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The Nova Incident is the latest installment in the Galactic Cold War written by Dan Moren and narrated by Victor Bevine. Review & discussion with Mark & Scott. The Nova Incident [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   The Caledonian Gambit  [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Bayern Agenda [Audible] / [Episode 34] The Aleph Extraction [Audible] / [Episode 70] Other Referenced Works: The Vorkosigan Saga (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible]

The Mountain in the Sea, written by Ray Nayler and narrated by Eunice Wong, is an engaging story of contact with an intelligent octopus species that balances thrills and reflections on consciousness. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. The Mountain in the Sea [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   Other Referenced Works: A Psalm for the Wild-Built  [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Arrival [IMDb] Stories of Your Life and Others  [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Galaxy, and the Ground Within with Author Becky Chambers [Episode 97] Children of Time [Audible] When the Sparrow Falls  [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Babel [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] ”Proof by Induction” [Uncanny Magazine]

Nona the Ninth is the latest installment in The Locked Tomb series, written by Tamsyn Muir and narrated by Moira Quirk Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Nona the Ninth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Additional Time Travel References: Predestination [IMDb] Lightning [Audible] The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O [Overdrive/Libby] Time Cat [Overdrive/Libby] Dark [Netflix ] Other Referenced Works: Gideon the Ninth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   Harrow the Ninth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   The Kingston Cycle (Series): Stormsong [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Bluebird [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]

This time we discussed two recent novellas: Travel By Bullet, written by John Scalzi and narrated by Zachary Quinto and Ogres, written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and narrated by Emma Newman Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Travel By Bullet [Audible] The Dispatcher (series) [Audible] /  [Kindle] The Last Emperox with Author John Scalzi [Episode 66] The Kaiju Preservation Society [Audible] / [Episode 144] Lock In (series) [Audible] Ogres  [Audible] Elder Race [Overdrive/Libby] (Not available as an audiobook) The Past is Red [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 117]

Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution, written by R. F. Kuang and narrated by Chris Lew Kum Hoi & Billie Fulford-Brown is a superbly crafted historical fantasy novel centered around the power of language in an alternate 1800s Oxford. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Babel [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] 2022 Hugo Awards: Results Narrated 2022 Hugo Episodes: 139: 2022 Hugo Nominations 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel 159: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Series 163: 2022 Lodestar Finalists   Other Referenced Works: A Psalm for the Wild-Built [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Ep 113] Hugos There Podcast Black Water Sister [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Perhaps the Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Ep 134]   Hugo, Girl! The Kingston Cycle (Series): Witchmark [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Master of Djinn [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libb

From time loops, to temporal tourism, and fixing the timeline; time travel is used in Science Fiction and Fantasy to tell a range of interesting stories. Lisa, Mark, and Scott discuss some of their favorite time travel stories and interesting uses of time travel in fiction.   Referenced Works: Damian's Workshop [Audible] / [Episode 167] A Christmas Carol  [Libro.fm - Jim Dale] /[Audible - Tim Curry] / [Audible - Patrick Stewart] Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Oxford Time Travel (Series): Doomsday Book [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court [Audible - Nick Offerman] The Time Machine and Other Stories narrated by Ralph Cosham [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Millennium [goodreads] This is How You Lose the Time War [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Future of Another Timeline [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Recursion [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Timepiece [IndieBoun

Author Deborah Kaminski, joined Lisa to talk about her novel Damian's Workshop, narrated by Laura Lockwood, and her experiences with audiobook production as an indie author. Damian's Workshop [Audible] An Island Too Lovely [Amazon] The Father Lode [Amazon] Connect with Deborah Kaminski: [Amazon] / [Facebook] Other Referenced Works: Expeditionary Force (series) [Audible] Stephanie Plum (series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Station Eleven [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Glass Hotel [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Sea of Tranquility [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 148] Lady Astronaut (series) [Audible]

The City Inside, written by Samit Basu and narrated by Reena Dutt explores a near future of livestreams, flow and the power from multimedia celebrity that can consume or potentially make a positive difference. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. The City Inside [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  Machinehood [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  Siren Queen [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 153] Parable of the Sower [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  Stolen Focus [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  What else are we listening to? Children of Time [Audible]  Still Just A Geek: An Annotated Memoir [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  Do You Dream of Terra-Two? [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  An Excess Male [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  The Disneyland Story [Audible]  A Mind Unraveled [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Damian’s Workshop [Audible] / [Episode 167] Mortal Touch [IndieBound] 

August Kitko and the Mechas from Space, written by Alex White and narrated by Hayden Bishop is a story of giant robots and unlikely heroes harnessing the power of music to help humanity. Thank you to Libro.fm and Hachette Audio for providing a review copy of August Kitko and the Mechas from Space for this episode Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. August Kitko and the Mechas from Space [Libro.fm]   Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Episode 141] Space Opera [Libro.fm] Victories Greater Than Death [Libro.fm] A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe [Libro.fm] Iron Widow [Libro.fm]

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, written by Gabrielle Zevin and narrated by Jennifer Kim & Julian Cihi; is an engaging story of a friendship that spans decades and interweaves with their creative collaborations in video games. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and Penguin Random House Audio for providing a review copy of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow for this episode Review & discussion with Shachi, Mark & Scott. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow [Libro.fm]   The Nineties [Libro.fm] [Episode 162]   Ready Player One [Libro.fm]   Emily Blaster [Web Game]

