S03 E10: QualityLand
In the tenth episode of season 3 we invite our friend Luisa to help us discuss 'Quality Land' by Marc-Uwe Kling. Join our discussion on Artificial Intelligence, misfits, politics, and what happens when you get a pink dolphin vibrator that you didn't order.
S03 E09: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
In the ninth episode of season 3 we unpack Claire North's unique science-fiction novel 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August.' Join us as we share our thoughts on non-linear story telling, time-travel and the role of ethics in science.
S03 E08: The Bromance Book Club
In Season 3 Episode 8 we discuss The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams and give our thoughts on subverting gender stereotypes in romance novels, rekindling romance in a long-term relationship and the book boner scale.
S03 E07: MORT
In Season 3 Episode 7 we visit the flat planet of Discworld, where Death takes on a young apprentice by the name of Mortimer. We talk about great world-building, humour, magic and damsels in distress as we dive into MORT by Terry Pratchett.
S03 E06: Never Let Me Go
In Season 3 Episode 6 we celebrate the one year anniversary of the Reading Materials Podcast, in which we get passionate about Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro! Join us for a delightful discussion of life, donations, and what it means to be creative and free.
S03 E05B: House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City 2)
In Season 3 Episode 5B we continue our discussion of the Crescent City as we tackle the eagerly awaited House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas. We share our thoughts on characters old and new, on the idea of mates and on the explosive ending that has split fans’ opinion.
S03 E05A: House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City 1)
In Season 3 Episode 5A we bring back a favourite author from Season 1 as we dive into House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas. We talk about best friends, fierce female heroines, chemistry between characters and our predictions for the next book in the Crescent City series.
S03 E04: Empire of the Vampire
In Season 3 Episode 4 we tackle possibly our biggest read yet, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff. Covering topics from vampires to religion, originality and scientific accuracy, we get our teeth stuck into this enormous book!
S03 E03: The Wind Singer
In Season 3 Episode 3 we go on an adventure across the desert and under a mountain in The Wind Singer by William Nicholson.
S03 E01: The Vanishing Half
In Season 3 Episode 1 we discuss a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing in Brit Bennet’s award-winning novel The Vanishing Half.