
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 Fan Fiction.
Fiction Fans recently finished a readthrough of the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett.
Episodes
214 episodes
A Murder for Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant
Your hosts discuss A Murder for Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant. They talk about murder mystery tropes, new (to them) settings, and octogenarian character casts.Find us on Discord / Sup...
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Episode 195
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34:57

Author Interview: Death on the Caldera by Emily Paxman
Your hosts are joined by Emily Paxman to talk about murder, mayhem, and magic in her debut novel, Death on the Caldera. The conversation ranges from Agatha Christie influences, to complex family dynamics, to who we were rooting for as love inte...
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Episode 194
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1:15:34

Author Interview: Awakened by Laura Elliott
Your hosts welcome Laura Elliott to talk about her debut gothic horror novel, Awakened. They discuss unethical medical research, fraught family dynamics, and toxic love triangles.Find more from Laura:https://x.com/TinyW...
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Episode 193
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39:02

Double-Edged Sword & Sorcery from Brackenbury Books
Your hosts read “Walls Of Shira Yulun” by Dariel R.A. Quiogue and “Waste Flowers” by Bryn Hammond, two novellas in Mongol-inspired fantasy settings published in one volume. Your hosts compare how fantasy is integrated into each story, different...
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Episode 192
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49:18

Saint Death's Herald by C.S.E. Cooney
Your hosts read Saint Death's Herald, the second book in the Saint Death series. They discuss how much they remembered from book 1, and how that affected their experience with book 2. They also talk about the various relationships (from heartwa...
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Episode 191
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1:08:21

Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong
Your hosts are joined by Lilly's cats to discuss Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong. They cover how much they love cats, the unexpected delight of finding recipes in a novel, how much they love cats, inclusive fantasy in a cozy setting, how much...
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Episode 190
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52:57

Author Interview: The Fall is All There Is by C. M. Caplan
Your hosts welcome C.M. Caplan on to the podcast to chat about The Fall Is All There Is, book one in his scifi/fantasy trilogy Four of Mercies. They talk about his world building process, complicated family dynamics, and unsatisfying violence.<...
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Episode 189
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52:26

Down In the Sea of Angels by Khan Wong
Your hosts discuss San Francisco, intertwining narratives, and the optimism of seeing a community come together against discrimination in Down In the Sea of Angels by Khan Wong. Content warnings for this episode include discussion of sexual ass...
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Episode 188
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36:10

Author Interview: The Judas Blossom by Stephen Aryan
Your hosts are joined by Stephen Aryan to discuss The Judas Blossom, the first book in his soon to be completed trilogy. They talk about the balance of historical accuracy in a historical-fantasy novel, his inspiration from 13th century Persia,...
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Episode 187
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44:34

Murderbot: Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
Your hosts read Artificial Condition, book two in the Murderbot series by Martha Wells. Lilly struggles with pronouns, but they still manage to talk about casting for the upcoming tv show.Find us on
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Episode 186
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1:01:20

Author Interview: Underscore by Andrew Cartmel
Your hosts welcome Andrew Cartmel back on to the podcast to chat about Underscore, the latest novel in his cozy crime series The Vinyl Detective. They discuss cinematic inspirations, new characters in established series, and just how hard it is...
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Episode 185
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53:44

House of Odysseus by Claire North
Your hosts finally get to read House of Odysseus by Claire North, book two in her Songs of Penelope series. It has been a minute since they read book 1 for their interview with North, so there is some reorienting that needed to be done. They al...
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Episode 184
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1:10:20

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Your hosts discuss Murder on the Orient Express, a reread chosen for them by their Patreon supporters as part of the quarterly “Patron’s Choice” selection. They debate whether or not it’s mean to describe a fictional character as “ugly”, talk a...
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Episode 183
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36:01

Space Brooms! by A.G. Rodriguez
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...
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Episode 182
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49:42

Nostalgia Book Club: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine with OWWR Pod
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 charact...
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Episode 181
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56:29

Shards of Shattered Darkness by Mark N. Drake
Your hosts discuss "Shards of Shattered Darkness," a collection of stories by Mark N. Drake. They debate where exactly they think the collection falls on the horror genre spectrum, talk about how the collection works (or doesn't) as a thematic ...
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Episode 180
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44:03

One Message Remains by Premee Mohamed
Your hosts discuss Premee Mohamed's latest collection of stories, "One Message Remains," and praise its evocative writing and strong character development. They explore the book's themes of colonization, exploitation, and war, and discuss how t...
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Episode 179
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47:24

Author Interview: Fermi's Wake by Chris Farnell
Now with an update! The last ten minutes of this episode are a NEW conversation with Chris about the final novella, Overview Effect. New content starts at 36:33.Your hosts welcome Chris Farnell back on to the podcast to talk a...
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Episode 178
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47:53

Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers edited by Jendia Gammon and Gareth L. Powell
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 experie...
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Episode 177
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31:21

Dracula by Bram Stoker
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 muc...
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Episode 176
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1:15:54

Author Interview: The Ruptured Sky by Jessica A. McMinn
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...
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Episode 175
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47:54

Author Interview: The Way Up is Death by Dan Hanks
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.F...
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Episode 174
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46:48

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
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 con...
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Episode 173
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54:49
