Podcasts about small angry planet

Jes and Sarah are talking about loving your library during this month's episode of Beyond the Shelves! After talking about unique library services and the best ways you can support your library, they talk about some of their favorite books that feature libraries. Then they dig into a busy Book Bulletin segment (starts at 42:51), full of interesting news. Next month, Jes and Sarah are hosting their first ever Beyond the Shelves Book Club episode! They're reading Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray. That episode is scheduled to be up on Tuesday, March 11. We encourage you to read the book so you can follow along with their discussion next month!   Show Notes Show Up for Your Library - ALA Advocacy One of the best ways to support the library is using your library!   What We're Reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything, by Colette Shade House of Earth and Blood, by Sarah J. Maas Onyx Storm, by Rebecca Yarros A Bad Day for Sunshine, by Darynda Jones The Age of Magical Overthinking, by Amanda Montell Keep Me, by Sara Cate To Be Read Sula, by Toni Morrison Voice Like a Hyacinth, by Mallory Pearson Water Moon, by Samantha Sotto Yambao Ana Maria and the Fox, by Liana De la Rosa Deep End, by Ali Hazelwood Books About Libraries The Library at Mount Char, by Scott Hawkins The Book that Wouldn't Burn, by Mark Lawrence The Parliament, by Aimee Pokwatka The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern The Cartographers, by Peng Shepherd Upright Women Wanted, by Sarah Gailey Library Services Book Club Sets TONS of eMagazines on Libby Comics Plus Community Fridges Book Bulletin Children of Blood and Bone Cast Reveal Bookshop.org now sells eBooks Department of Education is ending book ban investigations Simon & Schuster is no longer requiring book blurbs Philadelphia Eagles player AJ Brown helps a book become a bestseller after being spotted reading it on the sidelines during a playoff game Onyx Storm reaction (the headlines - they're bad and misunderstand the book!) Lady Whistlethreads book drama newsletter

In this episode, we're talking about cozy science fiction and The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. Proprietor's Pick: Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access bonus content and support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza

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

In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, we welcome Ryan Rumsey, founder of Second Wave Dive, to explore the evolving role of design in today's dynamic business environments. Ryan shares his unique insights on design leadership, the importance of understanding business models, and how design maturity must adapt to different organizational contexts. Listeners will gain valuable strategies on bridging the gap between creative thinking and business strategy, effectively positioning themselves in a rapidly changing landscape, and preparing for the future of design in an AI-driven world. Whether you're a junior designer or a seasoned leader, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive and evolve in your career. Ryan's Resources: CDO Schoolhttps://thecdo.school10% coupon code: R3F3RR4LPRMy personal sitehttps://www.ryanrumsey.comWhat I'm reading right now The Universal Traveler: A Soft-Systems Guide to Creativity, Problem-Solving, and the Process of Reaching Goals by Don Koberg and Jim BagnallThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersWhat I'm listening to:Scritpnotes: a podcast about screenwritingA lot of Chappel Roan. :)

Send us a Text Message.Join Lee as she shares her first cozy short story and dives into why cozy fantasy is a great genre for strong and complex female characters.Episode hashtag: #laserslocketsBooks DiscussedLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeThe House Witch by DelemhachIn the Company of Witches by Auralee WallaceCan't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca ThorneA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersSeries DiscussedWarehouse 13EurekaXena: Warrior PrincessStar Trek (pick your flavor, my fave is Voyager)The Lost World (the 90s Sir Arthur Conan Doyle one)The OrvilleThe Librarians (including the made-for-tv movies)Join our Community!https://discord.gg/rKsy3ruE9qLet's Get Social!https://linktr.ee/lasersandlocketsTheme and Bumpers composed by Lee Little in GarageBand.

Hi Smooches! We've been truant, and we're sorry, OK?! Life is just like really really hard. But we have so many books to talk about, including my new MMF short story, And They Were Roommates, and all the very informative and depressing books Meg is reading in her therapy studies. Meg kept getting kicked out of the Zoom meeting, and I kept in every time it happened because it was pretty funny. But that only goes on for the first maybe 10 minutes of the episode so don't worry about it from an audio perspective, it's not the whole episode. We've got lots and lots of news, including our plans for the summer, so let's get into it! Subscribe to Liz's author newsletter: https://stats.sender.net/forms/aK018b/view All of Liz's author links are here: https://linktr.ee/ellediazromance Highly recommend: Jokes on You Podcast (they're also on all the audio platforms): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUwImlNmFE-LPkde4LEaAw Books Liz mentioned And They Were Roommates by Elle Diaz So Hectic by Eve Dangerfield All Systems Red by Martha Wells The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver Motel Spooky Nine by Julie-Anne Munoz Light from the Dark by R Sullins Space for More by Emily Antoinette Junker Seven by Olive J. Kelley What Kind of Fool by J.L. Minyard Author E.A. Fortneaux Author Liz Hambleton Books Meg mentioned What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo Freedom Is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis Sweet Berries by C.M. Nascosta Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta Don't Want You Like A Best Friend by Emma R. Alban We've Been Too Patient: Voices from Radical Mental Health That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

