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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 136- Let's begin at the end of the world, shall we? (The Fifth Season)Send us a textIt's a new year and a new season for OWWR pod! A fifth season, in fact! Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of N.K. Jemisin's book, The Fifth Season. They also chat about a manga series that Laura loves, a Poirot (BBC) marathon watch, and a fun, queer romance that Hannah recently read. Oh, they also decide to possibly reread The Wheel of Time...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Spoiler section begins at: 37 min 25 secs.***CW for the plot...
2025-01-011h 38
The Hidden BookcaseShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan ft. Cailean SteedIt's ahistorical autumn at The Hidden Bookcase! Our final read is She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan, chosen by our guest Cailean Steed. Let's talk fate, fanfiction, and... fisting?
Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts
Content warnings: References to imprisonment, child murder, genital mutilation, traumatic amputation, war, death by suffocation, homophobia and transphobia, misogony and sexism, rape, and gender dysphoria.
A big thank you to Cailean for joining us for this episode. You can find their writing and links to their socials at caileansteed.com.
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2024-11-031h 02
Big IdeasWhy a scary tale is good for you − Angela Slatter, Kathleen Jennings, Naomi Novik and Shelley Parker-ChanWhat is the allure of gothic fiction? How does it give shape to your most unsettling impulses? A panel of masters of the genre explore the creepy houses, dysfunctional families and the perfect degree of decay and rot that’s needed to create the ‘good scare’. From the classics of Jane Eyre to Harry Potter – we’re celebrating gothic tales. Presented at the Brisbane Writers FestivalSpeakersAngela "A.G." SlatterAuthor of six novels, including The Briar Book of the Dead, All the Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns and the Verity Fassbinder seriesNaomi N...
2024-09-1653 min
Five or Flop: the Best (and Worst) Historical Fiction Has to OfferShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan: Flopping With One HandIn today's episode, we're discussing She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan and the risk of being TOO historically accurate.Five or Flop is a podcast dedicated to the best and worst historical fiction has to offer. Each week we'll be reading a new book and rating it on a scale of flop, fine, or five. The theme for Season Two is Booktok and Bestsellers.Leave us a review and give us a follow on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @fiveorflop_pod for all the latest updates!Join our Season Two Reading Challenge...
2024-06-2549 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 108- I Am Very Uninterested In This Conversation(Bloodmarked)Send us a textHannah and Laura chat about Miley Cyrus, great audiobook narrations, casting popular actors in movies too much, and revisiting a favorite series via novellas within the same world. Then they cover chapters 20 through 40 of Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn. This section is a romp and so much fun, but many things during this part of the book leave them confused. ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR LEGENDBORN AND BLOODMARKED BY TRACY DEONN. Spoilers begin at: 37 min 41 secs!!!***TW for plot section: racism; violence; death; slavery; rape; explosions; fantasy violence; gore; parental d...
2024-02-141h 55
The Thoughtful BroEpisode 29: Shelley Parker-ChanWhat does Shelley Parker-Chan want readers to feel at the end of her debut best-selling fantasy novel She Who Became The Sun? "A feeling of catharsis...the subtitle should be Revenge Of The Genderqueers." Also discussed: Wuxia, fate v. triumph of will, and historical fanfiction. (Exciting to note: Shelley's second book, which completes the series, has just come out: He Who Drowned The World.) Pre-order Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm...
2023-10-3151 min
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2023-09-2200 min
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2023-09-2000 min
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2023-09-0700 min
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2023-09-0700 min
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2023-09-0700 min
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2023-09-0700 min
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2023-09-0700 min
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2023-09-0700 min
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2023-09-0500 min
Don’t Miss The Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-ChanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/140594to listen full audiobooks.
Title: He Who Drowned the World
Series: The Radiant Emperor Duology, Book 2
Author: Shelley Parker-Chan
Narrator: Natalie Naudus
Format: mp3
Length: 18 hrs and 56 mins
Release date: 08-24-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Alternate History
Publisher's Summary:
Young, ambitious, and in possession of the Mandate of Heaven, Zhu believes utterly in her own capacity to do anything – endure anything – that will bring her closer to being crowned Emperor. But Zhu isn’t the only one with imperial ambitions. Her neighbor, the former courtesan Madam Zhang, wants the throne for her hu...
2023-08-246h 56
Dive Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook On Your Commute.He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-ChanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/140496to listen full audiobooks.
Title: He Who Drowned the World
Series: The Radiant Emperor Duology, Book 2
Author: Shelley Parker-Chan
Narrator: Natalie Naudus
Format: mp3
Length: 18 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 08-22-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 137 ratings
Genres: Alternate History
Publisher's Summary:
Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor. But Zhu isn’t the only one with imperial ambitions. Her neighbor in the south, the courtesan Madam Zh...
2023-08-226h 57
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2023-08-1900 min
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2023-08-1900 min
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2023-07-2900 min
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2023-07-2900 min
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2023-05-0404 min
The Coode Street PodcastEpisode 621: Coode Street’s Books for Look Forward to in 2023To kick off 2023, Jonathan and Gary share their lists of the books that they’re looking forward to reading in 2023.
They mention a lot of forthcoming titles, ranging books from old masters like Peter S. Beagle, Howard Waldrop, Joanna Russ, Gene Wolfe, and Connie Willis to newer writers like Samit Basu, Vajra Chandrasekera, Alix E. Harrow, Emily Tesh, and Premee Mohamed, as well as essential collections from Kelly Link, E. Lily Yu, Joanna Russ, K.J. Parker, Sarah Pinsker, and others.
