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This week we discussed Someone You Can Build a Nest In, written by John Wiswell, and narrated by Carmen Rose. Someone You Can Build a Nest In [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Walking Practice [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 232] The Galaxy, and the Ground Within with Author Becky Chambers [Episode 97] A Psalm for the Wild Built [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 113] Legends & Lattes [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 150] Bookshops & Bonedust [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  / [Episode 227]

This week we are sharing our Short Fiction Spotlight, along with sine mini reviews of longer works. Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Scalp” written by H.H. Pak, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 209 ”The Alien in My Bathtub” written by Tony Dunnell, narrated by Bryce Dahle [Escape Pod 934] ”Summiting the Moon” written by Pragathi Bala, narrated by S.B. Divya [Escape Pod 933] ”The Best-Ever Cosplay of Whistle and Midnight” written by Analee Newitz, narrated by Erika Ensign [Uncanny Magazine - 57B] ”How to Pass as Human” written by Raiff Taranday, narrated by Alasdair Stuart [Escape Pod 927] ”Night Desk Duty at the Infinite Paradox Hotel” written by Aimee Ogden, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki [Lightspeed] Mini Reviews: A Deadly Inside Scoop: written by Abby Collette / Narrated by: Chandra Skyye [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Game of Cones: written by Abby Collette / Narrated by: Chandra Skyye [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] All Souls Lost>: written by Dan Moren / Narrated by: Mirr

This week we discussed Jumpnauts, written by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu, and narrated by Catherine Ho. Jumpnaut [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Vagabonds [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 81] 3 Body Problem (2024) [IMDb] / [Netflix] Rendezvous with Rama [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible]

This time we discussed James, written by Percival Everett and narrated by Dominic Hoffman Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing audio review copies of James for today’s episode. James [Libro.fm] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn narrated by Elijah Wood [Audible] ”This Amazing Troubling Book” by Toni Morrison The Trees [Libro.fm]

This time we discussed Annie Bot, written by Sierra Greer and narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program, HarperAudio, and Mariner Books for providing review copies of Annie Bot for today’s episode. Annie Bot [Libro.fm] Artificial Intelligence in Science Fiction [Episode 200] Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm] / [Episode 110]  The Mountain in the Sea [Libro.fm] / [Episode 172] The Stepford Wives [Libro.fm] Know My Name [Libro.fm]

This week we discussed Those Beyond the Wall, written by Micaiah Johnson and narrated by Angel Pean. Those Beyond the Wall (Narrated by: Angel Pean): March 12, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Space Between Worlds [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] /  [Audible] Interview with Micaiah Johnson [Episode 240] Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography (Written By: Jessica Max Stein) ”2024 Compton Crook Award Finalists” [Locus] Finalists for the 59th Nebula Awards  

This week we discussed What Feasts at Night, book 2 is the Sworn Soldier series, written by T. Kingfisher and narrated by Avi Roque. We also shared some of our recent 2024 short fiction listens in our Short Fiction Spotlight. What Feasts at Night [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] What Moves the Dead [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: ”What Becomes of Curious Minds” written by Wen-Yi Lee, narrated by Stefan Rudnicki [Lightspeed] - Issue 165 ”Mom and Dad At the Home Front” written by Sherwood Smith, narrated by Kaitlyn Zivanovich [PodCastle 827]/p> ”Uncle Eddie’s Grave” written and narrated by Jendayi Brooks-Flemister [Many Worlds] - Jan 15 ”Marginalia” written by Mary Robinette Kowal, narrated by Erika Ensign [Uncanny Magazine - 56A] ”Nothing of Value” written by Aimee Ogden, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 208: January 2024 ”The Library” written by N.B. Andersen, narrated by Dani Cutler [Escape Pod 929]

This week we are each sharing a recent listen or two that we think you may enjoy. Lisa: Assassin of Reality: written by Marina & Sergey Dyachenko / Narrated by: Jessica Ball [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Kinning: written by Nisi Shawl / Narrated by: Allyson Johnson [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Everfair: written by Nisi Shawl / Narrated by: Allyson Johnson [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Mark: Stuck Up & Stupid: written by Angourie Rice & Kate Rice / Narrated by: Angourie Rice [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] ”6.14 The Community Library Live!” ”3.13 What it's Like to Narrate an Audiobook” Shachi: Demon Copperhead: written by Barbara Kingsolver / Narrated by: Charlie Thurston [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] David Copperfield: written by Charles Dickens / Narrated by: Simon Vance [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott:: Making it So: written and narrated by: Patrick Stewart [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible]

