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Books and Beyond With ThatGuyJaeEp 29 - How Evan Leikam landed an agent from a Tiktok Live!This week I'm joined by fellow BookToker, podcaster, and debut author Evan Leikam! Evan hosts the Book Reviews Kill podcast and has built a successful BookTok presence, but this year he added 'published author' to his resume with his debut novel Anji Kills a King. We dive into our current reads, discuss the art of DNFing, and explore Evan's writing journey. Plus, you'll hear the incredible story of how he landed his literary agent through a TikTok live stream, proving that social media can lead to real publishing opportunities. We also talk about how Evan weaves real-world themes into...2025-07-141h 35
SFF AddictsEp. 156: Reading to Become a Better Writer with Evan Leikam (Writing Masterclass)Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Reading to Become a Better Writer with author/content creator Evan Leikam (AKA Book Reviews Kill). During the episode, Evan examines the relationship between reading and writing, including how reading shapes us, how to read as a writer, finding the time to read, reading however (and wherever) you can, reading for enjoyment vs. learning, improving your writing through the books you read, applying lessons and breaking the rules, writing craft books and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two...2025-05-271h 07SFF AddictsEp. 155: Evan Leikam talks Anji Kills A King, Crappy Jobs, Video Games & MoreJoin co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author/content creator Evan Leikam (AKA Book Reviews Kill) about his new debut novel Anji Kills A King, video games and storytelling, working crappy jobs and perseverance, structure and writing as a JOB, touring as a musician, shocking inciting incidents and setting the tone for a story, writing a character-driven story, gratitude, edibles and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Evan. Stayed tuned next week for his writing masterclass on Reading to Become a Better Writer. And for m...2025-05-201h 14SFF AddictsEp. 119: Content Creation 101 with Evan Leikam, Mike’s Book Reviews & Kay’s Hidden Shelf (Masterclass Panel)Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn for a masterclass panel on Content Creation 101, featuring Evan Leikam from Book Reviews Kill, Mike from Mike's Book Reviews and Kayla from Kay's Hidden Shelf. During the panel, Evan, Mike and Kayla lay out the fundamentals for getting into content creation, including how they started, the big content platforms, editing software and recording equipment, content length on different platforms, algorithms and originality, connecting with your audience, monetization and advertising, reviewing books, receiving ARCs, relationships with publishers/authors and more.
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Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (5/6/2024)Though ten thousand and eighty minutes have passed since we last Monday’d, it seems like ten long book-less lifetimes have transpired. There are friends and then there are friends who read together. Then there are friends who read together AND listen to the Monday Morning Minute! Our fearless hosts have a juicy one for you today, folks. Not one rabbit trail will be passed, no page will be left unturned in this bookish dalliance. If you can read this is the podcast for you. If you can't read its still the podcast for you as these two book lo...2024-05-061h 25Book Reviews KillThrone of Glass #4 - Queen of ShadowsJoin Evan and Chad For their summary and review of The Queen of Shadows as they once again delve deep into the acclaimed Throne of Glass series by Sarah. J. Maas. I shall waste no more breath than I must keeping you here dear friend, just know we are excited to have you here as you are, hopefully, excited to be here for another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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😁Chad👉https://amzn.to/42a2cJ8 2024-03-151h 30Book Reviews KillMALAZAN - Memories of Ice (The Spark and the Ashes)Dear friends, fellow spelunkers of the page, your friendly face brings solace to our fearless hosts as they once again dive deep into this world - safety, a thing fully disregarded as they boldly explore The Memories of Ice Book Review warren. Today their feet will take them through, The Spark and the Ashes, the first book in the third volume of Stephen Erikson’s epic saga, Malazan Book of the Fallen.
As their path takes them deeper into this book-review warren the stakes are higher than ever. The mysterious and seemingly unstoppable flood, the Pannion Domin, ha...2024-03-131h 24Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (3/11/2024)Whatdya know the boys are back at it again. And once again they cower in fear the night before rushing to produce the perfect episode of book-reviewing brilliance. An episode so chock full of bookish delights and whimsical fantasy treats that their audience just might decide to allow them to live one more week. The call of the minute echoes across the American countryside as pyre after pyre is lit. As each blaze climbs towards the stars it is seen from the next mountaintop who soon sends its own smokey assurance high into the morning sky. A bookish blood...2024-03-1158 minBook Reviews KillThrone of Glass #3 - Heir of FireJoin Evan and Chad as they enter into the seriously awesome book that is Heir of Fire. Their foray into the past still fresh in their minds, our fearless book-reviewing hosts needed a fresh book to revitalize their love for the characters and story within the Throne of Glass series. And boy did Sarah J. Maas deliver! Wow - this book stands as a testament to the growth and dedication Maas has for her craft. It is safe to say Heir of Fire, the third book in this lengthy series was a strong team favorite as, like its namesake...2024-03-061h 26Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (3/4/2024)It’s the Monday Morning Minute these podcast hosts’ll tell ya, does it ever get better?