In Episode 135, it's time for our annual FUJK book selection. Once upon a time, before a certain author who wrote a book about a certain boy wizard revealed herself to be a piece of trash, we had begun working out way through the series. Now we choose a queer trans author to read instead!This year we're reading Pluralities by Avi Silver. We absolutely loved it! Prepare for some obsessed rambles. This was definitely a favourite!Show NotesWe've read so many good books for this series! See below for the full list.You may recognize Avi Silver from Episode 42 about The Shale Project. We read Silver's book Two Dark Moons and Sienna Tristen's The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming.In our next episode we're wrapping up 2024 (HOW?!). Join us for a chat about our favourite books and episodes of the year, and some of our reading and writing goals for the new year.Other FUJK Episodes57: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas 83: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee 109: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi ⁠Other Books MentionedThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirHow Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee

Brea and Mallory recommend sci fi books for all your dads, boyfriends, and husbands. They also solve a book dumping problem and give advice on being judgemental in your book club. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingPair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/join Wooden Comic BoxMatt's Visualized Reading Life Books Mentioned - Starter Villain by John ScalziThe Mystery at Dunvegan Castle by T.L. HuchuOld Man's War by John ScalziRosewater by Tade ThompsonTitanium Noir by Nick HarkawayThe Long Way to A Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersDefenders by Will McIntoshThe Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu, translated by Kevin LiuThe Light Brigade by Kameron HurleyAncillary Justice by Ann LeckieThe Prey of Gods by Nikki DraydenThe City and the City by China Mieville

Bonjouuuuur ! Pour changer un peu et sortir de nos zones de confort, on a pioché des livres au hasard dans nos médiathèques respectives, et on vous en parle dans cet épisode :) On espère que ça vous plaira, n'hésitez pas à nous donner vos avis, via instagram @entrenospages ou par mail : entrenospages@gmail.com. Bonne écoute ! Les livres abordés dans cet épisode sont : - La fin des hommes/The end of men, Christina Sweeney-Baird - Les Portes perdues/Every Heart a Doorway, Seanan McGuire - Le jour où l'humanité a niqué la fantasy, Karim Berrouka - Six versions/Six stories, Matt Wesolowski - L'espace d'un an/The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, Becky Chambers - Fragiles serments/Full House, Molly Keane Music promoted by La Musique Libre Joakim Karud - Canals: https://youtu.be/zrXbhncmorc Joakim Karud: https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud

This episode is dedicated to Jenna @thefellowshipofbooks. Today we're going to dive into the sci-fi genre and its subgenres with self-published author SJ Pratt, so pour yourself a cup of tea and let's get started. Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @theteagranniespodcast and on Twitter @theteagrannies. Happy writing! Links:SJ Pratt on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjpratt_writer/SJ Pratt website: https://www.sjpratt.com/SJ Pratt's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6d00c72d189b/sjpratt-newsletterBooks recommended in this episode:The 716 by SJ PrattFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyRed Rising by Pierce BrownSkyward by Brandon SandersonDune by Frank HerbertThe Martian by Andy WeirIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsDivergent by Veronica RothThe Bladerunner by Alan E. NourseA Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky ChambersGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsA Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersHunt the Stars, Eclipse the Moon, and Capture the Sun by Jessie Mihalik A Rip Through Time by Kelley ArmstrongProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir Some Desperate Glory by Emily TeshWinter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell TV & movies recommended in this episode:Star WarsStar TrekThe MandalorianCowboys and Aliens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon and Alex return to talk about the books, games and TV/movies they have been enjoying over our longer-than-expected hiatus. Includes chat about: Jedi Survivor Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Playdate Modern Warfare 3 Ted Lasso Guardians 3 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Foundation Silo Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The News Agents podcast The Rosewater Trilogy by Tade Thompson FoundrySide series by Robert Jackson Bennett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playpauseturn/message

Jon and Alex return to talk about the books, games and TV/movies they have been enjoying over our longer-than-expected hiatus. Includes chat about: Jedi Survivor Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Playdate Modern Warfare 3 Ted Lasso Guardians 3 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Foundation Silo Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The News Agents podcast The Rosewater Trilogy by Tade Thompson FoundrySide series by Robert Jackson Bennett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playpauseturn/message

Hello everyone!!For this month's Left Page show we are joined by Holly, from the great Pentiment episode! This time we talk about another Becky Chambers book: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.We dive into the interesting "cozy" aspects, what that idea can even mean, and also the effects and consequences of connecting a small focused story with a larger, political one! All in all a great conversation on storytelling and writing!Enjoy!Please support our Patreon if you're interested and want access to early content and the bonus Reading Corners! https://www.patreon.com/leftpage Intro Music: Gymnopédie Nº1, Erik Satie, 1888Outro Music: Downtime, Vistas, Miracle of Sound, 2014 -> Check out his Bandcamp! https://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Books mentioned in today's episode:Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedInsomnia by Sarah Pinborough  To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky ChambersWrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky ChambersGirl, Forgotten by Karin SlaughterHappy Place by Emily HenryStone Blind by Natalie HaynesLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!