The team also cheerfully acknowledge that the year will undoubtedly present us with some co...
2023-01-081h 02
Cryptid ClubhouseBookclub Clubhouse: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker ChanJoin Lar and Lena for their first ever bookclub in the Clubhouse to discuss She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker Chan.
This episode contains some strong language
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2022-11-101h 08
Octothorpe62: Do You Want to Talk About Lesbians?John has superpowers, Alison is an alien in a human suit, and Liz likes cats.
Please email your letters of comment to octothorpecast@gmail.com and tag @OctothorpeCast when you post about the show on social media.
Content warnings this episode: being stranded in space (chapter 1); sexism (chapter 2); Hell and murder (chapter 5).
No letters of comment this week, normal service resumes next week!
Books in the order they were discussed
Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
A Master of Djinn, by P. Djèlí Clark
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, by Becky Chambers
Sh...
2022-07-211h 26
We're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Episode 168: Spice TrainingThis week: Robbie had a big weekend, Lisa is back from holiday, we discuss heat wave survival tips, report on some terrible news and politics, Who Asked for This?!, Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and more!
Join us for book club! Our selection for July is She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine.
Got something you want the team to discuss? Email in to wearedoingfine@gmail.com and we'll aim to get it on the next episode! Check out the podcast socials at:
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2022-07-1935 minWe're Doing Fine (with Robbie and Lisa)Episode 167: That's Fighting TalkThis week we have not one but TWO guests, Chris and Ryan, to join us in celebrating Lisa's birthday! We talk all things from Tinder hook ups to Accent challenges to everything in between! Belated Happy Birthday to our favourite co-host, Lisa!
As ever, join us for Book Club where we're reading She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan. Email us your thoughts and questions to wearedoingfine@gmail.com and we'll be sure to include it in the episode!
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2022-07-1244 minCryptid ClubhouseMaryland Mic DropLar and Lena are in the Clubhouse with an update on the snow-cone vs snowball discussion from the last episode and some other ponderings
Topics include: Like a Sno-Ball rolling down a hill; Our favorite databases; Bookreads is Pizza Hut Book It for adults; Moon baby; Preposterous ponderings
This episode contains brief strong language
MoMeMos:
The Wind Blows from Longxi
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Stranger Things
Umbrella Academy
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2022-07-0745 min
Friends To Lovers: A Podcast About Booksthe sunnyside book club read-a-thonBONUS EP ALERT! haley walks us through their read-a-thon at the end of july 2022, we chat about our read-a-thon TBRs, and much more. get in here!
haley's book socials: bookstagram / booktok
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have any bookish questions or requests for recommendations? send them to us at friendstoloverspod@gmail.com!
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haley's tbr: she who became the sun by shelley parker-chan / home field advantage by dahlia adler / the atlas six by olivie blake / on a sunbeam by tillie walden / laura dean keeps...
2022-07-0727 min
The Incomparable MothershipAlien Donut Lady2022 Awards Book Club concludes with three Hugo-nominated novels: Andy Weir’s deep-space problem-solver “Project Hail Mary”; Shelley Parker Chan’s historical epic “She Who Became the Sun”; and Ryka Aoki’s alien-and-demon-packed “Light from Uncommon Stars.” Also, Erika and Jason highlight some of their favorite short-fiction Hugo nominees.
2022 Awards Book Club, part 3
Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Dan Moren
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Referenced Works
Project Hail Mary
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2022-06-241h 18Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)Alien Donut Lady (The Incomparable Mothership 620)
2022 Awards Book Club concludes with three Hugo-nominated novels: Andy Weir’s deep-space problem-solver “Project Hail Mary”; Shelley Parker Chan’s historical epic “She Who Became the Sun”; and Ryka Aoki’s alien-and-demon-packed “Light from Uncommon Stars.” Also, Erika and Jason highlight some of their favorite short-fiction Hugo nominees.
Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Dan Moren
Sponsors
LinkedIn: Rethink your B2B marketing with a $100 credit on your next campaign
Referenced Works
Show Notes & Links
Our collective Hugo rankings:
“The Galaxy and the Ground Within” (4 fi...
2022-06-241h 18
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 60- Shai'tan On The Wheel of Time (SEASON 1 FINALE)Send us a textHannah and Laura share some final thoughts on The Wheel of Time series and answer questions submitted by listeners. We share favorite characters/books/moments, talk about hypotheticals, and OWWR future with the series.Note: Spoilers for the series start at 28:35Media Mentions:The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonThe Wheel of Time series---Amazon Prime VideoThe Book of Mormon---BroadwayHDStory Darlings podcast@ronniereadsregularlyAgatha Christie's worksV.E. Schwab's worksShe Who Became t...
2022-06-011h 19
Quick PicksEpisode 30: Asian AuthorsMay is Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate we are highlighting Asian authors who have written books we've loved that we wanted to share. There are a lot of countries in Asia and we don't have representation for all of them today, but stay tuned and we will surely have more to come.
Discussed:
Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Housekeeper and the Professor, by Yōko Ogawa
Pachinko, by Lee Min-jin
Last Story of Mina Lee, by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Author J...
