Intentionally Blank What Makes A Perfect Book? - Intentionally Blank EP. 226
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Oct 1, 2025 Brandon and Dan dive into whimsical topics like how Santa would deliver gifts across various fantasy realms, including the Cosmere. They tackle the intriguing question of whether perfect books exist, asserting that some works truly encapsulate artistic completeness. The duo also muses over genre mashups, suggesting playful names like Spookantasy and Fantascream. Finally, they discuss the idea of outgrowing fantasy reading, touching on college reading fatigue and cultural shifts. It's a delightful mix of imagination and insight!
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Hugo Winners And Personal Reactions
- Brandon and Dan discuss recent Hugo winners and personal connections to authors like Rebecca Roanhorse and Robert Jackson Bennett.
- They celebrate the wins and explain how ranked-choice voting shifted outcomes.
Fantasy's Rarity At The Hugos
- Brandon notes fantasy rarely wins Best Novel because Hugo voters skew toward science fiction.
- Robert Jackson Bennett's win marks a meaningful recognition for high fantasy.
Playful Worldbuilding: Santa In The Cosmere
- An employee asked how Santa would deliver presents in the Cosmere, prompting playful worldbuilding.
- Brandon and Dan map Santa to Narnia and speculate different mechanics across Cosmere worlds.