This week, we are joined today by Science Fiction & Fantasy enthusiast Chaos Golubitsky, who is on a mission to promote graphic storytelling. We also briefly checked in on the latest updates regarding the 2023 Hugo Awards process. ”A Report on Censorship and Exclusion” Digger by Ursula Vernon  Publishers Weekly - Adult Comics & Graphic Novels [Spring 2023] / [Fall 2023]  LadyBusiness Hugo 2024 Spreadsheet ”2024 Nerds of a Feather Hugo Awards Recommended Reading, Part 2: Visual Work Categories” Clementine Volume 2 by Tillie Walden [Overdrive/Libby]   Cosmoknights (Book Two) by Hannah Templer [Overdrive/Libby] Carmilla: The First Vampire by Amy Chu and Soo Lee [Overdrive/Libby] A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll [Overdrive/Libby] Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed [Overdrive/Libby] The Great Beyond by Léa Murawiec [Overdrive/Libby]

This week, Lisa shares her experiences at Boskone including discussions with Naseem Jamnia, Michael Green Jr., and David Gerrold. Boskone 61  Lensman (Series) by E.E. "Doc" Smith: Triplanetary [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Naseem Jamnia: [Newsletter] / [Instagram] / [Website] The Bruising of Qilwa [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Sleepaway - 2025 Release [Website] His Dark materials (Series): The Amber Spyglass (Book 3) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Dark Is Rising [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   Harry Potter (Series) [Overdrive/Libby]  / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Natalie Naudus  The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Victory City [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Emily Woo Zeller  Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands written by Stephen King, narrated by Frank Muller [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Vico Ort

This week we discussed The Tusks of Extinction, written by Ray Nayler and narrated by Stefan Rudnicki & Gabrielle de Cuir. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Boskone 61  The Tusks of Extinction [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   The Mountain in the Sea [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Tuesday, June 13, at the South Valley Time Loop Support Group” written by Heather Kamins, narrated by Susan Hanfield [Escape Pod 910] ”The Sound of Children Screaming” written by Rachael K. Jones, narrated by Heather Thomas [Nightmare] Oct 2023 (Issue 133) ”The World's Wife” written by Ng Yi-Sheng, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 207: December 2023 ”Anais Gets A Turn” written by R.T. Ester, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 196: January 2023 ”Stitch” written by Kathleen Schaefer, narrated by Ant Bacon [PodCastle 813] ”A Soul in the World” written by Charlie Jane Anders, narrated by Erika Ensign [Unc

This time we discussed A Quantum Love Story, written by Mike Chen and narrated by Patti Murin. We also talked about awards season including Hugo nominations opening, the Locus Reading List and the Audie Award Finalists. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Harlequin Audio for providing an audio review copy of A Quantum Love Story for today’s episode. A Quantum Love Story [Libro.fm] 2024 Hugo Nominations - Glasgow 2024 2023 Locus Recommended Reading List To Shape a Dragon's Breath [Libro.fm] / [Episode 229] The Saint of Bright Doors [Libro.fm] / [Episode 223] Chain Gang All-Stars [Libro.fm] / [Episode 203] Flux [Libro.fm] / [Episode 204] The Wishing Pool and Other Stories [Libro.fm] / [Episode 208] 2024 Audie Awards Finalists Surrender [Libro.fm] Making It So [Libro.fm] Starling House [Libro.fm] / [Episode 225] Yellowface [Libro.fm] Maame [Libro.fm] Tread of Angels [Libro.fm] / [Episode 182] Recursion [Libro.fm] Time Travel in Fiction [Episode 168]

This week, Lisa continues to share her experiences at Arisia including discussions with Andrea Hairston, Moniquill Blackgoose, and Kit Harding. Arisia  Author Interviews from Arisia - Part I [Episode 240] Andrea Hairston: [Website] / [Facebook] / [Bluesky] Redwood and Wildfire [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Will Do Magic for Small Change [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Archangels of Funk: May 7, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Master of Poisons [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Aqueduct Press Moniquill Blackgoose: [Tumblr] To Shape a Dragon's Breath [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 229] To Ride a Rising Storm (Nampeshiweisit - Book 2) Kit Harding: [Website] "Cranberry Nightmare" [Soul Jar: Thirty-One Fantastical Tales by Disabled Authors] The Magnus Archives The Strange Case of Starship Iris The Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity, and Mortality

This week, Lisa shared her experiences at Arisia including discussions with Ryka Aoki (Arisia guest of Honor), Randee Dawn, and Micaiah Johnson. Additional author interviews to follow in next week’s episode. Arisia  We also briefly discussed the recent release of nomination statistics for the 2023 Hugo Award, Lodestar Award, and Astounding Award; and the ongoing discussion of the concerns the released information poses. 2023 Nominating and Final Ballot Statistics “The 2023 Hugo nomination statistics have finally been released – and we have questions” - Cora Buhlert  “A Comparison of Hugo Nomination Distribution Statistics” - Heather Rose Jones  Ryka Aoki: [Website] / [Substack] / [Instagram] / [Bluesky] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 141] Randee Dawn: [Website] / [TikTok] / [facebook]  / [Twitter] / [BlueSky] / [Newsletter]  Tune in Tomorrow [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Four ???? of the Apocalypse [Amazon] Broad Universe  Escape Pod / PodCast