2022-05-1338 min
Explorers WantedTestimonyDili and Nix meet with the Proctors, and ChaCha does some creative problem solving.
Player Intrusion:
Stace: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon
Your cast:
GM: Daniel
Adilabrim "Dili" Kret: Sampson
Chansey "Cha-Cha" Letoile: Alex
Nix: Stace
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Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.
Waiting Ambience by Monument Studios
Fons et Origo by Monument Studios
Motive by Monument Studios
Foggy Piano Solo by Monument Studios
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2022-05-1159 min
Reading GlassesEp 254 - Weird Reader Behavior - Is It Really That Weird?Brea and Mallory talk about weird reader quirks, debate voting in book awards, and recommend ghoul books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Join the MaxFunDrive!Twitch Link for Tonight - twitch.tv/readingglassespodcast Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmBooks Mentioned - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony DoerrWhat Moves the Dead by T. KingfisherShe Who Became the Sun by Sh...
2022-05-0541 min
The Conclave CastShe Who Became the Sun—Sell Me On ItSJ and Lacey discuss Shelley Parker-Chan's brilliant debut, She Who Became the Sun. With Lacey's extensive TBR list, SJ will have to make quite the sell if they are going to convince Lacey to move this book to the top.https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250621801/shewhobecamethesunFollow the Conclave Cast on social media for new episodes, book recommendations and announcements.https://www.facebook.com/theconclavecasthttps://twitter.com/TheConclaveCasthttps://www.instagram.com/theconclavecast/
2022-04-2225 min
The Vocal FriesHyper Specific Genres We LoveSend us a textRenee and Natalia are back with a conversation about some of the books they love that fall into super niche genres. For example, Natalia has an entire bookshelf dedicated to books about bananas and Renee will never say no to a thriller with an unlikeable 20-something woman protagonist who works in a startup. Tune in to hear all the weird things they’re both into.Books Mentioned: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui ZhangHow Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang
2022-04-0134 min
Dear Literature030: Buddy Reads: Disability VisibilityIn this episode, Alyssa and Vanessa discuss Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories From The Twenty-First Century, edited by Alice Wong (Vintage).
Essays Discussed:
“The Erasure of Indigenous People in Chronic Illness” by Jen Deerinwater
CN: Settler colonialism, genocide, racism, sexism, ableism, erasure, sexual assault, violence, suicide, suicidal ideation
“While You Are Waiting to Be Healed” by June Eric-Udorie
“The Isolation of Being Deaf in Prison” by Jeremy Woody
CN: Sexual assault, language deprivation, isolation, incarceration, trauma, audism
“Common Cyborg” by Jillian Weise
CN: Hate, misogyn...
2022-03-2958 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast March 2022 Week 3 with Special Guest Diana Abu-JaberThis week on the KPL Podcast hosts Jigisha and Ryan interview Diana Abu-Jaber, the Kirkwood Public Library One Author One Kirkwood special guest. She talks to us about her newest book Fencing With The King, baklava, and fencing. Next our hosts recommend other Own Voices authors. Recommendations1. Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare2. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi3. When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon4. She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan5. A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi
2022-03-1845 min
Swords & StarshipsLady Authors & CharactersSend us a textJoin Brittney and Joshua as they talk about some fantastic authors and their characters in honor of Women's History Month!Brittney's Picks:- The Mediator by Meg Cabot- My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi MeadowsJoshua's Picks:- Among Others by Jo Walton- She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThings We Mentioned:Meg Cabot FAQsHoopla Gods & Interlibrary Loan Ghosts EpisodeThe Mary SeriesJodi Meadows' Instagram account, @unicornwarlordHistorical...
2022-03-0447 min
The Book Club Haters' Book ClubEpisode 29: Taking Destiny By The B*llsFebruary's book club was She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan, which both Nur and Teah loved! Other books & authors mentioned: All About Love by bell hooks, Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami, Mary Balogh. The next book club pick is An Impossible Imposter by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica Speedwell Mysteries #7)
2022-02-2755 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS - We're Going To Ruin It with Literature & LoFi (She Who Became the Sun)We are wrapping up the month of February by celebrating #FebruarySheWrote with our friend, Ben, of Literature & LoFi! We read and discussed She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.Disclaimer: Technical issues with Laura's internet connection made for a bit of a delay and made things "wonky" at times. We apologize, but hope you still enjoy the episode!Media Mentions:Literature & LoFi---YouTubeShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiThe Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanThe Wheel of...
2022-02-231h 14On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 47- Pretty People Are in Chicago (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textLOVE IS IN THE AIR! We recorded on Valentine's Day, so Laura accidentally got really into the "love theme" and talked about a recent romance read and a horrible reality "love" tv show. Hannah had thoughts on some recent reads and made a great point that we still need to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones even if the books we read are excellent. Then Then it's time to discuss the characters of OWWR Stand-alone Showdown Winner and we are sad, but also so glad to have read and talked a...
2022-02-161h 18On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 46- We Believe A Rat Got In...Because A Rat Got In (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textLaura has found a new love in Superstore and Hannah shared that she was retweeted by Jon Barinholtz for something hilarious. Hannah has some good new TV recs and Laura is so excited to watch them. We also discuss our past lives as members of a sorority and how we are so glad to have grown as people. Then we finish up the plot coverage of Light From Uncommon Stars and gush over how much we love this book and the characters. Media Mentions: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka...
