This week we read to: Back to the Mud. Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Blade Itself. This week brought us some real highs and real lows! We learn more about the Maker and his daughter, as well as some unexpected insights into Major West’s character. Ferro also joins our main group of characters! Also, French Horn on a stick? For our next episode on March 9, read to the end! We launched a Patreon! If you want to support us there, here’s the link: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable (You can vote on our next read along there!) Happy Reading!

We are launching a Patreon! If you want to support us there, here’s the link: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable This week we read to: The House of the Maker. Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Blade Itself. This week was very plot-thick—which we loved! There was a shift in formula for the last two chapters this week, which bothered Anna more than it bothered Josef. Finally, we get the last fight of the tournament—and of course it’s entertaining! We learn more about the Eaters… and theorize about who may partially be an Eater. Who do you think might be an Eater? For our next episode on February 23, read to: Back to the Mud. Happy Reading!

We are launching a Patreon! If you want to support us there, here’s the link: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable This episode is potentially spoiler heavy. We spend a fair amount of time talking about The Book of Boba Fett (23:11 – 30:56). Although we only have the title of the new Amazon Lord of the Rings show, the Sib-nerds are able to make some guesses on what to expect from The Rings of Power. We’re both incredibly excited, but also trying to keep expectations low. Anna is reading: - Farmer Boy by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Rise of Kyoshi by: F.C. Yee - Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things by: Amanda Lovelace Anna is watching: - Violet Evergarden (Netflix) - Demon Slayer, season 2 (Crunchyroll) - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll) - The Book of Boba Fett (Disney+) - The Witcher, season 2 (Netflix) - The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (Netflix) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) Anna is playing: - The One Ring RPG Josef is watching: - Demon Slayer, season 2 (Crunchyroll) - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll) - The Book of Boba Fett (Disney+) - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Netflix) - Arcane (Netflix) Josef is reading: - The Wheel of Time: Lord of Chaos (book 6) by: Robert Jordan - The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie Josef is playing: - Horizon Zero Dawn - Detroit Become Human - Final Fantasy 7 - The One Ring RPG Title reveal video from Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhqGCPMfkNM Join us on our read along through The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie! 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/

This week we read to: Her Kind Fight Everything. Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Blade Itself. Jezal is now a confirmed narcissist. Glokta spends time in the universities, and therefore had one of Anna’s favorite interactions so far! We meet the navigator, Brother Longfoot, who proves to be an interesting character…we’re excited to see him interact with other characters. For our next episode on February 9, read to: The House of the Maker. Happy Reading!

This week we read to: Nobility. Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Blade Itself. Lots of plot happening now! Jezal continues to be gross about his feelings towards Ardee. Logen and Bayaz cross paths with Jezal and Glokta. Logen is fumbling his way through this new city. Glokta has a new objective. And Ferro continues to show us the despicable side of humans. For our next episode on January 26, read to: Her Kind Fight Everything. Happy Reading!

This week we read to: Barbarians at the Gate. Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Blade Itself. The first chapter of Part II introduces us to a new POV character in a new setting. We’re both excited to learn more about her and see how her story intersects with the rest of the characters. Overall takeaway: they all need therapy. But the real question…. Is the cookpot the Big Bad? For our next episode on January 12, read to: Nobility. Happy Reading!

It’s the season finale! The SibNerds reflect on all the conversations they’ve had on the podcast so far and discuss their future plans. What has been your favorite episode so far? What do you think about joining a Patreon where you can have input on future episodes? We’re so thankful that you’ve decided to listen to us talk about some of our favorite things this year! Josef is playing: - Persona 5: Strikers - The One Ring Josef it reading: - The Wheel of Time, book 5: Fires of Heaven by: Robert Jordan - The House in the Cerulean Sea by: T.J. Klune Josef is watching: - Lost in Space (Netflix) - Haikyu!! (Crunchyroll) - Wheel of Time (Amazon Prime) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) Anna is (not) playing: - The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (Playstation 2) Anna is reading: - The Love Hypothesis by: Ali Hazelwood - Little House in the Big Woods by: Laura Ingalls Wilder Anna is writing! Anna is watching: - The Wheel of Time (Amazon) - Demon Slayer (Crunchyoll) - Critical Role, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited (YouTube) - The Faraway Paladin (Crunchyroll) Join us on our read along through The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

This week we read to: Part II: What Freedom Looks Like. Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Blade Itself. Everyone thinks each other is dead—that’s it, that’s the summary.

We went through each chapter and hit the highlights before discussing our thoughts so far, now that we’ve completed part 1 of the book. What are your thoughts so far? For our next episode on December 29, read to: Barbarians at the Gate. Happy Reading!

In light of the holiday season, the SibNerds are talking about their favorite Christmas movies! What is your favorite? Were you surprised by our lists? Did we miss any?

Anna is reading: - Little House in the Big Woods by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - The Stand-In by: Lily Chu - Yona of the Dawn, vol. 6 by: Mizuho Kusanagi

Anna is watching: - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Netflix) - Great British Baking Show (Netflix) - School of Chocolate (Netflix) - The Tiger King, season 2 (Netflix) - The Faraway Paladin (Crunchyroll)

Josef is watching: - The Wheel of Time (Amazon) - Arcane (Netflix) - Psycho-Pass (Funimation) - White Christmas - Home Alone

Josef is reading: - The Wheel of Time, book 4: The Shadow Rising by: Robert Jordan - The Wheel of Time, book 5: Fires of Heaven by: Robert Jordan - The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie

Josef is playing: - Persona 5: Royale - Persona 5: Strikers

Join us on our read along through The Blade Itself by: Joe Abercrombie!

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