This week the guys embark on explaining, commenting on, lamenting, and reveling in the plot of Guards! Guards! with a special guest. Tune in next week for delving into those characters you love so much.

We take a small departure from fantasy and sci-fi for some interesting fiction by Israeli author Etgar Keret.

Up next: Guards! Guards by Terry Pratchett

In our second episode we talk a bit about the universe, god, and the nature of human existence with a few short stories by Isaac Asimov and Andy weir. How it Happened, The Last Question, The Last Answer, and The Egg each get torn apart, analyzed, and appreciated for their perspective.

Next episode: Etgar Keret’s Pipes and Unzipping.

Also coming up: Our first “feature length” book – Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett

In the inaugural episode of Mangum Reads, we discuss a short story by Brandon Sanderson. Legion is a fascinating little read with intense character development and possibly some insights into the author himself.

Next episode: The Last Question, The Last Answer, and The Egg. A few short stories about the nature of the universe.