2022-02-091h 13
Books and Boba#167 - She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanOn this episode, we discuss our January 2022 book club pick She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan, a queer re-imagining of the rise of the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. In the last days of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty reign over China, an unnamed daughter takes on her dead brother's name to survive as a novice monk after her family is attacked by bandits. When that safe haven is also taken from her, she decides that in order to survive, she needs to take on her brother's abandoned fate of greatness as well ans rise the ranks as...
2022-02-0656 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 45- I Could Believe It, I'm An Alien (Light From Uncommon Stars)Send us a textGrab some donuts and your headphones! It's February! Which means it's time to talk about the winner of the Standalone-Showdown! But first---Laura keeps telling Hannah to watch Ozark, but she won't do it and Laura really wants to talk about this show with her. Laura also thinks Laura Linney just deserves an Emmy for that show. Just give it to her. Hannah feels really conflicted about some shows that she's been watching, rightfully so, and gives us her book list of "February Hopefuls." Then we dive into our discussion of Light Fro...
2022-02-021h 21
Never the Twins Shall Meet20 - Superheroes Ruined My LifeWhat’s more terrifying than a supervillain? A superhero, of course! In our twentieth (!) episode, we’re taking a look at the dark side of superheroes through the novels Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots and The Refrigerator Monologues by Catherynne M. Valente. Topics include descents into villainy, misogyny in comic books, and whether the Joker pays his minions a fair wage.
Other Media Mentioned:
Sword Stone Table edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
Arcane (2021) on Netflix
Die by Kieron Gillen and S...
2022-02-011h 17The Book Club Haters' Book ClubEpisode 28: These Violent DelightsNew year, still the same us. Teah and Nur talk about the progression of inclusivity in the genre fiction we like, what it's like to read YA again after a long break, and discuss These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong, which delivered on it's promise with aplomb. Our next book club is She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.
2022-01-2858 min
Feminist Frequency RadioFFR 189: Legend with special guest Charlie Jane AndersAn episode for Tim Curry fans, and Tim Curry fans only! Today on the FFR podcast we are revisiting one Ebony’s childhood favorites, Ridley Scott’s 1985 glorious, florid, Baroque banquet of a film: Legend. Writer Charlie Jane Anders returns as special guest for this fantastical trip down memory lane. Does Legend hold up after all these years?Time Stamps:43:43 - What’s your Freq Out?Ebony on the series (based on book by Emily St. John Mandel) Station ElevenAnita on the film Aniara (2018)Charlie Jane on the novels She Who Became the Sun by She...
2022-01-2655 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 44- Michigan Has Many Beaches (Knife of Dreams)Send us a textMajor SPOILERS for What We Do In The Shadows 15:40-18:25Someone has a crush on Henry Cavill and it's unclear who it is. Laura says she has too many different styles/colors of face masks, but will probably continue to acquire them. Hannah claims to have hit a "certain amount of bitter" when it comes to romance, but we aren't sure what that amount is. We also talk about Knife of Daggers and how we feel confused by many of the writing choices that Robert Jordan made.Also, be su...
2022-01-261h 02Quick PicksEpisode 22: Best of 2021 Library BallotsSteve joins me in this episode to discuss the results of our library's Best of 2021 ballots in many categories, including books and media.
Fic:
Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell
Razorblade Tears - SA Cosby
The Four Winds - Kristin Hannah
The Other Emily - Dean Koontz
The Man Who Lived Underground - Richard Wright
She Who Became the Sun - Shelley Parker-Chan
The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles
Mys/Thrill:
Razorblade Tears - SA C...
2022-01-2139 min
I'm Not The Book Expert... But She Is003: Reviewing the 2021 Goodreads Choice AwardsMaggie and Rachel tear into the Goodreads Choice Awards, announcing our favorites, least favorites, and issues we have with the winners and nominees.
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Twitter: @BookExpertPod
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Books in this episode:
Beautiful World, Where Are You? By Sally Rooney
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
Arsenic and Adobo...
2022-01-211h 31
Books and Boba#166 - January 2022 Book NewsIt's our first Books & Boba mid-month episode of 2022! Join us as we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature! New books mentioned in our publishing news:A Gift for Nai Nai by Kim-Hoa UngWords Between Us by Angela Pham KransNine Color Deer by Kailin DuanHair Oil Magic by Anu ChouhanTake Me to Laolao by Kelly ZhangSee Us Bloom by Kyunghee KimLast Flight Out by Kerisa GreeneDeep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-EppigC...
2022-01-1537 min
Get Booked2021 In Review & 2022 GoalsAmanda and Jenn discuss their favorite books and reading stats from 2021, and their goals for 2022 in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Best Books of 2021Cultish by Amanda MontellThe Jasmine Throne by Tasha SuriSlippery Creatures by KJ CharlesShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanMatrix by Lauren GroffJenn’s SF...
2022-01-0649 min
The Restricted SectionThe Hungarian Horntail feat. Nick ZacharewiczThis chapter features all of our wilderness guys! Super sexy Charlie Weasley brings us dragons, Hagrid brings us to Charlie haha, and then Sirius Black just casually breaks into someone's house to chat with Harry via the fireplace.
Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Hungarian Horntail or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review!
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2022-01-051h 29
Of The Eldest GodsS2E11 Clarisse Blows Up Everything feat. Adele!This week Taylor is sick, so Adele is here to save the day. Follow these plucky friends as they create a new My Little Pony and talk about the coolest monster couple around.
