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
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
26 min
Episode 62: Shards of Honor and Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold [transcript]
Recommended: Machineries of Empire series by Yoon Ha Lee
Next Time: The Quick by Lauren Owen
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Dec 19, 2022
Dec 19, 2022
18 min
Episode 61: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett [transcript]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pied_Piper_of_Hamelin
Next Time: ??? a mystery!
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Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
18 min
Episode 60: The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester [transcript]
The Tyger by William Blake
Tā Moko, Maori tattoos
Next Time: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett
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Nov 21, 2022
Nov 21, 2022
1 hr 33 min
Episode 59: The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan, with returning guest Daniel.
Next Time: The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester
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Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
19 min
Episode 11 (re-release): Dracula by Bram Stoker [transcript]
"The Real History That Went Into Dracula" article by Dacre Stoker
The Annual Bram Stoker Festival
Recommended media:
Castlevania (Netflix)
Sunshine by Robin McKinley
Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett
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Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
21 min
Episode 58: The Telling by Ursula K. Le Guin [transcript]
Next Time: Black Water Sister by Zen Cho
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Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
19 min
Episode 57: Solaris by Stanisław Lem [transcript]
Next Time: The Telling by Ursula Le Guin?
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Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
28 min
Episode 56: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout [transcript]
Jenny Trout Talks About Her Name
Next Time: Solaris by Stanisław Lem
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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.