We’re discussing the last part of AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig on the pod this week, and we have lots to talk about! How would we characterize Rae Sloane’s moral philosophy? What changes (or doesn’t) for the characters in this book? What parallels can we find between Temmin and Poe, and between Leia and Anakin?

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapter 31 through the end of the book.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

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Our read of AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig continues this week! On this episode, we chat about light topics such as galaxy-wide trauma, the key differences between ending and winning a war, and how messed up it is that people can’t leave the Wookiees alone.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters 21-30.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re continuing our read of AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig this week! Join us as we discuss the difficulties of being a powerful Imperial woman, the strengths and weaknesses of the Empire and the New Republic, and Leia’s transformation from idealist to jaded politician.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters 9-20. It also mentions plot points from BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray (which we discussed in our episodes 4-8).

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

This week, we’re starting the second book of Chuck Wendig’s Star Wars trilogy: AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT. What’s changed for Norra Wexley’s merry band of rogues — and for Rae Sloane and the Empire — since we saw them last? How does the cult of Vader prepare the Empire for its transformation into the First Order? And how do you build trust after a generation of war and oppression?

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers the start of the book through “Interlude: The Annihilator.”

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re wrapping up LAST SHOT by Daniel José Older this week! On this episode, we discuss government-building, Star Wars-style; how this novel shows that representation matters in the franchise; and in what order to consume various media about the galaxy far, far away. Plus, we announce the winner of our giveaway of Most Wanted by Rae Carson!

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Solo.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

This week, we’re focusing on the end of LAST SHOT by Daniel José Older! Join us as we talk about droid rights, lots of L3 feels, and Han and Lando actually becoming functioning adults.

This podcast covers parts 4 and 5 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Solo.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re continuing our journey through LAST SHOT by Daniel Jose Older on the pod this week! Join us as we discuss the state of the New Republic, Han and Lando’s character development from Solo to the original trilogy to this novel, and a recurring Star Wars theme: trauma in the aftermath of war.

PLUS: Enter our first contest! We’re giving away a copy of Most Wanted by Rae Carson, which we’ll be reading on the pod in the future. Instructions on how to enter are here.

This podcast covers parts 2 and 3 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Solo.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re back and excited to start our read of LAST SHOT by Daniel Jose Older! Join us this week as we discuss the wobbly nature of Star Wars‘ canon timeline (and why that’s a good thing), how war heroes adjust (or fail to adjust) to a normal life, and nerdy little book details that make us happy.

PLUS: Enter our first contest! We’re giving away a copy of Most Wanted by Rae Carson, which we’ll be reading on the pod in the future. Instructions on how to enter are here.

This podcast covers part 1 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Solo.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re continuing our intermittent bonus episode series on the music of Star Wars this week! This is the second part of our discussion on the music of The Empire Strikes Back, The Last Jedi, and Rogue One. We and returning special guest Miranda talk about how Michael Giacchino picks up John Williams’s mantle in Rogue One and why John Williams is a pivotal figure in the franchise. We’re also answering your social media questions!

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes or Google Play for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re starting an intermittent bonus episode series on the music of Star Wars! Join us as we welcome Miranda back to the pod to talk about the scores of The Empire Strikes Back, The Last Jedi, and Rogue One. What are the similarities and differences among these scores? What makes John Williams so brilliant a composer? How many feels do we have about music in this franchise?! Spoiler alert: a lot!

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes or Google Play for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, and Kate Sedor. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!