The Sword and Laser

By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from th... more

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The podcast currently has 390 episodes available.

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October 26, 2018 #337 - Hackers, but Bears
Well we are certainly interested in Molly Gloss after that Ursula K. Leguin blurb, we’re mad on behalf of Chuck Wendig, each for different reasons, and coincidentally Zeroes by Chuck Wendig is our next pick. Plus we wrap up the journey that is Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft Country.
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41min
October 11, 2018 #336 - Optional Excitement
We're excited for optioned TV series for Circe and Dresden Files even if they are just options. Also we brainstorm Type 3 civilizations and female gearheads.
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29min
September 27, 2018 #335 - Do You Know the Way to Slan Jose?
Gorgeous LeGuin books, more Bobiverse! and our final take on Slan.
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37min
September 13, 2018 #334 - Is it a Slan Dunk?
We’re excited for TV with Henry Cavill as Geralt, and maybe even some Witchlands! Plus our initial non-spoilery impressions of this month’s book, Slan.
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27min
September 04, 2018 #333 - Getting Timeless with R. A. Salvatore
We talk to author R. A. Salvatore about his new book Timeless, and also how he feels these days about Chewbacca, Dungeons and Dragons and more. Timeless is out September 4. Pick it up in the Salvastore!
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28min
August 30, 2018 #332 - Losers and Lovin' It
We lost the Hugos and it was AWESOME! Plus we have great news about a new novel coming from Rivers Solomon, and a new ebookstore from Wal-Mart. Plus we kick off Slan by A. E. van Vogt and our final thoughts on Jade City.
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27min
August 17, 2018 #331 - Where Have All the Good Guys Gone?
SFF readers have more mature relationship views. It's science. And hey! We're still Hugo-nominated! Will we stay that way or become winners? Who can say? But we have other things to say, like what we think of Jade City by Fonda Lee.
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35min
August 03, 2018 #330 - Best Jade Plans
The Tor vs. Library saga continues, we're pumped for the World Fantasy Award nominees, and the serendipity of reading a book about the place you are at while you're reading it. Trust us. It will make sense in the show.
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31min
July 20, 2018 #329 - Mad Love for Dog
We're excited about new monsters and solarpunk but mostly we're excited about Mortal Engines! Except for all the murder.
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39min
July 05, 2018 #328 - SUPERCOMBO TEAMUP!
We team up with Mallory and Brea from Reading Glasses for a supercollaboration with reading advice, emails, and discussion of Mortal Engines.
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1h 4min

FAQs about The Sword and Laser:

How many episodes does The Sword and Laser have?

The podcast currently has 390 episodes available.