Can they really see the future or just predict the weather?
Are we in our finest hour or headed for disaster?
Use your superpowers and rescue me.
We were there at the start we've got Polaroids to prove it.
Skateboards and scars and embarrassing home movies.
But if you really want to see where it's all going,
Start this podcast Evan and Chad are telling, all-knowing.
They know everythiiiiing . . . oh sorry I uh, didn’t see...2024-03-0459 minBook Reviews KillMALAZAN - Deadhouse Gates (Deadhouse Gates)The House is Dead and its gates remain locked to all but the bravest with the purest of intentions. Join Evan and Chad as they explore the Deadhouse Gates Warren, book 4 of the second volume of Steven Erikson’s infamous Malazan Book of the Fallen.
This is the final part of this 4 episode series covering the second book, Deadhouse Gates, called by the same name, Deadhouse Gates. Emotions are high but so too is their level of alertness, knowing one fell step could lead to utter oblivion, or worse - eternity trapped inside an Azath House. This War...2024-02-262h 09Book Reviews KillThrone of Glass #2.5 -The Assassins BladeJoin Evan and Chad as they take a break from the present-day timeline of Throne of Glass as they recap and then review The Assassin's Blade - a collection of short stories taking us through important events of this story's past. New characters, old loves, evil mentors, aspiring healers, and revenge-driven horse thieves take center stage as our fearless hosts process and discuss this important prequel to Sarah J. Maas’s debut series, Throne of Glass. Will you agree with their opinions? Are their predictions on point or do they allow themselves to get lost in the doldrums of se...2024-02-221h 14Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (2/19/2024)What’s that? You are looking to hang out with two best friends who love their books? Join Evan and Chad for the highly anticipated weekly book discussion episode the Monday Morning Minute! They talk books, maybe some stories, books, and even yes, books. Chad also might make fun of Evan for not continuing to watch Andor, the new Star Wars show, and Evan may be a bit enamored with The Last Of Us, which he is finally watching. Regardless of how many rabbit trails they may go on, they are honored to have you along for another exciting ep...2024-02-191h 07Book Reviews KillThrone of Glass #2 - Crown of MidnightJoin our fearless hosts Evan and Chad as they boldly go where many have gone before and review the second book in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series, Crown of Midnight. It is not recommended you listen at midnight though as there be assassins in these parts. If they catch you, they will make you fake your death and leave town, and if you need 30 days arrange business and life that can be arranged. Seriously though, we got some really nice assassins in these parts. It is uncertain if you will run into any midnight killers, but you...2024-02-1454 minBook Reviews KillRed Rising #6 - LightbringerEmotions are high as Evan and Chad, our fearless hosts summarize, review, and discuss Lightbringer, the 6th book in Pierce Brown’s insanely popular science fiction series, Red Rising. Much like Darrow’s uprising, the last three books of this review series were a bit drawn out and tedious as scheduling conflicts and life events replaced the typical one-book-per-week clip that is the BRK norm. Please accept Evan and Chad's gratitude for your patience it was a dollop of much-needed hope, a salve during a dark age. The BRK listeners, our Beloved Book Benders are the most amazing, gracious and...2024-02-131h 27Book Reviews KillMALAZAN - Deadhouse Gates (Whirlwind)Oh, the humanity! Rebellion has whipped the sands and peoples of the Seven Cities into a frenzy. Join our fearless hosts as they boldly explore the second book (Whirlwind) in Steven Erikson’s Deadhouse Gates, volume two in Malazan Book of the Fallen. The sandy Book Review Warren is fraught with shape changers, insane wizards, demons, unexplainable warren magic, lost wanderers, thirsty prisoners on the run, and evils so foul it would be unwise to give them life by inscribing their names here.
Danger welcomes all with open arms and a cruel smile as Evan and Chad tr...2024-02-091h 47Book Reviews KillThrone of Glass #1Like lightning striking sand the BRK boys are at it again, this time their fearless book-reviewing expedition takes them deep into the secret tunnels beneath the Throne of Glass. Book one, bearing the same name, is Maas’s much-loved debut novel she started writing at the age of 16. While Chad was longboarding barefoot routinely picking glass and gravel out of his feet and Evan was changing the name of his band every week, Sarah J. Maas was writing a best-selling book that would captivate the minds and hearts of readers worldwide. Alexander the Great didn’t even conquer the worl...2024-02-071h 03Book Reviews KillMALAZAN - Deadhouse Gates (Raraku)Our fearless hosts find themselves deep past the Malazan Book of the Fallen event horizon, unable to turn back even if they wanted to. Today, they traverse the warren of book two in this series, Deadhouse Gates - specifically diving deep into Raraku, the first of this four-part tome. Danger and confusion are their only companions in this dark magic-filled realm. Well - their only companions besides the many thousands of you, our brave Book Benders, who have strapped on sword and shield and march along with Evan and Chad as they progress ever onward.
