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Welcome to the More Magic Book Club, a podcast for fantasy readers dying to talk about the latest fantasy book you read.Each month, we discuss a recent fantasy novel in detail so you know you’re not the only one who hated that character or wanted to move into that fantasy…
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Book Club: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (opens the original)
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This month we chat about the Hugo award-winning novel, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. A fantasy-murder mystery mashup, we get tastes of multiple genres that left us eager to see where this world goes. Grab your sleuthing tools and join us for a discussion *with spoilers* of this creative book! The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9781984820716 Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, revie
Mythology Retellings with Lauren J.A. Bear (opens the original)
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Some stories stay with us for 3,000 years. In this special episode, mythology retelling author, Lauren J.A. Bear joins to chat about why we love mythology, the importance of it today, and even the implications for art of all types. It's a fun episode where we share a few book recs and really dive into this subgenre and it's legacy. Books mentioned in this episode: Daughters of Bronze by A. D. Rhine Clytemnestra’s Bind by Susan Wilson Helen’s Judgement by Susan Wilson Songs of Achilles by Madelin
The Golem and the Jinni with Helene Wecker - Author Interview! (opens the original)
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In this extra special book club episode, we chat with author Helene Wecker about her book, The Golem and the Jinni. From historical immersion in 1899 New York to the complexity of a magic system built on belief to characters trapped both physically and mentally, this story has much to discuss. Helene shares many behind-the-scenes aspects of the book and larger trilogy along with amusing anecdotes. You'll laugh and learn a few new things in this episode! Channel Chava and grab your favorite pastr
The Love of Gods: Mythology Fantasy (opens the original)
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Who doesn't love a book with gods and goddesses? These immortal, powerful being create perfect drama and stories that leave us appreciating our humanity. From Greek mythology retellings to invented mythologies in secondary worlds, there's a book with gods for everyone. In this special episode, authors A.J. Peterson and Rebecca Brodkey join to chat about their love of gods and offer recommendations for your next read. Pour a cup of something powerful and settle in for this episode (toga optional)
Book Club: Circe by Madeline Miller (opens the original)
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For this month's book club, we dive into the highly acclaimed novel Circe by Madeline Miller. It's arguably one of the *best* mythology retellings and a masterclass in beautiful characters, prose, and storytelling. We had so much fun chatting about this iconic witch, and it's perfect timing with the new Odyssey movie hitting theaters. Light a candle, steep some herbs, and join us in the realm of the gods. Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, ple
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