Frankenstein's Podcast presents: XENOMANIA! - a series in which we take a deep dive into each entry into the Alien universe, one film at a time with special guests along the way. This episode is dedicated to the one that started it all back in 1979, Alien, directed by Ridely Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon. Joining us is Philippa Ballantine, writer and author of the recent, licensed franchise novel, Alien: Inferno's Fall. *Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! *Thank you to Jim Tandberg/Grant Hasbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork! Featured Guest: Philippa (Pip) Ballantine is an award-winning speculative fiction author. Aside from her work set in the Alien universe, She's known for the Books of the Order series, the The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences novels, The Shifted World series and more. References: Beautiful Monsters: The Unofficial and Unauthorized Guide to the Alien and Predator Movies by David McIntree The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' Alien- Wikipedia Mrs. Davis (streaming on Peacock) History of the World Part II (streaming on Hulu) The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The Sandman (streaming on Netflix) The Power (streaming on Prime)

All of Becky's writing is excellent, but if you haven't read The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet  it's a great place to start. It's a wonderful, warm, and character-driven space opera that follows the tight-knit crew of a wormhole-drilling starship working their way across the galaxy. We talked with Becky about:Growing up in a 'space' familyGoing from self-publishing to winning a Hugo Her process for creating her wonderful characters Using the search for identity as central conflict Becky's biggest influencesOr you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video (and see the short videos we've started posting every other week), or join the Hugonauts book club on discord!

We are closing out our run of Spectaculars from Rodney Thompson and Scratchpad Publishing with our back matter, when we talk about the game mechansims, how they fit in with super hero fiction, and give you some stellar comic book and novel recommendations.We also spend some time talking with Seanan McGuire about her history with RPGs and some of her most memorable dice rolls, which will soon become some of your most memorable dice rolls.Back IssuesX-Men: Spotlight on Starjammers (1990), by Terry Kavanagh and Dave Cockrum.The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersVictories Greater than Death by Charlie Jane AndersCyclops (2014-15), by Greg Rucka and Russell DautermanJustice League International (1987-89) by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteisWanderers (1988-89) by Doug Moench and Dave HooverHoward the Duck (2015) by Chip Zdarsky and Joe QuinonesCaptain Marvel (2014) 7-8 by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Marcio Takara (in which Carol's space cat turns out to be a flerkin, and Rocket Raccoon puts in an appearance)The CastShana Hausman (they/them, @shanajeanh) — Emmett LowSeanan McGuire (she/her, @seananmcguire/@seananmcguire@wandering.shop) — Aelili (“Lily”)Stephanie Burt (she/her, @accommodatingly/@accommodatingly@zirk.us) — Across GlidingFiona Hopkins (she/her, @fionawhim/@fionawhim@dice.camp) — NarratorShow InfoWebsite: https://teamupmoves.com/Email: show@teamupmoves.comTwitter: @teamupmovesMastodon:

In episode 101, Gen and Jette talk about the settings that feel so alive they become an entire character in the novel — the haunted houses, the seaside towns, the cities that feel like living, breathing entities, we're here for all of it! Show Notes Make sure to check out Gen's blog post, which inspired this episode. We, uh, talked about a lot of books. Find (most of) them listed below! In our next episode we'll be talking about Little Women the novel, as well as two of the film adaptations from 1994 and 2019 Books & Media Mentioned Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Wilder Girls by Rory Power Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Illuminae by Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufmann The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Another Country by James Baldwin The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh L.A. Confidential The Shining by Stephen King Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Batman Sin City by Frank Miller Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The Martian, Project Hail Mary, and Artemis by Andy Weir Home Before Dark by Riley Sager We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James Heartbreaker by Claudia Dey American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Slade House by David Mitchell Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong Jaws by Peter Benchley The Dark Library by Cyrille Martinez Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Walden by Henry David Thoreau Dune by Frank Herbert Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter or email us at hello@anotherbookontheshelf.com. We'd love to hear from you! Sign up for our newsletter and add us to Pinterest!

In this episode we discuss Becky Chambers' The Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet. Do be aware that we discuss all aspects of the plot of this book so read it before listening if you're concerned about spoilers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Welcome back to Books on the Brain, a podcast of books and nonsense! In this week's episode, we sit down with the lovely and hilarious author Aiden Thomas (@aidenschmaiden). We talk all things book to videogames adaptations, The Sunbearer Trials, and so many funny anecdotes. This is one episode you don't want to miss! You can send us a DM or comment on our Instagram @booksonthebrainpodcast! You can also send us an email: booksonthebrainpod@gmail.com We upload biweekly on Wednesdays, and you can find us individually Deirdre (she/her) @deirdrerosemorgan on Instagram & TikTok and Danielle (she/her) @d.j.books on Instagram and TikTok. current reads: Aiden: Self-Made Boys by Anna-Marie McLemore Danielle: Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Deirdre: Princess Princess Ever After & The Tea Dragon Society K. O'Neill, A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/booksonthebrainpod/message

