Backlog Books
Welcome to Backlog Books, a short, twice monthly podcast for book reviews. Mostly recent-ish fantasy with a dash of sci-fi and who knows what else thrown in for variety.
Episodes
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
17 min
Episode 113: The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso [transcript]
Melissa Caruso’s Patreon
Next Time: A Crown of Swords?
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Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
17 min
Episode 112: The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland [transcript]
Next Time: The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso
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Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
24 min
Episode 111: Sunshine by Robin McKinley [transcript]
There Is No Sequel to Sunshine - Robin McKinley's Blog
Next Time: The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland
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Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
20 min
Episode 110: Hexwood by Diana Wynne Jones [transcript]
Content warning: Neil Gaiman (brief mention)
Diana Wynne Jones interview
Next Time: Sunshine by Robin McKinley
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Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
1 hr 40 min
Episode 109: Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan, a conversation with Daniel
Next Time: Acorna by Anne McCaffrey & Margaret Ball
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Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
20 min
Episode 108: Greenwing and Dart by Victoria Goddard [transcript]
***I misremembered when the addiction reveal is -- it's much sooner! Mid-point of book 1***
Reading Order - The Nine Worlds by Victoria Goddard Wiki
Nine Worlds Starter Set (EBOOK BUNDLE) – Victoria Goddard
Next Time: Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan
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Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
17 min
Episode 107: Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel [transcript]
Next Time: Greenwing & Dart by Victoria Goddard
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May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
1 hr 13 min
Episode 106: Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner, book 2 of the Fallen Gods trilogy
Next Time: Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel
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Book Reviews
My hope is that this podcast provides a helpful look at books. I'm always trying to expand my knowledge and practice thinking. Whether you're looking for your next read, wondering if the hyped up bestseller is worth it, or just love hearing about books, there's something here for everyone.