Book Wars Pod, Episode 137: Yeet This Wheat

Posted on April 29, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week on Book Wars Pod we discuss the final half of E.K. Johnston’s QUEEN’S PERIL. We explore relationships (both friendly and, ahem, more), Naboo’s political structures and obligations, and the impact of queer representation in YA.

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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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Review: Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Bria

Thrawn and Zahn are back! Again! Out today, Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good by Timothy Zahn continues to delve into both the Chiss society and Thrawn himself prior to his eventual Imperial service. We’re firmly in uncharted territory now which means there are surprises a plenty between these two covers for both old school Thrawn fans and new ones. But just what sort of trouble has Thrawn and his complete and utter lack of political awareness gotten into this time?

Now a Senior Captain in the Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet, Thrawn is doing relatively well for himself especially since he’s fresh off a collaborative victory. The Springhawk heads to the Rapacc system only to find themselves drawn into a refugee situation that’s far more complicated than it seems at first glance. Meanwhile, an Agbui named Haplif has convinced a naïve young Chiss on his gap year to help his group get use of a small stretch of land… and his reasons for doing so don’t seem entirely above board. Continue reading →

Book Wars Pod, Episode 136: Children Dying in Podraces

Posted on April 22, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week we start our analysis of QUEEN’S PERIL by E.K. Johnston. In this episode we take a look at the days before the Invasion of Naboo and how much more competent some teenage girls are than the Chancellor of the Senate. Also: Miranda does some gay screaming.

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 135: She’s the Bodybuilding Lobster

Posted on April 15, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week we wrap up our analysis of SHADOW FALL by Alexander Freed. We cover a new galactic cult, some more Squishy War Time (TM), and where our favorite (secretly) soft squadron goes from here.

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In light of recent events, we also wanted to highlight API Equality – Northern California, Stop AAPI Hate, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 134: Storage Locker Full of Palpatines

Posted on April 8, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week we discuss the final chapters of Alexander Fred’s SHADOW FALL. Discussions range from hypothesizing what happened in the Sith Temple to whether our favorite Soft Boy, Wyl Lark, can handle leadership

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 133: Not A Gift, Just Damaged

Posted on April 1, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week, we continue our discussion of chapters 12 – 16 of SHADOW FALL by Alexander Freed. We touch on the backstories of Kairos, Adan, and IT-O, Chass’ cult history, and why Wyl Lark is too soft to realize he’s become a leader.

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In light of recent events, we also wanted to highlight API Equality – Northern California, Stop AAPI Hate, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 132: They’re Here… to Murder

Posted on March 25, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week, we dive into chapters 7-12 of Alexander Freed’s SHADOW FALL. Join us as we pity Yrica, beg Chass to get it together, and consider Keise to be downright deranged.

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 131: The Time Is Squishy

Posted on March 12, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week, we begin our time with Alexander Freed’s SHADOW FALL. In our discussion of chapters 1-6, we talk about character development since Alphabet Squadron, the realities of the rebels becoming the New Republic, and whatever is happening with Kairos’ strange collectibles habit.

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Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for episode updates! Hosted by Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, Rana LaPine, and Miranda Eldon. Audio and production by Kristen Sereci. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 32: The Partially Known Regions

Posted on March 4, 2021 by BookWarsPod

This week, as we prepare to dive into SHADOW FALL by Alexander Freed, we look forward at all the Star Wars books content coming in the next several months, talk about what excites us, and what we hope for as Star Wars TV show tie-ins become more prevalent.

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Review: Victory’s Price

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Bria

For just the second time since the Star Wars universe books relaunched, we’re arrived at a momentous occasion: the conclusion of a book trilogy. (Let’s not split hairs right now regarding the new Thrawn books.) Out today, Alphabet Squadron: Victory’s Price by Alexander Freed brings the story of five New Republic pilots doing their best to survive to its conclusion even as the war against the Empire does the same above the sands of Jakku. After the previous book, Shadow Fall, none of the Alphabet pilots were doing well by any stretch of the imagination but will they all live to see a time of peace? Or will some of them pay the ultimate price in the name of victory? Continue reading →