Tune in as Chelsee and Christina (The Bi Pod) collaborate with Arthur for Pride Month 2022, during which queer content will be featured throughout June. For the fourth and final episode of the month, the focus is on the The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, the 2014 space opera debut novel by Becky Chambers. As the first entry in her Wayfarers series, it boasts quite a few merits, including (but not limited to) the Found Family trope, an extensively queer view on gender and sexuality, and detailed yet accessible worldbuilding. Along with breaking down all of this, the hosts mix up Treasure Planet with Atlantis: The Lost Empire, discuss romantic relationships between humans and A.I., and comment on Twitter toxicity. Spoilers start at 14:40 • Chelsee: Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian • Christina: Netflix's Heartstopper • Arthur: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, and Letterboxd: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arthur746/message

Tune in to hear sci-fi and fantasy recommendations from two librarians, specifically presenting books for readers who haven't tried either of these genres yet and are curious..., or perhaps you have and just haven't found the right book yet?  Titles discussed include: Damon Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (Skyward series) Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson (Reckoners series) Scythe by Neal Shusterman Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod, illustrated by Jess Taylor Saga by Brian K. Vaughan, illustrated by Fiona Staples The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune (also shouted out The House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door) Jeff We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker Neuromancer by William Gibson Leviathan Wakes by James A. Corey Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Descender by Jeff Lemire House of Rumour by Jason Arnott Michelle Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Comeuppance Served Cold by Marion Deeds All Systems Red by Martha Wells How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins      

 For the month of May, we read The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for  Book Club! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the discussion on Instagram and Facebook, we absolutely loved this book and hoped you did to!We had all kinds of technical difficulties in this episode so we apologize that the audio is a bit off!  If you want to read this book for your own book club, head over to our website to download your free book club kit!Stayed tuned over on our social media for the announcement of what we will be reading for June! It is PRIDE month and we are looking to read a PROUD book so if you have any recommendations for books written by LGBTQ authors, we want to hear about them! Come talk to us on our socials or send us an email!If you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other StuffJen Read:The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixAll the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn GreenwoodThe Ruin by Dervla McTeirnenPaperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix Shanna read:The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa Wish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultCheck out our lovely friend Jennelle's poetry page as well as Shayne Koyczan if you need your cold cold frozen heart thawed as well!Our book club discussion for The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers is starting today over on Instagram and Facebook!  If you are joining us for book club, head over there to join in on the conversation!If you are interested in purchasing any of these books on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying it through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast!  If you are not listening on Libro.fm yet, consider making the switch.  When you sign up, you get to choose which bookstore you buy the books from and a portion of your monthly membership goes directly to them!  And if you use our link, you support us as well.  During checkout, use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you get your first book for free!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week we are talking about the new book from Catriona Ward, Sundial! If you missed it, we are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet  by Becky Chambers for book club so pick up a copy, read along with us, and get ready to join the discussion on Instagram and Facebook starting on May 18!We are affiliated with  Libro.fm  and if you use any of our links to sign up for a membership or buy a book, you are not only supporting your local independent bookstore but also this podcast! Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what Shanna's reading and what Jen's DNFd.  Update on The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek! - Jen's finished it since the recording and she did really like it despite not being 100% sure in the recording.   Anyone who loves historical fiction is going to love this book!We are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us!  Books Mentioned in this Episode:The Blinds by Adam SternberghThe Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesFive Little Pigs by Agatha Christie My Absolute Darling by Gabriel TallentThe Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson How High We Go In The Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu We are affiliated with Libro.fm. If you purchase on any of the books we've shared through the links above, your dollars help support your local bookstores as well as this podcast!best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

In our mini episodes we take 10 mins to discuss all the fun questions about a book we've already read on our podcast! Listen to us chat about which of the characters would be mansplain/manipulate/malewife and if Lizzie Bennet would do well in the world of The Long Way to A Small Angry Planet.In this episode we discuss PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by JANE AUSTEN! (Originally read s1e1) Content WarningsnaSocial MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/130760733-teachmycat2read-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachmycat2read?s=09Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread)

Today we have all of our usual hosts back on the podcast, discussing The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. This books falls in the category of "slice of life in the future". We follow the crew of a subspace tunnelling ship called the "Wayfarer" as they set about punching a tunnel from the galactic core to more familiar space in the Galactic Commons. The Galactic Commons itself is modelled after the Federation from Star Trek, except humans aren't a particularly important race. Listen along with us as we give you a spoiler-free review in the first part of the episode and then dive into details later on. Email us with questions, comments, requests or recommendations at PoonaSFBookClub@gmail.com Our theme music is The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

It's time for book club! This month we read The Lighthouse Witches by CJ  Cooke and, wow, there was a lot to say about this book. Thanks to everyone who joined in on the discussion on Instagram and Facebook! If you  still want to get in on the discussion, it's never too late! Everything is saved in the highlights on our Instagram page so you can head over there to weigh in on any of the books we book club!  If you're interested in reading this one for your own book club, head over to our website to download the free book club kit which includes all our discussion questions.  We are letting you all decide which book we do for May! The choice is between The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers or Sundial by Catriona Ward.  So send us an email to let us know which one you want to book club or head over to Instagram where we've posted a poll in our stories! Special shout out to a few loyal book clubbers  @deereadsfordays and @bookwormandcoffee over on Instagram.  Thanks so much for joining us so many times.  We love seeing your names pop up in our messages and we always look forward to finding out what you thought of the books! We invite everyone to head over and check out their Bookstagrams!best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Jon and Maggie talk about  Foundation by Isaac Asimov, Old Man's War by John Scalzi, Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir, and The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers. 