Send us an Iris message at oftheeldestgodspod@gmail.com with your thoughts and theories going forward! We would love to hear from you. Make sure to subscribe so you know when our next episode drops and rate and review if you like what we are doing. IG: https://www.instagram.com/oftheeldestgodspod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oftheeldestgods
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2021-12-301h 32
Books and Boba#165 - December 2021 Book NewsOn this last episode of Books & Boba in 2021, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our December 2021 mid-month check-in! New books mentioned in our publishing news:The Traveler's Guide to Geozoology by Angela HsiehMy Indigo World: A True Story About the Color Blue by Rosa ChangMango Memories by Sita SinghAll the Yellow Suns by Malavika KannanLove & Resistance by Kara H.L. ChenRide or Die by Gail-Agnes MusikavanhuMy Forever Home by Ha DinhSwimming Towards a Dream: Y...
2021-12-2333 min
Book Lounge by LibbyTeam OverDrive's favorite books of 2021For today's episode, host Jill sat down with some of her OverDrive co-workers to find out what was their favorite book they read in 2021. From books about witches to cozy romances and non-fiction reads to more books about witches (seriously, witches were big this year), there's a little big of everything.Books mentioned in today's episode:Payback’s a Witch by Lana HarperThe Girls I’ve Been by Tess SharpeCackle by Rachel HarrisonSlewfoot by BromShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanPo...
2021-12-2357 min
Get Booked‘90s Bestselling BananapantsnessAmanda and Jenn give some holiday gifting recs, immersive historical fiction, thrillers for book club, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.Books DiscussedThe Secret History by Donna TarttMistress of the Art of Death by Ar...
2021-12-1652 min
Books and Boba#164 - Author Chat w/ Fonda LeeOn this episode, we welcome back author Fonda Lee to chat about her latest novel, Jade Legacy, the conclusion of her Green Bone Saga trilogy. We last had Fonda on the show four years ago when she had just published Jade City, the first book in the series. We catch up with Fonda's thoughts on the growth of Asian-inspired fantasy over the last few years, as well as chat about the themes and inspirations for her expansive world-building over the last two novels of the series.Follow Fonda on instagram at @fonda.lee and check out her...
2021-12-1547 min
Two Book Nerds TalkingTBNT S05E12 | Yearning, Tragedy, and Gender Rage with Shelley Parker-Chan author of She Who Became the SunWe are back deep diving into one of our favourite reads this year - She Who Became The Sun. Joining us is author Shelley Parker-Chan herself and it felt like the fitting book to end our year with. Firstly because it's such an epic and emotional read and secondly because it totally fits into all our gender discussions of the past week. We talk all sorts from fan-fiction writing to bitchy eunuchs and a protagonist that burns with want and how it fits in the world of Asian historical fantasy.
2021-12-151h 20
Books and Boba#163 - Author Chat w/ Julie TieuOn this episode, we chat with author Julie Tieu about her debut novel The Donut Trap, A romantic comedy and adult coming-of-age story about the post-college ennui of Jasmine Tran, who finds herself jobless and directionless as she spends her days working at her parent's donut shop in the SGV, that is until a missed connection shows back up in her life and she finds herself torn between familial expectations and what she really wants. We chat with Julie about the inspirations for her book as well as her journey as a writer.Follow Julie on instagram...
2021-12-0959 minThe Coode Street PodcastEpisode 568: A Very Coode Street Gift Guide RoundtableThe holiday season is upon us, another strange, unforgettable year is almost done, and here at Coode Street it's time for our annual gift guide/year in review, where we recommend some books we loved during the year.
This time out we invited special guests and good friends James Bradley, Alix E. Harrow, and Ian Mond to join us to recommend just a few of the books we'd loved the most during 2021. Perhaps more than in any other year, this was a time when we all were almost surprised at how much great reading we found.
2021-12-051h 00
Books and Boba#162 - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean VuongOn this episode, we discuss our November 2021 book club pick On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, a tale of a son writing a letter to his illiterate mother and processing the legacy of trauma he has inherited from being a Vietnamese refugee as well as growing up as a poor queer boy in America. We talk through our thoughts and explore the themes of this very dense and beautifully written book.*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow u...
2021-12-0457 min
Pages n' PagesChapter 22: Goodreads (Is it a Choice?) Awards ReactionsIt's coming down to the end of 2021 and that means Goodreads is holding the annual Goodreads Choice Awards. In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we react to the nominees in each category and talk about the ones we have and haven't read, as well as our predictions for each genre. Have you checked out the nominees? Who do you think will win?
Books we mention:
Gilded by Marissa Meyer,
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover,
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood,
Pestilence (The Four Horsemen #1) by L...
2021-11-301h 23
Radio Onda UER06/11/21 - Riesci a far sognare anche noiUna nuova trasmissione ispirata alla vita e all’arte del cantautore Christian Cappelluti, in arte Chris Cappell.Il programma è a cura di Carlo Climati.Questa trasmissione è dedicata alla sensibilità e alla creatività dei bambini che hanno dedicato disegni, temi e lettere a Christian. In una bellissima lettera scritta dagli allievi dell’Istituto Caterina di Santa Rosa si legge: “…La tua vera passione era la musica, che ti portava lontano lontano, in un paese bellissimo popolato forse dai personaggi dei tuoi libri di avventura. Nelle tue com...
