Book Wars Pod: Ep. 170: Weird Boomerang of Death

We continue our discussion of Star Wars Visions: Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon this week with a conversation about tangled motives, ways the alternate universe of this novel deviates from and coincides with canon, and the little things we appreciate about this book. Plus, we accidentally talk a lot about blood.

For this book, we’re highlighting Black & Pink National. Black & Pink National is a prison abolitionist organization dedicated to abolishing the criminal punishment system and liberating LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS who are affected by that system through advocacy, support, and organizing. You can donate to them here.

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 161: Grumpy Sword Grandpa

Posted on February 27, 2023 by BookWarsPod

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This week, we’re starting our discussion of Star Wars Visions: Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon, the tie-in novel to the a anime short “The Duel.” We discuss expanding the franchise’s cultural horizons, the possibilities afforded by alternate universes, and what it means to return Star Wars to its Japanese roots.

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Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 38: Togrutas Are Fainting Goats

Posted on January 20, 2023 by BookWarsPod

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Join us for our discussion of Tales of the Jedi, Disney+’s new series of animated shorts. Why choose short form for the first season, which focuses on Ahsoka and Dooku? Who is the ideal audience? What else does Dave Filoni have in his hat?? All this and more in our latest bonus episode!

For this episode, we’re continuing to highlight is the #BooksSaveLives campaign at We Need Diverse Books. Books Save Lives employs a three-pronged strategy to directly address book bans and champion diverse titles. We will raise awareness, provide resources, and create positive change, all while supporting the educators, authors, and children most affected by the bans. Donate here.

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