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Small Gods is one of the two standalone novels in the Discworld series. I had never read anything by Pratchett and before I dove right in I decided I'd dip my toes in. Small Gods centers around a single PoV character named Brutha who is the one true believer in the Great God Om who remains. As a result of a dearth of true believers, despite being t…

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Sol’s Harvestby MD Presley 29:38

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This episode talks about the 4 book Sol's Harvest series by MD Presley. This review is spoiler free and only talks about the plot details of book 1. The series is an analogue to the American Civil War with a religion loosely based on the Abrahamic view of a God and a Devil.Av Cam & Katie

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Murder at Spindle Manor 19:27

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Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang is a SPFBO 9 finalist that was published in 2022 and clocks in at 249 pages long. The book is a gaslamp murder mystery with a lot more of the fantasy element than I expected.Av Cam & Katie

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The Last Ranger 23:36

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The Last Ranger by JDL Rosell is the first book in the Ranger of the Titan Wilds series. It is a finalist for SPFBO 9. It is 462 pages long and came out in December of 2022. The book is an epic fantasy adventure story that evokes imagery of the Horizon Zero Dawn video games.Av Cam & Katie

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Master of the Void 27:48

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Master of the Void by Wend Raven is a SPFBO 9 Finalist published in 2023. It is 523 pages long and is a sweeping coming-of-age journey that follows a cast of misfit friends through times of heartbreak, fear, joy, laughter, failure, and triumph.Av Cam & Katie

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October 2023 Reading Roundup 18:21

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In this episode I talk about the 9 books I finished, plus 1 book I DNF during the month of October.Av Cam & Katie

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Daughter of the Beast 21:03

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Daughter of the Beast by EC Greaves is a Slavic Fairytale inspired epic fantasy. Published in 2022 it is a finalist for SPFBO 9. If you've ever looked for a story that at times reads like a dark fairytale this just might be your book. Featuring no humans at all. Author Website https://www.ecgreaves.com/ My other links https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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Shadow of a Dead God 28:33

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Shadow of a Dead God is the first book in the Mennick Thorn series by Patrick Samphire. The 4th and final book in the series releases on November 3rd. The book is an urban fantasy murder mystery set in a secondary world with roughly Renaissance Era technology with plenty of magic.Av Cam & Katie

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Kraken Rider Z 13:30

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Kraken Rider Z is a new book by Dyrk Ashton, the author of the Paternus Trilogy, releasing November 14th 2023. If is a Progression fantasy about sentient dragons and their bonded riders, along with a, you guessed it, kraken! In this review I talk a little bit about Dyrk and his first trilogy before talking about Kraken Rider Z itself.…

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The Wickwire Watch 20:39

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The Wickwire Watch by Jacquelyne Hagen is a finalist for SPFBO 9. It was published in 2022 and is a gaslamp fantasy with a teenage protaganist who is attacked by a malign spirit called a Spektor. He is saved by a notorious group who most would call terroritst, can he trust them or are the stories about them true?…

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Legacy of the Brightwash 26:30

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This episode is from my youtube video of Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar. It was published in 2021 and is 662 pages long. It would best be described as a dark urban fantasy murder mystery with a touch of romance thrown in for good measure. It is an emotionally gripping story that shouldn't be entered into lightly.…

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Outlaw Mage 16:28

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Outlaw Mage by KS Villoso is an Adventure Fantasy released on August 1st 2023. It features a strong female single PoV character with plenty of magic and action.Av Cam & Katie

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My Summer Reading List Ranked 14:34

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I started and finished 16 total books this summer and rated 11 of them a 4 or 5. In this episode I give a quick rundown on each of the 11 books.Av Cam & Katie

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Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide 11:31

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This episode is Miss Percy's Pocket Guide(To the Feeding and Care of British Dragons) by Quenby Olson. Quite the mouthful for sure! This episode is as always spoiler free.Av Cam & Katie

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The Umbral Storm 33:32

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The Umbral Storm by Alec Hutson was published in 2022 and is 656 pages long. It is the first book in the Sharded Few series and is a Progression Fantasy.Av Cam & Katie

