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S2E8 - Wyrd Gods by Susana Imaginário

A fantasy epic that remixes Norse and Greek myths

Episode Notes

We discuss Susana Imaginário debut novel Wyrd Gods. It is a fantasy epic that mixes Norse and Greek myths. Sex, violence and intrigue a plenty! Thanks to Susana for the review copy. 

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S2E7 - Small by Claire Lynch

This one will get you in the feels

Episode Notes

We discuss Claire Lynch's memoir Small. No spoilers but this one hit us both in the feels for very different reasons. Thank you to Claire for providing the review copy.

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S2E6 - A chat with Kelly Urgan

We chat editing, William Shakespeare, and much more

Episode Notes

We chat with editor Kelly Urgan about her favourite audiobooks. We also touch on her career as an editor, her work with the Society of Young Publishers (SYP), and, how to find work as a freelancer. 

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S2E4 - The Carpet People

Episode Notes

We chat about The Carpet People. We had some harsh words for it.

About the book:

In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. 

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S2E3 - True Crime Story by Joseph Knox

An ingenious take on true crime

Episode Notes

We had a blast discussing this thrilling and innovative take on true crime. It is a surprising and strange story of family dysfunction, coming of age, and, how difficult it is to get to the truth of things. Thanks to Penguin for the ARC. 

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S2E2 - His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

We review The Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and, The Amber Spyglass.

Episode Notes

We review the classic fantasy trilogy by Philip Pullman. All three audiobooks were advance review copies provided by Penguin Random House.

This is our longest episode to date. 

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S2E1 - Gudrun by Lucy Catherine

BBC Radio 4 Norse Epic

Episode Notes

It is finally here! Season 2!

We discuss Gudrun by Lucy Catherine. It is a Viking epic of love, revenge and faith inspired by the Icelandic sagas. 

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S1E8 - Slaine: The Horned God by Pat Mills & Simon Bisley

The Classic 2000 AD Graphic Novel, in Full-Cast Audio for the First Time

Episode Notes

We review the audiobook adaptation of the 2000 AD classic graphic novel. We chat about Celtic myths, feminism, and the advantages of shorter audiobooks.

This is the last episode of season one. We will be back soon. 

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S1E7 - Interview with Sherry Green (AKA Wryreader)

Episode Notes

Today our guest is Sherry Green. We discuss Sherry's love of stories and ask her about her top five audiobooks.

Sherry is a bibliophile who teaches by day and reviews books by night. 

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