In this epic episode, Krish dives into the brilliantly imagined world of Bartimaeus : The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud. Set in an alternative London, this thrilling fantasy follows Nathaniel, a gifted apprentice who is publicly humiliated and hungry for revenge. When he summons the ancient and extremely sarcastic djinn Bartimaeus to steal the mysterious Amulet of Samarkand, a dangerous political conspiracy begins to unfold. With magical break ins, shifting disguises and a nail biting final summoning that descends into chaos, this story is packed with humour, danger and unforgettable twists.

Krish shares why Bartimaeus might be one of the funniest characters in fantasy, explores the genius of the hilarious footnotes and reflects on the incredible moment he met Jonathan Stroud in person at a London book launch. He is then joined by fellow podcasters Sam and Dana from New York City, the dynamic duo behind The Bookwards Podcast, for a brilliant conversation about book clubs, family reading and why kids sharing their voices in the book world really matters.

Whether you love clever fantasy, enjoy action packed adventures or want to discover how young readers are becoming book ambassadors, this episode is one you will not want to miss.

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