Happy to h...2024-02-031h 31Book Reviews KillThe Binti Trilogy - Binti, Binti: Home, & Binti: The Night MasqueradeBinti is the first of her people to leave her home and receive an education off-planet. In this trilogy of novellas (love that format) we follow Binti, a member of the mysterious Himba people who keep to themselves and preach a strict adherence to culture. This theme of culture comes up many times and is both a hindrance to some and for others the only reason they manage to survive some hairy situations. This award-winning novella series is an intelligent and interesting look into societies and the rules and customs that shape how we live our life and what...2024-01-281h 06Book Reviews KillMALAZAN - Gardens of the Moon (The Mission & Assassins)The smoky paths shift and dance as our two fearless hosts traverse the Gardens of the Moon Book Review Warren. Confusion swirls. The pathway forward is ever-shrouded in mystery. Though our hosts typically fearless stride is accompanied by the tremors of fear, they know that together, dear listener, even a Warren of Malazan, Book of the Fallen shall reveal its secrets.
Today Evan and Chad's book reviewing feet take them through the dark and twisting warrens of books two and three of Stephen Erikson's Gardens of the Moon, The Mission and Assassins. So much is uncertain, but o...2024-01-191h 20Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (1/15/2024)It’s a Monday and this is the Minute! Join Evan and Chad as they talk books, review books, discuss books, lament books, hype books, love books, and maybe talk about Star Trek . . . on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill! (I know many thousands of you are on the edge of your seats waiting for a reason to put on your headphones and pretend you are working so I kept it short for y'all❤️)
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🌝Evan👉https://amzn.to/42czFm5 2024-01-1549 minBook Reviews KillRed Rising #5 - Dark AgeDeath, death, death, sadness, death, regret, betrayal, death, torture, and more death! Welcome to Dark Age book five of the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. Bring your razors, friends as, unknown to either of our hosts, both have brought their philosophical Slingblades and in a rare turn of events find the other on the opposing side. With the whisper-quiet of a page-turning, each unsheathes their proverbial blade and meets the other in this colosseum of words. Join our fearless hosts as the conflict within this book overflows into this Dark Age book review podcast episode when a disagreement...2024-01-151h 41Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (1/8/2024)Friends, Family, and all ye bookish souls! Join our fearless hosts, Evan and Chad as they start the year off right with some exciting reads. Evan leads the charge with some highly anticipated fantasy news and reviews some of the excellent releases that 2024 has in store. Chad fights monsters and murderous robots and has somehow managed to once again find a Netflix Anime gem he is excited to share. What could it possibly be? You’ll just have to press play and find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
🏆Join The Patreon Family👉https://bit.ly/3T...2024-01-0844 minBook Reviews KillTop 5 Books of 2023Friends, just wow. What a year 2023 has been - both in the growth and quality of this awesome community and in the sheer volume of pages consumed on this, by now absolutely cemented into the number one world’s favorite, book podcast. We declined Guinness coming to give us accolades. Mostly due to BRK not wanting to promote a style of stress-reading, one must adopt to accomplish such an Olympian slaying of pages.
If books were enemies our fearless podcast hosts would be forever lauded in the Great Hall of Heroes rubbing shoulders with the likes of Dr...2024-01-0546 minBook Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (1/1/2024)It is 2024!! Happy New Year! Start this year off right with your favorite Book-loving hosts, Evan and Chad as they stay on track and definitely don’t start this year off with a million rabbit trails.. As such, I won’t add to the amount of distractions within this episode with the usual loquacious expose and will cut straight to the chase - hit play and join our fearless hosts for what is to be a great year and the first exciting episode this 2024 of Book Reviews Kill!
