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The Incomparable Mothership 711: Creepy Bone Owl
Our book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series.
Plus: What are we reading?
"The Fragile Threads of Power"
Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet
Referenced Works The Fragile Threads of Power [Amazon] [Apple] Show Notes & LinksListener’s Note: Our annual shortlist tour begins in our next episode with “Translation State” by Ann Leckie, “Witch King” by Martha Wells, and “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi.
What are we reading?
Scott:
- The Corax Trilogy
- Trust by Hernan Diaz
Aleen:
- The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
- Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
- Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
Heather:
- The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette de Bodard
- Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage by Rachel E. Gross
- How I Won a Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto
Erika:
- Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
- Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
- A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
Jason:
- Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway
- The Expert System’s Brother by Adrian Tchaikovsky