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Welcome to Reader's Table! This is a podcast about sharing and discussing our favorite stories from books, movies, and other sources.
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Best Books & Movies of 2026 So Far | Summer TableTalks (opens the original)
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What are the best books and movies of 2026 so far? In this Summer TableTalks episode of Reader’s Table, we look back at the stories that have stayed with us during the first half of the yea, and ahead to everything still coming. We talk about the books we’ve been reading, including Red Rising by Pierce Brown and The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden, before turning to some of the films we’ve seen in cinemas this year: The Drama , The Devil Wears Prada 2 , Spider-Man: Brand New Day , Backrooms ,
The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden — Myth, Power & Medieval Fantasy | BookBites (opens the original)
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What happens when medieval history, folklore and political power collide with myth? In this BookBites episode of Reader’s Table, we discuss The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden and the world it builds around history, legend and survival. Inspired by Anne of Brittany, the novel blends historical fantasy, court politics and folklore as a young ruler fights to preserve her kingdom while confronting forces that feel both mythical and dangerously real. We talk about the book’s atmosphere, its use o
Red Rising by Pierce Brown — Class, Myth & Rebellion on Mars | BookBites (opens the original)
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What makes Red Rising by Pierce Brown more than just another dystopian sci-fi novel? In this BookBites episode of Reader’s Table, we explore the worldbuilding, mythology and class conflict behind Darrow’s rise from Red Helldiver to Gold. We discuss the novel’s rigid color-based society, the influence of Greek and Roman history, and the deadly Institute—a brutal proving ground where future rulers are shaped through competition, violence and political instinct. Along the way, we talk about identit
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