Ep 83 - The Kaiju Preservation Society

Kaiju are giant, monstrous creatures, like Godzilla, best known for destroying cities and wreaking havoc on the planet. But what if they needed our help to stay safe? If there was a place where kaiju could live without harming our world, and could be potentially hunted or harvested for financial gain, you better believe people would try to take advantage of them! This month we explore that idea in The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

July: The Milky Way by Moiya McTier

August: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

September: Ray’s Pick

October: Shaun’s Pick

November: Joseph’s Pick

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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Ep 82 - Starter Villain

A lot of people dream about a mysterious uncle dying and leaving them money; so much so its a trope in most media. But what if a mysterious uncle did you leave money. And not just a little, millions, billions, even trillions of dollars? That would be awesome! except for the fact its all tied up in his business that you now have to run. The business of being a villain. Oh and your cat has been spying on you for years and was sent by your uncle to do so. That’s exactly what happens to Charlie in this month’s book, Starter Villain by John Scalzi.

June: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

July: Joseph’s Pick

August: The Milky Way by Moiya McTier

September: Kris’ Pick

October: Ray’s Pick

November: Shaun’s Pick

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 61 - Where the Deer and the Antelope Play

Most people know Nick Offerman as the actor who played Ron Swanson, the ultra libertarian parks director on Parks and Recreation. We discussed another book of his a little while back that he wrote with his wife, Megan Mullally, as well as the Audible exclusive books he has done. While the title of his newest book lets you know he will be discussing he thoughts on things he is passionate about, like the environment and hiking, it doesn’t really clue you in on some of his other thoughts he will be sharing, like his political views. Let’s just say if you don’t lean a particular way in your political thinking, you might want to pass this one up.

Next books will be:

June - Infinite by Jeremy Robinson

July - Half Share by Nathan Lowell

August - Ravenport by Nathan Lowell

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 60 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

We’ve been doing this geeky book club for over two years and we are just now doing a Harry Potter book. We should be ashamed… but we’re not. So let us jump into the flagship book that launched a tidal wave of copy cats and reshaped not only how the book industry looked at YA fiction, but also created an entire media empire that is still beloved by the fans to this day; even if the author isn’t.

Next books will be:

May - Where the Dear and the Antelope Play by Nick Offerman

June - Infinite by Jeremy Robinson

July - Half Share by Nathan Lowell

August - Ravenport by Nathan Lowell

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 58 - Quarter Share

This month we start on a series Shaun introduced us to that immediately grabbed us and wouldn’t let go. Quarter Share, the first in the Trader’s Tale from The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper (that’s a mouth full), follows a Ishmael Wong as he gets a job on a space faring trading ship and grows into the position. Along the way he finds he enjoys the work, his co-workers and his new life. That’s it. No space battles or aliens trying to kill everyone. Sounds rather mundane… and you’ll love every minute of it.

March - New Spring by Robert Jordan

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 55 - Angel Killer

Jessica Blackwood joined the FBI to get away from her famous, magician family and so she could help people by bringing bad guys to justice. But when a series of impossible murders happen, she is called into help evaluate how they were done using the skills she learned while performing magic on stage. This month we are reading Angel Killer by Andrew Mayne, the first in the Jessica Blackwood series. Our next books will be:

November - The Wizard’s Butler - Nathan Lowell

January - Braided Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

February - Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell

March - New Spring by Robert Jordan

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 53 - Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir blew everyone away with his first book The Martian. So when his newest book was a return to space, we were excited to read it. But it wasn’t what we were expecting… in a great way. This month, we’re reading Project Hail Mary and discussing why it felt so much like one of our favorite book series; for obvious reasons. Our next book will be Salem’s Lot by Stephen King.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 49 - Escape from Virtual Island / More Bedtime Stories for Cynics / Heads Will Roll

This month we’re doing something a little different. Not only are we discussing three books instead of one, we’re discussing three free books that come with an Audible subscription. The first is Escape from Virtual Island by John Lutz and read by Paul Rudd, Jack McBrayer, Jane Krakowski and a top notch cast. When a guest goes missing in the virtual simulation, a group of employees has to go in and try to track him down. The second is More Bedtime Stories for Cynics by several authors and read by Nick Offerman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Jane Lynch and more top notch celebrities. What happens when you strip out all of the kid friendly parts of a bedtime story? You are left with extremely weird, adult humor. Finally we discuss Heads Will Roll by Kate McKinnon & Emily Lynne and read by Kate McKinnon, Emily Lynne, Tim Gunn, Peter Dinklage and even more awesome people. An evil queen has to scheme to keep control of her kingdom when the peasants start talking about something called an “election.” Next month we are reading Greenlights by Matthew McConaughy.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Shaun McLaren, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 44 - Heavens River

The Bobiverse is at the break of a civil war! There are n ow factions of Bobs, or at least, replicants that are Bob clones and no longer seem much like the original. The Pav and humans are disgruntled causing issues for the Bobs. Perhaps thats why Bob 1 decides to go after Bender and see if he can find the lost Bob. Next month we will read…

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren, Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 42 - Star Wars Aftermath Empires End

Sloane and Brentin are on Jakku hunting down Rax in the sands of Jakku. Meanwhile Norra and Jas follow them to the sand covered world looking to stop the former Admiral from whatever she is doing to rebuild the empire; and for revenge. Across the galaxy the New Republic argues over sending the military to smash what is left of the Empire floating about the planet. It is time to finish yet another Star Wars trilogy as we read Star Wars Aftermath Empire’s End by Chuck Wendig. Next month we will read Every Tool’s a Hammer by Adam Savage.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Shaun McLaren, Jennifer Hetzel

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