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Fiction Fans

“We read books – and other words, too.” Two cousins read and discuss a wide variety of books from self pub to indie to trad pub. Episodes are divided into a “Spoiler Free” conversation and then a clearly delineated “Spoiler-y” discussion, so listeners can enjoy every episode regardless of whether they’ve read the book or not. Most of the books covered on the podcast are Fantasy, Science Fiction, or some middle ground between the two, but they also read Literary Fiction, Poetry, and Non Fiction, and

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49:42

Space Brooms! by A.G. Rodriguez

Fiction Fans ·

2025/03/26

Your hosts discuss how fun it is to see mundane space station jobs in Space Brooms! by A.G. Rodriguez. They talk about the main character’s toxic work environment, and his eventual entanglement in a thrilling space adventure. They also consider the book's mix of humor with unexpectedly graphic violence while enjoying Johnny's relationships (platonic and less platonic), and the intriguing universe Rodriguez has built. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicia...

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56:29

Nostalgia Book Club: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson...

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2025/03/19

Your hosts are joined by Hannah and Laura from OWWR Pod to discuss Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine, part of their Nostalgia Book Club series. They talk about how much less weird it would be if the characters were a little older, the dark implications of Ella’s obedience curse, and of course, Anne Hathaway. Find more from On Wednesdays We Read: https://owwrpod.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/owwrpod.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians...

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44:03

Shards of Shattered Darkness by Mark Drake

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2025/03/12

In this episode of Fiction Fans, Lilly and Sara discuss "Shards of Shattered Darkness" by Mark Drake, sharing their thoughts on its blend of spooky and eerie stories. They highlight standouts like "The Grey Berserker" and "Vane Harbor," appreciating the character development in longer pieces while noting some thematic disjointedness. Your hosts consider the collection either an entry point into horror or a delightful step back. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the follow...

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47:24

One Message Remains by Premee Mohamed

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2025/03/05

Your hosts discuss Premee Mohamed's latest collection of stories, "One Message Remains" praising its evocative writing and strong character development. They explore the book's themes of colonization, exploitation, and war, and discuss how the fantasy setting reflects real-world issues. They appreciate the collection's progression from plot-driven to introspective storytelling, and the portrayal of resistance against oppressive system. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to th...

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38:26

Author Interview: Fermi's Wake by Chris Farnell

Fiction Fans ·

2025/02/26

Your hosts welcome Chris Farnell back on to the podcast to talk about Fermi’s Wake, his new collection of novellas featuring the ragtag crew of the Fermi. They discuss crab-centric evolution, ego driven characters, and confronting readers with complicity via scifi shenanigans. Find more from Chris: https://chrisfarnell.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/thebrainofchris.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their ...

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31:21

Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers edited by Jendia Gammon...

Fiction Fans ·

2025/02/19

Your hosts discuss Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers, a new anthology edited by Jendia Gammon and Gareth L. Powell. They talk about enjoying the mix of “new to them” and familiar authors, what makes a story a bummer (complimentary), and the experience of reading a short story that forms part of a larger body of work. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” Licensed under Cre...

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75:54

Dracula by Bram Stoker

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2025/02/12

Your hosts discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker, and almost start talking about various Dracula adaptations as well before they manage to rein themselves in. They cover the mysteriously incorrect publication date in Lilly’s copy of the novel, how much they love Mina, and how much Stoker hated Lucy. This episode contains spoilers. Content Warning: brief mention of fictional suicide. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià fo...

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47:54

Author Interview: The Ruptured Sky by Jessica A. McMinn

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2025/02/05

Your hosts speak with Jessica A. McMinn about The Ruptured Sky, the first novel in her debut fantasy quartet. They talk about worldbuilding, asshole mentors, duty, and consequences. Find more from Jessica: https://jessicaamcminn.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/jessicaamcminn.bsky.social Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric ...

