Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapter 15 through the end of the book). We talk about how the merry band of misfits accidentally stumbles into not killing everyone, and the evolving mindsets of both the Republic pilots and the Imperial ones. For a list of black-owned bookstores […]

Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapters 10 through 14). We discuss Hera’s penchant for bringing trash people together and making them useful, Yrica’s inability to bond with her team, and the lack of a moral code in the New Republic. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars […]

Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapters 6 through 9). We talk about the impact being in a war zone can have on your friend group, the birth of the book’s namesake squadron, and HERA MOTHERF*CKIN’ SYNDULLA. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s […]

Download The hosts take time to discuss the protests around the country in response to the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, and how (and why) it matters for EVERYONE, in fandom and out. Resources for those who want to learn more: Places to donate: – https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ – Minnesota Freedom Fund – https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ – Black […]

Download This week we’re starting our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (the start of the book through chapter 5). We meet our merry band of misanthropes, try to pin down what’s happening in the different timelines, and figure out where in the galaxy it’s all going down. We also talk about the trauma […]

Download This week we’re wrapping up our discussion of TARKIN by James Luceno. We talk about the progression of the Empire, from Order 66 and CATALYST through the OT era, as well as ask the question: does anyone actually respect Darth Vader? (Spoilers: other than Tarkin, no). Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe […]

Download This week we’re finishing up the reading for TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover the different loyalties and motivations of the beings that make up the Empire, how Tarkin is Smart (TM), and what that little rascal Palpatine’s end-game might be. Now, ONTO THE WRAP! Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through […]

Download This week we’re continuing our discussion on TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover how to fight an empire and how an empire ought to respond to such a “fight,” or in this case, an act of open hostility! We also cover Darth Vader being dramatic (like in most episodes, TBH). Book Wars Pod explores […]

Download This week we’re starting our discussion on TARKIN by James Luceno and talking about everyone’s favorite topic – bureaucrats! Also, thinking about Vader and whether he has any friends, and how the Emperor treats his lackeys. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and […]

Download Chris and Kate and joined again by Jaclyn (@jbandos) in part 2 of our conversation on JEDI: FALLEN ORDER. We share some more overall thoughts on the game, likes and dislikes, and what we’d like to see out of a sequel. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: […]