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We’re finishing up Midnight Horizon, a YA novel by Daniel Jose Older, and the final book of Phase I of the High Republic project. Join us as we discuss the state of the galaxy, Yoda ex machina, and the evergreen topic of trauma in Star Wars. For a list of Black-owned bookstores to order from, […]

We’re discussing the first half Midnight Horizon, a YA novel by Daniel Jose Older and the final book in Phase I of the High Republic project. What does attachment look like for Jedi of this era? What is the effect of translating a comics-original story into long-form prose? Why are the teens in this book […]

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We’re diving back into the comics this week and reading: Marvel The High Republic #11-15 IDW The High Republic Adventures #8-13 The Edge of Balance manga vol. 2 Marvel Trail of Shadows #1-5 Marvel Eye of the Storm #1-2 Join us as well discuss the large cast of High Republic characters, anchor points in the […]

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We’re concluding our discussion of Claudia Gray’s High Republic novel, The Fallen Star, by talking about public perceptions of Republic leadership and the Jedi, franchise mega-events, and Chris’s favorite book ending ever. For a list of Black-owned bookstores to order from, now and always, click here. You can subscribe to Audible and purchase audiobooks through […]

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We’re continuing our discussion of Claudia Gray’s High Republic novel, The Fallen Star. What’s the best way to manage multiple space crises that will result in mass casualties? Why do the Jedi continue to underestimate the Nihil? Why is Stellan the worst?! Also, Kate yaps about the Titanic. For a list of Black-owned bookstores to […]