Best Life By Design With Margaret Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing The Leviathan Chronicles 41:40

5M ago41:40

41:40

This week, we would like to introduce you to The Leviathan Chronicles, a podcast distributed by Realm. A highly advanced Chinese submarine, the Hei Ten Shi, is on a mysterious mission to deliver an otherworldly cargo to the Marianas Trench, the deepest part of the Earth's ocean. The Chinese vessel suffers damage while maneuvering through the tight …

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S5 E12 - The End of the Beginning, Part 2 51:23

6M ago51:23

51:23

Asanti plants the Seed to create a new foundation, and the Bookburners return to a world irrevocably changed. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this,…

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S5 E11 - The End of the Beginning, Part 1 46:40

6M ago46:40

46:40

Having reached the Garden at last, Team Three battles Wang for the future of the world. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and s…

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S5 E10 - All the Way Down, Part 2 41:34

6M ago41:34

41:34

Perry makes the only choice possible. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! List…

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S5 E9 - All the Way Down, Part 1 39:56

6M ago39:56

39:56

The team arrives at the hole in reality that Asanti thinks they can use to get to the Garden of Eden…where Perry is waiting at the border. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen aw…

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S5 E8 - The End of Time, Part 2 41:52

7M ago41:52

41:52

Asanti undertakes a ritual to revive Grace, and Grace sees what Wang’s victory would look like. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.f…

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S5 E7 - The End of Time, Part 1 40:05

7M ago40:05

40:05

Holed up in the Maitresse’s house and with no more avenues to pursue, the team goes through a long dark night of the soul. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more sho…

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S5 E6 - Ouroboros Interrupted, Part 2 36:19

7M ago36:19

36:19

Grace battles Wang as her candle burns down to nothing, and the fight disturbs the dragon within the volcano. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this,…

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S5 E5 - Ouroboros Interrupted, Part 1 35:25

7M ago35:25

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The team travels to the Icelandic volcano Hekla, formerly known as the “gateway to hell.” Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and…

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S5 E4 - The Fall of Rome, Part 2 47:14

7M ago47:14

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At the council, Asanti gives her pitch before the assembled dignitaries and repre-sentatives of the magical community, but Wang has other ideas. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Lis…

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S5 E3 - The Fall of Rome, Part 1 45:50

7M ago45:50

45:50

Sal tries to convince Grace to take Asanti’s cure while Asanti teaches Shah, Wang, and the other assembled fighters a trick with which they might be able to slow down the Hannah’s Wreckers. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, And…

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S5 E2 - Lights Out, Part 2 30:56

7M ago30:56

30:56

The Bookburners arrive in Rome to find Frances and Perry already there. Asanti may have a possible cure for Grace, but Grace may not survive the process. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slat…

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S5 E1 - Lights Out, Part 1 37:10

7M ago37:10

37:10

The first Wrecker appears, and after a futile fight, the Bookburners escape from Alexandria. It soon becomes clear that the Wreckers are attacking all over. The world is being dismantled. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andre…

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Introducing Undertow: Narcosis 19:07

7M ago19:07

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This week, we would like to introduce you to Undertow: Narcosis, a new show from Realm After the loss of her childhood friend, Veronica returns home to find things are amiss. Undertow: Narcosis is a Realm production created by Fred Greenhalgh. Listen away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S4 E20 - Alexandria Leaving, Part 2 52:01

7M ago52:01

52:01

The Engströms have been gathering power, and Team Three may need to rely on l resources of last resort to defeat them.. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows …

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S4 E19 - Alexandria Leaving, Part 1 48:59

8M ago48:59

48:59

The Bookburners head to Alexandria for a final face-off with the Engströms. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for o…

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S4 E18 - Eating Words, Part 2 41:01

8M ago41:01

41:01

Asanti studies may hold the key to defeating the demonic swarm. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newslette…

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S4 E17 - Eating Words, Part 1 42:55

8M ago42:55

42:55

A particularly nasty bunch of demons swarms the Vatican, and Team three may need to switch up their usual tactics. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like …

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S4 E16 - A Message Across Worlds, Part 2 41:55

8M ago41:55

41:55

With Asanti’s height-ened magical powers and more knowledge at their fingertips, they’re ready for whatever might be waiting for them. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. …

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S4 E15 - A Message Across Worlds, Part 1 39:57

8M ago39:57

39:57

Team Three’s last encounter with the Oracle of Delphi led to the Oracle’s death. But they’re determined not to let this next visit go wrong. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen …

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S4 E14 - Wax, Part 2 37:00

8M ago37:00

37:00

Grace has chance to set things right again…and perhaps a chance at a normal life withe Sal. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, a…

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S4 E13 - Wax, Part 1 46:15

8M ago46:15

46:15

When Grace’s candle is stole, Grace gets a chance to confront the man who bound her life to it. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.f…

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S4 E12 - O’er the Deep Blue Sea, Part 2 39:30

8M ago39:30

39:30

In the hands of the Engström family, a powerful magical item could spell danger for anyone in their way. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visi…

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S4 E11 - O’er the Deep Blue Sea, Part 1 40:59

9M ago40:59

40:59

Povel Engström has been an annoyance to the Bookburners in the past, but the rest of his family . . . they’re a different story. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For mo…

