Book Reviews Kill

Join Evan and Chad as they delve deep into the world of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Novels. Book reviews, recommendations fun discussions, recaps & book summaries & a thriving book community.

Monday Morning Minute (11/24)

Good morning you incredible legendary nerds! Join Evan and Chad for a conversation about Zelda, Blood Over Bright Haven, The Haar, Mage Errant, Powdermage, and more!  Zelda Movie Pics Support BRK on Patreon for $3 Join the BRK Discord  

11-24
52:50

Monday Morning Minute (11/17)

A good morning to all you wonderful nerds! Join Chad and Evan in their weekly episode about all the things they've feasted their eyes and ears upon.  Support BRK on Patreon for $3 Join the BRK Discord Books Mentioned:  Blood Over Bright Heaven - ML Wang Spiderlight - Adrian Gibson  The Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan/Brandon Sanderson Master and Commander - Patrick O'Brian Best Served Cold - Joe Abercrombie  Nevernight - Jay Kristoff Cradle - Will Wight  Of Sea and Shadow (Elder Empire) - Will Wight  Dark Matter - Blake Crouch  Recursion - Blake Crouch  Foundation - Isaac Asimov  Promise of Blood (Powdermage) - Brian McClellan Shows:  Black Sails  The Expanse Foundation The Wheel of Time Willow Rings of Power  Movies:  Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves  Labrynth  Master and Commander: The Far Side of The World  

11-17
57:24

Monday Morning Minute (11/10)

Join Evan and Chad for a lengthy conversation about e-Reader preference, books, and AI overlords!  Support BRK on Patreon for $3 Join the BRK Discord World Fantasy Awards List   Books Mentioned   Perdido Street Station - China Mieville The Scar - China Mieville Red Country - Joe Abercrombie Best Served Cold - Joe Abercrombie The Heroes - Joe Abercrombie The Expanse - James SA Corey Commonwealth - Peter Hamilton Sufficiently Advanced Magic - Andrew Rowe How to Defeat the Demon King in Ten Easy Steps - Andrew Rowe Gunmetal Gods - Tamil Akhtar The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Frank L. Baum Elric of Melnibone - Michael Moorcock Spiderlight - Adrian Tchaikovsky Blood Song - Anthony Ryan The Pariah - Anthony Ryan Seven Swords - Anthony Ryan Darkblade Assassin - Andy Peloquin   Shows: Band of Brothers Alien Earth Polybus The Pacific   Movies: Return to Oz   Games: Deadspace Alien Isolation

11-10
01:19:08

Monday Morning Minute (11/03)

We're so back again! Evan and Chad discuss He Who Fights Monsters, Babel, Redwall, and Solo Leveling  Other books mentioned:  Empire of the Vampire - Jay Kristoff Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt Dinniman  Cradle - Will Wight  Blood Over Bright Haven - ML Wang  Games Mentioned:  Arc Raiders  Support BRK on Patreon for $3 Join the BRK Discord

11-03
01:06:22

Author Interview - Brian McClellan

Brian McClellan is an American author of epic fantasy. He is best known for writing the trilogies The Powder Mage and Gods of Blood and Powder. His newest novella, Mr. Styke, takes place in the world of Powder Mage.  Back Mr. Styke Kickstarter Brian's IG Brian's YouTube Support BRK on Patreon for $3 Join the BRK Discord

10-28
01:12:00

Monday Morning Minute (10/27)

WE ARE SO BACK  Support us on Patreon for $3 Join the BRK Discord

10-27
01:24:18

Author Interview - Amal El-Mohtar

Amal El-Mohtar is an award winning speculative fiction author best known for This Is How You Lose The Time War and her newest novella The River Has Roots. I was so excited to sit down and talk craft and music with her.  Amal's Website Buy The River Has Roots Amal's IG

10-27
01:42:14

Author Interview - Philip Fracassi

Philip Fracassi is an American writer of horror, thriller, and science fiction. He has written multiple novels, screenplays, and short stories. He has been nominated for the Bram Stoker Award and the British Fantasy Award. He is the author of the novels A Child Alone with Strangers, Gothic, Boys in the Valley, The Third Rule of Time Travel, and The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre. He is also the author of the story collections Behold the Void, Beneath a Pale Sky, and No One is Safe! Pre-order The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre Philip's Website Philip's Podcast (The Dark Word) Philip's Instagram 

08-17
11:52

Author Interview - Adrian M. Gibson

A long, spacy conversation with the ever-interesting Adrian Gibson, author of Mushroom Blues and Co-Host of the SFF Addicts Podcast    Adrian's Website Buy Mushroom Blues  Listen to SFF Addicts (Apple)  SFF Addicts (YouTube)

