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Paperback Friends

This podcast is my dream, and a space to celebrate the wonder of books. I find inspiration, comfort, and awe in the pages of a great story. Books have a unique power, and I’m here to share it with you. Through book reviews and lively discussions; we’ll dive into stories that inspire, challenge, and teach us about life and how to become better writers. My "why", is for this podcast to be what books have always been for me: your escapism, your hope, and a friend you can always count on.

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00:20:46

[Update] 3 – The Needlessly Long Tirade

Paperback Friends ·

2025/08/30

I’m not going anywhere…But if you think my usual episodes have a small audience this update is made for no one, maybe Flink ^^Solid if you pick up on the tone in episode 52 already, it was an elaborate joke.

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00:34:21

Episode: 52 – [Review] The Queen’s Gambit

Paperback Friends ·

2025/08/29

Yes, I know. I mispronounce Beltik in the episode. It happens like two times, I know it’s annoying, and I know you want to yell at me.Besides that…This was cool to do, and this is a special episode to me – perfect for a special novel.This story, and I say story to include the show, makes me feel good. It makes me yearn and hope. It’s a story where the quiet dork is the hero; we so rarely get to be anything but.I had a strong feeling I was going to review this in some other way than just a written

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00:23:34

Episode: 51 – [General] Thrillers VS Mystery Novels

Paperback Friends ·

2025/08/22

I like the goofy ones.I found a poll, at least on Spotify? Make your voice heard =)Type: [General] | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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00:21:37

Episode: 50 – [General] Easy Breezy Summer Book...

Paperback Friends ·

2025/08/15

Today we run through some easy-to-read books for the summer. I know it’s the end of summer, but consider them your fall-reading then if you hate the concept so much ^^Animal Farm“Allt är för bra nu”Wayfarer series: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet | A Closed and Common Orbit.Dark MatterType: [General] | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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00:27:05

Episode: 49 – [Review] Homage to Catalonia

Paperback Friends ·

2025/08/08

How did he do it?Well, this is the answer, and it’s why I love it.George Orwell is no stranger to any of my regular listeners. This book is a bit outside of my usual stuff, but so, I suppose, is my enthusiasm for Orwell.If you are sick of my watered-down episodes; this is the apology. This is one of my best reviews of a really great gem that I think anyone with the slightest of interest in Orwell should read.Type: [Review] | Homage to Catalonia | Writer: George Orwell

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00:27:05

Episode: 48 – [Writing 101] Why Do So Many Villains...

Paperback Friends ·

2025/08/01

Why do so many of my episodes suck? Not my best, but this is how it has to be sometimes if we are going to keep up this rate.I'll see if I can get some better filler episodes in there; I think you deserve better than this.I like the points in this one, but it lacks a true substance, and drive to be honest.Type: Writing 101 | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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00:29:38

Episode: 47 – [General] When Should You Stop Reading...

Paperback Friends ·

2025/07/25

Not the most inspiring topic, but the show must go on. If nothing else, I do get some funnies going in this episode.This is something that’s probably better suited for a discussion, but we are not quite there yet with guests lining around the block, and until we are there; you’ll have to make due with me, or drop me like a bad book ^^Type: General | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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00:31:28

Episode: 46 – [Review] The Lies of Locke Lamora

Paperback Friends ·

2025/07/18

It’s always tough for me to do reviews of books I read a while ago. Still, I do okay with it in this one.So, what does the no mighty one think about this one? Well, if you know how I feel about Blood Song – you know how I feel about this one.There are many cool things about this novel, but writer Scott Lynch falls into the trap of terrible plot points like so many others. Yepp, it’s our favorite plot device (kind of) again. While your vote is out on that for now, I hate shit like that.This makes for

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00:40:11

Episode: 45 – [Review] Sorcery of Thorns

Paperback Friends ·

2025/07/11

A calm and mild-mannered review. I don’t yell a single time, and I barely curse.Don’t worry it’s still on brand. There are things in this novel that I really, really hate; I just show very high restraint. So this is what I’m like on medication?This novel could be for someone, but it sure isn’t me. And considering how many other great books there are; just in this podcast – I would not get to this one anytime soon if I were you.Type: [Review] | Book: Sorcery of Thorns | Writer: Margaret Rogerson

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00:54:37

Episode: 44 – [Interview] Oskar Eklind from - Hej Eklind

Paperback Friends ·

2025/07/04

The second interview on the podcast!This time, I sit down with the great guy, Oskar Eklin. Oskar coaches people in personal efficiency and productivity.We all have a limited amount of time and energy each day, so how do we make the most of it? How can you make changes in your life? That’s where Oskar comes in.As you might know, I’m not the biggest fan of personal development books. The war wages on. But that’s exactly why someone like Oskar is such a welcome guest on the podcast; he brings

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00:18:50

Episode: 43 – [General] Grading Books in Reviews

Paperback Friends ·

2025/06/27

Why don't I grade the books I review? Do you care? Probably not, but that has never, and will never stop me =)I have certainly mentioned it before, but here is the Sam Ögren reason (aka, the long answer).Type: General | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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00:27:56

Episode: 42 – [Writing 101] Good Action in Books?