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...2024-01-011h 31Book Reviews KillThe Scholomance #2 - The Last GraduateLike the much-loved school trope, the boys are again back with the insightful Zoranne for their review of Naomi Novik's second installment in The Scholomance series, The Last Graduate. Join Evan, Chad, and Zoranne as they bandy about the most important questions in life, does this book live up to the love and critical claim praised upon it? In fear of lawsuits from Subways as always, the commentary and witty exposition between our book-reviewing trio remains fresh as ever - find out why in another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
🏆 Support Book Reviews Kill👉https...2023-12-191h 22Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (12/18/2023)'Twas the night ‘for Monday the glorious minute w’holidays near,
Dosth’t mark two years of podcasting, laughter, joy and tears
The pages were turning, the laughter was bright,
And two fearless hosts were so damn grateful to have listeners still think they’re tight
Just as the stockings were hung with care and delight,
Great books were reviewed and only a few did they want to ignite
With cocoa in hand and a cozy podcasting haze
The weird one (Evan) said all the lis...2023-12-181h 09Book Reviews KillThe Scholomance #1 - A Deadly EducationThe school trope, one that the fearless BRK hosts will never tire of - magic schools are awesome, simple as that. Join Evan, Chad, and Zoranne (switching it up) as they attend class with the unfortunate students enrolled at The Scholomance. BRK is excited to have a good friend and fellow book content creator Zoranne along for the ride as they discuss, review, complain, pick apart, and applaud book one in Naomi Novik's The Scholomance trilogy, A Deadly Education. Who liked it? Who didn't? Does this book hold up when compared with peers in its representation of the much-beloved...2023-12-091h 11Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (12/4/2023)Despite Monday marking the first day of the work week for many, data shows that the Monday Morning Minute offsets any negativity caused by having to go to work to such a large degree that behavioral scientists the world around are attempting to recreate the experience saying it may be the biggest discovery in the study of happiness and satisfaction since back massages and ice cream. The closest they have come has been injecting large amounts of dopamine directly into the pleasure center of the mind . . . until science can catch up to our fearless hosts Evan and Chad, it...2023-12-041h 27Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (11/20/2023)Once again Monday has arrived and book folk everywhere are all a-tizzy with anticipation. The wait is over! From discussing current reads (which are thick and many) to some excellent shows (and not so excellent) movies to some games, touching moments, excellent listener-submitted questions, to Evan almost crying - this weekly episode has a little something for everyone. I shan't (it’s a word) make you wait any longer with the typical loquacious expose, so my most excellent bookish folk know that your presence means the utmost to our fearless hosts who know that the most important part of thi...2023-11-201h 02Book Reviews KillThe Faithful and the Fallen #3 - RuinWhoever thought a debut author could pull off a story containing more than 16 point-of-view characters and still maintain interest and cohesion . . . or does he? Join Evan and Chad as once again they put on their spectacles and like an Olympic athlete executing complicated spins and twirls, dive deep into book three in John Gwynne’s Faithful and the Fallen series, Ruin. If you feel a bit dizzy after watching the twirling display you are not alone as, good or bad aside, these books require a few mental flips to keep up with the handfuls of characters and overlapping storylines Gw...2023-11-171h 18Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (11/13/2023)Extra Extra Read all about it! It’s Monday and the Minute has arrived! We know every reader the world over waits in anguish every long and laborious weekend for Monday to arrive and their work week to begin as it also means that another Monday Morning Minute has arrived! Though the highly anticipated Minute is a tasty morsel for one's ears, we all know the true reason for its excellence: you are here dear listener. Join Evan and Chad as they talk about books (shocker) and Chad’s continuous attempts to avoid becoming evil - the struggle is real...2023-11-131h 13Book Reviews KillAuthor Interview - Travis BaldreeWill the book-related awesome ever stop? Nay friends, it shall continue. As long as our fearless hosts draw breath you shall continue receiving episodes. Having conversations with the latest, trendiest, most vibe-filled, coziest-of-fantasy-book authors is no exception. Today Book Reviews Kill sits down with Travis Baldree, author of a book that took TikTok (booktok, we see you) by storm, Legends and Lattes (link below). He joins Evan and Chad mere days before his November 7th release of Bookshops and Bonedust (link for pre-order below). Travis is a real talent and the book community would be way less awesome without...2023-11-011h 42Book Reviews KillRed Rising #4 - Iron GoldRed Rising fans unite! It's been 3 books of Darrow's "darrowmindedness" when it comes to who is responsible for every life lost in the universe, himself. Join Evan and Chad as these fearless book reviewers try their very best to keep heads held high and those who have fallen as the Red rose in their hearts and minds..
...and off of Darrow's already over-burdened shoulders.
Get ready for a pulse-pounding journey to the far reaches of the solar system as our fearless hosts hell-dive into the thrilling world of Pierce Brown's "Iron Gold," the explosive (is...2023-10-311h 12Book Reviews KillAuthor Interview - Jason ParginAaaaaaand Jason Pargin is back! BRK has one again been graced by the dry whit and walking internet meme that is Jason Pargin. Prior to 2020 Jason was known for his pen name, David Wong and has the unique skill of authoring excellent books in the wild and whacky cosmic horror genre. Also the former executive editor of the popular early-internet humor website, Cracked.com - as such Jason can talk with ease and is brimmming with insight about every topic that has had it's fifteen minutes of fame in the online spotlight for the last 18 years (at least).