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46:48

Author Interview: The Way Up is Death by Dan Hanks

Fiction Fans ·

2025/01/29

Your hosts are joined by Dan Hanks to discuss his scifi, thriller, adventure, every-genre-really novel, The Way Up is Death. They talk about large casts in focused scenes, unlikeable vs irredeemable characters, and the meaning of life.Find more from Dan:https://www.danhanks.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/danhanks.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/dan_hanks/Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade...

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54:49

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

Fiction Fans ·

2025/01/22

This week, your hosts are covering The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison, which turns out to be a delightful intersection of both of their interests. They discuss emotional journeys in adjacent fantasy, political coups, and unique grammar conventions. They also evaluate what, exactly, makes a goblin.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Ele...

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50:04

Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

Fiction Fans ·

2025/01/15

Excited for Mickey 17, the upcoming movie featuring Robert Pattinson, your hosts read Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. Despite their complaints about the narrative voice and Mickey’s POV, they really did enjoy the book, they promise. They also discuss the effect of cloning on the sense of self, the implications of space colonization, and neat aliens.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de...

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60:04

2024: Year in Review

Fiction Fans ·

2025/01/08

Your hosts reflect upon 2024 and their podcasting experience, including some stats about the books they read in the last year. They also award some superlatives, such as "Best Supporting Character," "Best Re-read," and "World Most Likely to Kill Us Instantly."Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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50:17

The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett

Fiction Fans ·

2024/12/18

Your hosts finally reach the end of their Discworld reread with The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett, and they're feeling all sorts of ways about it. They talk about Tiffany Aching's arc over her mini-series as a whole, tying up (and leaving) loose threads, and everyone's favorite Kelda, Jeannie.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Electr...

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43:03

The Escher Man by T. R. Napper

Fiction Fans ·

2024/12/11

Your hosts discuss The Escher Man by T. R. Napper. They consider what makes a story better fit for a movie format. They also talk about characters they're emotionally invested in, family dynamics, and cybernetic enhancements.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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48:06

Coup de Grace: Firefly tie-in by Una McCormack

Fiction Fans ·

2024/12/04

In this episode your hosts discuss the TV show Firefly, and Lilly fundamentally misunderstands "tie-in" novels. They also talk about colonialism vs. capitalism and what Wash's shirt actually looks like.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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44:17

Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett

Fiction Fans ·

2024/11/27

Your hosts are baffled by Raising Steam, the penultimate Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett. They debate which miniseries it ought to belong in, talk about how long it takes for the plot to take off, and actually enjoy all of the wife characters we see in the book. They rejoice in pro-goblin propaganda and have a brief Words are Weird discussion about smut.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à...

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45:54

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Fiction Fans ·

2024/11/20

Your hosts indulge in some serious escapism with Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. They talk about how terribly Basgaith War Academy is run, ask themselves why anyone would want to attend it, and yet defend to the death their right to enjoy this book.Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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49:48

Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by Yaroslav Barsukov

Fiction Fans ·

2024/11/13

Your hosts read Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by Yaroslav Barsukov (and get a little distracted argreeing [that's arguing and agreeing at the same time] over how it's different from Kushiel's Dart). They discuss political plotlines in SFF, both relatable and antagonistic characters, and assign an exact genre-percentage-breakout between Fantasy, SciFi, and Horror.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sér...

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45:59

Snuff by Terry Pratchett

Fiction Fans ·

2024/11/06

Your hosts spend 17 minutes talking about some tropes they didn't love in Snuff by Terry Pratchett, and then roughly two hours (cut down to a reasonable time) gushing about the rest of the book in the spoiler section so we can't talk about it. Vimes kind of has magic powers, his wife Sybil actually does things in the plot, and there's a character named Stinky (that's really all you need to know).Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their s...

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58:08

The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

Fiction Fans ·

2024/10/30

Your hosts discuss witchcraft and religion in their conversation about The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson. They talk about familiar conflicts in fantasy settings, surprising (and not so surprising) character arcs, and whether rivers of blood or rivers of bones would be scarier.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Scott Buckley for the use of “Twilight Echo”- Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeodLicensed under Creative Comm...

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