Backlog Books
Welcome to Backlog Books, a short, bi-weekly podcast for book reviews. Mostly recent-ish fantasy with a dash of sci-fi and who knows what else thrown in for variety.
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Episodes
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Episode 45: The Odyssey by Homer (Translated by Emily Wilson) [transcript]
NYTimes "The First Woman to Translate the Odyssey into English"
Emily Wilson Recorded Talks
Next Time: The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Episode 44: Jade City by Fonda Lee [transcript]
How to Donate to Support Ukraine
Next Time: The Odyssey, trans. Emily Wilson
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Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Episode 43: Do You Dream of Terra-Two? by Temi Oh [transcript]
Footprint Calculator
Next Time: Jade City by Fonda Lee
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Episode 42: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw [transcript]
MasterClass on Magical Realism
Next Time: Do You Dream of Terra-Two? By Temi Oh
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Episode 41: David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa [transcript]
Creole Languages
Nigerian Pidgin
White People, Black Authors Are Not Your Medicine (The Guardian)
Next Time: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
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Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Episode 40: The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison [transcript]
Map of the Elflands
Next time: David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
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Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Episode 39: On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
Our overall review: interesting, but weird
Next Time: The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
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Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Episode 38: Redwall series by Brian Jacques [transcript]
Redwall Opera
Liverpool Fishermen album
Ask Brian Contest
Next Time: On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony
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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.