's by using these affiliate links helps support the show! Do you have thoughts on the adults-reading-YA debate? Email the show at portablemagicpodcast@gmail.com or tweet us @PortableMagicPC!
Stories Discussed This Episode: Whom The Gods Would Destroy by Brian Hodge Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix Brisk Money by Adam Christopher City Of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett
Robert Jackson Bennett joins us on the show this week to talk about his new book, City of Stairs! The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millions—until its divine protectors were killed. Now Bulikov has become just another colonial outpost of the world's new geopolitical power, but the surreal landscape of the city itself—first shaped, now shattered, by the thousands of miracles its guardians once worked upon it—stands as a constant, haunting reminder of its former supremacy. Into this broken city steps Shara Thivani. Officially, the unassuming young woman is just another junior diplomat sent by Bulikov's oppressors. Unofficially, she is one of her country's most accomplished spies, dispatched to catch a murderer. But as Shara pursues the killer, she starts to suspect that the beings who ruled this terrible place may not be as dead as they seem—and that Bulikov's cruel reign may not yet be over. We also take questions from you, the audience, and ask him what the heck was going on with the video below:
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