The Lit Round Table

This week we read to: An Offer and a Gift Join the Sib-Nerds as they continue their journey through The Blade Itself. The plot thickens and things are starting to come together. Who would have thought sarcasm about porridge could be so entertaining? The most quotable line from this week, "You have to love the small things when you have nothing else." Who said it best? For our next episode on Decem...

This week we read to: The Morning Rituals Join the Sib-Nerds as they begin their journey into The Blade Itself. This week they meet the characters—some are more pleasant than others. For our next episode on November 17, read to: An Offer and a Gift. Happy Reading!

Have you ever heard of a creepypasta? No, it's not the leftover spaghetti at the back of your fridge… Creepypasta is an online horror genre that is usually brief, though it can develop into "legend." The SibNerds spend a particular amount of time talking about Slenderman and other popular creepypasta stories. Rhett & Link's Night of Terror: https://youtu.be/YAgiW7o6_Sk Anna is reading: - The Once...

Join the SibNerds as they finish their discussion of Dragons of Autumn Twilight. Some of the goodbyes in this section are more permanent than others… and we'll never look at chicken feathers the same. Join us on our next read along: The Blade Itself, by: Joe Abercrombie! (Read to "The Morning Ritual" by 11-3-21) Happy Reading!

You may be expecting this podcast to be all about Frankenstein and Dracula and the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Sib-Nerds actually go back in time a bit further to learn about the common tropes of Gothic Literature. They were surprised to find how much Gothic Literature has impacted the writing movements that would follow. Josef is Reading: - The Dragon Reborn (book 3 of The Wheel of Time) by: Rob...

Join the SibNerds as they discuss Book 2: Chapters 5-9 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight. This week the book gets a little "hot and heavy" unexpectedly—can you guess which characters can't keep their hands off each other? As we learn more about the elves and their objective, we also learn that perhaps some friends may actually be foes. And Tanis has been hiding a secret? For our next episode on Octobe...

While you may have thought the romanticization of pirates is a modern phenomenon, not only are pirates glamorized in Hollywood, but they were also idealized during their own Golden Age. The promise of freedom and the anti-establishment nature of the lifestyle has intrigued the average person for centuries. Check out Karliene on YouTube and her The Legend of Anne Bonny playlist: https://youtube.com...

Join the SibNerds as they discuss Book 2: Chapters 1-4 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight. The story returns to the tavern in Solace, and it's in terrible shape after the dragon attack on Solace. Tika is along for the ride now, and we finally meet the elves! And they're less than friendly… For our next episode on October 6, be sure to read Book 2: Chapters 5-9. Happy Reading!

The Sib-Nerds talk about fanfiction and fanart this week! They start by talking about how Anna wrote Lord of the Rings fanfiction (they incorrectly gave the TheOneRing.net as the site they frequented, it was actually TheOneRing.com). They discuss how the fanfiction community was supportive and helpful in fostering Anna's early writing. They discuss the nature of fanfiction and fanart and how art i...

Join the SibNerds as they discuss Chapters 18-22 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight. If you want to listen to the SibNerds talk about physics—and laugh as Anna does some quick testing—this is the podcast for you. Also, if you can weigh in on the conversation about physics, it would be appreciated! Clearly, we are not experts! We had a good laugh though. (Also, Anna completely said the wrong name for he...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 16 & Epilogue of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 11: Things We Hate About The Hobbit Trilogy: Part 2**

This week Josef leads the SibNerds through a discussion about William Shakespeare—did he actually write the plays that we give him credit for, or is someone else responsible? What are the theories and myths surrounding the world-renowned bard? Anna is reading: My Hero Academia (caught up!) by: Kohei Horikoshi My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (caught up!) by: Hideyuki Furuhashi Yona of the Dawn, vol 4...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 14 & 15 of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 11: Things We Hate About The Hobbit Trilogy: Part 1**

This week we go through Chapters 12-17. This is our first week recording from separate states—wouldn't it be cool if we could hitch a ride of a Pegasus so we could record together? Thanks for the patience as we work out any audio irregularities. Will Anna ever learn how to say Xak Tsaroth? Probably not, but she does try! For our next episode on September 8, be sure and read Book 1: Chapters 18-22....

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 12 & 13 of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 10: Character Death**

This week on The Lit Round Table, the Sib-Nerds are talking about morally grey characters—and their shady selves. What makes a character grey? Is it their motives or their actions? Does a certain result justify actions? Sound off in the comments! Josef is reading: - Dragons of Autumn Twilight Josef is watching: - Critical Role, ep 124 (YouTube) - Jujutsu Kaisen (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Cr...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 10 & 11 of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 9: Magic Systems*

Things are really starting to get interesting this week! Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss chapters 6-11. Can you tell when the characters would have rolled a Nat 20 or a Nat 1? Do you have to be familiar with D&D to enjoy? (NO!) For our next episode on August 25, be sure and read Book 1: Chapters 12-17. Happy Reading!

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 8 & 9 of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 8: Fantasy Tropes We Hate**

The Sib-Nerds may have varying levels of experience and comfort with Shakespeare, but they discuss the way the Bard has been influencing storytelling and our culture since the 1500s. Look out for any surprises along the way in the discussion! Josef is Watching: - Critical Role, ep 117 (YouTube) - Loki (Disney+) - The Bad Batch (Disney+) Josef is Reading: - Dragons of Autumn Twilight by: Margaret W...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 6 & 7 of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 7: Our Most Loved Fantasy Tropes**

Join the Sib-Nerds as they begin their journey through Dragons of Autumn Twilight. This week they meet the diverse and unique cast of characters and discuss their classifications. For our next episode on August 11, be sure and read Book 1: Chapters 6-11. Happy Reading!

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 4 & 5 of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 6: Banned Books**

Jumping off the complain-train this week! The Sib-Nerds talk about the best parts of The Hobbit trilogy. Does the good outweigh the bad? Join us for the first discussion of "The Dragons of Autumn Twilight" next week! Josef is reading: - Demon Slayer, vol 9 & 10 by: Koyoharu Gotouge Josef is watching: - Bad Batch (Disney+) - Loki (Disney+) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Attack on Titan (Crunchy...

Join the Sib-Nerds as they discuss Chapters 2 & 3 of The Lies of Locke Lamora! **Originally Featured in Episode 5: Villains**