2021-11-0628 min
普通读者Ep 36. 十月的已读推荐：恐怖小说、悲伤、成长和Rice Bucket又到了每月的固定节目——月总结。这一期我们聊了聊10月读了什么值得聊一句的书，其中有一些非常适合在深秋阅读的书籍。
时间节点：
00:32 Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales, by Yoko Ogawa, Stephen Snyder (Translator)
04:32 The Birds, by Daphne Du Maurier
10:39 The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales, by Jen Campbell
提到：The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night, by Jen Campbell
（中文译本《世界诞生于午夜》，王晨颖 译）
17:37 The Dumb House, by John Burnside
提到：书/电影《香水》
22:59 The Last House on Needless Street, by Catriona Ward
25:44 「おばちゃんたちのいるところ」, 松田青子
英译本：Where the Wild Ladies Are, Aoko Matsuda, Polly Barton (Translator)
提到：Fifty Sounds, by Polly Barton
31:38 Constellations, by Sinéad Gleeson
34:29 Notes on Grief, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
36:10 Inseparable, by Simone de Beauvoir（西蒙娜·德·波伏娃）
39:49 A Psalm for the Wild-Built, by Becky Chambers
44:36 She Who Became t...
2021-11-0555 min
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 35: I Wasn't Supposed to GrowlNicole and Tori talk about their conspiracy theories behind pollen, Mississippi magnolias, and upcoming new books that have arrived at the library. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below.
Forgotten In Death by J.D. Robb;
Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich;
The Jailhouse Lawyer by James Patterson and Nancy Allen;
The Butler by Danielle Steel;
The Wish by Nicholas Sparks;
The Judge's List by John Grisham;
Sooley by John Grisham;
Foul Play by Stuart Woods;
State of T...
2021-11-0349 min
Treat Your ShelfShe Who Became the SunWho decides your fate? Join us as the girls discuss a book filled with political intrigue, discussions of fate, dumb dumb men, and many morally gray characters.
This month the girls read She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.
Intro/Outro Music: 1922 by Ernesto Nazareth
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2021-10-251h 35Pages n' PagesChapter 16: Scary Stories or Poor Former Glories?It's episode two of our Spooktober read-along! We are reading More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. We talk about our favorite and least favorite stories, the nostalgia of reading them as adults and all the fun stuff in between.
Books we mention:
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (Scary Stories #2) by Alvin Schwartz,
She Who Became the Sun (The Radiant Emperor #1) by Shelley Parker-Chan,
Malibu RIsing by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur,
The Lost C...
2021-10-191h 02Pages n' PagesChapter 14: Was It a Fever Dream or Did We Really Read It?Do you ever have those random memories of a book you read and you're not sure if you actually ever read it? We sure have! Sometime it feels like the books we read as children were just weird memories we just made up. In this week's episode we talk about the books we read as children that feel like a fever dream. Stick around until the end to hear stories from Morgan's childhood that make you wonder how she actually survived her teenage years.
Books we mention:
Games We Play by Dana Isaly,
The Guncle by S...
2021-10-051h 20
Book Riot - The PodcastAscending Levels of SaucinessJeff and Amanda talk about Sally Rooney sales, author who want to be publishers who also want to be influencers, the National Book Award longlist, Amanda’s favorite books of the year so far, and the going price for The Constitution.
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Discussed in this episode:
2021 Fall Preview Draft
Lena Waithe & Gillian Flynn launching imprints with independent publisher Zando
Sara Gran also launching a publishing project
National Bo...
2021-09-271h 03KPL PodcastKPL Podcast September 2021 Week 4 with Special Guest Ryka AokiAn amazing episode and author is in store for you this week on the KPL Podcast! Jigisha and Ryan are joined by poet, composer, teacher, and bestselling novelist, Ryka Aoki! They will be discussing her latest powerful release, Light From Uncommon Stars. Then Ryan shares some must read "own voices" transgender titles in our readers advisory segment. All this, a poetry reading, and much more on this week's KPL Podcast! 1. Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune2. She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan3. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo4. Dreadnought by A...
2021-09-2441 min
Be The SerpentEpisode 95: The Jasmine ThroneOn today's episode we're doing another deep dive on the marvelously sapphic fantasy novel The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri!
What We’re Into Lately
The Secrets of Charlotte Street series by Scarlett Peckham
- book 2: The Earl I Ruined
- book 3: The Lord I Left
Seducing the Sorcerer by Lee Welch
The Bachelor’s Valet by Arden Powell
Game of Thrones fanfic
Hunger Makes the Wolf by Alex Wells
cast your bitterness into the sea by Kilerkki
Campaign Skyjacks
Till Hu...
2021-09-221h 02
To The Moon, AllisonShelley Parker-Chan, author of "She Who Became the Sun"GUEST: Shelley Parker-Chan is an Asian-Australian former diplomat and international development adviser who spent nearly a decade working on human rights, gender equality and LGBT rights in Southeast Asia. Named after the Romantic poet, she was raised on a steady diet of Greek myths, Arthurian legend and Chinese tales of suffering and tragic romance. Her debut novel She Who Became the Sun owes more than a little to all three.
A lush, fresh literary voice merges with commercial appeal in this accomplished, poetic debut of war and destiny. Sweeping across an epic alternate China...
