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Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill

Episode 218 Release Date: Dec 10, 2025 Your hosts read Audition for the Fox, Martin Cahill's fable-esque novel from Tachyon Publications. They discuss what exactly left them with the fable vibe, whether or not all of the characters were fursonas (spoiler: they weren't, Lilly just misread), and how a little bit of moral complexity goes a long way. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “

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City of All Seasons by Oliver K. Langmead and Aliya Whiteley

Episode 217 Release Date: Dec 3, 2025 Your hosts read City of All Seasons by Oliver K. Langmead and Aliya Whiteley. Lilly realizes she grossly misinterpreted the back of the book, while Sara declares it a contender for favorite read of the year. They also talk about the line between Fantasy and Magical Realism, and family drama. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre D

Dec 3

The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar

Episode 216 Release Date: Nov 26, 2025 Your hosts discuss The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar, chosen for this episode by their supporters on Patreon. They talk about space magic in SciFi, unjust systems, and degrees of betrayal. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise” Licensed under

Nov 26

Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas and Olivia Atwater

Episode 215 Release Date: Nov 19, 2025 Your hosts read Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas and Olivia Atwater, a book with airships and goblins and faerie politics that somehow did not click with Lilly. They discuss complex characters, thoughtful themes, and Goblin Court. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunr

Nov 19

Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston

Episode 214 Release Date: Nov 12, 2025 Your hosts read Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston. They discuss platonic relationship progressions, the variety of alien societies, and sentient ships. Oh, and how they are woefully underqualified to discuss Indian mythology. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise”

Nov 12

Run with the Hunted 2: Ctr Alt Delete by Jennifer R. Donohue

Episode 213 Release Date: Nov 5, 2025 Your hosts return to the Run with the Hunted series by Jennifer Donohue for book two: Ctrl Alt Delete. They discuss fun heists (but this time... it's personal!), evolving relationships between the three main characters, and the joy of unreliable narrators. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for th

Nov 5

Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff

Episode 212 Release Date: Oct 29, 2025 For their final Spooky Month episode, your hosts read Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff. They discuss cosmic horror vs social horror, magic cults, and ill advised heists. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise” - Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Episode Transcript* *thi

Oct 28

Author Interview: Shitshow by Chris Panatier

Episode 211 Release Date: Oct 22, 2025 Your hosts talk with Chris Panatier about his latest novel Shitshow and its impeccable fall horror vibes. They discuss the (lack of) poop jokes, the human element at the heart of the book, and cheese grater inspired fair rides. Find more from Chris: https://chrispanatier.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/scribeofhades.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Josh

Oct 22

Zomromcom by Olivia Dade

Episode 210 Release Date: Oct 15, 2025 Your hosts continue their Spooky Month reading with Zomromcom, Olivia Dade’s delightful new zombie apocalypse vampire romcom. They talk about reasonable heroines, excellent romantic banter, and speed-running a relationship. They also discuss the practicalities of a burrito as a weapon against zombies. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Josh Woodward for the use of “

Oct 15