Ten Very Big Books

Ten Very Big Books - A Malazan Readthrough Podcast

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India, Josh, Peter, and AJ are reading The Malazan Book of the Fallen. A bad idea? Maybe, but we'll at least have fun along the way. Peter has read the series before, but it's Josh, India, and AJ's first time. Join us, as we talk through each book and enjoy the works of Steven Erikson.

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Sep 8, 2023

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Episodes

Blood & Bone | Discussions of the Malazan Empire 24.12.2021

This week we take a brief detour up a river in Jacuruku. We are continuing our ICE miniseries by talking about the Crimson Guard, Ardata, Thaumaturgs and the one, the only, SKINNNERRRRRRRRRRRR Back next week with a regular ep! --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the sho...

Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 2 10.12.2021

India isn't here, Josh pitches a TEDx, Pete's in the Crocpot, and AJ wrote the summary :) 2.03 --- Chapters covered - 15, 16 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan Geserick fo...

Reaper's Gale - Knuckles of the Soul - Part 1 26.11.2021

The Malazan's are on our shores and we have some catching up to do! India is upset about Onrack's shoddy hunting skills, AJ is easily tricked, Pete has a big day at work tomorrow, and Josh wants to talk about a LOT. --- Chapters covered - 13 & 14 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show?...

Reaper's Gale - Layers of the Dead - Part 2 12.11.2021

Knock knock! The Malazans are here! Josh doesn't feel well, India forgets her favorite character's name, Pete is enjoying not answering questions, and AJ loved all of these chapters a lot. --- Chapters covered - 10, 11, 12 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks a...

Reaper’s Gale - Layers of the Dead - Part 1 29.10.2021

Josh brings us in as the book gets going. To be honest I am very tired and forgot what happened in this episode. I hope it’s very good and you like it --- Chapters covered - 7, 8, 9 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord -...

Reaper's Gale - The Emperor in Gold - Part 2 15.10.2021

It’s India’s first time hosting! So we’re all stoked for the return of a favorite character, talk about Nisall and run out of steam at the end --- Chapters covered - 3 4 5 6 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://b...

Reaper's Gale - The Emperor in Gold - Part 1 01.10.2021

New Music! New Book! Tune in to the start of Reaper's Gale. India decodes the prologue, Peter longs for the fresh air of Tehol, the Josh/Redmask Bromance begins and AJ  is worried about the vicious threat from the Awl. --- Chapters covered - Prologue, 1, 2 --- RG Tentative Schedule: (More details in the show) 10/1- P, 1, 2 10/15- 3, 4, 5, 6 10/29- 7, 8, 9 11/12 - 10, 11, 12 11/26 - 13, 14 12/10 -...

Conversation with Steven Erikson 6 | The Bonehunters 24.09.2021

To close out this offseason, as always, we conned Steven Erikson to talk to us for a sixth time; this time we talk about The Bonehunters, spiders, vaccines, the climate disaster, cycles of humanity, and the exhaustion of humanity. Light stuff! All in all it's a very good convo. Thanks for coming on Steve! --- POST-SPIDER CONVO TIMECODE - 40:13 ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybig...

Willful Child 3: The Search for Spark (& BONUS The Undiscovered Bunny!!) 17.09.2021

AJ, Pete, and Nathan sit down once again to talk about the final installment of Steven Erikson's Star Trek spoof series "Willful Child"! AJ divulges a secret and a hot take, Nate explains some *very* specific references, and Pete wonders if the books are "juvenile". ---  Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks...

The God is Not Willing | A Conversation with Steven Erikson 10.09.2021

Peter and the man himself, Steven Erikson, sit down and talk through the newest Malazan novel! They talk climate crisis, critical views of genre fiction, blood oil, Stillwater, and more! --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Disco...

The God is Not Willing Discussion w/ Andy Smith! 02.09.2021

Andy and Pete share their first thoughts about The God is Not Willing !     We were a little pressed for time but we hope to get some longer thoughts about it eventually.     We spoil the book! --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our communit...

