2 To Ramble 50+ Readers Sent Us Their Best Book Ideas (Part 2) | 2 To Ramble #259
Aug 25, 2025
Dive into a treasure trove of listener-submitted book ideas that span from dystopian tales of underground life to the emotional struggles of characters like Mela in a corrupt city. Discover unique concepts like sentient elephants recounting Hannibal's campaigns or a fantasy fan battling everyday monsters. The hosts provide insightful critiques and celebrate diverse themes such as grief, identity, and environmental challenges, all while fostering a fun and competitive atmosphere among budding authors.
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Structure Wins Early Receptivity
- Deliver a well-structured pitch with a clear inciting incident and stakes to earn above-average reactions.
- Use concise world setup, protagonist goals, and the central conflict in that order to make the idea stick.
Immortal Assassin Across Two Eras
- Sai pitched an immortal who kills his royal family across fantasy and sci-fi timelines and Richard loved the dual-era idea.
- Austin awarded the concept high marks while noting the pitch needed a cleaner ending sentence.
A Priest's Grief Becomes Villainy
- Samuel Nutting's small-town supernatural pitch resolves its mystery: a priest joins a cult to reunite with his dead son via a ritual illusion.
- Hosts praised the compact reveal and emotional core centered on Father Jacob's descent.