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight dive into the world of Fantasy and Science Fiction! First in Previously On (3:17), Jason and Rosie discuss some comics news, including a new Avengers series, a possible new comics origin for Thor in Avengers 1,000,000 BC, Marvel's A.X.E.: Judgment Day, and DC's upcoming Death of Justice League and Dark Crisis; they also discuss the title casting in Disney+'s recently announced Percy Jackson series, the MCU's Ironheart series gaining its directors, and recap episode three of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. In the Airlock (53:19), they discuss JK Rowling's transphobia and why they won't be covering the latest Fantastic Beasts movie before diving deep (deeeep) into their book bag to offer recommendations for amazing Fantasy and Sci-Fi that just so happens to be written by marginalized, underrepresented, and queer authors that centers marginalized characters. Then, in the Hive Mind (1:15:06), Jason and Rosie are joined by Nicola Griffith, award winning author of Ammonite, Hild, the upcoming Spear, and more, to discuss her process as a writer, conducting research on Arthurian England, and writing with, and about, disabilities. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:48:43) a listener pitches us on The Illuminatus! Trilogy. Tune in every Friday and don't forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?' (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What's coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie's IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. Spear by Nicola Griffith + Nicola's website is worth checking out too! The Listener's Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Harry Potter and The Problematic Author by Maia Kobabe The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson Hild by Nicola Griffith Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden Spear by Nicola Griffith (out on April 19th) Pet by Akwaeke Emezi The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton (out on May 3) Recommendations from our guest & award winning author Nicola Griffith: Sorrowland (2021) by Rivers Solomon The Long Way To a Small Angry Planet (2015) by Becky Chambers A Companion to Arthurian Literature  (2009) Edited by Helen Fulton A Spindle Splintered  (2021) by Alix E. Harrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back and talking about one of the best books in this history of the world, A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. “It's like Firefly in space!” – Lindsay, eloquent as always. Show Notes: –Algae as fuel –The Microbiology Society –Ada Lovelace

Today we discuss Leviathan Falls by James SA Corey, the ninth and last book in The Expanse series. Vivek and Varad sat this one out because they haven't read the other books in the series yet. Instead we have a very special guest on today's show, Rohit, who is an actual rocket scientist! We will have spoilers for the other eight books and the TV series as well, so you might want to avoid this episode if you aren't done with all of those books/episodes. Next book: The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. Email us with questions, comments, requests or recommendations at PoonaSFBookClub@gmail.com Our theme music is The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

We discuss what it's been like to be back in school as adults, including what we are studying, the best and worst parts, and tips for anyone thinking of going back to school.Life latelySarah is relishing riding a bike with working brakes.Abby shares that Pepper was vaccinated as part of the Pfizer COVID clinical trial!Reading latelySarah read the the cozy food mystery Arsenic and Adobo by Mia Manasala.Abby finished the first book in a science fiction series: Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.Eating latelyAbby tried a new spinach and artichoke dip for the Super Bowl.Sarah made a veggie pot pie with cheddar biscuit topping.If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we gush about Becky Chambers' first novel, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. Join us as we talk about humanism when not all the characters are human, why we actually wouldn't punch any of the characters, and how much this book is just a big warm hug in word form. This episode also includes an excellent recommendation of British desserts if you ever are travelling in the futureWarning! Green tea does, despite what is implied in this episode, contain a reasonable amount of caffeine and is not Doctor Chef approved to be labelled as "boring tea".Content WarningsSocial MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comGoodread: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/130760733-teachmycat2read-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachmycat2read?s=09Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread)

