Marked is the first of the Adult fantasy vampire book series House of Night. Thanks to Chan who joined me on this episode I had lots of fun reading this believe it or not.

Notes:

00:00

13:14 P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

26:45 Spoilers and plot

#cast #marked #house #night #cristin #vampire #adult #novel

It was an honor to have a Hyperion expert on the podcast with us for this one. Sam and Danielle from the Book Retorts join Paolo and I to discuss the sequel to Hyperion. This book was definitely something to talk about!

Join us to learn about HUAIs MUAIs Keats 1, 2 and 3 and what Dan Simmons has at home. This episode was a blast to record.

Check you also the Book Retorts podcast over bookretorst.com for much more in depth Hyperion goodness.

Notes:
00:00 Intro
17:28 Dan Simmons
30:39 Spoilers and plot
48:43 Chaos

The Shrike cast: https://mindduckbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image.png

#hyperion #fall #cantos #dan #simmons #book #retors

On the second part of our Dune special, we go directly into the plot and discuss all the details. That means full on spoilers. Please check out episode 50 for a spoiler free discussion about why we think Dune is worth reading.

Notes

00:00 Spice tea making tips

02:25 Dune Plot - Spoilers

#dune #frank #herbert #summary #story #plot #spoilers

We have made it through 50 episodes, so it is finally time to talk about Dune by Frank Herbert as we planned a few years ago.

On this episode Paolo and I do the best to give you some real reasons why this is a book we keep referencing and talking about.

Notes:

00:00 Intro

5:32 Dune - General impressions

11:20 Pop culture - influences

14:50 Frank Herbert

20:33 Why Dune

21:22 Reason 1

26:47 Reason 2

30:48 Reason 3

32:18 Reason 4

33:11 Reason 5

34:37 Reason 6

36:45 Reason 7

39:45 Reasons 8,9

43:54 Reason 10

50:38 Episode recommendations

Book readings and quotes:

01:36 Reading 1

26:11 Reading 2

30:27 Reading 3

32:08 Reading 4

33:06 Reading 5

34:27 Reading 6

36:02 Reading 7

39:37 Reading 8

43:24 Reading 9

44:51 Reading 10

48:33 Reading 11

49:36 Reading 12

#dune #frank #herbert

Brad and Paolo joined for a re-read of one of the biggest classics by George Orwell, Animal Farm.

Notes:
00:00 intro
04:20 Movie adaptations
05:11 General impressions
13:43 History lesson
21:41 Spoilers
#animal #farm #george #orwell #mind #duck #books #podcast

We Can Remember it for you Wholesale is a short sci-fi story that the glorious movie Total Recall is based on. Join us on this episode where we talk about Philip K. Dick's life, how much he influenced modern sci-fi stories and what the original short story really is about.

Notes:

00:00 Intro
10:10 Phillip K. Dick
27:19 Spoilers

Links:
Philip K. Dick documentary: https://youtu.be/afam25BJMeU

PKD and his cat

#total #recall #philip #dick #remember #wholesale

The first of the quadrilogy Hyperion Cantos, Hyperion by Dan Simmons made me completely exhausted and feel like my mind was properly mind ducked. Oh my goodness is this A LOT to take in.

Join us for the longest episode on the podcast so far to discuss 6 short stories in depth and try to find out whether we love or hate this book.

Notes:

00:00:00 Intro
00:16:28 Dan Simmons
00:31:07 Spoilers
00:41:17 Story 1
00:51:29 Story 2
01:00:53 Story 3
01:07:36 Story 4
01:15:21 Story 5
01:30:01 Story 6
01:35:40 Explanation?
01:39:32 Ending?

#hyperion #dan #simmons #cantos

Just released, brand new and exciting, it's the Running man but with hot women instead of Arnold. We had a resolution to cover one book this year as soon as it comes out. So here it is. Chain-Gang All-Stars has great fights, very well written side characters and a lot of commentary on the prison system. Join Paul and me to have a look and see if this book is going to change the world.

Notes:

00:00 Intro
03:48 General impressions
14:12 Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
27:34 Writer's reading
29:11 Spoilers
Links:
Writer's reading of the first chapter: https://youtu.be/vzLexgEZzUs

#chain #gang #all #stars #nana #kwame #adjei #brenyah

Kristyna, Adam and Martin joined me on this catch up to discuss 4 fantasy books. Have a listen to find out more about:

The Wandering Inn: Book 1 by Pirateaba
Pulling the Wings Off Angels by K.J. Parker
Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

Notes:
00:00 Intro
02:29 Czech book recommendations
07:12 The Wandering Inn: Book 1 by Pirateaba
24:26 Pulling the Wings Off Angels by K.J. Parker
35:48 Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier
44:58 The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

#fantasy #special #Wandering #Inn #Pirateaba #Pulling #Wings #Off #Angels #Parker Dreamers #Pool #Juliet #Marillier #Emperors #Soul #Brandon #Sanderson

Check out Ep.25 - Ender's Game: https://bit.ly/3DOoxTj

Also, for this episode we are on video: https://youtu.be/Cd3YhrobKEc

One my all time favorite books that I enjoyed even more re-reading it after many years. But oh boy, did Paul not share my opinions about this. Join us for a discussion about religion in sci-fi, Orson Scott Card and a of course the sequel to Ender's Game - Speaker for the Dead.

Notes:

00:00 Paul torture

24:16 Religion in sci-fi

36:58 SPOILERS

#speaker #for #the #dead #orson #scott #card #religion #sci-fi #science #fiction