Orb Sceptre Throne | Discussions of the Malazan Empire 27.08.2021

Our Discussions of the Novels of the Malazan Empire continue !   We return to the city of Blue Flame to talk all about the Seguleh, Leoman & Kiska, and of course Scorch & Leff. Had a blast making the episode and hope you enjoy it! --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts a...

The Bonehunters - Spoilercast w/ Andy Smith! 26.08.2021

We sure have read all these 10 books! If you haven't, don't listen to this episode! Thanks! --- Chapters covered - ALL OF THEM AND THE REST OF THE BOOKS --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord ANDY...

The Bonehunters - Mailbag and Wrap-Up 26.08.2021

The Bonehunters is finished! We start the episode three times, we offer a lot of hot takes and Josh has some sex toy looking device.   --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord --- Thank you to Dan G...

The Bonehunters - The Bonehunters - Part 2 26.08.2021

Another city is on fire! The streets are filled with blood! Hellian gets her man! Join us as we discuss our #PearlThoughts and everything else in the action-packed finale of The Bonehunters! --- Chapters covered - 21, 22, 23, 24, Epilogue --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - t...

The Bonehunters - The Bonehunters - Part 1 26.08.2021

Woof woof! The Grey Helms are here! India gives a recommendation, AJ guesses what T'Amber looks like, Josh knows how to fix Malaz City, and Pete makes a reference for The Gamers.  --- Chapters covered - 17, 18, 19, 20 ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks  Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks  Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at...

[REUPLOAD] The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 2 26.08.2021

There's a new High Fist in town! Pete gives a shoutout. Josh doesn't like siblings. India thinks Quick Ben is a cool guy. AJ has to leave. --- Chapters covered - 14, 15, 16 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bi...

The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 2 16.07.2021

There's a new High Fist in town! Pete gives a shoutout. Josh doesn't like siblings. India thinks Quick Ben is a cool guy. AJ has to leave. --- Chapters covered - 14, 15, 16 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bi...

The Bonehunters - Shadows of the King - Part 1 18.06.2021

I'm not saying I'm going to do it, nor am I saying someone else should do it, but just think about a world where Pearl isn't around... wouldn't that be nice? India doesn't know what's going on, but she likes it, Josh does some word association, Peter likes some forgotten history ,and AJ has a scalding-hot take. --- Chapters covered - 12, 13 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbook...

The Bonehunters - Beneath This Name - Part 2 04.06.2021

We catch up with all our faves in the aftermath of Y'ghatan. Peter forgets Josh's middle name, Josh likes how easy it is to find a Jaghut barrow, India had some audio issues (sorry!), AJ theorizes about immunization via rat bite. --- Chapters covered - 8, 9, 10, 11 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts a...

Stonewielder | Discussions of the Malazan Empire 21.05.2021

Pete and Iskar talk about reuniting with their good friends Greymane and Kyle, and meeting their new enemies, the Stormriders. --- TEN VERY BIG BOOKS Back the show on Patreon - https://patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord ---...

The Last Siege of Y'Ghatan 07.05.2021

The Army of the Apocalypse has retreated to a city that thirsts for Malazan blood. Adjunct Tavore and the 14th have followed in pursuit, and tonight... will be the Last Siege of Y'ghatan. --- Chapters covered - 7 -- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com...

The Bonehunters - The Thousand-Finger God - Part 2 23.04.2021

K CHAIN CHE MALLE Tune in as we kick around 7 Cities. Josh is heartbroken, India is vibing with Scillara, Peter is annoyed about Karsa (what's new) and AJ...Imma let you finish but had the best edit of all time! --- Chapters covered - 4, 5, 6 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us...

The Bonehunters - The Thousand-Finger God - Part 1 09.04.2021

We're back! Returning to Seven Cities, reuniting with The 14th, and meeting some new characters (Hellian!). All four of us are riding high as we crack open the sixth book... --- Chapters covered - Prologue, 1, 2, 3 --- Watch the Halfway Q+A on YouTube! - youtube.com/tenverybigbooks Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigboo...

Steven Erikson Interview - Midnight Tides 02.04.2021

Recorded on March 20th. We sat down and talked to Steve about ending Midnight Tides, how his writing process has changed over time and India makes a big request. ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDi...

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