The Lit Round Table

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 16-19. New character (new god?) alert! Ogam is a strange person, but we like him… he's very entertaining. Euweth makes Hessa leave on her own because her mama bear self couldn't let her son get tangled up in Hessa's mess. Fair enough. Our main takeaway from this chapter is that Hessa needs to...

Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! This week the Sib-nerds are talking about graphic novels, manga, comic books, and things of that sort! Do they count as reading? (Spoiler, we think so!) Do you have a favorite graphic novel? Do you think they count as reading? Anna is reading: - The Long Winter by: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Hall of Smoke by: H.M. Long - Secrets of Storyt...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 12-15 Oulden, and Arpa, and tension, oh my! There were some "intense shenanigans" in this section. While we witness Hessa deconstruct her own culture, it's fascinating to see how she learns from each new group of people she encounters. After an intense fight (thunderdome!) with an imposter god...

Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! This week the Sib-nerds are diving into all of the news that came out after San Diego Comic Con—we're more excited about some things than others, as you would expect. Tell us your thoughts about Rings of Power, Marvel, the Eragon remake, season 4 of The Dragon Prince, and so much more! Did we miss anything you're super excited about?...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they begin their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 6-11. In this section we also had quite a few lore revelations—and we love the way that H.M. Long is revealing the world to us (and to Hessa). We're excited to see how Hessa will continue to grow and adapt as she moves through the world. For next time, read chapters 12-15. Happy Reading! Twitter:...

Join us for our read along! We will be reading Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long! Read through chapter 11 for July 27. Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! This week the Sib-nerds are diving into recasting—why it happens and what ramifications it has on storytelling. There are so many examples of times where recasting was necessary, but there are also examples of recasting that...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they begin their journey through Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long and discuss chapters 1-5. We meet Hessa in what she thinks in her lowest moment…but then things get so much worse, as they do! The call to action is compelling—and left us with so many questions! For next time, read chapters 6-11. Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Patr...

Join us for our next read along! We will be reading Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long! Read chapters 1-5 for July 13. Have you finished watching Obi Wan Kenobi? If not, you should wait to listen to this episode until you've done so—SPOILERS AHEAD! The Sib-nerds take a look at their predictions and see how well they guessed! Overall, we have positive feelings for the show. As with anything, we have some a...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they finish their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. It's been an emotional ride. Rena Rossner is truly an artist and has done amazing work by creating this story and weaving the pieces together in such a poignant way. It was fun to read about her journey of delving into her family history and the folklore of the region. Become a patron of our Pa...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. This is the last week of the read along, and this section takes us through it! We mourned. We cried. We raged. We have zero regrets in reading this book. Become a patron of our Patreon so you can vote on our next read along! Today (June 29) is your last day to vote on the next book! Happy Rea...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. Hannah has found her voice and her place in this world, and we are so happy for her. She reveals the truth of what happened to Laptitza with the help of some very special twins… Become a patron of our Patreon so you can vote on our next read along! Today (June 29) is your last day to vote on...

While it is popular to engage in online circles about some of our favorite universes, is spoiler culture harming the act of storytelling? Join the Sib-nerds as they dive into this cultural phenomenon. Do you try to avoid spoilers at all costs, or are you okay if some things get "ruined?" Should storytellers avoid the online speculate, or should they use those speculations as a guideline? Join the...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. Our girls are having some painful revelations in this section, and some impactful revelations too. We just want good things for these girls. The prose is once again fantastic. For our next episode on June 29, read to the end! Become a patron of our Patreon so you can vote on our next read alo...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. The end is nigh! Take that as you will… Once again, Rena Rossner is pulling at our heartstrings by putting our girls through some terrible trauma. For our next episode on June 29, read to the end! Become a patron of our Patreon so you can vote on our next read along! Happy Reading!   Twitter:...

This week Josef tells us all about his adventure at the Ren Faire! Anna is so excited to hear about Josef's trip to the Ren Faire she sounds like she might burst—but what can we say? It's an exciting thing! Hear about Josef's experience of dressing up, finding some special treasures, and partaking in the fun festivities! Have you been to a Ren Faire? What's your favorite part? Join the $5 tier of...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. A wedding at midnight, the start of a long journey, and memories of the past… It was hard to stop reading after this section! For our next episode on June 15, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 15, verse 2! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable P...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. Stanna is in the pit of despair. Laptitza is waiting on the stars. Anna's chapter made us feel like we were intruding on a very personal moment… For our next episode on June 15, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 15, verse 2! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. This section is full of pretty dresses, strange wedding customs, and even stranger stories. Things are looking up for our strange star girl though—Laptitza and Nikolas come to an arrangement that will benefit both of them. For our next episode on June 15, read to The Book of Solomonars, page...

This week the Sib-Nerds get philosophical on the pod! After talking about some different examples of redemption arcs in media (did we miss one of your favorites?), we discuss who can be redeemed. What does redemption look like for characters who committed heinous crimes? Is there a point of no return? Anna is playing: - The One Ring RPG Anna is reading: - On the Banks of Plum Creek by: Laura Ingal...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. We have glimpses of hope in this section… And we learn more of the regions history, and therefore Stana learns Prince Theodore's secret. There's another proposal, and a wedding? Maybe? For our next episode on June 1, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 78, verse 3! Happy Reading! Twitter: @l...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. Lots of reveals in this chapter—both for us and the characters! Feelings are developing and there's a lot of guilt and angst surrounding these revelations. And there's magic in more places than we realized! For our next episode on June 1, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 78, verse 3! Happ...

In honor of Star Wars Day, we went through Josef's rankings of all things Star Wars! Soundtracks, and droids, and ships—oh my! We're diving into Josef's favorite and least favorite elements of Star Wars. Stick around to the end to hear his official ranking of the Skywalker Saga! How would you rank the Skywalker Saga? Josef is watching: - Assassination Classroom (Funimation) - Star Wars: Revenge of...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. While the sisters were berry picking in the forest, they encounter the hunters again—and they all sit down to a flirtatious picnic… For our next episode on May 18, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 147, verse 4! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundT...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. While the sisters are trying to pull themselves together and figure out what this new life means, Laptitza has an encounter in the forest with a star… a star? For our next episode on May 18, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 147, verse 4! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https:/...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner. After three weeks in the wood, the family finds a new town and takes on new names. Will they be able to put aside their former selves and start fresh? For our next episode on May 18, read to The Book of Solomonars, page 147, verse 4! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: https://www.fac...