The Sib-Nerds talk about fanfiction and fanart this week! They start by talking about how Anna wrote Lord of the Rings fanfiction (they incorrectly gave the TheOneRing.net as the site they frequented, it was actually TheOneRing.com). They discuss how the fanfiction community was supportive and helpful in fostering Anna’s early writing.

They discuss the nature of fanfiction and fanart and how art imitates art and art imitates life. If you read, write, or create any form of fanfiction, no shame!

The Lord of the Rings artists that Anna and Josef mention are Alan Lee and John Howe.

Josef is Reading: - The Wheel of Time, book 2: The Great Hunt by: Robert Jordan - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, vol 14 by: Koyoharu Gotouge - Persona 4 by: Shuji Sogabe - The Wheel of Time, book 3: The Dragon Reborn by: Robert Jordan

Josef is Watching: - Critical Role, finished! (YouTube) - To Your Eternity (Crunchyroll) - The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (Netflix)

Josef is Playing: - Fallout 4 - Alien Isolation

Anna is Reading: - My Hero Academia, vol 29 by: Kohei Horikoshi - The Last Battle by: C.S. Lewis - Yona of the Dawn, vol 5 by: Mizuho Kusanagi - Star Wars Leia, Princess of Alderaan, vol 1 by: Haruichi

Anna is Watching: - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - To Your Eternity (Crunchyroll) - The Saint’s Magic Power in Omnipotent (Funimation) - Bake Squad (Netflix) - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll)

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Join the SibNerds as they discuss Chapters 18-22 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight.

If you want to listen to the SibNerds talk about physics—and laugh as Anna does some quick testing—this is the podcast for you. Also, if you can weigh in on the conversation about physics, it would be appreciated! Clearly, we are not experts! We had a good laugh though.

(Also, Anna completely said the wrong name for her high school physics teacher. If you’re listening to this—she is so sorry! She was flustered!)

For our next episode on September 22, be sure to read Book 2: Chapters 1-4.

Happy Reading!

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 16 & Epilogue of The Lies of Locke Lamora!

**Originally Featured in Episode 11: Things We Hate About The Hobbit Trilogy: Part 2**

This week Josef leads the SibNerds through a discussion about William Shakespeare—did he actually write the plays that we give him credit for, or is someone else responsible? What are the theories and myths surrounding the world-renowned bard?

Anna is reading: My Hero Academia (caught up!) by: Kohei Horikoshi My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (caught up!) by: Hideyuki Furuhashi Yona of the Dawn, vol 4 by: Mizuho Kusanagi The Last Battle by: C.S. Lewis

Anna is watching: My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) Princess Mononoke Howl’s Moving Castle To Your Eternity (Crunchyroll)

Josef is reading: The Great Hunt by: Robert Jordan Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, vol 12 by: Koyoharu Gotouge

Josef is watching: Bad Batch (Disney+) Marvel: What if? (Disney+) Critical Roll, ep 135 (YouTube) To Your Eternity (Crunchyroll) Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll)

Josef is playing: Skyrim The One Ring RPG

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Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 14 & 15 of The Lies of Locke Lamora!

**Originally Featured in Episode 11: Things We Hate About The Hobbit Trilogy: Part 1**

This week we go through Chapters 12-17.

This is our first week recording from separate states—wouldn’t it be cool if we could hitch a ride of a Pegasus so we could record together? Thanks for the patience as we work out any audio irregularities.

Will Anna ever learn how to say Xak Tsaroth? Probably not, but she does try!

For our next episode on September 8, be sure and read Book 1: Chapters 18-22.

Happy Reading!

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 12 & 13 of The Lies of Locke Lamora!

**Originally Featured in Episode 10: Character Death**

This week on The Lit Round Table, the Sib-Nerds are talking about morally grey characters—and their shady selves. What makes a character grey? Is it their motives or their actions? Does a certain result justify actions? Sound off in the comments!

Josef is reading: - Dragons of Autumn Twilight

Josef is watching: - Critical Role, ep 124 (YouTube) - Jujutsu Kaisen (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Attack on Titan (Crunchyroll)

Josef is playing: - The One Ring RPG

Anna is reading: - Yona of the Dawn, vol 1 by: Mizuho Kusanagi - My Hero Academia, vol 22 by: Kohei Horikoshi - My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, vol 1 by: Hideyuki Furuhashi - Shadow and Bone by: Leigh Bardugo - The Princess Will Save You by: Sarah Henning

Anna is watching: - Yona of the Dawn (Crunchyroll) - A Whisker Away (Netflix)

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Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 10 & 11 of The Lies of Locke Lamora!

**Originally Featured in Episode 9: Magic Systems*

Things are really starting to get interesting this week! Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss chapters 6-11. Can you tell when the characters would have rolled a Nat 20 or a Nat 1? Do you have to be familiar with D&D to enjoy? (NO!)

For our next episode on August 25, be sure and read Book 1: Chapters 12-17.

Happy Reading!