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S4 E10 - A Hell of a Town, Part 2 36:47

9M ago36:47

36:47

The death that Sal returned to New York to investigate has implications far beyond the city. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, …

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S4 E9 - A Hell of a Town, Part 1 36:20

9M ago36:20

36:20

A murder that’s clearly magical in nature calls Sal and Father Menchú back to New York City, urgent that the Bookburners figure out who’s pulling the strings—before it’s too late. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Philli…

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S4 E8 - Man About Town, Part 2 46:45

9M ago46:45

46:45

Some chance encounters in Weird London lead Liam to realize the team’s new purpose. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign …

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S4 E7 - Man About Town, Part 1 41:11

9M ago41:11

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Liam is at loose ends, unsure what the Bookburners’ mission should be if it’s no longer to conceal the existence of magic. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more sho…

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S4 E6 - Alexander Norse, Part 2 38:12

9M ago38:12

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As the team hunts Norse, he too continues to hunt. And his hunts end in blood. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up fo…

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S4 E5 - Alexander Norse, Part 1 34:31

9M ago34:31

34:31

Sal is back in her element when she has to investigate a murder. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newslett…

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S4 E4 - The Blood-Dimmed Tide, Part 2 41:05

9M ago41:05

41:05

Not everyone named in the Maitresse’s will feels kindly toward the Bookburners. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up f…

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S4 E3 - The Blood-Dimmed Tide, Part 1 40:43

10M ago40:43

40:43

In the wake of the Maitresse’s death, it comes as a surprise to the Bookburners to hear that they are in her will. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like …

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S4 E2 - Body Problems, Part 2 47:49

10M ago47:49

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Team Three sets out to learn if the Maitresse’s invitation was a sincere attempt to work together…or an elaborate trap. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows …

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S4 E1 - Body Problems, Part 1 45:52

10M ago45:52

45:52

The Bookburners receive an unexpected invitation to attend a spontaneous Market Arcanum. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and …

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S3 E26 - Live in London, Part 2 43:58

10M ago43:58

43:58

It becomes clear that even if Team Three wins the battle to save London, the war is just beginning. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Rea…

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S3 E25 - Live in London, Part 1 51:11

10M ago51:11

51:11

In an epic battle to defend the world as they know it, the Bookburners put their trust in Team Four, fighting fire with fire. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more …

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S3 E24 - Broken Vessels, Part 2 36:34

10M ago36:34

36:34

London may be lost . . . unless the new Team Four can get its work done in time. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up …

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S3 E23 - Broken Vessels, Part 1 35:46

10M ago35:46

35:46

As the City Eater ravages London, Team Three fights to neutralize the threat before Team One takes extreme measures. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows lik…

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S3 E22 - Crossing Over, Part 2 39:06

10M ago39:06

39:06

Hannah unleashes an evil the likes of which even the Bookburners have never seen. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up…

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S3 E21 - Crossing Over, Part 1 33:00

11M ago33:00

33:00

Team Three races to the aid of Asanti and Frances in London. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter w…

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S3 E20 - Into the Woods, Part 2 39:37

11M ago39:37

39:37

Asanti takes matters into her own hands—but is she prepared for the evil she’ll face? Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sig…

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S3 E19 - Into the Woods, Part 1 40:09

11M ago40:09

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Summoned to Germany with her colleagues to defeat a fairy tale witch, Sal ends up being pulled into the story itself. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows li…

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S3 E18 - Homecoming, Part 2 38:18

11M ago38:18

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As the latest magical crisis sends the team to Guate-mala, Father Menchú realizes it’s time to stop running from his ghosts. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more s…

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S3 E17 - Homecoming, Part 1 41:53

11M ago41:53

41:53

Haunted by Hannah’s reappearance, Menchú struggles to lead Team Three against the rising tide of magic. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit…

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S3 E16 - Making Amends, Part 2 32:58

11M ago32:58

32:58

Joining Liam on his journey of self-discovery, Sal and Grace find it an unexpectedly eye-opening experience. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, …

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S3 E15 - Making Amends, Part 1 31:10

11M ago31:10

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Driven by guilt over his past, Liam sets out to make things right. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsle…

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S3 E14 - Cracks in the World, Part 2 38:50

11M ago38:50

38:50

The members of Team Three continue to relive each other’s past horrors—an experience none of them will ever forget. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like…

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S3 E13 - Cracks in the World, Part 1 42:10

11M ago42:10

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Thanks to the oracle bones, Team Three is forced to relive—and reveal—their worst memories. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, a…

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S3 E12 - Oracle Bones, Part 2 48:54

12M ago48:54

48:54

Menchú and Grace contend with booby traps laid decades ago, and confront the fact that they might not get out alive. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea Phillips, and Brian Francis Slattery. Listen away. For more shows lik…

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S3 E11 - Oracle Bones, Part 1 46:42

12M ago46:42

46:42

Grace and Menchú have been called to China to help investigate a source of magic deep underground. But Grace hasn’t been summoned for her strength—she’s been summoned for her memories. Bookburners is a Realm production voiced by Xe Sands, created by Max Gladstone, and written by Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Amal El-Mohtar, Mur Lafferty, Andrea P…

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