2021-09-1545 min
The Fantasy Inn Podcast91: Xiran Jay Zhao InterviewTravis interviews author Xiran Jay Zhao about their debut novel, Iron Widow. Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this science fantasy reimagining of the only female emperor in Chinese history. Iron Widow releases September 21 from Penguin Teen!
Xiran and Travis discuss the book's anime inspiration, Chinese history and mythology, and Batman's dietary preferences.
Xiran Jay Zhao Recommends:
The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis
Jade Fire Gold by June CL Tan
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
About Xiran Jay Zhao:
Xiran...
2021-09-1452 min
Book Riot - The PodcastSpat Into the WorldJeff and Jenn talk interesting science fiction and fantasy releases, some of the best books of 2021, upcoming science-fiction and fantasy adaptations, and more. Then Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Cree Myles to talk about her project, All Ways Black.
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Discussed in this episode:
Our 2021 Fall Preview Draft Special
Book Riot is hiring!
The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley...
2021-09-131h 08
SFF Yeah!110.5: Backlist To The Future, On The EdgesThis week, Jenn discusses speculative fiction on the edges of SF/F.
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Books Discussed
She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
A Hero Born (Legend of the Condor Heroes) by Jin...
2021-08-1812 min
Tor Presents: Voyage Into GenreNghi Vo / Shelley Parker-ChanITINERARY
Nghi Vo talks about fan-fiction, how she came to write her Gatsby retelling The Chosen and the Beautiful, and how humanity is rooted in storytelling.
Shelley Parker-Chan talks about retelling history in She Who Became the Sun, why she doesn't think too much about craft, and why she needed to get out of the world of diplomacy and politics.
Stephanie Ybarra, artistic director of Baltimore Center Stage, talks about being an artistic leader and why we need to interrogate and redefine our ideas about the 'classics.'
Full episode transcript available here.
2021-08-1154 min
Get BookedMission For Humanity NBDAmanda and Jenn discuss circus stories, creepy but not scary reads, Gilmore Girls read-alikes, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.FeedbackThe All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness (rec’d by Jessica)The Will Darling trilogy by K...
2021-08-0545 min
The BookstaGays#51. She Who Became the Sun - with JG and Libby!Today we are joined by two of our wonderful friends, JG (@theroguerecommender) and Libby (@sleeprunreadrepeat) to talk about the much anticipated book She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan!! We discuss all the nuances of this book - how Shelley captures gender and sexuality, how all the characters have messy parts but are so dynamic and we still end up rooting for them. We talk about ONE CERTAIN SCENE that Sam loved (when you read it, you will know), and so so so much more. Make sure you only listen to this if you've read the book or...
2021-07-281h 05
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 49 - A Truly Eventful WeekBecca's power is out which means it's just Gary this week to go through a whole lot of events! Join us this weekend for Mysterious Galaxy's reopening celebration! Events this week: Tuesday, July 20th: Karin Slaughter, in conversation with Alafair Burke Tuesday, July 20th: Fabian Nicieza, in conversation with Peter Melnick Wednesday, July 21st: Chris Baron and Rajani LaRocca Thursday, July 22nd: Book Recommendation Party with Penguin Random House Friday, July 23rd-Sunday July 25th: Comic-Con at Home 2021 Friday, July 23rd-Saturday July 24th: Mys...
2021-07-2017 min
The Fantasy Inn Podcast87: Shelley Parker-Chan InterviewTravis interviews author Shelley Parker-Chan about their debut novel, She Who Became the Sun, the first book of The Radiant Emperor duology from Tor Books. Mulan meets The Song of Achilles in this bold, queer, and lyrical reimagining of the rise of the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
Shelley and Travis discuss crafting hyperemotional stories, tackling complex gender feels, and the importance of writing what you love.
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2021-07-2058 minBook Lounge by LibbyA book for every emotionOn this episode, Adam is joined by frequent Nerds Emma, Maria, and Kristin. They go around the virtual table and hand out book recommendations ranging from sad to fun to scary to thrilling. There is truly something for everyone here.Books mentioned in this episodeShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasThe One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne CroninThe Road Trip by Beth O'LearyPa...
2021-07-1551 min
The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for July 2021 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 205On the Shelf for July 2021
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 205 with Heather Rose Jones
Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction.
In this episode we talk about:
”Pride” and identity
Golden Crown Literary Society Conference Schedule
New and forthcoming fictionThe Women of Apasas (Amazzi Warriors and Queens #1) by Elizabeth Reign
Viking Quest by Edale Lane
Lie With Me by Patricia Spencer
The Dawn of the Rose (Love and Thorns #2) by Sarah Swan
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
Justice Won (Wynter #3) by Kim Pritekel
Her Lady's Fort...
2021-07-0320 minBook Lounge by LibbyJuly's biggest new books!July has arrived which means we're sharing the books coming out we're most excited to read!Also, we're on TikTok now! Books mentioned in this episodeAny Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow RowellThe Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan DouglassThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixA Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky ChambersThe Tiger Mom's Tale by Lyn Liao ButlerThe Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
2021-06-2433 min
The Big Book Club Podcast from Arlington Public LibraryAn American Tragedy, pt.2, by Theodore DreiserHow to Try to Get Away with Murder This episode comes with a content warning! This section of “An American Tragedy” (and our podcast discussion) deals with unprotected sex and the search for abortion after unplanned pregnancy in the 1920s. There is also discussion of a pre-planned murder. So if that isn’t something that would be healthy for you to listen to, I suggest skipping this episode – and probably this book. Episode Links “An American Tragedy,” by Theodore Dreiser Reading Pete - DVDs “Logan” and “Blackcoat’s Daughter” Jennie - “She Who...
