This week we discussed Wandering Stars , written by Tommy Orange, and narrated by Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phil Ava, Emmanuel Chumaceiro, Christian Young, Charley Flyte . Wandering Stars [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ https://www.audible.com/pd/Wandering-Stars-Audiobook/B0CBCW3DCX ">Audible] There There [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Roots [ Audible ] The Berry Pickers [ https://tidd.ly/3TPgopx ">Lib...
May 07, 2024•20 min
Lisa and Scott discuss the 2024 Hugo Award Finalists for Best Novella. 2024 Hugo Finalists - Best Novella: “Life Does Not Allow Us to Meet” - Adventures in Space: New Short stories by Chinese & English Science Fiction Writers [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Amazon ] Mammoths at the Gates [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 226 ] The Mimicking of Known Successes [ Libro.fm ] / [ OverDrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 201 ] Rose/House [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / ...
Apr 30, 2024•36 min
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 ...
Apr 23, 2024•13 min
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 Ma...
Apr 16, 2024•23 min
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 ]...
Apr 09, 2024•16 min
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 [ https://tidd.ly/3TXkP1j ">Libro.fm] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn narrated by Elijah Wood [ Audible ] ” This Amazing Troubling Book ” by Toni Morrison The Trees [ Libro.fm ]...
Apr 02, 2024•35 min
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 [ https://tidd.ly/3xc89e7 ">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 [ https://tidd.ly/4a9Uv9K ">Libro.fm] Kn...
Mar 26, 2024•29 min
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...
Mar 19, 2024•18 min
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 [ https://www.lightspeedma...
Mar 12, 2024•20 min
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 Angour...
Mar 05, 2024•29 min
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 ” https://diggercomic.com/ ">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...
Feb 27, 2024•36 min
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 R...
Feb 20, 2024•36 min
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...
Feb 13, 2024•22 min
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 ...
Feb 06, 2024•15 min
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 ] Mast...
Jan 30, 2024•39 min
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 statist...
Jan 23, 2024•53 min
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” wri...
Jan 16, 2024•21 min
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 ]...
Jan 09, 2024•16 min
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...
Jan 02, 2024•33 min
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...
Dec 26, 2023•48 min
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 ] Stat...
Dec 19, 2023•29 min
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 a...
Dec 12, 2023•21 min
This week we discussed The Surviving Sky , written by Kritika H. Rao and narrated by Sharmila Devar & Pranshu Mishra. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. The Surviving Sky [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] The Broken Earth (Series): The Fifth Season [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ]...
Dec 05, 2023•11 min
This week we discussed Walking Practice , written by Dolki Min and narrated by Nicky Endres.We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. Walking Practice [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Short Fiction Spotlight: "Silo, Sweet Silo" written by James Castles, narrated by Kate Baker [ Clarkesworld ] - Issue 197: February 2023 "Once Upon a Time at the Oakmont" written by P A Cornell, narrated ...
Nov 28, 2023•19 min
We celebrated Non-Fiction November by discussing some of our favorite non-fiction audiobooks from 2023 and a few we are looking forward to in 2024. Shachi’s Picks: Mott Street: A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Poverty, by America [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Lisa’s Picks: Unmasking...
Nov 21, 2023•38 min
This week we discussed People Collide , written by Isle McElroy and narrated by Daniel Henning & Aida Reluzco. Discussion with Shachi and Lisa. Thank you to Libro.fm ALC Program and HarperAudio for providing an audio review copy of People Collide for today’s episode. People Collide [ Libro.fm ]
Nov 14, 2023•16 min
This week we discussed To Shape a Dragon's Breath , written by Moniquill Blackgoose and narrated by Charley Flyte. Discussion with Shachi, Lisa, and Scott. To Shape a Dragon's Breath [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] The Scholomance (Series): A Deadly Education [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Tess of the Road [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] In the Serpents Wake [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Temeraire (Series) [ Libro.fm ] / [ Ov...
Nov 07, 2023•26 min
This week we discussed If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler , written by Italo Calvino, translated by William Weaver, and narrated by Jefferson Mays. Discussion with Mark and Scott. If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Tackling the To Be Listened List [ Episode 67 ] Cloud Atlas [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] The Starless Sea [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 55 ] The Expanse (Series) [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdriv...
Oct 31, 2023•20 min
This week we discussed Bookshops & Bonedust , the upcoming prequel to Legends and Lattes , written and narrated by Travis Baldree. We also briefly discussed the 2023 Hugo Awards. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an audio review copy of Bookshops & Bonedust for today’s episode. Bookshops & Bonedust [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Legends & Lattes [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] /...
Oct 24, 2023•16 min
This week we discussed Mammoths at the Gates , written by Nghi Vo and narrated by Cindy Kay. We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our audio short fiction spotlight. Review & discussion with Lisa and Scott. Mammoths at the Gates [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] Light From Uncommon Stars [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 141 ] Starling House [ Libro.fm ] / [ Overdrive/Libby ] / [ Audible ] / [ Episode 225 ] ”Destination ...
Oct 17, 2023•26 min