We are back after a month-long hiatus! We discuss Olaf Stapledon's 'Sirius', a book about a human-level-intelligence dog, set in the 1930s and 1940s. The book came out in 1944 and explores what it means to be human, and the challenges for a true outsider to fit into human society, especially when he has no society of his own. Next books: Leviathan Falls by James SA Corey and The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. Email us with questions, comments, requests or recommendations at PoonaSFBookClub@gmail.com Our theme music is The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we've been reading - SO MANY GOOD BOOKS - and also talk about Jen's new baby!! Books Mentioned in This Episode:Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer The Girl from the Well by Rin ChupecoSundial by Catriona Ward She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Erica Appelros is a Doctor in Theology and Associate Professor in Philosophy of Religion with more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, coach and speaker, works as an associate professor in philosophy of religion at Lund University, Sweden. She is also a published author in Swedish and in English, and she is dedicated to creating courses, books and workshops to empower people to advance in their growth towards more clarity, knowledge and self-knowledge to live a life with a deeper purpose. She is a lifelong learner and reader, and her university training includes Philosophy, Theology, Mathematics, Biology, Linguistics, Religious Studies, and Horticulture. She is also a certified dance leader in Liberating dance and Sacred dance, a raving reader, a lively language learner and loves playing with clay. I could have talked to her about her background all day, but we also talked about her favorite book – a Swedish classic I'd never heard of, called “The Emigrants,” by Vilhelm Moberg.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Erica Appelros Website/Twitter   Discussed in this episode: The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg Unto a Good Land by Vilhelm Moberg The Settlers by Vilhelm Moberg The Last Letter Home by Vilhelm Moberg (Gah! The title alone brings tears to my eyes.) Bookstore Funchal – Livraria Esperança (do yourself a favor and look up photos of this bookstore. We're moving to Madeira, right? I feel like we have to move to Madeira.) The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Ten Lessons for A Post-Pandemic World by Fareed Zakaria Here's a clip of Liv Ullman talking about the goodbye scene in the 1973 Emigrants movie And here's a clip for a remake of the movie, coming in March 2022 Karl Oskar and Kristina monument in Karlshamn, Sweden There is a matching one in Lindstrom, Minnesota!   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Erica Appelros is a Doctor in Theology and Associate Professor in Philosophy of Religion with more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, coach and speaker, works as an associate professor in philosophy of religion at Lund University, Sweden. She is also a published author in Swedish and in English, and she is dedicated to creating courses, books and workshops to empower people to advance in their growth towards more clarity, knowledge and self-knowledge to live a life with a deeper purpose. She is a lifelong learner and reader, and her university training includes Philosophy, Theology, Mathematics, Biology, Linguistics, Religious Studies, and Horticulture. She is also a certified dance leader in Liberating dance and Sacred dance, a raving reader, a lively language learner and loves playing with clay. I could have talked to her about her background all day, but we also talked about her favorite book – a Swedish classic I'd never heard of, called “The Emigrants,” by Vilhelm Moberg.   Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Erica Appelros Website/Twitter   Discussed in this episode: The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg Unto a Good Land by Vilhelm Moberg The Settlers by Vilhelm Moberg The Last Letter Home by Vilhelm Moberg (Gah! The title alone brings tears to my eyes.) Bookstore Funchal – Livraria Esperança (do yourself a favor and look up photos of this bookstore. We're moving to Madeira, right? I feel like we have to move to Madeira.) The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Ten Lessons for A Post-Pandemic World by Fareed Zakaria Here's a clip of Liv Ullman talking about the goodbye scene in the 1973 Emigrants movie And here's a clip for a remake of the movie, coming in March 2022 Karl Oskar and Kristina monument in Karlshamn, Sweden There is a matching one in Lindstrom, Minnesota!   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Brian finally sees the cover, E performs a secret ritual, and Ed tunnels through space.

Join us for the LAST episode of Book Club maybe EVER!?

Let's talk science fiction! Continuing with my “Where to Start” series, this episode is on where to start reading sci-fi. I'm joined by YouTubers Angela from the Literature Science Alliance and Tori Morrow. 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: A Dark and Starless Forest by Sarah Holowell: https://amzn.to/3nmf0ur It All Comes Back to You by Farah Naz Rishi: https://amzn.to/38ZaLfO White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson: https://amzn.to/3k0Q8Xa Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/3E8dQZm City of Thieves by Alex London: https://amzn.to/2X8mdUm First Light by Casey Berger: https://amzn.to/2Xcqo1j No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull: https://amzn.to/3C1mK9q Destroyer of Light by Jennifer Marie Brisset: https://amzn.to/3l6cFkA Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky: https://amzn.to/3hleIQJ Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson: https://amzn.to/3txf77w Other Books/Authors Mentioned His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman: https://amzn.to/2XbwYVG Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor: https://amzn.to/2X8b2KO The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: https://amzn.to/38Xr0dC The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld: https://amzn.to/3ntSCz8 The Giver by Lois Lowry: https://amzn.to/3niUDyg Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card: https://amzn.to/3E4jJ9X The Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov: https://amzn.to/3BUWI7w The Replicas series by Marilyn Kaye: https://amzn.to/3E64Ns8 Myst series: https://amzn.to/3tzUbNk Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang: https://amzn.to/3BWY01Z Do You Dream of Terra-Two by Temi Oh: https://amzn.to/3tvTJiU Exhalation by Ted Chiang: https://amzn.to/3hmax7d Kindred by Octavia Butler: https://amzn.to/2YMHp2A Expanse series by James S.A. Corey: https://amzn.to/3yYS4Dx The Martian by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/3niPg29 World War Z by Max Brooks: https://amzn.to/3twoKTP Jurassic Park by Michael Crighton: https://amzn.to/2XiaJgO Dune by Frank Herbert: https://amzn.to/3yYsA9r The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells: https://amzn.to/2X5erdm Binti by Nnedi Okorafor: https://amzn.to/2YMRCvV The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers: https://amzn.to/3jWd4GR A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers: https://amzn.to/3A3UeDd We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker: https://amzn.to/3lgJfQC Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel: https://amzn.to/3z3jJ6i An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green: https://amzn.to/2VvTub4 Hyperion by Dan Simmons: https://amzn.to/3hl5zrt Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee: https://amzn.to/38Xua0Y To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky Chambers: https://amzn.to/3nnFZWC The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin: https://amzn.to/3EgHxrs Escaping Exodus by Nicky Drayden: https://amzn.to/3Aefu9m The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden: https://amzn.to/3E0s1jj A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine: https://amzn.to/2XggWtR Catfishing on Catnet by Naomi Kritzer: https://amzn.to/3E78rSf This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada: https://amzn.to/3hmoYbf The Stand by Stephen King: https://amzn.to/3k0k45x Nyxia by Scott Reintgen: https://amzn.to/3k2ds6Y The Fold by Peter Clines: https://amzn.to/38UDXEO The Goddess in the Machine by Lora Beth Johnson: https://amzn.to/3k2y0fe Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson: https://amzn.to/390Agxv Scythe by Neal Schusterman: https://amzn.to/3C2e2re The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord: https://amzn.to/3hlCufq Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon: https://amzn.to/3z26jb1 Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell: https://amzn.to/3E9HRrG Exit West by Mohsin Hamid: https://amzn.to/3nlnVw9 Elysium by Jennifer Marie Brissett: https://amzn.to/3tuouVm This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone: https://amzn.to/2YBEGsA Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart: https://amzn.to/3z2WLfR   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

