Backlog Books
Welcome to Backlog Books, a short, twice monthly podcast for book reviews. Mostly recent-ish fantasy with a dash of sci-fi and who knows what else thrown in for variety.
Episodes
Apr 25, 2022
Apr 25, 2022
21 min
Episode 47: Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee [transcript]
Yoon Ha Lee on Patreon
Quinacridone Gold Paint
Korea under Japanese Occupation 1910-1945
Next Time: A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
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Apr 11, 2022
Apr 11, 2022
1 hr 32 min
Episode 46: The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan with returning guest Daniel!
Daniel's podcast Reinventing the Wheel of Time
Next Time: Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee
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Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
34 min
Episode 45: The Odyssey by Homer (Translated by Emily Wilson) [transcript]
NYTimes "The First Woman to Translate the Odyssey into English"
Emily Wilson Recorded Talks
Next Time: The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
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Mar 14, 2022
Mar 14, 2022
18 min
Episode 44: Jade City by Fonda Lee [transcript]
How to Donate to Support Ukraine
Next Time: The Odyssey, trans. Emily Wilson
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Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
17 min
Episode 43: Do You Dream of Terra-Two? by Temi Oh [transcript]
Footprint Calculator
Next Time: Jade City by Fonda Lee
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Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
18 min
Episode 42: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw [transcript]
MasterClass on Magical Realism
Next Time: Do You Dream of Terra-Two? By Temi Oh
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Jan 31, 2022
Jan 31, 2022
14 min
Episode 41: David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa [transcript]
Creole Languages
Nigerian Pidgin
White People, Black Authors Are Not Your Medicine (The Guardian)
Next Time: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
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Jan 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2022
16 min
Episode 40: The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison [transcript]
Map of the Elflands
Next time: David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
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Book Reviews
My hope is that this podcast provides a helpful look at books. I'm always trying to expand my knowledge and practice thinking. Whether you're looking for your next read, wondering if the hyped up bestseller is worth it, or just love hearing about books, there's something here for everyone.