2023-10-241h 44Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (10/23/2023)After a short vacation we have both Evan and Chad looking good and talking better (hopefully) as both are happily back in the saddle - and just in time for a momentous week in the Book Reviews Kill History - and the world for that matter. Yes, you guessed it cause how could you forget? It is Chad’s birthday this Thursday! Which means you are fully obligated to hang out with Evan and Chad this Monday Morning Minute as he turns the lovely age of thirty-awesome (math is hard). Join these two besties as they catch each other an...2023-10-231h 03Book Reviews KillThe Faithful and the Fallen #2 - ValorWar has come to Dun Carreg. Corban, his mother, Gar, Edana, and others have barely managed to escape with their lives. Corban's Sister Cywen is thought to be dead. Dun Carreg is not alone in it's troubles. War and chaos have swept the lands held by humans and giants alike. Join Evan and Chad as they discuss Valor, the second book in John Gwynne's debut series, The Faithful and the Fallen. A lot happens in this book, and there are many characters - does too much happen? Are there too many characters? What strengths does John Gwynne have as...2023-10-101h 21Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (10/2/2023)Book Folk Assemble!! Evan and Chad are back! Join our hosts as they catch all you and each other up on the handfuls of books read by each as well as the goings on in each of their lives over the last few weeks. Tis’ a long and juicy episode filled with action, love, adventure, romance, and books and books and a few more books. As such I won’t bore you with a long expose here but be sure to join Evan and Chad this week for a long and exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
🏆Join Th...2023-10-021h 43Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (9/11/2023)Calling all book friends! Join Evan and Chad as they buckle on their sweatpants and gird their books, one taking care to not crease the spine, the other using a kindle due to its chocolate-proof nature. However, be warned humble page spelunkers, as this book conversation boldly strides past sizzling space battles, skips through charged wizard duels, and charges with abandon into all-out warfare (so so so much warfare actually - thanks Poppy War). But for those with the heart to join our fearless book recommending hosts, a treasure greater than any dragon horde awaits. The treasures of a...2023-09-111h 07Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (9/4/2023)As the days begin to shorten and the leaves capture our attention with their colorful death cries, only one thing since time immemorial has helped the general populace say goodbye to summer with little regret. That thing - the Monday Morning Minute! Welcome book friends! Join Evan and Chad as they discuss Bethesda, Nicotine, Jules Verne, and Dyson Spheres all while staying super on topic. How could all of those topics and more fit into one sleek and well crafted weekly book podcast episode? You’ll just have to listen and find out on another exciting episode of Book Re...2023-09-041h 09Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (8/28/2023)Monday is once more upon us and the day is ripe for some book talk. Join Evan and Chad as they talk about their lives and the books that have been their companions recently. So many books and so little time. But right now stop what you are doing as it is time for The Monday Morning Minute! What should you be reading right now? Let our fearless hosts help with some book recommendations on what is sure to be another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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...2023-08-281h 09Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (8/21/2023)Hello book friends! It is once again time for everyone’s favorite book review weekly podcast episode, the Monday Morning Minute! Join Evan and Chad as they hit the books once again discussing Robin Hobb, seventy years old and just crushing her game. They also discuss some fun things happening in their lives and end by discussing the year of no sun, and the timeless classic it produced . . . which book was created in such a dark year (pun intended) You’ll just have to listen and find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
🏆Join The Pat...2023-08-211h 08Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (8/14/2023)Happy Monday! It is recommended by wizened forest hags and tower wizards everywhere that Mondays should be consumed in small bite sized chunks, don’t eat Monday all at once, you might choke! Just take it by the minute - the Monday Morning Minute. Join Evan and Chad as they discuss: things made from skin, twin stuff, black licorice, and what beverage you would choose if you could change one of your fingers into a fountain dispenser containing an infinite amount of your liquid of choice? No other place will you find topics as important nor as life altering as...2023-08-141h 00Book Reviews KillRed Rising #3 - Morning StarWow just wow - Join Effy, Evan, and Chad as the compliments flow like water on this recap and review of Morning Star, Book Three in the Red Rising Series. Pierce Brown is once again swinging (if this could even be possible) an even sharper sword in book three. Mr. Brown - we know your listening and if you haven’t figured it out, let me state very clearly, you are a master of your craft. But to the real heart of the matter and what you all no-doubt are actually wanting to know, did Effy cry? Or was it...2023-08-101h 38Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (7/31/2023)The day is Monday, the podcast is Book Reviews Kill bringing you another fun Monday Morning Minute. A weekly podcast episode that will never be one minute but will always be full of fantasy book reviews and the best science fiction and horror book recommendations. This week Chad lets everyone know some exciting news and Evan admits to really liking a show (Wait, I thought this was a book podcast? Oh and you alllways stay on topic, suuure) that he is kind of embarrassed about. What could it be? You’ll just have to find out on another exciting ep...2023-07-3142 minBook Reviews KillThe Tale - Chapter ThreeWelcome back to the tale! A joint story written in alternating chapters and without any discussion out side the podcast about how the story will unfold. Each chapter being a surprise to the other host as they read it on these