08-08
01:45:34

Wednesday Worning Winute (08/06)

Get urself a white monster and a hostess snakc here's yet another stellar BRK episode you beautiful bookish lovelies Tigana Special Edition:  https://conversationtreepress.com/pages/tigana-guy-gavriel-kay Books Mentioned:  Tigana - Guy Gavriel Kay The Hobbit - Jolkien Rolkien Ralkien Tolkien  The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah The Women - Kristin Hannah Gardens Of The Moon (Malazan #1) - Steven Erikson IT - Stephen King The Long Walk - Stephen King Day Of The Door - Laurel Hightower Below - Laurel Hightower Lies Of The Ajungo - Moses Ose Utomi Murderbot - Martha Wells  The Expanse - SA Corey   

08-06
01:00:58

Wednesday Worning Winute (07/23)

A good morning to you all! Cozy up with the caffeinated drink of your choice and join Evan and Nick for their weekly bookish-leaning chat.  Books Mentioned:  It - Stephen King Ascendant (Songs Of Chaos #1) - Michael R. Miller The Invention Of Morel - Adolfo Bioy Casares Anji In Shadow - Evan Leikam Light Bringer - Pierce Brown Into the Wild - Jack Krakauer Into Thin Air - Jack Krakauer  Just Kids - Patti Smith Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain Blood Under Bright Heaven - ML Wang Gardens Of The Moon (Malazan #1) - Steven Erikson Piranessi - Susanna Clarke   Shows Mentioned:  Attack On Titan Rings Of Power   Movies Mentioned:  Superman (2025) Jurassic Park: Dominion   Games Mentioned:  Ghost of Tsushima Ghost of Yotei Spiderman Middle Earth: Shadow Of War Elden Ring  

07-23
01:01:12

Wednesday Worning Winute (07/09)

Look at all of us nerds gathered together on this glorious Wednesday to chat about nerd stuff. You're all super cool and very likely sharp dressers. Cheers 

07-09
59:10

Thursday Torning Tinute (07/03)

Short one today, folks! Nick has daddy duties. This is a fun one though. Grab some coffee and a cheese danish and listen to Evan and Nick discuss Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Fan Fiction, and Halo books.     

07-03
34:16

Wednesday Worning Winute (06/25)

Good morning to you all! Today is a fine day to listen to two guys in their mid thirties talk about books and video games.  Join BRK Discord Support BRK Support Books Are Sick

06-25
45:52

Author Interview: Stephen Graham Jones

Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfeet Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His works include the horror novels The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, The Only Good Indians, My Heart Is a Chainsaw, and Night of the Mannequins among many others.  SGJ Instagram Buy Stephen's Books

06-23
48:08

Wednesday Worning Winute (06/18)

Good morning! How've you been? Take an hour or so to yourself, grab some coffee or tea, and kick back with a nice podcast episode. Your big tattooed nerds are back from a nice little hiatus to talk about books and the classic puke and rally (IYKYK)  Join BRK Discord Support BRK Support Books Are Sick

06-18
01:11:38

Author Interview: Stephen Aryan

Stephen Aryan is an award winning fantasy author. He has written two trilogies, the Age of Darkness, and the Age of Dread, plus a prequel novella, Of Gods and Men, set in the world of Mordana. He has also written the Quest for Heroes duology, The Coward and The Warrior. The Coward received a starred review in Publisher's Weekly. The Nightingale and the Falcon is a Persian-inspired historical fantasy trilogy which includes The Judas Blossom, The Blood Dimmed Tide and The Sorrow of the Sea. Stephen's Website Stephen's YouTube Channel Stephen's Instagram

06-16
01:17:30

Wednesday Morning Minute (04/23)

Well hi, everyone!  Nick and Evan had a splendid couple of weeks off to catch up on reading and general dorkfulledness. Grab some coffee or sugar-free monster energy drink and listen to the latest episode of BRK on your commute or better yet, on company time.  Join the BRK Discord Support BRK Support Books Are Sick    

04-23
01:10:26

Author Interview: VE Schwab

No intro on this one y'all, we started talking like old friends right off the bat. What an honor it was to sit down with VE Schwab! A wonderful writer and a superb conversationalist, you don't want to miss this one, folks.  Preorder Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil VE Schwab IG VE Schwab's Website

04-10
01:07:39

Wednesday Morning Minute (04/10)

What are you talking about it's always been the wednesday morning minute.  Nick got a vesectomy lol Join the BRK Discord Support Books Are Sick Support BRK  

04-09
51:50

Eldritch Dream

YES another sandman fan is made

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