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A Day of Fallen Night
Badass Literature Society
04/02/23 • 87 min
This month we read and review A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Here's a little about A Day of Fallen Night:
In A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the universe of Priory of the Orange Tree and into the lives of four women, showing us a course of events that shaped their world for generations to come.
Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose.
To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow – exactly where she wants to be.
The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate.
When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.
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Recursion
Badass Literature Society
12/31/22 • 63 min
This month we read and review Recursion by Blake Crouch! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Here's a little about Recursion:
Memory makes reality.
That's what NYC cop Barry Sutton is learning, as he investigates the devastating phenomenon the media has dubbed False Memory Syndrome—a mysterious affliction that drives its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived.
That's what neuroscientist Helena Smith believes. It's why she's dedicated her life to creating a technology that will let us preserve our most precious memories. If she succeeds, anyone will be able to re-experience a first kiss, the birth of a child, the final moment with a dying parent.
As Barry searches for the truth, he comes face to face with an opponent more terrifying than any disease—a force that attacks not just our minds, but the very fabric of the past. And as its effects begin to unmake the world as we know it, only he and Helena, working together, will stand a chance at defeating it.
But how can they make a stand when reality itself is shifting and crumbling all around them?
At once a relentless pageturner and an intricate science-fiction puzzlebox about time, identity, and memory, Recursion is a thriller as only Blake Crouch could imagine it—and his most ambitious, mind-boggling, irresistible work to date.
We hope you enjoy this episode! Tune in at the end for some bloopers!
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Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Badass Literature Society
07/31/24 • 76 min
This month we read and review Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Here's a little about Daughter of the Moon Goddess:
Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.
Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince.
To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.
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Bonus: 29 Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers
Badass Literature Society
12/19/20 • 56 min
Hey everyone! Welcome to our first bonus episode. We talk about 29 gifts that are perfect for the book lover in your life. Hopefully you enjoy it!
Link to list:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/samanthawieder/gifts-for-book-lovers
Artwork:
Justin Miller
Music:
Hooksounds Original
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Bonus: Realm Breaker
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07/15/21 • 64 min
Tune in for a bonus review of Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Realm Breaker came onto our radar by way of YA Book Chat's host, Leah. Make sure you check out Leah on her podcast to hear all three of us discuss Realm Breaker, as well as all of her other great episodes!
Here's a little about Realm Breaker:
A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea.
Fate knocks on her door, in the form of a mythical immortal and a lethal assassin, who tell Corayne that she is the last of an ancient lineage - with the power to save the world from destruction.
Because a man who would burn kingdoms to the ground is raising an army unlike any seen before, bent on uprooting the foundations of the world. With poison in his heart and a stolen sword in his hand, he'll break the realm itself to claim it. And only Corayne can stop him.
Alongside an unlikely group of reluctant allies, Corayne finds herself on a desperate journey to complete an impossible task, with untold magic singing in her blood and the fate of the world on her shoulders.
Michael and Barbara read and reviewed the book, which is the first in a planned trilogy by Aveyard.
Spoiler alert: we LOVED it, and hope you love this new bonus episode!
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All music from hooksounds.com
Art by Justin Miller Design
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The Alice Network
Badass Literature Society
09/30/21 • 74 min
This month we read and review The Alice Network by Kate Quinn! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Here's a little about The Alice Network:
1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She’s also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie’s parents banish her to Europe to have her “little problem” taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister.
1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she’s recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she’s trained by the mesmerizing Lili, code name Alice, the “queen of spies,” who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy’s nose.
Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. That is until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn’t heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth . . . no matter where it leads.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Bonus: A Gathering of Shadows
Badass Literature Society
11/20/21 • 67 min
Tune in for a bonus review of A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Here's a little about A Gathering of Shadows:
It has been four months since a mysterious obsidian stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since Prince Rhy was wounded, and since the nefarious Dane twins of White London fell, and four months since the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift--back into Black London.
Now, restless after having given up his smuggling habit, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks as she always meant to do. As Red London finalizes preparations for the Element Games--an extravagant international competition of magic meant to entertain and keep healthy the ties between neighboring countries--a certain pirate ship draws closer, carrying old friends back into port.
And while Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Games, another London is coming back to life. After all, a shadow that was gone in the night will reappear in the morning. But the balance of magic is ever perilous, and for one city to flourish, another London must fall.
Michael and Barbara read and reviewed the book, which is the second in the Shades of Magic series.
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Art by Justin Miller Design
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The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
Badass Literature Society
11/30/22 • 55 min
This month we read and review The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Cordova! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Here's a little about The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina:
The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low or empty, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers—even for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed, leaving them with more questions than answers.
Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Tatinelly’s daughter, Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings. But soon, a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea’s line. Determined to save what’s left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, the four descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked back.
We hope you enjoy this episode! Tune in at the end for some bloopers!
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Under the Whispering Door
Badass Literature Society
04/30/24 • 61 min
This month we read and review Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free.
Here's a little about Under the Whispering Door:
When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead.
And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he’s definitely dead.
But even in death he’s not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days.
Hilarious, haunting, and kind, Under the Whispering Door is an uplifting story about a life spent at the office and a death spent building a home.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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5 Year Anniversary Episode!!!
Badass Literature Society
11/15/24 • 65 min
Wow. It's crazy to think we've been doing this little show for 5 years now! We had a blast recording this episode and going down memory lane together, and we hope you'll love it too. For all our listeners, thank you SO Much for all the support over the last 5 years! Thank you for all the recommendations!
Here's to another 5 years!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Badass Literature Society have?
Badass Literature Society currently has 92 episodes available.
What topics does Badass Literature Society cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Badass Literature Society?
The episode title 'We Were the Lucky Ones' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Badass Literature Society?
The average episode length on Badass Literature Society is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of Badass Literature Society released?
Episodes of Badass Literature Society are typically released every 16 days.
When was the first episode of Badass Literature Society?
The first episode of Badass Literature Society was released on Oct 23, 2019.
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