episodes. Chad started us off and Evan carried it on with Chapter 2, if you have not listened to both those episodes I would very much recommend listening to them as this will make a whole lot more sense if you have heard those chapters. Evan was not feeling well this week and as it was Chad's turn to...2023-07-2813 minBook Reviews KillThe Faithful and the Fallen #1 - MaliceFew books so perfectly encapsule the word "epic" as Malice, the first installment in The Faithful and the Fallen series. This series begins epic, and only gets more so as it pick up momentum and the tale unfolds. Join Evan and Chad as they unravel this juicy tangle of: plot, character, battles, betrayal, prophecy and deific interference within book one of John Gwynne's sizeable debut. With a helpful recap and a surprising level of comprehension this discussion, summary and review of Malice, Book one in The Faithful and the Fallen series is sure to be a steadfast companion as...2023-07-251h 13Book Reviews KillThe Tale - Chapter TwoYou may all return from the weeklong perch upon the edge of your seat as it has finally arrived. Chapter two of what is affectionately being referred to as, “The Tale” and Evan’s first installment is here! Join us for . . . well, you get it - I won’t make you wait any longer, though it brings many a warm thumping to my heart knowing that all of you read every word of each and every episode description knowing it was penned with love, painstakingly written - each one a unique sonnet, an emotional outpouring of adoration to you, my effer...2023-07-2107 minBook Reviews KillShort Story Recap ~ ”The Yellow Wallpaper” By Charlotte Perkins GilmanHappy Friday! To commemorate this lovely day the hosts of Book Reviews Kill decided to whip out a short story. It’s an oldie but a goody as they say, though be prepared, as the subject matter is not as bright and shiny as this day will surely be. Join Evan and Chad as they review the classic short story “The Yellow Wallpaper”. While the story (linked below) is a bit creepy it does nothing to lessen another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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📕Read This Week's Short Sto...2023-07-2126 minBook Reviews KillRed Rising #2 - Golden SonThe sequel to Red Rising, Golden Son By esteemed author Pierce Brown is both properly named, being a golden book that shines bright in it’s genre of science fiction novels, and properly preceded as by the second book this series is not rising it has risen! Wow. What a ride. Join Evan, Chad and Effy as they discuss the motivations of characters, the meaning of events and generally go deep in their discussion and review of Golden Son. This incredible pillar of the Red Rising series is sure to be remembered by all who read it. Did all th...2023-07-181h 44Book Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (7/17/2023)A few things never change: Lord of the Rings is the best movie, George RR Martin can’t get enough of killing his character’s, and Patrick Rothfuss can’t seem write about the character we want him too, and once again Monday is saved by everyone’s favorite book podcast episode, The Monday Morning Minute! Pretty sure another thing that will never change is someone’s actually impressive ability to write run-on sentences . . . what a glorious and exciting place this world is - please join your fearless hosts Evan and Chad for another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
...2023-07-1748 minBook Reviews KillThe Tale - Chapter OneThough at risk of a lawsuit from Subway, the Book Review Kill hosts are at it once again - keeping it so fresh! Evan and Chad have put their minds together and have come up with another addition to the weekly episodes that you all have come to know and hopefully love. With a mission to expose their inadequacies as publicly as possible while maximizing the stories and entertainment value contained within the podcast they are turning over a new leaf and trying something new. What could this possibly be? Well, you’ll just have to listen and find ou...2023-07-1411 minBook Reviews KillShattered Sea #1 - Half a KingIf one thing can be said about the Book Reviews Kill podcast hosts, say that they don’t read nearly enough - as such they have decided to add another series to the 4-7 books each are reading currently. They just can’t help themselves. You may recall Chad gushing about Joe Abercrombie’s simple yet delightful Shattered Sea series, well Evan has jumped aboard and they have decided the BRK book review canon was not complete without the great Joe Abercrombie gracing us with his work. Long fans of Abercrombie's work, Evan and Chad stride into their recap and re...2023-07-1429 minBook Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (7/10/2023)Monday, Monday, Someday, well . . . today, actually right now in fact! The wait is over! Join us once again for everyone’s favorite weekly book review podcast episode the Monday Morning Minute! Join Evan and Chad as they discuss Evan’s book editing misery and Chad reading Misery, as well as Chad’s favorite new sub genre, (sailing excluded - nothing will ever rise above sailing fantasy). What could this new sub genre be? Find out in another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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2023-07-1058 minBook Reviews KillRed Rising #1 - Red RisingA red sun rises. Blood has been spilled this night. It's not just red blood though, it's violet, yellow, green, orange, gray, silver, brown, and most striking - Gold. The world has been divided into a caste system each person stuck within the class they are born to - forced to follow the reign of the ruthless Golds or suffer the consequences. From the lowest of the Low the "LowReds" a brave, heartbroken soul is remade into a Gold, tasked with bringing down the ruling Golds from within. Like the terraformed air Darrow breaths upon discovering the atmosphere of...2023-07-061h 10Book Reviews KillArc of a Scythe Book #3 - The TollWell team, it is done. The third and final installment in Neal Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe Series has been read, reviewed, and returned to the bookshelf. Our hosts Evan and Chad would be honored if you would join them one final time for their review, discussion, and recommendation(?) - that remains to be seen - of this book series. Is the name of this book a reference to the toll this book makes upon one's respect for what started as a very good book series? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
