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Bookstabber Episode 46: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis

By Gene Ambaum on January 5, 2024 at 8:38 am

Willow and Gene are whisked away back to the fantastical world of Narnia. Willow still believes in Aslan, but Gene doesn’t believe in magic any more. Who could have expected a reversal like this in the Year of Sword and Sorcery!?!? https://bookstabber.podbean.com/

Bookstabber Podcast Episode 45: Song of the Saurials by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb

By Gene Ambaum on December 15, 2023 at 6:30 am

Gene and Willow level up! Get your torches and ten-foot poles ready to explore the Forgotten Realms in — What do you mean it’s not a Drizzt book? Is it an Ed Greenwood book? Oh dang. Wait, is that a dinosaur? The Year of Sword and Sorcery continues. Available at bookstabber.podbean.com and elsewhere.  

Episode 44: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

By Gene Ambaum on November 24, 2023 at 7:59 am

It’s the exciting draconic romance everyone is talking about! Action, murder, extreme horniness, and much more. Willow’s anger burns with the heat of dragonfire, and Gene’s love for books is more durable than dragon scale. Another installment of the Year of Sword and Sorcery! bookstabber.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Bookstabber Episode 43: Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky

By Gene Ambaum on November 4, 2023 at 7:10 am

All events can be seen from different perspectives. Gene sees a delightful novella. Willow sees a bog-standard science fiction premise. Does the truth lie somewhere in between? Why would a spacefaring civilization put horns on their heads?! Another installment of the Year of Sword and Sorcery! bookstabber.podbean.com

Bookstabber Podcast Episode 42: The Magicians by Lev Grossman

By Gene Ambaum on September 29, 2023 at 9:04 am

Gene and Willow are transported to a mystical, magical place- a posh university. They learn about magic, addiction, and navigating difficult relationships. Willow feels a smug satisfaction in finding a book that she likes (and that Gene doesn’t!). Another installment of the Year of Sword and Sorcery! https://bookstabber.podbean.com/

Bookstabber Podcast Episode 41: Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist

By Gene Ambaum on September 15, 2023 at 2:58 pm

Gene and Willow must save the princess from vile monsters, but get derailed talking about The Empire Strikes Back, The Dark Crystal, and Batman’s sexuality. It’s another installment in THE YEAR OF SWORD AND SORCERY! https://bookstabber.podbean.com/

Bookstabber Podcast Episode 40: The High King by Lloyd Alexander

By Gene Ambaum on August 18, 2023 at 8:06 am

Gene fondly recalls his childhood in the lands of Prydain while Willow absolutely beefs her Gurgi impression. Once again these two can’t agree on anything other than sounding tired! Another epic installment in the YEAR OF SWORD AND SORCERY. Listen at bookstabber.podbean.com

Bookstabber Episode 38: Chess with a Dragon by David Gerrold

By Gene Ambaum on July 7, 2023 at 6:26 am

Gene and Willow find themselves in debt to a hostile universe full of intelligent slugs, hungry dinosaurs, and horny insects. Can they escape an intergalactic MLM scheme or will they be “retired” into oblivion? Trigger Warning: This book contains extremely weird and potentially upsetting ideas not limited to: slavery, sexual assault, gross insect stuff, racial slurs. https://bookstabber.podbean.com/

Bookstabber Podcast Episode 37: The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

By Gene Ambaum on June 17, 2023 at 8:39 am

Long ago, a cursed book was forged in the fires of hell, destined to slay its reader. Willow must take up this book against Gene and make war so great that all the elves, trolls and Aesir tremble in its shadow. Trigger warning: the book (and the podcast discussing it) contains sexual violence. https://bookstabber.podbean.com/

Bookstabber Podcast Episode 36: Tea with the Black Dragon by R.A. MacAvoy

By Gene Ambaum on May 26, 2023 at 7:17 am

Gene and Willow learn that it takes a lot to become San Francisco’s top gumshoe. Move over Columbo, there’s a new detective in town, and he’s a giant black dragon!