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#378 James Islington Interview, Full Spoilers The Strength of the Few

Have you read The Strength of the Few yet? Tune in as we pepper James Islington with spoiler questions!Next Up: The Strength of the Few by James Islington, Full Spoilers Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

11-28
24:52

#377 Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree

Another Legends & Lattes followup! How did Brigands & Breadknives change the cozy fantasy formula and did it work?Next Up: James Islington interview, part 2Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

11-21
22:12

#376 A Judgement of Powers by Benedict Jacka

Stephen Oakwood is back with a game changing third book. Light on action, but heavy on series importance!Next Up: Brigands and Breadknives by Travis BaldreeCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

11-14
45:20

#375 11.22.63 by Stephen King

As promised, Stephen made 11.22.63 his first Stephen King book. Tune in for a full review and our time travel strategies!Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

11-07
50:49

#374 James Islington introduces The Strength of the Few. No Spoilers!

James Islington joins the show and previews his much anticipated new release, The Strength of the Few. No spoilers!Next Up: 11/22/63 by Stephen King Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

10-31
26:55

#373 The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson

The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson takes a massive swing on a game changing twist...and it works! Tune in for our full review.Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

10-24
42:04

#372 What Makes A Video Game Adaptation Work?

Which stories have worked as video games and which haven't? What is it about the different mediums that drive successful stories?Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

10-17
47:24

#371 Katabasis by RF Kuang

Nothing says Hell like graduate school! Katabasis is a dark academia that is probably more literary than fantasy. How well did it work?Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

10-03
43:46

#370 Stephen King Recommendations

Let's recommend one Stephen King book to Fantology host Stephen, who has committed to giving King a shot. Which one will he choose? Tune in!Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

09-26
47:44

#369 The Strength of the Few by James Islington NO SPOILERS

Our most anticipated book of 2025! No spoilers here, but tune in for a preview of what you can expect in book two of The Hierarchy by James Islington Next Up: Daughter of the Otherworld by Shauna Lawless Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

09-19
24:38

#368 Wednesday Season 2

After way too long of a wait, Wednesday season 2 is out! Did the campy horror vibe continue to deliver?Next Up: The Strength of the Few by James Islington NO SPOILERSCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

09-12
34:48

#367 The Science of Book Ratings

How do we rate books? What boosts ratings and what tanks them? Can a book recover from a bad start? Will a poor ending forever taint a story? All questions answered!Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

09-05
42:40

#366 Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

The Liveship Traders trilogy is a longtime favorite of Stephen's. But did Ben and Josh see Ship of Magic the same way in their recent introduction to the series?Next Up: Book Review Timelines Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-29
40:37

#365 Audible vs Authors

Audible is moving in a concerning direction for authors - let's talk about what this means and what the future may hold. Thanks Daniel Greene for kicking this off!Sign this petition!https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-modelDaniel Greene videos & Reddit reference:https://youtu.be/xhTmMv_s578?si=6pEhH-razIqqV_Tihttps://youtu.be/AfSWV4O8tMY?si=IPi3grVDs8owdCT0https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1mcsjbh/audible_are_not_actually_meeting_50_royalties_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-22
53:56

#364 The Levels of Fantasy

Fantasy has levels obviously, but how do we define them? We review Daniel Greene's method and offer some tweaks and then place our favorite series in the tiersNext Up: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-15
47:44

#363 Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson

The latest secret project goes deeper into the future, and more into science fiction than ever before! But is this a good thing? Tune in for the full Isles of the Emberdark review.Next Up: Ship of Magic by Robin HobbCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-08
41:15

#362 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

It really is embarrassing that it's taken us this long to read what is already a sci-fi classic in Project Hail Mary. What makes it work so well? And could anything be improved? Plus, the movie is going to be good, right??Next Up: Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

08-01
41:14

#361 SFF Shipping Showdown

Valentine's is a long way off, but don't tell our lovely contestants! Tune in for a quirky fantasy shipping game show.Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

07-25
38:12

#360 Murderbot Season 1, Episodes 6-10

Murderbot season 1 has wrapped and we have thoughts! What would it take to improve this to a 10/10 show? And how are they going to adapt season 2?Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

07-18
38:43

#359 Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

For too long Fantology has passed on reviewing Robin Hobb! That time comes to a close as Jake has started the Farseer trilogy. Tune in for reflections on Fitz's first adventures!Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com

07-11
31:56

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