The Lit Round Table

This week the Sib-nerds discuss all things adaptations! The most common form of adaptation is book to screen, but that's not the only kind of adaptation...what about video game to TV show? Or play to movie? Or book to movie to book? Or Disney park ride to movie? What makes a good adaptation? Or a bad one? How deep will we go??? Anna is reading: - The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner - On the Banks of Plum Creek by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - The False Prince by: Jennifer A. Nielsen Anna is watching: - The Last Kingdom (Netflix) - Outlander (Starz) - My Dress Up Darling (Crunchyroll) - Ascendance of a Bookworm (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 2 (YouTube) Anna is playing: - The One Ring RPG Josef is reading: - The Way of Kings by: Brandon Sanderson - The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner Josef is watching: - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Better Call Saul (Netflix) - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones - Moon Knight (Disney+) - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) Josef is playing: - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - The One Ring RPG - Bloodborne - Pokemon Legends: Arceus Join us on our read along through The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner.

Proposals all around! Except for Levana. No proposal for her.

For our next episode on May 4, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 43, verse 7!

Happy Reading!

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Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner.

This section has some very high highs and very low lows.

Sarah is weaving her little heart out. And she realizes that she is drawn to the snake. Levana is full of dread. Hannah's best day, her wedding day, is quickly followed by her worst day. Ever.

For our next episode on May 4, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 43, verse 7!

Happy Reading!

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Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner.

There are some really powerful quotes in this section. Rena Rossner has out done herself in describing the grief that the family is feeling. Levana takes a more active storytelling roll in this section.

For our next episode on May 4, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 43, verse 7!

Happy Reading!

Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTablePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtableArt: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

This week the Sib-nerds discuss the upcoming Star Wars show, "Obi Wan Kenobi." Do you think we made accurate predictions? What do you expect to see in the new show? Anna is reading: - The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner - The Little House of the Prairie by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - On the Banks of Plum Creek by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by: Timothy Zahn - The Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama Anna is watching: - Bridgerton, season 2 (Netflix) - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll) - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) - Tick, Tick, Boom (Netflix) - Critical Role, campaign 2 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited: Kymal (YouTube) Anna is playing: - The One Ring RPG Josef is watching: - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - The Last Kingdom (Netflix) - Barbarians (Netflix) - Star Wars: A New Hope - Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back Josef is reading: - The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner - The Way of Kings by: Brandon Sanderson - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—Stories of Water and Flame by: Ryoji Hirano Josef is playing: - The One Ring RPG - Bloodborne - The Last of Us Join us on our new read along through The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. We've got some sneaky-sneaky Sarah in this section, and she sees some things that Abba has been keeping a secret. Levana's just chilling and going to synagogue with Abba. Snakes are on the ground and love is in the air for Hannah… For our next episode on April 20, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 47, verses 12-14! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. Firstly, Anna talks about what an epigraph is—and how she has been trying to say the wrong word! English is fun. Love is still in the air! Sarah and Guvriel continue to meet at night for lessons—and Sarah is trying to pick her animal. She also starts an apprenticeship at a mill. Levana emits a "chosen one" energy. Hannah and Sarah share a moment talking about Hannah's experience away from home. For our next episode on April 20, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 47, verses 12-14! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

This week the Sib-nerds discuss the new Disney movie, "Turning Red." Major spoilers in this episode, so maybe listen after you watched the movie (unless you don't care about that sort of thing). We talk about the good, the bad, the relatable, and the controversies! Josef is watching: - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - The Last Kingdom (Netflix) - Vikings: Valhalla (Netflix) - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll) - Komi Can't Communicate (Netflix) - The Devil's a Part Timer (Crunchyroll) - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) - Turning Red (Disney+) Josef is reading: - The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner - The Way of Kings by: Brandon Sanderson - The Mighty Nein Origins: Jester Lavorre - The Promised Neverland, vol 1 by: Kaiu Shirai - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by: Koyoharu Gotouge Josef is playing: - The One Ring RPG - Bloodborne Anna is reading: - The Little House of the Prairie by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Teach Me by: Olivia Dade - 40-Love by: Olivia Dade - Sweetest in the Gale by: Olivia Dade - The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama Anna is watching: - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 2 (YouTube) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) - Turning Red (Disney+) Anna is playing: - The One Ring RPG Join us on our new read along through The Light of the Midnight Stars by: Rena Rossner! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Join the Sib-Nerds as they begin their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner.

This first section is really all about setting the stage for the rest of the story. The intersection of magic and faith weaves an intriguing world for these characters to move through. There is something ominous that the sisters all sense in their own way.

Will the sisters stand against the Black Mist?

We're already getting goosebumps!

For our next episode on April 6, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 13, verses 3-8!

Happy Reading!

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Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner.

As the Black Mist is growing, so is the unrest among the family. Sarah has a hard time soothing her rage and bitterness. Levana goes to synagogue with Abba. Hannah leaves home to be a healer.

For our next episode on April 6, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 13, verses 3-8!

Happy Reading!

Twitter: @litround

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable

Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/