Ten Very Big Books - A Malazan Readthrough Podcast

The Malazan army finishes up preparations for their march into Raraku. Josh takes issue with fantasy vernacular, AJ loves a good buddy story, India hops on the Lostara Yil love-train, and Peter loves Topper’s name. --- Chapters covered - 8, 9, 10, & 11 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the...

In Seven Cities, we pick up with characters in Aren, the Whirlwind, and a few more scattered about.  Josh loves learning about the Old Guard, India doesn't think much of the Rebellion, and AJ reads a great quote. Also Peter pitches everybody on being a K-Pop group at the end.   --- Chapters covered - 5, 6, & 7 ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks  Follow the show on Twit...

Karsa's journey continues, all the way to Raraku.  This week, India says we all have demons, Peter works on an outro, and Josh says the worst sentence we've released in podcast form.  That fucking kid. --- Chapters covered - Chapters 3 & 4 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email u...

Let's talk Karsa! We dive right into House of Chains, and AJ snuck onto the show :). Josh is feeling Karsa's confidence, India is calling some shots, and Peter is finding more to appreciate. Join us as we start off Book 4. --- Chapters covered - Prologue, Chapters 1 & 2 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks T...

We finished our read through of Memories of Ice and sat down to talk about the book with Steven Erikson. We touch on camping, the pandemic, and writing battles. Enjoy the conversation and spoilers for the first three books!! ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbook...

There's an Imperial Claw hiding amongst the Mott Irregulars! It's up to our three heroes (if you can call them that) to root the traitor out, solve a dastardly murder, and track down the source of a suspicious new food. --- 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 g...

CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of rape from 35:49 -  37:42 --- https://linktr.ee/waystotakeaction --- Peter, Josh and AJ dive into the Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach.  From the high seas to a health-obsessed city, we had fun reading and breaking down these short stories. Check the show out, and maybe read the tales if you haven't?!?!  --- Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter....

https://linktr.ee/waystotakeaction --- We invited Iskar Jarak on to talk spoilers for Memories of Ice. We compare readthroughs, Iskar talks Laseen and Kilava and Peter offers his big take. Thank you Iskar Jarak for coming on the show! Watch and subscribe to Iskar on YouTube  - https://www.youtube.com/iskarjarak --- Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the...

Memories of Ice is finished. We answer listener questions and talk about Memories of Ice in total and compare to what we've read so far.  ---  Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tenverybigbooks  Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenverybigbooks at gmail.com  Join our community Discord - http://bit.ly/VBBDiscord  ---  Thank...

Memories of Ice ends. Josh cries (twice) , Pete's trying to flirt with Anaster, and India introduces the artist formally known as Dassem Ultor. --- Chapters covered - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25--  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 Discord! - bit....

Capustan recovers, and the T'lan Imass gather. We're nearing the end of Memories of Ice. Peter defends Silverfox, Josh misses the Catpeople and India attacks Silverfox. --- Chapters covered - 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 gmail.com  Join o...

The Siege of Capustan! We read through the entirety of this classic Malazan Battle. Josh fawns over Gruntle, India is tiring of Silverfox and the Mhybe, and Peter adopts Itkovian.  --- Chapters covered - 14, 15, 16, 17 --- 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...

As the Pannion Domin encroach on Capustan, alliances begin to take shape. Peter learns some Goosebumps lore. India admits she liked all the chapters. Josh’s undercover operation is found out. --- Chapters covered - 10, 11, 12, & 13 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Email us - tenv...

We arrive in Capustan and meet the Grey Swords. Josh loves learning about the Bridgerburners past, India flexes her business knowledge, and Peter needs a decent night sleep.  --- 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  Jo...

The factions of One Arm's host chafe against each other before they begin their march south. India has no time for Paran's anxieties, Josh is intrigued by the Seguleh, and Peter tricks Josh into reading a very long chapter summary.  --- Chapters covered - 4, 5, 6 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts abo...

Memories of Ice is upon us!  We catch up with the Bridgeburners and learn more about the Pannion Domin as we return to Genabackis. Peter botches it by referring to Draconus as Tiam, India is vibing with the Girls, and Josh kicks up some Young Sheldon comparisons. Everybody is feeling it as we start the new book, so let's GenaBack to it.  --- Chapters covered - Prologue, 1, 2, 3 ---   Back the show...

This week we welcome back friend of the show Steven Erikson.  We talked about writing on the birth of a religion, Steve teases a bit more about the God is Not Willing, and he reveals the origin of Seven Cities' bloodflies. It was great having the chance to speak with Steve again, we hope you enjoy the conversation!  --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twit...

On this episode, we bravely go where the podcast has not gone before. Out of the Malazan Book of the Fallen and into Steven Erikson's satirical science fiction novel Willfull Child . Join us, as we discuss our favorite episodes in the book, Erikson's writing outside of Malazan, and the many Star Trek Easter Eggs laid throughout. Thanks again to Nate for coming on the show. --- Back the show on Pat...

SPOILERS ABOUND : This podcast discusses plot points throughout the main series, you've been warned. Rounding out our read through, Peter had special guest Tommy on the show to talk about what they noticed on rereads, what draws them to Malazan, and we tried to hone in on just Deadhouse Gates. Tommy (@SonAnomander) has made companion guides to GoTM, DG, and MoI. Links below: GoTM: http://bit.ly/Ma...

We dip our hands into the mailbag today to answer YOUR questions about OUR readthrough of Deadhouse Gates. This one goes out to Scott.  Thank you so much for listening! --- 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 --- Thank you to Dan Geserick for the logo...

Join us as Deadhouse Gates and the Chain of Dogs ends. India is on the side of the Azath, Josh admits he was wrong, and Peter finally gets to talk about the foreshadowing.  --- Chapters covered - 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 ---  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 g...

Things are ramping up as we near the end of Deadhouse Gates. Peter defends Felisin, Josh wants to live a pirate's life, and India can't get enough of Icarium.  Also apologies to the Baha Men, I got their name wrong like a dozen times.  --- Chapters covered - 15, 16, 17, 18 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Th...

It's a mess of an episode over here as Seven Cities takes it's toll. Lostara Yil has no love on the podcast, Josh and India argue about Sha'ik Reborn, and Peter opens up the show with a bummer. --- 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? Email us - tenverybigbooks...

We're back to our regularly scheduled programming this week. Peter checks in on how everybody feels halfway through DG, Josh just can't remember Lostara Yil, and India is out representing everybody's favorite Aptorian. --- Chapters covered - 11, 12 --- Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the show on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tenverybigbooks Thoughts about the show? Em...

Steven Erikson came on the show a few weeks back. We talked about the 20th Anniversary of Gardens of the Moon, and dipped into discussions about why Frodo should have died, differences between fantasy and science fiction, and what experiences Steve is bringing to write the God is Not Willing.    We hope you enjoy the conversation! Back the show on Patreon - patreon.com/tenverybigbooks Follow the s...