Lisa & Scott discuss the 2022 Lodestar Finalists along with a special guest. Finalists: Chaos on CatNet [Audible] The Last Graduate [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 125] Iron Widow [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Redemptor [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 118] Victories Greater Than Death [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Snake Falls to Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   Narrated 2022 Hugo Episodes: 139: 2022 Hugo Nominations 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel 159: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Series   Other Referenced Works: Hugos There: 2022 Hugo Short Stories Panel[YouTube] Hugos There: 2022 Hugo Award Nominees for Best Novella[YouTube] Catfishing on CatNet [Audible] A Deadly Education [Overdrive/Libby]  / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Episode] The Gilded Ones [Libro.fm]  / [Audible] /p> Raybearer [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 91]   Black Sun [Libro.fm] / [

The Nineties, written by Chuck Klosterman, and narrated by Chuck Klosterman & Dion Graham is a look back at the 1990s through thematic essays that explore the social, cultural and technical events and advancements of the decade.  Review & discussion with Shachi, Lisa & Scott. The Nineties [Libro.fm] [Overdrive/Libby] [Audible]

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Emmett Grosland, continues the inviting Monk and Robot series as Sibling Dex guides Mosscap in exploring villages and cities and attempting to answer what humanity needs. Review and discussion with Lisa and Scott A Prayer for the Crown-Shy [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Psalm for the Wild Built [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 113] The Past is Red [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 117] The Murderbot Diaries (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible]

Lisa, Scott and Mark get together in person to discuss audiobooks including recent and upcoming listening. We are also joined by special guests sharing what they enjoy about audiobooks. 2022 Hugo Episodes: 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel 159: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Series Scribd / [Episode 31] Other Referenced Works: Keeper of the Lost Cities (Series): Keeper of the Lost Cities [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   The City in the Middle of the Night [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   The Future of Another Timeline [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   A Prayer for the Crown-Shy [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Nineties [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Nova Incident The Lost Metal [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Golden Enclaves [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] What If? 2 [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Chronicles of Narnia (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Osmo Un

Lisa & Scott discuss the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Series. Finalists: The Green Bone Saga (Series): Jade City [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Merchant Princes (Series): The Family Trade [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Kingston Cycle (Series): Witchmark [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Wayward Children (Series): Every Heart a Doorway [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Terra Ignota (Series): Too Like the Lightning [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The World of the White Rat (Series): Swordheart [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   2022 Hugo Episodes: 139: 2022 Hugo Nominations 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel 159: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Series   Other Referenced Works: The Jade Setter of Janloon [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Expanse (Series) [Libro.fm]  / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Penric and Desdemona (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]

Lisa, Mark & Scott discuss the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novel. A Desolation Called Peace [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Galaxy, and the Ground Within [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 97] Light From Uncommon Stars [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 141] She Who Became The Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Project Hail Mary [Audible] / [Episode 101] A Master of Djinn [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]   2022 Hugo Episodes: 139: 2022 Hugo Nominations 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella 158: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novel   Other Referenced Works: A Memory Called Empire [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] /  [Audible] Black Sun [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 82] Siren Queen [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 153] The Donut Trap [Libro.fm]  / [Episode 124] The Space Between Worlds [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] /  [Audible]   The Martian [Audible] What If? [Libro.fm] / [O

A Mirror Mended, written by Alix E. Harrow and narrated by Amy Landon continues the Fractured Fables series into a version of the Snow White fairytale where Zinnia discovers that fairytale princesses are not the only ones that can feel trapped in their stories. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of A Mirror Mended for today’s episode A Mirror Mended [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Spindle Splintered [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] 152: 2022 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella Siren Queen [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / Episode 153 Teixcalaan (Series) - A Memory Called Empire [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]

The Grief of Stones, written by Katherine Addison and narrated by Liam Gerrard, continues the engaging adventures of Thara Celehar, Speaker for the Dead. Part cleric and part detective, Celehar uses his ability to connect with the recently dead to help people and solve mysteries ranging from trivial to deadly significance. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of The Grief of Stones for today’s episode The Grief of Stones [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Witness for the Dead [Libro.fm] / [

Braking Day, written by Adam Oyebanji and narrated by Ariyan Kassam follows a small fleet of generation ships as they approach the deceleration phase of their journey, and the mystery that is uncovered by a junior member of the crew. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Braking Day [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] WisCon Machinehood [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Logan’s Run [IMDb] ”The Big Idea: Adam Oyebanji” [Whatever] Cloud Cuckoo Land [Libro.fm] / [Episode 119]   The Expanse (Series) [Libro.fm]  / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 128]   Wayfarers (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 45] / [Episode 97] Six Wakes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby ] / [Audible] / [Episode 51: Mur Lafferty] The Ballad of Beta 2 [Goodreads] Rendezvous with Rama [Audible] WALL-E [IMDb]

Eyes of the Void, written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and narrated by Sophie Aldred, continues The Final Architecture series as Idris faces the past in order to learn more about the Architects and unspace for a chance to save the galaxy. Review & discussion with Lisa & Scott. Eyes of the Void [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shards of Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Expanse (Series) [Libro.fm]  / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 128] Wayfarers (Series) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 45] / [Episode 97] Children of Memory [Libro.fm]