❤...2023-07-0456 minBook Reviews KillFriday Forge ~ Listener Submitted Hot Takes #1Oh how the fires do blaze hot this Friday. Welcome once again to the best way to end your week, The Friday Forge! Join our hosts as they once again take up their hammers and forge deeper into the “hot takes” shared during last weeks episode. Last week after Evan and Chad shared some unpopular opinions of their own they asked listeners to continue the conversation in the Discord and share their own “hot takes” - and wow did you ever. The flames submitted by you, lovely listeners burn a clear blue as they crisp the air like never before...2023-06-3051 minBook Reviews KillFriday Forge ~ Hot TakesDink! Dink! Dawnk! Was that the sound of discord amongst the typically steady and positive beat of the Friday Forge episode? 'Tis true dear friends - in this “Hot Takes” episode our hosts reveal a few of their most controversial bookish opinions. They end the episode as enemies, the future of the Book Reviews Kill podcast hanging precariously upon Evan and Chad resolving the rift now between them. Just kidding. It will take more than a slanderous book episode to shake the stone foundation of these two besties - but will you agree with the shots fired within this epis...2023-06-2326 minBook Reviews KillFriday Forge ~ Dream AdaptationsDoth the sound of metal on hammer please yourn ears like the turning of a page? Soothing yet determined as it crafts ever onward! Join Evan and Chad for a fun Friday Forge episode where their hammers strike hard delving into the age old quandary of which books should be TV shows and which books would make better games? Each host is tasked with picking one of countless different alloys gleaming upon the shelves and selecting it to become a show or book. What do they choose? Do you agree? Find out in another exciting episode of Book Reviews...2023-06-1623 minBook Reviews KillArc of a Scythe Book #2 - ThunderheadLightning crackles as once again the Thunderhead pontificates about its own perfection. Is it perfect? Is it God? Does it deserve worship? Join Book Reviews Kill for their review and discussion of Thunderhead, book two in Neal Shusterman’s Arc of a Scythe series. What do Evan and Chad think the answers are to the Thunderhead’s questions? Find out in another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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...2023-05-2943 minBook Reviews KillArc of a Scythe Book #1 - Scythe This series has been a long time coming! What would a society without death look like? How would it function? Join our hosts Evan and Chad as they dive into the first volume in Neal Shusterman’s award winning trilogy: Arc Of A Scythe!
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2023-05-291h 06Book Reviews KillFriday Forge ~ Casual FridayHope you brought your Hawaiian shirts and flip flops as casual Friday is upon us! Join our hosts Evan and Chad at the forge fires as they catch up on this week’s bookish exploits and generally have an excellent time nerding out with each other. Don’t miss this casual Friday edition of Book Reviews Kill!
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...2023-05-1229 minBook Reviews KillFriday Forge Fantasy FunFriday Friday Friday!! Join Chad, and an insane trooper version of Evan who once again, because the universe hates beautiful people apparently, has come down with the VID! But being the paragon of might, mystery, disheveled hair and a jawline that brings all the boys to the yard, he forges forward gracing this episode with his presents (spelled purposefully like that, I know.. So clever). Make sure you give Evan your support and leave Book Reviews Kill a five star review on whatever platform you are listening to show your solidarity. Yes, his sickness was just leveraged to get...2023-05-0532 minBook Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (5/1/2023)Once more into the breach my friends! However, this breach is not a zone of death and insane warfare, it is a friendly, page-filled, story laden, ramble-riddled bookish rush into the battle of literary excellence. Join Evan and Chad as they lead the charge into a lovely bookish discussion covering space fatigue, furries, spears that cut through water and into our hosts' hearts. And maybe the charge stampedes into talking about a game where you play a cat. Evan also claims he has watched a movie that is on-par with the Lego Movie. What could even come close to...2023-05-0154 minBook Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (4/17/2023)Good morning all ye’ bookish folk! We have come once again to to the only reason to keep Monday’s around, the Monday Morning Minute! Join Evan and Chad as they Palaver about Stephen King, Priory of the Orange Tree and what to do with Evan’s laptop once he dies. . . will we get access to all his unfinished works? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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💬...2023-04-101h 02Book Reviews KillFriday Forge ~ Fun Fantasy FriendsCome warm your weary feet at the forge my friends. Friday is once more upon us. The fires are especially hot as the forge hammers sing their endless bookish tune today. Join Evan Chad as they discuss magical friends they would choose to have standing at their side in a wonderful fantasy situation that Evan so beautifully sets up for us. Who would they choose? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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🏆 Support Book Reviews Kil...2023-03-2423 minBook Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (3/13/2023)Good morning you lovely Book Benders. Stop what you are doing and grab a cup of coffee as it is time once again for the Monday Morning Minute! Join our hosts Evan and Chad as they discuss this last week’s tasty reads. They also discuss some shows that have been captivating their imaginations and Evan talks about a video game he is not going to play anymore. What could it be? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of Zeroboxer, The Exo Series, The Green Bone Saga, and Untethered Sky.
Join Evan and Fonda for a conversation about The Green Bone Saga, her writing process, the fantasy genre, and of course her new novella, Untethered Sky, which releases April 11, 2023. Evan and Chad both received an ARC of Untethered Sky and believe BRK when they say: make sure you get it in your hands. It's fantastic.
