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Was my pronunciation extra off this week? Seems like I heard way more mistakes than usual. Simple 101 episode, pretty interesting topic, but I don't know how interesting it was to listen to ^^ We have been pushing a lot of reviews, and with audio books in the mix as well; we are not about to slow down! Type: Writing 101 | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

God, I love it when I stumble over something I really, really love. This book was such a treat for me. It had pretty much all I want from a novel like this. This novel was also a perfect return to our normal audio settings. I hated that messed with the quality (the audio quality, I still suck as much as usual ^^) of my other episodes. It feels great to be back, and swinging. Can very much recommen...

At the time of recording I still had not fixed the audio issues, but this was not from a lack of trying. It took me quite a few hours to fix. I finally sorted out the issues before recording the next episode: 64. I'm really sorry about this, but things like this happen. I still think I made this sound okay given the circumstance. I hope you can bare with me for this episode before we are back...

I like what Randy Ellefson does here. He seems like a good dude, and this book is pretty useful for what it is. What is not so good is the sound quality. I had recently made the switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11. This erased all my audio settings and recreated a bunch of old audio problems I had when starting. Sadly, I was not able to get my recording to sound good for this episode and coming e...

Pretty good vibes for a filler episode. I was definitely off my crazy pills for this one, but let's hope that's a good thing =) Type: Writing 101 | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

It’s been a long time coming, but we are finally taking a look at the sequel to Blood Song in Antony Ryan’s Tower Lord. This is part two in this trilogy, and it’s nice to see Ryan flex his skills. He’s really an amazing fantasy writer. Albeit, I can struggle quite a bit with some of his plot devices. Despite grievances on that subject with part one; this time he fares better. This time we won’t pu...

God, I should be a dentist I do so much filling. DERP!! Not, the best, I have a point. Sadly, I don’t do as good a job as I thought conveying that point. Oh, well. You know it by this point; some episodes are going to be a bit like this. At least its short ^^ Type: [General] | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

GABRIELLE (not Gabriella) Zevin’s hit novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is chock full of beauty, passion and humanity. And yet, for me it does not hit the same way as it seems to have done for so many others. Surprised? I don’t hate it, but I do leave this one with a lot of small things bugging me. Join me as I take a swing at this beloved novel. Type: Review | Book: Tomorrow, and Tomorro...

In this episode I talk about Tower Lord and Sorcery of Thorns. One uses the plot device "unlikely allies" well, and the other does not. At least according to the gospel of this old fool; something that is important to always remember heading into one of my episodes ^^ Type: Writing 101 | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

Not much to say here, it's some general thoughts about incorporating audio books into the mix! Spoilers, I have recently finished my first audio book, and I think it works great. It will also mean more reviews, so win-win, unless you hate the podcast, then it's really bad for you ^^ Type: [General] | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

I’ve been thinking about writing again. Yet, I’m not sure how I want to go about it – and exactly what to write? It can be hard to figure out an idea about what to write about, and how to actually find the time, drive and committing to an idea. It’s scary, but it’s part of it. I like the subject for this episode. Alright for a filler! Type: [General] | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

Let's try a new episode format, and see how we feel about this one =) Type: Expectations and impressions | Book: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow | Writer: Gabrielle Zevin

We are closing in on the end of quadrilogy. One more to go, and I’ll likely start reading that pretty soon. Sadly, this part was not on par with the other parts. I struggled to connect to the characters although the world-building is solid as usually with Chambers. Don’t let that scare you away from part one, and especially part two. They are very much stand-alone after all! We’ll see where the fi...

I’m not going anywhere… But if you think my usual episodes have a small audience this update is made for no one, maybe Flink ^^ Solid if you picked up on the tone in episode 52 already, it was an elaborate joke.

Yes, I know. I mispronounce Beltik in the episode. It happens like two times, I know it’s annoying, and I know you want to yell at me. Besides that… This was cool to do, and this is a special episode to me – perfect for a special novel. This story, and I say story to include the show, makes me feel good. It makes me yearn and hope. It’s a story where the quiet dork is the hero; we so rarely get to...

I like the goofy ones. I found a poll, at least on Spotify? Make your voice heard =) Type: [General] | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

Today we run through some easy-to-read books for the summer. I know it’s the end of summer, but consider them your fall-reading then if you hate the concept so much ^^ Animal Farm “Allt är för bra nu” Wayfarer series: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet | A Closed and Common Orbit. Dark Matter Type: [General] | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

How did he do it? Well, this is the answer, and it’s why I love it. George Orwell is no stranger to any of my regular listeners. This book is a bit outside of my usual stuff, but so, I suppose, is my enthusiasm for Orwell. If you are sick of my watered-down episodes; this is the apology. This is one of my best reviews of a really great gem that I think anyone with the slightest of interest in Orwe...

Why do so many of my episodes suck? Not my best, but this is how it has to be sometimes if we are going to keep up this rate. I'll see if I can get some better filler episodes in there; I think you deserve better than this. I like the points in this one, but it lacks a true substance, and drive to be honest. Type: Writing 101 | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

Not the most inspiring topic, but the show must go on. If nothing else, I do get some funnies going in this episode. This is something that’s probably better suited for a discussion, but we are not quite there yet with guests lining around the block, and until we are there; you’ll have to make due with me, or drop me like a bad book ^^ Type: General | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

It’s always tough for me to do reviews of books I read a while ago. Still, I do okay with it in this one. So, what does the no mighty one think about this one? Well, if you know how I feel about Blood Song – you know how I feel about this one. There are many cool things about this novel, but writer Scott Lynch falls into the trap of terrible plot points like so many others. Yepp, it’s our favorite...

A calm and mild-mannered review. I don’t yell a single time, and I barely curse. Don’t worry it’s still on brand. There are things in this novel that I really, really hate; I just show very high restraint. So this is what I’m like on medication? This novel could be for someone, but it sure isn’t me. And considering how many other great books there are; just in this podcast – I would not get to thi...

The second interview on the podcast! This time, I sit down with the great guy, Oskar Eklin. Oskar coaches people in personal efficiency and productivity. We all have a limited amount of time and energy each day, so how do we make the most of it? How can you make changes in your life? That’s where Oskar comes in. As you might know, I’m not the biggest fan of personal development books. The war wage...

Why don't I grade the books I review? Do you care? Probably not, but that has never, and will never stop me =) I have certainly mentioned it before, but here is the Sam Ögren reason (aka, the long answer). Type: General | Book: N/A | Writer: N/A

I wanted to talk about this, but maybe this would have lent itself much better as a topic of discussion? I mean that is more or less always the case, but I do the usual thing here, and flail about the topic in a pretty clumsy way. Not a horrible episode, but certainly not my best. It felt a lot cleaner while recording, but then again, they usually do, but I’m surprised how much I did not like list...