The Sword and Laser

We talk to author R. A. Salvatore about his new book Timeless, and also how he feels these days about Chewbacca, Dungeons and Dragons and more. Timeless is out September 4. Pick it up in the Salvastore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We lost the Hugos and it was AWESOME! Plus we have great news about a new novel coming from Rivers Solomon, and a new ebookstore from Wal-Mart. Plus we kick off Slan by A. E. van Vogt and our final thoughts on Jade City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SFF readers have more mature relationship views. It's science. And hey! We're still Hugo-nominated! Will we stay that way or become winners? Who can say? But we have other things to say, like what we think of Jade City by Fonda Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tor vs. Library saga continues, we're pumped for the World Fantasy Award nominees, and the serendipity of reading a book about the place you are at while you're reading it. Trust us. It will make sense in the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited about new monsters and solarpunk but mostly we're excited about Mortal Engines! Except for all the murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We team up with Mallory and Brea from Reading Glasses for a supercollaboration with reading advice, emails, and discussion of Mortal Engines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why we think Amazon may have been cribbing off us, the reality TV connection to ancient Greece, and the raging 2X audiobook debate speeds along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A database of all the stories, Stranger Things enters the tie-in book world, a debate about speed-listening, and what Veronica REALLY thinks about Zeus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're very excited about the Expanse coming back and Gail Carriger's plans and that the "What are we drinking" segment got a good review! Plus the different takes on mythology from our two latest book picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian McClellan joins us to talk about his latest book, Wrath of Empire (second book in the Gods of Blood and Powder series). Plus we find out why he may not want to time travel, and what his writing kryptonite is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.