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In Solitude’s Shadow 27:34

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In Solitude's Shadow was published in 2021 by David Greene and is the first book in the Empire of Ruin series. Book Blurb An army is at the gates of Haltveldt, a nation built on war, and nothing is as it seems. Calene Alpenwood, a powerful warrior-mage gifted with the Spark, makes a shocking discovery that sets into motion events that put her at od…

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Reign and Ruin 33:35

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Reign and Ruin by JD Evans is a Romantic Fantasy novel published in 2020 that won the 2020 SPBO Competition. It is 420 pages long and is available in print and on audiobook. It revolves around 2 characters who wield magic in the Middle Eastern inspired lands of Tamar and Sarkum and their budding relationship and their attempts to unite the two coun…

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The Lost War 30:22

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The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson is the first book in the Eidyn Series. It is 529 pages long and won the 2019 SPFBO competition. It was re-released by Orbit books December of 2022. The book is set in the Kingdom of Eidyn which has recently been ravaged by war and is still beset by demons and zombies. A group put together to fulfill a mission for…

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Small Miracles 28:11

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Small Miracles is the 2022 SPFBO Winner written by Olivia Atwater. It is a humorous urban fantasy novel about a couple of angels and their attempt to make human Holly Harker enjoy herself a little bit more. It is 286 pages long and the audiobook clocks in a little over 8 hours long. This episode is Cameron's first attempt at going solo and recordin…

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Re-Introduction Episode T-1 21:13

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This is the re-introduction episode for the new NBR podcast format. Cameron will be recording episode mostly by himself while riding in his tractor for most of the year. He discusses why there was a 4 year break and what things will look like moving forward.Av Cameron

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The Sword of Kaigen - 78 35:28

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Cameron and Chris discuss The Sword of Kaigen by ML Wang. The book is a standalone novel in the Theonite series. It was published this year (2019) and is 651 pages long.Av Cam & Katie

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77 - Shards of Honour 39:04

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Shards of Honor, written by Lois McMaster Bujold, was originally published in 1986 and is the first book in the extensive Vorkosigan Saga. Barry and Cameron review the novel in this episode.Av Cam & Katie

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76 - The Ruin of Kings 40:12

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In this episode Cameron and Chris talk about The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons. The book was published in February of 2019 by Tor Books, it is 560pgs long and the first book in the A Chorus of Dragons series.Av Cam & Katie

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75 - Red Rising 43:41

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In this episode Barry, Cameron, Erick and Tyler, a first timer on the show, discuss the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. This episode is pretty much spoiler free even though we do talk about all three books in the first trilogy.Av Cam & Katie

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74 - Patrick LeClerc Interview 54:26

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In this episode Cameron interviews Patrick LeClerc. We talk about his SPFBO finalist novel Out of Nowhere, as well as his life as an EMT and his various hobbies that influenced the writing of the novel.Av Cam & Katie

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73 - Steven McKinnon Author Interview 48:41

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In this episode Cameron interviews author Steven McKinnon. His debut fantasy novel is a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition.Av Cam & Katie

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72 - Game of thrones Pt2 35:45

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This episode is Part 2 of our Game of Thrones talk. In this episode we talk about the series as a whole and the Television show as well There will be massive spoilers for the series as a whole!Av Cam & Katie

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71 - Game of Thrones Pt1 38:35

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In this first part of a two part episode we talk about the 1996 book Game of Thrones, the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire Series. The book clocks in at 848 pages long, the shortest book in the series by far. In part 2 we will talk about the rest of the books and the HBO tv series as well.Av Cam & Katie

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70 - Update episode 14:01

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There is no book review in this episode! It is an update on the podcast.Av Cam & Katie

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69 - Kings of Paradise 46:08

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Chris and I talk about Kings of Paradise by Richard Nell. KoP is a true grimdark novel that clocks in at 601 pages long and was published in 2017. It is the first novel in the Ash and Sand series. We talk about book 2 at the end as well.Av Cam & Katie

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68 - Angie Grigaliunas Author Interview 39:11

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In this episode Cameron speaks with Angie Grigaliunas a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition with her novel Sowing.Av Cam & Katie

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67 - The Steel Remains 41:17

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In today's episode Cameron and Casey review The Steel Remains by Richard K Morgan. TSR was published in 2008 and is 352 hardcover pages long.Av Cam & Katie

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66 - The God's Themselves 45:10

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Published back in 1972 this Isaac Asimov classic is reviewed by Barry and Chris. Asimov is the final member of the "holy trinity" of sci-fi writers that we have reviewed.Av Cam & Katie

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65 - End of Year 2018 35:33

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Cameron, Barry, and Chris discuss their favorite books of 2018Av Cam & Katie

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64 - Empire of Sand 32:12

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In this episode Cameron and Chris talk Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri. It is her debut novel published this year, 2018, and is the first book in the Books of Ambha series and clocks in at 496 pages long.Av Cam & Katie

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63 - Priest of Bones 40:58

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Priest of Bones is a new release by Peter McLean published by Ace Books. It is the first book in the War for the Roses series and clocks in at 352 pages long. Cameron and Christ have a fun talk about the book and about our reviewing philosophy during the podcast.Av Cam & Katie

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62 - Rosewater 33:18

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Chris, Cameron and Barry review Rosewater by Tade Thompson was published in late 2018 by Orbit books. It is the first book in The Wormwood Trilogy an clocks in at 432pgs long.Av Cam & Katie

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61 - A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe 38:36

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We're back! In today's episode Cameron, Chris, and Barry talk about A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White. It was published in 2018 by Orbit books and is the first novel in the Salvagers series and clocks in at 480 pages long.Av Cam & Katie

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60 - City of Kings 34:08

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In today's episode Cameron and Chris discuss City of Kings by Rob Hayes. City of Kings was published this year, 2018, and clocks in at 300 pages longAv Cam & Katie

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59 - Devin Madsen Author Interview 41:37

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In this episode Cameron interviews Author Devin Madsen. They talk about a variety of things including, the world she has created, and We Ride the Storm, her SPFBO novel written in that world.Av Cam & Katie

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58 - Promise of Blood 50:35

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Cameron, Chris, and author Matt Presley talk about Promise of Blood by Brian MClellan. Promise of Blood is the first novel in a flintlock fantasy trilogy.Av Cam & Katie

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57 - J Zachary Pike Author Interview 37:50

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In today's episode Cameron interviews author J Zachary Pike, his novel, Orconomics is in the 2018 SPFBO competitionAv Cam & Katie

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56 - The Poppy War 40:12

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In this episode Cameron, Katie, and Chris discuss The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. It was published May 1, 2018 by Harper Voyager and is the debut novel by Kuang.Av Cam & Katie

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55 - Deborah Wolf 36:44

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Today's episode is an author interview. Cameron had a fun talk with author Deborah Wolf. She is the author of the author of the Dragon's Legacy epic fantasy series as well as Split Feather an urban fantasy novel.Av Cam & Katie

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54 - Replay 37:09

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In this episode Cameron and Casey discuss Replay by Ken Grimwood. Replay was published in 1986 and is a standalone novel.Av Cam & Katie

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53 - Dyrk Ashton Interview 50:28

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In today's episode Cam interviews author Dyrk Ashton. We talk about a wide range of topics, from his youth and his time in Hollywood to his PHD in film studies and his new books!Av Cam & Katie

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52 - From Unseen Fire 43:40

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Cameron and Chris discuss Cass Morris' debut novel, From Unseen Fire. FUF is the first novel in the Aven Cycle and was published this year.Av Cam & Katie

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51 - Ancillary Justice 43:21

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Today's epsidoe is a sci-fi novel, Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie. Ancillary Justice was published in 2013 and won all of the major awards, quite the debut novel!Av Cam & Katie

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50 - Mike Shel Interview 46:26

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In today's episode Cameron talks with author Mike Shel about his new novel, Aching God, among other things. Mike also has a long history with the Pathfinder RPG and we talk about that as well. I hope you enjoy the episode!Av Cam & Katie

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