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It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they discuss books in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. From Mythology and Swords & Sorcery to Urban Fantasy or History, this book club is all about having a good time while exploring diverse literary genres. Currently, the club is making its way through: World Mythologies Le Morte d'Arthur The Fifth Season (Broken Earth, Book 1)
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(2/2) The boys finish recounting the exploits of Sir Gawaine, then tell of the adventures of Sir Tor and King Pellinore. Read along with us! Zach is reading ⁠a version of the text⁠ adapted into modern idiom. Ryan is reading a more archaic version of the text that you can ⁠download digitally⁠ for free. This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. P…
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(1/2) Zach returns to book club to talk to Ryan about the story of King Arthur's wedding to Lady Guinevere and the three adventures that resulted therein. Read along with us! Zach is reading a version of the text adapted into modern idiom. Ryan is reading a more archaic version of the text that you can download digitally for free. This episode is b…
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(8/8) We find an old friend. Syenite's world comes crashing down. Alabaster has an important question.Read along with us! You can buy the book here.This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please support his campaign for MO House district 50 by donating to his ActBlue.Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donat…
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(7/8) Essun discovers an underground crystal city. Syenite and Alabaster get settled in Meov and take a lover. Link dump: The Hunger Games Stranger Things Read along with us! You can buy the book here. You can also support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for $1 and get access to an exclusive ad-free Spotify feed! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠. Produc…
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(6/8) We discover a comm like no other. Syenite wakes on an island. Damaya makes a discovery that will impact the rest of her life. Read along with us! You can buy the book here. Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠. Produced, directed, and edited by: Ryan Carter Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Juli…
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(5/8) Syenite discovers a new toy, then breaks it. Hoa is having a hard time tracking our daughter as easily as he used to. Read along with us! You can buy the book here. Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠. Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan Carter Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Julia Carney …
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(4/8) Something is missing! Do you know what it is? Also, what is up with those obelisks and stone eaters? These mysteries are so enticing. Read along with us! You can buy the book here. Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a dollar! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan Carter Hosted by: Ryan Carter…
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(3/8) This is a juicy one, folks. True colors are revealed! Secrets of the Stillness are discovered. Speculations about Guardians are made. Read along with us! You can buy the book here.Link dump: The City We Became Red (Taylor's Version) Red Rising You can support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for $1 per month! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠. All p…
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(2/8) Ryan and Julia are really starting to get into the book now. They feel like they know who the players are, but they're still figuring out the game...though, that's not stopping them from coming up with a hypothesis about the plot. Read along with us! Buy the book here. Link dump (AKA books we mentioned): The Way of Kings [ Physical / Audio ] …
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(1/8) Join Ryan and Julia (her first episode!) as they chat about The Fifth Season, by N.K. Jemisin. We dive into the Stillness, a world under constant threat of earthquakes. We kick things off with the end of the world, both literally and for one of our main characters. Read along with us! Buy the book here. Link dump (AKA books we mentioned): The…
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The boys conclude dipping their toes into Eastern Mythology. Zach talks about Izanami and Izanagi, the birth of Kagu-tsuchi, the god of fire, and the adventures of Susanoo, the Storm God. Zach's source is The Holy Kojiki. Ryan's source is The Japanese Myths: A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits.Next episode, Ryan and Julia will be reading The Fifth …
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