Paperback Friends ·

2025/06/20

I wanted to talk about this, but maybe this would have lent itself much better as a topic of discussion? I mean that is more or less always the case, but I do the usual thing here, and flail about the topic in a pretty clumsy way.Not a horrible episode, but certainly not my best. It felt a lot cleaner while recording, but then again, they usually do, but I’m surprised how much I did not like listening to this.Haha, but what a way to introduce an episode? A scathing review of my own episode – classic

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00:29:08

Episode: 41 – [General] Topp 5 biggest spoilers (so far)

Paperback Friends ·

2025/06/13

Alright, what to say about this episode? Well, it’s another filler. Filler!? Haha, maybe that’s harsh, but we do take a look back at some of the crazy books I’ve reviewed this past year, and there are some fun and very surprising moments.*IMPORTANT*This episode features massive spoilers for seven different books, two quick ones in the beginning before we get to the actual list. I will list the books here, and the time stamps so that you can navigate the episode accordingly should you need to.A face

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00:39:10

Episode: 40 – [Review] Project Hail Mary

Paperback Friends ·

2025/06/06

What to say about this one? It’s good, Andy Weir writes an action-packed adventure about humanity’s last hope in the face of an interplanetary phenomenon.Strong, realistic writing sadly clashes with odd humor, and a tone I can’t quite wrap my head around. Make no mistake, you will like this novel; I just didn’t love the way the tone clashes against itself.Type: [Review] | Book: Project Hail Mary | Writer: Andy Weir

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00:24:52

Episode: 39 – [Review] A Little History of Philosophy

Paperback Friends ·

2025/05/30

Today we are taking a look at Nigel Warburton’s A Little History of Philosophy.Spoilers, it’s very good at what it does. I’d go as far as to say delightful. Warburton makes what is usually unapproachable, approachable and for all ages. This is no small feat mind you, and why this is such an easy recommend for anyone with even a mild curiosity for the thinking arts.Hats off to Warburton.

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00:29:10

Episode: 38 – [Writing 101] What Makes a Bad Character

Paperback Friends ·

2025/05/23

This was a really fun episode. You get some classic Ögren here; lots of crazy, and a bit of yelling at bad storytelling, and plot devices.Your milage may vary ^^Type: Writing 101 | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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00:34:30

Episode: 37 – [Review] The Anatomy of Story

Paperback Friends ·

2025/05/16

My war against self-help, popular science and educational books continues. Makes me sound like a pretty bad guy? I jest, but loyal listeners will know the inflexibility of those genres sometimes really ticks me off (like most things tbh).John Truby writes a decent book to help you become a better writer; mainly for screen writers. He doesn't seem like a bad guy, and these is a decent amount of value here, but there is also a lot of arrogance, and, in my opinion, needlessness.Type: Review | Book:

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00:29:02

Episode: 36 – [Writing 101] What Makes a Great...

Paperback Friends ·

2025/05/09

Great characters make or break a good story, but what makes a good character, and is there anything we can learn from the books we have read on the podcast?Join me in episode 36 to find out what makes a great character in fiction =)Type: Writing 101 | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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00:27:17

Episode: 35 – [General] How to Find Good Books

Paperback Friends ·

2025/05/02

Haha, this one is a bit wierd maybe? It's an episode about how to find new books.Honestly, I find it quite difficult, or used to. So, I thought I'd share my tips.All the best!Type: General | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

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Episode: 34 – [Review] Year of the Reaper

Paperback Friends ·

2025/04/25

I love a good standalone, and this one is just that!Makiia Lucier writes a complex, well-told story with great world building. I’m a sucker for details that we don’t really need, but that still adds something to the world, characters or story. I firmly believe that the less mechanical writing is; the more room it leaves to be something different.Year of the Reaper is different, and while a weak villain and lack of real action keeps it from the most cherished books that have been featured on this

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