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Over Christmas break, we were asked what D&D character sheets would look for the main characters in the new Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim movie. So you know we had to make it a podcast episode! We haven't done an unpacking episode for War of the Rohirrim, so be aware there are spoilers ahead! How did we do with these character sheets? Would you make any changes? Join us for our Read Along of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Anna is watching: - Klaus - Lady Bird - Sister Wives - Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim - Gravity Falls - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Queer Eye - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Mufasa - Mary Poppins - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Anna is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama - Dinner for Vampires by: Bethany Joy Lenz - Rural Diaries by: Hilarie Burton Morgan - Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by: Crystal Maldonado Anna is playing: - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Happy Little Dinosaurs - Dominion - Extremely Loud Librarians - Mario Party: Jamboree Josef is watching: - Nosferatu - Critical Role, campaign 3 - Solo Leveling - Kaiju No. 8 - Lion King 1 and 1/2 Josef is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Frieren by: Kanehito Yamada - Solo Leveling by: Chugong - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Magic the Gathering - Everdell Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! 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/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 4 & 5!

Rin is adjusting to being a student—and she's coming up against difficult classes, difficult social situations, and puberty. Our girl is determined, knows what she wants, and is willing to sacrifice to get it.

Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 6 & 7!

Happy Reading!

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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 1 - 3!

It's a new year and a new book! We're enthralled by the way that R.F. Kuang is pulling us into this story! We weren't quite expecting so much of an academy fantasy, but we're excited to see how it unfolds.

Next time we'll be discussing Chapters 4 & 5!

Happy Reading!

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Beware, there be spoilers here! Today the SibNerds are talking all about season 2 of Arcane! The animation is top-tier. The storylines are compelling and gripping. It's so good! In this episode, we take a deep dive to unpack this new season on Netflix. We're not League of Legends players, so if you are and have insights, let us know! Join us for our next Read Along in January 2025—we'll be reading The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang!

Josef is watching: - Arcane (Netflix) - What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu) - Dan Da Dan (Crunchyroll) - One Piece (Crunchyroll) - The Santa Clause (Disney+) Josef is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - True Crime stories (for class) - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Dungeons and Dragons

Anna is watching: - A Biltmore Christmas (Netflix) - Piglet's Big Movie (Disney+) - The Great British Baking Show (Netflix) - We Live in Time - Arcane (Netflix) - Love, Death, & Robots (Netflix) - Martha (Netflix) - The Crown (Netflix) - Moana 2 - The Great British Baking Show Holiday (Netflix) - Sister Wives Anna is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Zen and Gone by: Emily France - The Great Cat Massacre by: Robert Darnton Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime - Magic the Gathering - Township - Mario Party: Jamboree - 10 pennies (cards) - JackBox Games Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! 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/

Today the SibNerds are talking about the end of the book!

This week, we're along for the ride as Tress and her unlikely crew defeat the Sorceress of the Midnight Sea! We were glad that all of pirate friends were able to have their shining moment.

We also had some really satisfying confirmations of our guesses—like the identity of Huck and the inspiration from The Princess Bride and Good Omens. What a joy this book was!

Our Patrons have voted on our next read along! Join us Jan 2025 as we read The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang!

Happy Reading!

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Today the SibNerds are talking about the first half of Part 6, chapters 54-59!

This week, we're quickly approaching the climax of the story. Tress is preparing for her encounter with the Sorceress when she discovers Huck's secret.

The SibNerds discuss their theories in the second half of this episode. Finish the book and join us next time to see how accurate our predictions were!

Don't forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options:

1. The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang
2. The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson
3. Circe by: Madeline Miller

Happy Reading!

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This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about one of Josef's new classes this semester – specifically looking at the role of executioners. He has been reading The Executioner's Journal for class, which inspired this episode. Disclaimer that some of the discussion around executioners is a little disturbing, but Josef does a good job curbing how dark and twisted some of the details are. Members of our Patreon can vote on our next Read Along now!

1. The Frugal Wizard's Guide to Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson
2. Circe by: Madeline Miller
3. The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang

Anna is watching: - Midsommar (Hulu) - Woman of the Hour (Netflix) - Escaping Polygamy (Hulu) - 1000lb Sisters (Hulu) - The Great British Baking Show (Netflix) *Nelly is Slovakian - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Futurama (Hulu) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Over the Garden Wall - Good Mythical Evening - Spongebob (Amazon Prime) - The Big Lebowski - The Wild Robot - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) Anna is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Saints and Misfits by: S.K. Ali - Anya and the Dragon by: Sofiya Pasternack - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5 by: Kamome Shirahama Anna is playing: - Princess Peach: Showtime - Magic the Gathering - Township - Mario Party: Jamboree - Bowling Josef is watching: - Dan Da Dan (Crunchyroll) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Wrong Turn - What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu) - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) - One Piece (Crunchyroll) Josef is reading: - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada - Solo Leveling by: Ch'ugong - The Executioner's Journal by: Frantz Schmidt Josef is playing: - Elden Ring (PS5) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Dungeons and Dragons Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! 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/

Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 44-53!

This may be our favorite section so far! Tress is really starting to embrace that main character energy, and we are here for it!

And the DRAGON!!!! Ahhhhh!!!!

Next time read Chapters 54-59!

Don't forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang

2. The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson

3. Circe by: Madeline Miller

Happy Reading!

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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 35-43!

Tress is becoming quite the inventor! So far, this part is all about her developing a projectile weapon with pointy mini cannonballs – sound familiar? The other big moment is Tress's discovery of how to use Hoid's curse to her advantage. What a clever girl!

Next time we'll be discussing the rest of Part 5!

Happy Reading!

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This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about the finale of season 2 of Rings of Power. Spoilers Ahead!!! We're talking about the dwarves, the Stranger, Numenor, Eregion, and that fantastic fight between Galadriel and Sauron. There's so much to discuss, this week is a little extra long!

Tell us how you're feeling about this season of Rings of Power!

Anna is watching: - O Brother, Where Art Thou? - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Futurama (Hulu) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Joker - The Wild Robot Anna is reading: - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Bayou Magic by: Jewell Parker Rhodes - The Secret of the Dragon Gems by: Rajani LaRocca & Chris Baron - Saints and Misfits by: S.K. Ali - Two Tribes by: Emily Bowen Cohen Anna is playing: - Magic the Gathering - Township Josef is watching: - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - 86 (Crunchyroll) - Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll) - One Piece (Crunchyroll) - Nightmare on Elm Street - Vox Machina, season 3 (Amazon Prime) Josef is reading: - Assassin's Apprentice by: Robin Hobb - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb - Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by: Kanehito Yamada Josef is playing: - Elden Ring (PS5) - Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - Dungeons and Dragons Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! 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/