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🏆 Support Book Reviews Kill By Joining Our Patreon...2023-01-2349 minBook Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (1/16/2023)In the wise words of the poet and scholar DJ Khaled, “And another one!” Join Evan and Chad and for another Monday Morning Minute! Chad talks about books that should be avoided while eating, how fairies are “in” and makes some excellent tattoo recommendations for Evan’s inner-thighs. Evan talks robot murderers, Pride & Prejudice and dumps a few buckets of hate on Chad’s tattoo ideas. What could this no-doubt amazing idea be? Find out in another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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🏆 Support Book Reviews Kill By Joi...2023-01-1649 minBook Reviews Kill1 Year Book Reviews Kill Anniversary Episode!Well everyone.. we did it! One whole year has passed since our fabled hosts first gripped their microphones, donned their ramble-hats and embarked upon this journey. It has been a journey fraught with laughter, friendship and blessing after blessing.
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💬 Join the Conversation on the Book Re...2022-12-0552 minBook Reviews KillHomeland: The Legend of Drizzt: Dark Elf Trilogy, Book 1Did someone say Fantasy? Join Evan and Chad as they happily sink their teeth into one the most fantasiest of fantasy series that has ever fantasied: Homeland, by R.A. Salvatore! Many consider this series to be one of the catalysts of this modern golden age of fantasy currently being experienced in the world today. The fringe of fantasy must of course be explored and Chad and Evan will never stop daring to safely read in their sweat pants where few readers have read before, and of course taking you along for the ride. However, occasionally it's nice to...2022-11-2357 minBook Reviews KillMonday Morning Minute (11/14/2022)It Is Monday once again and time as always for the Monday Morning Minute. Join our hosts as they discuss the finer points of outlining before writing a book, Evan revealing some motivational life tips and his philosophy on “to-do lists”. They discuss the Manga and anime, Death Note as well as the novel, The Blacktongue Thief. Evan and Chad discuss the trials of Chad being left handed and finally get to the bottom of the great myth, are left-handed scissors a real thing? Find out on another exciting Episode of Book Reviews Kill!
🕺Check Out Book Reviews...2022-11-1452 minBook Reviews KillEvan Reviews the Broken Earth TrilogyThe earth is unfortunately not the only thing broken in this episode as our dynamic duo is broken to just one. Evan spreads his wings and flies solo in this review of the Broken Earth Trilogy, which he read in two weeks and he'd like to tell you whether it's worth your time.
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🤝🏼https://www...2022-11-1007 minBook Reviews KillDaevabad # 3 ~ The Empire Of GoldWhat a magnificent and brutal ending to this gorgeous trio of books. Evan and Chad dive deep into the final volume in the Daevabad trilogy and say goodbye to characters they've come to love, and maybe a good riddance to others they weren't fans of. Can you guess who? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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Writers of the Future Podcast195. Evan Leikam TikToker Book Reviews KillEvan Leikam, perhaps better known by the handle "Book Reviews Kill," is a pioneer TikToker with around 150k followers.
In this podcast, we discuss how to create a TikTok brand and the value of BookTok.
Find Evan on TikTok and Twitter at @BookReviewsKill; Instagram @Book_Reviews_Kill2022-10-151h 00Book Reviews KillDaevabad #2 ~ The Kingdom Of CopperOur hosts are immersed! Our hosts are excited! Daevabad is shaping up to be one hell of a trilogy, folks. Join Evan and Chad as they discuss the escalating intrigue, the mounting action, and ever-shifting alliances offered in this trilogy. Do you have the same predictions for book 3? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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📕Th...2022-09-2358 minBook Reviews KillDaevabad #1 ~ The City Of BrassWow what a magnificent addition to our collection of recaps! Join Evan and Chad as they discuss S.A. Chakraborty's fantastic story set in the middle east and beyond. Djinn, magical healing, and political intrigue wrapped in a glorious setting make this a captivating, if not a bit complex story. Do you share the same thoughts on the first book in this trilogy? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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Mentioned books, games, and movies will be listed ASAP. Evan didn't get this posted up until the wee hours of the morning because he spent all day reading Jade War and playing E...2022-03-2356 minBook Reviews KillBookish Questions (Part 1)Evan and Chad answer some of the reading community's most burning (and oddly specific) questions. Chad eats candy in a weird way, and Evan is overprotective of his books. Will our hosts be able to stay on topic while they provide their answers? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
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The Midnight Film SocietyEvan Leikam of Book_Reviews_KillHad a great chat about books and podcasting and getting your stuff out there with book critic Evan Leikam. Check out Evan on Tiktok at Book_Reviews_Kill and his podcast Book Reviews Kill on Spotify.
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Book Reviews KillEvan’s Review of The Song Of Achilles by Madeline MillerEvan reviews a book he should have read a long time ago. Sit back with some figs and wine and listen in about a new tale of the man skilled in all ways of contending.
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Book Reviews KillEvan‘s Review of Between Two Fires by Christopher BuehlmanEvan reviews one of his favorite books of the year. Between Two Fires is a medieval horror novel set in 14th century France.
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