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Lore Party Media
Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn't just a generic book review podcast – it's a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. So join the club, and get reading! New episodes every other Thursday.
Episodes
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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk and Robot #1) by Becky Chambers I Ch. 5-8
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. They explore the balance between work and rest, and unpack the philosophy of post-humanism.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2025 • 56min
A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk and Robot #1) by Becky Chambers I Ch. 1-4
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. They explore the origins of the book's publication and debate the merits of a utopian society.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025 • 41min
Silo Season 2 Review
Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the second season of Silo on Apple TV+.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
Wool (Silo #1) by Hugh Howey I Ch. 53-82
Abu and Obssa complete their read through of Wool by Hugh Howey. They explore the importance of remembering our history and the debate at the heart of this novel between security and freedom.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2024 • 27min
Silo S2E2: Order
Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the second episode of the new season of Silo.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 19min
Wool (Silo #1) by Hugh Howey I Ch. 18-52
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of Wool by Hugh Howey. They explore the intentional socioeconomic divide in the silo and the constant tension between chaos and control in this society.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2024 • 19min
Silo S2E1: The Engineer
Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the first episode of the new season of Silo and gush about the incredible performance by Rebecca Ferguson.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 3min
Wool (Silo #1) by Hugh Howey I Ch. 1-17
Abu and Obssa begin their read through of Wool by Hugh Howey. They explore the history of the book's publication and compare the novel to the incredible Apple TV+ adaptation.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024 • 46min
Silo Season 1 Review
Abu and Obssa kick off the second season of Science Fiction Book Club with their review of Silo Season 1 on Apple TV+. This show is an adaptation of Wool by Hugh Howey, the first book we'll be reading on this season of the podcast! We'll also be covering Silo Season 2 when it premieres November 15.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation going with fellow readers and sci-fi fansCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsSubscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episodeEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024 • 7min
Season 2 Announcement
Abu and Obssa will return on October 3 to cover three more great sci-fi books! Join us as we dive deep into Wool, A Psalm for the Wild Built, and Parable of the Sower, as well as the Apple TV+ adaptation Silo.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materialsJoin our Discord to keep the conversation goingCheck our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignmentsSubscribe on YouTube to watch video versions of select episodesEmail us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices