Tl;dr Glen Cook's The Black Company -- Chapter 1 -- The Legate

In this episode: Sparrowhawk has had enough of Jasper, and a great wizard pays the price.WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned. Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode. We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and leave us friendly or constructive comments. All of these help us grow and learn. Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998540Instagram -- Follow SFFRA for episode announcements and general podcast info @scifi_fantasy_read_along If you'd li

 In this episode: Sparrowhawk is admitted to the School for Wizards on Roke Island and finally meets his peers.WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned. Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode. We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and leave us friendly or constructive comments. All of these help us grow and learn. Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998540Instagram -- Follow SFFRA for episode announcements and general podcast info @scifi_fantasy_read_a

 In this episode: Sparrowhawk explores his new environment and discovers he and Master Ogion aren't the best fit.WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and leave us friendly or constructive comments. All of these help us grow and learn.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998540Instagram -- Follow SFFRA for episode announcements and general podcast info @scifi_fantasy_read_alongIf you'd like to contact us directly, use

In this episode Gab and Blab begin discussing a high-water mark in the fantasy genre. This novel put Ursula K. Le Guin on the map in 1968, and the release of The Left Hand of Darkness, a sci-fi masterwork, the following year settled her comfortably among the pantheon.WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and leave us friendly or constructive comments. All of these help us grow and learn.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardwar

 In this episode: Master Trader Hober Mallow follows a hunch that leads him ever closer to the next Seldon Crisis.SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. This is the best way you can help us.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998540Instagram -- Follow SFFR

In this episode: Master Trader Hober Mallow is enlisted to "investigate" the disappearance of 3 Foundation trader ships in the Korellian system.SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. This is the best way you can help us.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com

In this episode: Limmar Ponyets is dragged into a bad situation getting worse on the planet Askone.SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. This is the best way you can help us.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998540Instagram -- Follow SFFRA for episode a

In this episode: Salvor Hardin and the Foundation face another crisis, this one in the form of an vitreolic Regent to the throne of Anacreon.SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. This is the best way you can help us.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998

In this episode: The Foundation nears the first of many crises as Salvor Hardin rises to power.SFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. This is the best way you can help us.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998540Discord -- One or two of us will be in disc

In this episode: We begin the monumental novel and series Foundation by Isaac Asimov. 13:46:00 discussion of the novel beginsSFFRA is a book/podcast aiming for an in-depth discussion of some genre notables that get us excited. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warned.Please, keep comments relevant to the current episode.We'd like to encourage you to "like" the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. This is the best way you can help us.Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cover the costs of the RSS feed, logo design, hardware upgrades, etc. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47998540Discord -- On

Jump to 01:06:11:20 to hear the announcements, including our next book.This episode covers Ch 24 and the Epilogue and concludes our discussion of Gardens of the Moon, book one of The Malazan Book of the FallenSciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. Copy the link below to see DM Phil's spreadsheet for the novel; it's pretty impressive. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nh6cbEEYsRoyeYDCqjaKfwuNiMWSI_DQ/view?usp=sharing Copy the link below to visit the Malazan Wiki. Take care not to spoil anything for yourself.https://malazan.fandom.com/wiki/Malazan_Wiki We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. Patreon -- This option is for those who love what we're doing and just can't live without us. Your contributions will help us cove

In this episode:Crokus gets an escort to Baruk's; Lorn meets her match; and Darujhistan hosts another demon.SciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. Copy the link below to see DM Phil's spreadsheet for the novel; it's pretty impressive. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nh6cbEEYsRoyeYDCqjaKfwuNiMWSI_DQ/view?usp=sharing Copy the link below to visit the Malazan Wiki. https://malazan.fandom.com/wiki/Malazan_Wiki We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email: scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.com Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ The cover art from the novel used in our thumbnail is by Steve Stone ISB

In this episode:Vorcan accepts Laseen's contract; the Tyrant Raest arrivs in Darujhistan to his great dismay; and the T'Orud Cabal is instructed to ready themselves.SciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. Copy the link below to see DM Phil's spreadsheet for the novel; it's pretty impressive. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nh6cbEEYsRoyeYDCqjaKfwuNiMWSI_DQ/view?usp=sharing Copy the link below to visit the Malazan Wiki. https://malazan.fandom.com/wiki/Malazan_Wiki We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email: scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.com Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ The cover

In this episode:The revelry of the Gedderone Fete begins; a sorcerous storm approaches from the East; and Rallick Nom confronts a despised councilman.SciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. Copy the link below to see DM Phil's spreadsheet for the novel; it's pretty impressive. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nh6cbEEYsRoyeYDCqjaKfwuNiMWSI_DQ/view?usp=sharing Copy the link below to visit the Malazan Wiki. https://malazan.fandom.com/wiki/Malazan_Wiki We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email: scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.com Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ The cover art from the novel used i

In this episode:Adjunct Lorn finally caught up to Whiskeyjack and the Bridgeburners; Serrat met her match; and Raest, the Jaghut Tyrant, emerged from long imprisonment.SciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email:scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.comThanks for joining us; we'll see you next chapter.Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ 

In this episode:Crokus and Apsalar seek a new hiding place; Rallick appears on Murillio's doorstep, nearly dead; and Capt. Paran finally makes it to Darujhistan to meet up with Whiskeyjack and the Bridgeburners.SciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email:scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.comThanks for joining us; we'll see you next chapter.Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ 

In this episode:Rallick thwarts an assassination; a new force has stepped in to protect the Coin Bearer; & Lorn absconds from the barrow with the Tyrant's acorn.SciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email:scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.comThanks for joining us; we'll see you next chapter.Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ 

ERRATA @18:22 -- read the Crippled GodIn this episode:An agent of the Eel delivers unwelcome news; High Alchemist Baruk and Anomander Rake discuss the fate of Darujhistan; & Crokus and Apsalar are forced into hiding.SciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email:scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.comThanks for joining us; we'll see you next chapter.Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ 

In this episode:Lorn and Tool enter the Jaghut barrow; Sorry takes a new name; Paran's sword is tested against Rhivi lancesSciFi & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email:scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.comThanks for joining us; we'll see you next chapter.Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/ 

In this episode:Paran and Toc ride into an ambush that sets off a cascade of effects; Lorn meets some of the locals; and Dragnipur drinks again.Science Fiction & Fantasy Read Along is a podcast and book club dedicated to a deeper understanding of our favorite books and series. These recordings are intended as a supplement to the chapters covered. They definitely contain SPOILERS. We'd like to encourage you to comment, and like the podcast if you do. Subscribe, tell your friends and all that jazz. If you'd like to contact us directly, use the following email:scifiandfantasyreadalong@gmail.comThanks for joining us; we'll see you next chapter.Thank you to Setuniman for letting us use his awesome piano loop! https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/