The Side Quest Book Club Podcast
Join Slava and Jonathan as they discuss the books they are reading. Explore world-building, characters, and story development—and share some laughs along the way. Side Quest Book Club — a literary adventure podcast.
Episodes
Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan delve into chapters 58 through 64 of Brandon Sanderson's 'Words of Radiance,' exploring character development, moral complexities, and the significance of interludes. They discuss Kaladin's impulsiveness, Lyft's unique abilities, Zeth's internal struggles, and Eshenai's transformation, highli...
Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan are joined by the one and only Spenser. This conversation delves into the complexities of trauma, the transition from childhood to adulthood, and the various ways individuals cope with their experiences. The guys explore Kaladin's growth, Shallan's discoveries, and Adolin's dueling strategie...
Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan continue to explore the world of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. This is part 4 of 10 of our coverage of the second book in the Stormlight Archives. This week's discussion highlights Sanderson's effective storytelling techniques, particularly in revealing information through char...
Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan continue to explore the world of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. This is part 3 of 10 of our coverage of the second book in the Stormlight Archives. The discussion highlights the importance of character motivations, internal struggles, and the dynamics between characters, providi...
Hey, Adventures, we are still on Roshar, discussing Words of Radiance. In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan continue to explore the world of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
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In this episode of the Side Quest Podcast, we delve back into the world of Roshar after almost a year. We discuss Brandon Sanderson's writing journey, the complexity of the magic system, and the character development of Kaladin and Shallan. We also discuss Shalon's character, her traumatic past, and the impact of her experiences on her identity.
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Sorry, Adventurers, this episode is dropping late. Work schedules were overwhelming this week. In this episode of the Side Quest, Slava and Jonathan delve into the second part of their discussion on 'Apocalypse Z' by Manuel Luriero. They explore the narrative style, character development, and the emotional responses elicited by the protagonist's experiences. The conversation also touches on the societal breakdown depicted ...
In this episode of the Side Quest podcast, Slava and Jonathan delve into the survival horror novel 'Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End' by Manel Llorriero. They discuss the author's background and the book's journey from blog to bestseller. The conversation includes character goals and a critical reflection on the protagonist's development throughout the story.
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In this episode of The Side Quest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan are joined by guest Abby from BooksAndCrannies2023 to explore the chilling and thought-provoking novel The Girl With All The Gifts. The trio dives deep into the book’s core themes, including the unique perspective offered by Melanie, the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding scientific survival, and how the story balances horror with emotional weight. Whether y...
In this episode of the Side Quest podcast, Slava and Jonathan delve into the themes of character development, world-building, and ethical dilemmas in M.R. Carey's 'The Girl With All The Gifts'. They discuss the vivid imagery of the post-apocalyptic setting, the pacing of the narrative, and the effective use of foreshadowing to enhance character arcs. They explore the contrasting motivations and actions of characters like M...
In this episode of the Side Quest podcast, Slava and Jonathan discuss M.R. Carey's novel The Girl with All the Gifts. They explore the story's unique perspective, which combines horror and science fiction elements. The discussion covers the author's background, the creative process behind the book, character development, pacing, and reader engagement, culminating in a lively debate about the themes and structure of the nar...
In this episode, Slava and Jonathan, joined by guests Casey and JT, explore Uncrowned Part 3. They discuss character dynamics, the emotional stakes of the tournament, and the role of monarchs. The conversation highlights Will Wight’s evolving writing style, the tension between Lyndon and Yaren, and the cultivation genre.
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Hey Adventurers! In this episode of the SideQuest Podcast, Slava and Jonathan continue their discussion of Uncrowned, unraveling the tournament battles, character growth, and world-shaking power struggles of the Cradle series. Whether you're a longtime Cradle fan or new to the series, this episode is packed with insights, analysis, and discussions on Will Wight’s storytelling mastery.
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Hey Adventurers! Back to the Cradle we go. Slava and Jonathan explore Uncrowned, book seven of Will White's Cradle series. They discuss the Uncrowned King tournament, power dynamics, and character growth. Lyndon, Yaren, and Mercy face personal trials that test friendship, ambition, and resilience. Yaren's battle with her blood shadow sparks a debate on the sacred vs. profane. The hosts also connect the story to Journey to ...
Hey Adventurers! Today, we continue our dive into Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk. For this final episode, Jess, our favorite "Chuck P" scholar, joins us for our usual guest episode overview. Over three episodes, we've delved into this groundbreaking novel. We hope you've enjoyed it.
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Hey Adventurers! Today, we continue our dive into Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk. Over three episodes, we delve into this groundbreaking novel. From its gritty exploration of masculinity and rebellion to the dark allure of anarchy, we unpack the story’s themes and iconic characters.
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Hey Adventurers! Today, we dive into Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk. Over three episodes, we will delve into this groundbreaking novel. From its gritty exploration of masculinity and rebellion to the dark allure of anarchy, we unpack the story’s themes and iconic characters.
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Still in Cradle! In this final episode of Will White's Underlord, Slava and Jonathan are joined by our usual Cradle connoisseurs again to revisit Lindon and Yerin as they strive to reach the end of the sacred arts. We are six guests deep this time. We hope you enjoy it.
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Back to Cradle, we go! In this Part 2 episode of Underlord, Slava and Jonathan continue their track through Cradle. Join them for Book 7 of Will White's Cradle Series, Underlord.
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Back to Cradle, we go! In this episode, Slava and Jonathan once again revisit Lindon and Yerin as they strive to reach the end of the sacred arts. Join them for Book 7 of Will White's Cradle Series, Underlord.
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