2021-06-1431 min
The Fantasy Inn Podcast83: Fifty Shades of Grey MoralityWe like to discuss morally grey characters all the time, but all have a slightly different definition for what "morally grey" even means. So what exactly does it mean? And what are some examples of grey morality done well?
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Things Mentioned:
Sistersong by Lucy Holland
The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson
My Unce Napoleon by Iraj Pezeshkzad
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick
Black...
2021-05-2547 min
Keep It FictionalCelebrate Asian Heritage Month (Part One - Books for Adults)May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. We will be highlighting titles by authors of Asian descent this month. Books mentioned in this episode: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan, Dragon Springs Road by Janie Chang, Women of the Silk of Gail Tsukiyama, and Paper Shadows by Wayson Choy.
2021-05-1142 min
The Laydown PodcastNew England Booksellers Takeover! (Recorded Remotely)This month, we're sharing the audio of a virtual event we did for Indie Bookstore Day featuring a group of New England Booksellers chatting about all things literary! Special thanks to Elisabeth for hosting, and to Julie, Jess, Lily, and Steph for joining us!
Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local!
Books Mentioned During This Episode
Watch the video of this event here: https://youtu.be/3H9MC6QvAx0
MEET THE BOOKSELLERS
Julie
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2021-04-201h 08Be The SerpentEpisode 81: An Apology, and a Collection of RecsOn this week's episode, we're discussing a few changes we're making in our approach to the podcast, and we're gushing about some of our favorite recent and upcoming works, including Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko, The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan, and She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.
What We’re Into Lately
Seven of Infinities by Aliette de Bodard
Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian
A Spindl...
2021-03-101h 02The Fantasy Inn Podcast66: Our Most Anticipated Books of 2021After at least a decade, 2020 is over! With a little luck, 2021 will be a better and brighter year for all of us. If nothing else, there are certainly a lot of great books to look forward to!
The Inn attempts to narrow down the dozens of books they're excited about for 2021, as well as set some reading goals for the upcoming year.
What We're Reading:
Sara: Squire Archie's Rectory Christmas by Harper Fox
Jenia: Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge
Kop: Vaseline Buddha by Jung Young Moon, translated by Yewon Jung
Travis: Carved...
2021-01-0540 min
Edit Your DarlingsEpisode 5: "Good Criticism" (Feat. Alexandra RowlandFind Alex at Twitter and Instagram: @_alexrowland; Patreon: www.patreon.com/_alexrowland; website: www.alexandrarowland.netA Conspiracy Of Truths, A Choir Of Lies, and Finding FaeriesBe the Serpent podcast: https://betheserpent.podbean.com/Tropes: Only One Bed, Huddling for Warmth, Enemies to LoversNavah WolfeTiller Press, nonfiction imprint of Simon & SchusterSaga press, scifi/fantasy imprintSubterranean PressThe Untamed, Chinese dramaBritt Seiss, literary agent: https://brittsiesscreative.com/A Taste of Gold and Iron, 2022
2020-12-1539 minThe Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastBook Appreciation - Sapphic Historic Fantasy in Asian Settings - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 185Book Appreciation - Sapphic Historic Fantasy in Asian Settings
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 185 with Heather Rose Jones
A tour through some sapphic historic fantasy in various Asian cultures by authors with roots in those cultures.
Books mentioned
The True Queen by Zen Cho
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle Book 1) by Nghi Vo
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hills Cycle Book 2) by Nghi Vo
Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
She Who Became...
2020-11-2112 minThe Coode Street PodcastEpisode 451: Ten Minutes with Aliette de BodardTen minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times.
Today Jonathan spends ten minutes or so talking with multiple award winner Aliette de Bodard about reading and writing during these difficult and distracting times, the joys of reading romance novels, pirates and the South China Sea, and much more.
Books mentioned include:
The House of Sundering Flames by Aliette de Bodard
Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight by Al...
2020-06-1613 min
Taryn Fagerness AgencyTaryn talks SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-ChanMild spoilers ahead as Taryn talks about the epic, alternative history fantasy SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-Chan.
2020-04-2806 min
Book Thingo PodcastAnna Cowan: Break the tabooGuest: Anna Cowan| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 25/01/2020 Sydney Australian author Anna Cowan's debut novel, Untamed, caused quite a stir and remains a keeper on my shelf. It's a beautifully written romance that explores gender and power, and we talk about some of the issues that she explores in the story. In the seven years since the book came out, Anna has been raising her children, and we have an incredibly honest conversation about the struggle to manage motherhood with personal ambition. Finally, Anna names some of her favourite queer romances, and I sha...
2020-03-2947 minBe The SerpentEpisode 55: There's a Form for ThatOn this week's episode, we're talking about bureaucracies! Macey brought a fun little game so Alex and Freya could use their imaginations! We're also talking about two great tentpoles: Going Postal by Terry Pratchett and the Harry Potter fanfic “Little Red Courgette” by blamebrampton.
What We’re Into Lately
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge
The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
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Joy o...
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