In this episode, Tristan, Kevin, Sam, and Marty review The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers.  This is the first book in the Hugo Award-winning 'Wayfairer' series that began life with a Kickstarter campaign and moved on to international acclaim.  On Science Fiction-Science Fact, Kevin covers the latest from DARPA, fission rockets, and supersonic air travel.  Marty gives a recap of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.   Kevin also picks our book for the next episode, and spoiler, you're going to like it. Finally, we dip our toes into some Star Wars trivia to test your Wedge Antilles knowledge, and ours.You can always find more episodes on our website, you can also find us on Twitter and Facebook to discover what is happening on The Bridge!Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141864356-talesfrom-thebridgeEmail: talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com#talesfromthebridge, #sciencefiction, #scifibookclub, #thelongwaytoasmallangryplanet, #nebulaawards, #hugoawards, #beckychambers, #wedgeantilles, #starwars

We’re back for a second episode of Shit We’ve Read! And It’s Pride Month! So, on this month’s episode, Laura & Jason are discussing the queer space opera The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. Joining us for the conversation is our very first guest host - Twitch streamer, cosplayer, and all around lover of fantasy - EmmaSkies! We have a lot of fun in this episode as we talk about the diverse cast of characters, species, and cultures, discuss banning FTL technology, and decide which space beverage is best. Oh, and Laura disowns both Jason & Emma over Firefly. Follow EmmaSkiesTwitch/Twitter/Instagram: @emmaskiesBookstagram: @biblioskies

Your KPL Podcast is blasting off for another out of this world adventure! This week we are joined by Hugo Award Winning bestseller, Becky Chambers.  We will be discussing her Wayfarers series and it's latest title "The Galaxy, and the Ground Within," and more. We also get a visit from engineer Dave Dixon for a chat about the science of satellites. It's a science fiction and science fact filled episode on your KPL Podcast!  Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgLearn more about Becky Chambers at www.otherscribles.comRecommendations:The Wayfarers Series (four book series)1.  The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers2.  A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers3. Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers4. The Galaxy and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers5. A Psalm of the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers6. Alien Oceans by Kevin Hand7. 2001 A Space Odyssey 

We are jam packed with celebration this week on the KPL Podcast! First we're visited by New York Times Bestseller Lisa Scottoline. We will be discussing her latest title "Eternal." Then, Jigisha and Ryan party down for National Library Week by sharing what they and other library staff members are reading in this week's Readers Advisory segment. Lastly for National Poetry Month we've a poetry reading! All this and more on a super celebratory episode of the KPL Podcast. Don't miss out! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgRecommendations:1. Normal People by Sally Rooney2. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman3. Madness of Sunshine and Quiet in her Bones by Nalini Singh4. The Duke and I by Julia Quinn5. Debbie Macomber's Table by Debbie Macomber6. Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy by Douglas Adams7. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn8. The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewel9. A Merciful Secret by Kendra Elliot10. Cross her Heart by Melinda Leigh11. We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry12. Library Book by Susan Orlean13. A Long Way to A Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers14. Difficult Damsels by Nikita Gill in the book Fierce Fairytales Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul

