This week we're recapping Michelle's dramatic 2021. It's a fun discussion and quite cathartic!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Ted Lasso (TV Show)

Mythic Quest (TV Show)

The Great British Baking Show (TV Show)

IKEA

This week Daniel Handler, who is best known for his work as Lemony Snicket, joins us to talk about his new book, POISON FOR BREAKFAST, which is out now! Find out more at https://www.danielhandler.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/danielhandler and https://twitter.com/lemonysnicket and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.handler and https://www.facebook.com/lemonysnicket.

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Mentioned in this episode:

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Lois Lowery

Netflix

This week we're talking to Simon Finchley about his science fantasy novel, THE DOOMED WORLD OF MILAGRO! Find out more at https://simonfinchley.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/finchleysimon.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Loki (TV Show)

Fallout 4

Total Recall (Movie)

Blade Runner (Movie)

Mission Impossible (Movie)

THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY by Douglas Adams

PERDIDO STREET STATION by China Miéville

WOOL by Hugh Howey

J. A. Konrath

Gail Carriger

Star Finder (RPG)

Pathfinder (RPG)

Star Wars

Warhammer 40k

Marvel

Dr. Strange

Iron Man

Rocket Racoon

Jasper Fforde

THE ROAD TO MARS by Eric Idle

We're ending the year on a high note! 2021 has had its ups and downs, but overall it has been fairly positive for us, and that's thanks in large part to all of your incredible support. Thank you to all of our supporters, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

This week we're taking our annual holiday break, wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for your continuing support this year, and if you'd like to get exclusive content from us, you can subscribe over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. We also have swag available over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

In our final full episode for 2021, we're looking ahead to potential plans and talking about road trips! Join in the conversation with us on Twitter and Facebook and tell us what YOUR road trips must include.

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Mentioned in this episode:

THE HOBBIT by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Jeeves stories by P. G. Wodehouse

ENDER'S GAME by Orson Scott Card

The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

James Marsters

BLOOD RITES by Jim Butcher

DEAD BEAT by Jim Butcher

STORM FRONT by Jim Butcher

The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde

Lauren Fortgang

Agatha Christie

OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon

The Black Witch Chronicles by Laurie Forest

SOULLESS by Gail Carriger

Douglas Adams

This week Laurell K. Hamilton joins us to talk about her first new book series in 20 years, the Zaniel Havelock Series! A TERRIBLE FALL OF ANGELS is out now, and you can find out more at https://www.laurellkhamilton.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lkhamilton and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LaurellKHamiltonOfficial.

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Anita Blake book series by Laurell K. Hamilton

The Merry Gentry book series by Laurell K. Hamilton

GUILTY PLEASURES by Laurell K. Hamilton

Bright (Netflix Film)

Bram Stoker

Anne Rice

This week Terry Miles joins us to talk about his new novel, RABBITS, an adaptation of the podcast of the same name! Find out more at http://minnowbeatswhale.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tkmiles and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tkmiles.

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Mentioned in this episode:

KCRW (Podcast)

Ricky Gervais

Serial (Podcast)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Movie)

Tannis (Podcast)

The Last Movie (Podcast)

The Black Tapes (Podcast)

Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Show)

Fritz Leiber

THE ETERNAL CHAMPION by Michael Moorcock

Frank Herbert

John Wick (Movie)

Disney

Old Yeller (Movie)

Where The Red Fern Grows (Movie)

Ted Lasso

Control (Video Game)

Cyberpunk 2077 (Video Game)

Dungeons & Dragons

Limetown (TV Show)

The Message (Podcast)

This week we're playing Would You Rather again! Join in the conversation with us on Facebook or Twitter with #TropeCast and tell us which of the options we discussed you'd rather take.

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Mentioned in this episode:

"Weird Al" Yankovic

Taylor Swift

This week Samantha Downing joins us to talk about her new book, FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, out now! Find out more at https://samanthadowning.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/smariedowning, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/smariedowning, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/smariedowning/.

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Mentioned in this episode:

MY LOVELY WIFE by Samantha Downing

A MODEST PROPOSAL by Johnathan Swift

AMERICAN PSYCHO by Bret Easton Ellis

Terry Pratchett

HER PERFECT LIFE by Hank Phillippi Ryan

YOU LOVE ME by Caroline Kepnes

LOCAL WOMAN MISSING by Mary Kubica

NOT A HAPPY FAMILY by Shari Lapena

GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn

Harlequin Romance

J.K. Rowling