This week we discussed Mislaid in Parts Half-Known, the latest installment in the Wayward Children series, written by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Jesse Vilinsky. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Mislaid in Parts Half-Known [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   Arisia  Short Fiction Spotlight: ”One Man’s Treasure” written by Sarah Pinsker, narrated by Matt Peters [Uncanny Magazine] - Issue Fifty ”The Year without Sunshine” written by Naomi Kritzer, narrated by Erika Ensign [Uncanny Magazine] - Issue Fifty-Five ”Introduction To 2181 Overture, Second Edition” written by Gu Shi, translated by Emily Jin, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 197: February 2023 ”#buttonsinweirdplaces” written by Simon Kewin, narrated by Rebecca Wei Hsieh [Escape Pod 913] /  [Escape Pod 914] ”The Cuckoo of Vrežna Mountain” written and narrated by Filip Hajdar Drnovšek Zorko [Beneath Ceaseless Skies] - Episode 312 - Apr 20, 2023 ”Harvest the Stars” written by Ma

This week we discussed The Berry Pickers, written by Amanda Peters and narrated by Aaliya Warbus & Jordan Waunch. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Recorded Books, Inc. for providing an audio review copy of The Berry Pickers for today’s episode. The Berry Pickers [Libro.fm] The Seed Keeper [Libro.fm] Calling for a Blanket Dance [Libro.fm] Probably Ruby [Libro.fm] Blood Sisters [Libro.fm] Bad Cree [Libro.fm] The Conjoined [Libro.fm] The Leavers [Libro.fm]

As 2024 begins, we discuss some of the audiobooks we are looking forward to in the new year. Round 1: Mark: The Mercy of Gods (Written by: James S.A. Corey / Narrated by: TBA): August 6, 2024 Shachi: Wandering Stars (Written by: Tommy Orange / Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phil Ava, Emmanuel Chumaceiro, Christian Young, Charley Flyte): February 27, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Those Beyond the Wall (Written by: Micaiah Johnson / Narrated by: TBA): March 12, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Mirrored Heavens (Written by: Rebecca Roanhorse / Narrated by: TBA): June 4, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Round 2: Mark: Alecto the Ninth (Written by: Tamsyn Muir / Narrated by: TBA): TBD  [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] Shachi: Anita de Monte Laughs Last (Written by: Xóchitl González / Narrated by: TBA): March 5, 2024 [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Archangels of

As 2023 comes to a close, we (Mark, Shachi, Lisa, and Scott) take a look back at some of our favorite audiobooks from 2023. Round 1: Mark: System Collapse [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: The Reformatory [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 199] Round 2: Mark: The Wild Robot Protects [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: Loot [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Lone Women [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Mammoths at the Gates [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 226] Round 3: Mark: All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: Glory [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby]  / [Audible] Lisa: The Shamshine Blind [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Sco

This time we discussed Orbital, written by Samantha Harvey and narrated by Sarah Naudi. Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Recorded Books, Inc. for providing an audio review copy of Orbital for today’s episode. Orbital [Libro.fm] Las Meninas The Fifth Season [Libro.fm] Klara and the Sun [Libro.fm]   Ulysses [Libro.fm]   Anne of Green Gables [Libro.fm]   Station Eleven [Libro.fm] Sea of Tranquility [Libro.fm] / [Episode 148] Station Eleven [Libro.fm] The Rabbit Hutch [Libro.fm] Blackouts [Libro.fm]

This week we discussed The Blue, Beautiful World, written by Karen Lord and narrated by Robin Miles. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our December short fiction spotlight. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Blue, Beautiful World [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Short Fiction Spotlight: ”Fandom for Witches” written by Ruoxi Chen, narrated by Judy Young [Fantasy magazine] - Issue 96: October 2023 ”The Retcon Man” [Escape Pod 912] ”Love at the Event Horizon” written by Natalia Theodoridou, narrated by Matt Peters [Uncanny Magazine] - Issue Fifty-Three ”Stones” written by Nnedi Okorafor, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 204: September 2023 ”To Helen” written by Bella Han, narrated by Kate Baker [Clarkesworld] - Issue 201: June 2023 ”Journey to Anasta” written by Karl El-Koura, narrated by Randal L. Schwartz [StarShipSofa - 717]