Episode 11: Best Books of 2019 and Reading Reflections In This Episode The Book Evangelists discuss their Best Books of 2019 and reflect on their reading habits. Best Books of 2019 - Marian • The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson - non-fiction "I just love this book!" • All Systems Red by Martha Wells • Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett • The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Additional mentions: • Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan • Fire and Heist by Sarah Beth Durst • Fawkes by Nadine Brandes • Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Best Books of 2019 - Lissa • What We Talk About When We Talk About Books by Leah Price • The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders • Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey • Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett • The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers • This is How We Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Things Lissa read in 2019 that she wouldn't normally have tried: • Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper • Picnic by William Inge • Dune by Frank Herbert • Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi (the first 80% of it) Marian: I'm very surprised to see that of my five favorite books of 2019, three of them are science fiction books. Lissa: I know, right?!? What is happening to us? Best Books of 2019 that I didn't get around to reading. Yet. (Lissa's list at work) These books are coming out in 2020! We are excited! • Keep Moving by Maggie Smith • Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey • The Last Emperox by John Scalzi • The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel • All Systems Red by Martha Wells 2020 Reading Resolutions Lissa's resolution: Buy and Read More Print Books and Read Them Intentionally (Not in my Bed!) and Write in the Margins. Marian's resolution: Read More and Better Poetry. Join a Book Group. Marian's resolution FOR LISSA: You should read the Murderbot novellas. And listen to Lockwood and Co. Lissa's resolution FOR MARIAN: Reflect on what you read more. The learning is in the reflection. And I think you should try a John Scalzi novel. You can pick which one. Cover blurbs are the print version of author twitter. -Lissa Coming Up Next episode: The Book Evangelists will discuss The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow Our Show Notes include mentions and recommendations, all linked for your convenience. What else would you like to see here? 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

In This Episode The Book Evangelists discuss their NaNoWriMo 2019 experiences along with the books This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone and The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers NaNoWriMo 2019 Wrap Up #NaNoWriMo2019 has concluded and it is now December. And here we are. Doing is good, but the learning is in the reflection. How did it go? Did you write what you said you were going to write? What did you learn? How was this year unique? Plansting means I think I am writing one thing and then it turns into something else partway through the month. - Lissa Marian wrote the first 50,000 words of a British historical mystery novel with Egyptology and various levels of success in the advanced plotting. Lissa wrote 51,000 words of a story that started out writing about a woman who creates "Book Club for One" and then another reader joins, 15 years later. And then I added the "Narrator" of both of their stories, as a social worker type of influence in their stories/lives, manipulating them from outside, and then their Narrator got harried with additional workload and sent an ancient copper dragon straight from the D&D 5e Monster Manual to Topeka and the story got….a little bit different and a little bit better. And in the end, most of my novel was about how being in a book club is very very good and also how we all deserve agency in our own lives and our own stories. This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone This blog post is spoiler-free. On the podcast, we discuss This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone 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. We'll be here for you when you finish! Marian perfectly captured why it was so hard for Lissa to talk about why she loves This is How You Lose the Time War when she shared the idea of "Meals and Snacks" from the Malcolm Gladwell MasterClass. People don't talk about things (movies, books etc) the same way they think about them. In conversation we cling to the little “snack” moments that are easy to transmit to others, but that is different than the bits that we mull and savor over a longer period of time. As writers, we include both snacks and meals so that consumers can use what we write on multiple levels. Lissa wants to annotate a copy of the book with her friends so we can all share the jokes, but also mull over and savor the book on her own, for a long time. The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers We agree that this book gives us SO MANY well developed characters: Ashby - captain Sissix - pilot Kizzy - tech Jenks - tech Lovey - AI Dr Chef - doctor and chef Rosemary - clerk Corbin - algaeist Ohan - navigator Pei - Ashby's secret partner “She was exactly where she was supposed to be.” The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers What spinoff projects did we propose during this podcast? The cookbook/craft book based on The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. Marian will work on the recipe for smokey buns and Lissa will knit a hat for fix bots. Maybe. This book is the first in a series! We have more stories to read! Coming Up Next episode: The Book Evangelists will discussing 2019 in reading and our plans, hopes, and dreams for 2020. 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

In This Episode The Book Evangelists discuss National Novel Writing Month — NaNoWriMo and why YOU should write a novel this November. Morning Chatter Note: In the last episode we promised we were going to discuss nonfiction. Clearly, that has changed. This is what happens when you let two NaNoWriMo fanatics have a podcast. Because we are well into #NaNoPrep. National Novel Writing Month To participate, you write 50,000 words of fiction in the 30 days of November. Sign up at nanowrimo.org. Lissa and Marian both think NaNoWriMo is the best thing ever. Lissa has been writing November novels every year since 2003. Marian has won every year since 2012. Tips and Techniques for Winning NaNoWriMo • “Let me give you the tricks I know of, in hopes that you give me the tricks you know of, in hopes that we both can trick ourselves into writing novels.” – Lissa • “I think the big thing is just never never never never quit.” – Marian • “Put your butt in your chair. Try to have a big word count day.” – Marian Coming Up Next episode: We will discuss The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers and This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone and Our Show Notes include mentions and recommendations, all linked for your convenience. What else would you like to see here? 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

My guest this week is the author Becky Chambers, author of the critically acclaimed novel 'The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet'. Becky's novel was shortlisted for the Kitschies in the debut category in 2014, longlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction in 2016, and it has just been shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke prize. Becky knows what it is to self-publish and she also knows what it is to be commercially published, since her self-published novel was picked up in 2015 by Hodder and Stoughton. In the interview she shares her experiences and advice on the craft and the publishing process. Many of you will know Becky's work, but if you don't just check the search engine of your choice and you'll see what I mean when I say that Becky is the talk of the town in publishing at the moment.