Storyphoria Book Club

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Welcome to Storyphoria Book Club, the podcast exploring fantasy and sci-fi books! From epic sagas to mind-bending tales, we're exploring one book every 4-6 weeks with new episodes weekly, allowing us to savor every moment of the adventure. Bonus episodes indulge in lively bookish discussions to further quench your bookish thirst! Whether you're a die-hard fan of fantasy and sci-fi or a curious soul eager to explore new realms, join our community of avid readers as we unravel the boundless wonders of the written word on our quest to find Storyphoria read less
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Ming Tsu Meets John Wick (Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu Ch.46-Ch.60
Oct 2 2023
Ming Tsu Meets John Wick (Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu Ch.46-Ch.60
Welcome to part four of four on our journey through The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin. In this episode we're discussing thoughts from Chapters 46-60 as Ming and crew steam towards a final showdown! Can Ming finally rescue his wife? If so, at what cost? Can a mysterious albino savior actually save Ming on this final leg of his quest for revenge? And most importantly, will we get the thrilling conclusion we expect or will this book end up writing checks Ming Tsu just can't cash? _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: TINYURL.COM/OWTTLINKS Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZON BOOKSHOP.ORG Consider joining the Storyphoria Book Club Newsletter to get bonus content made just for you and other book loving fantasy/sci-fi nerds like me! NEWSLETTER However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
A Foggy Memory and a Burning Snake(Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu Ch.16-Ch.30)
Sep 18 2023
A Foggy Memory and a Burning Snake(Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu Ch.16-Ch.30)
Welcome to part two of four on our journey through The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin. In this episode we're discussing thoughts from Chapters 16-30 as Ming continues on his quest for vengeance while we learn more about the mysterious new members of his magical traveling companions. Can Ming trust his own memories and are things really as they seem? Only one thing is certain and that is the ever present danger that swirls around Ming Tsu the closer he gets to the names on his list. _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: TINYURL.COM/OWTTLINKS Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZON BOOKSHOP.ORG Consider joining the Storyphoria Book Club Newsletter to get bonus content made just for you and other book loving fantasy/sci-fi nerds like me! NEWSLETTER However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
A Mission For Vengeance And A Beginning (Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu Ch.1-Ch.15)
Sep 11 2023
A Mission For Vengeance And A Beginning (Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu Ch.1-Ch.15)
We kick off our next book with part one of four on our journey through The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin. In this episode we're discussing thoughts from Chapters 1-15 as we're introduced to the main characters and pulled right into the story already in progress. This gothic western fantasy gets underway in cinematic fashion and wastes no time before jumping right into the tale of revenge for our title character, Ming Tsu, as he seeks to rescue his beloved wife Ada from the clutches of the men that kidnapped her and imprisoned him. _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: TINYURL.COM/OWTTLINKS Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZON BOOKSHOP.ORG Consider joining the Storyphoria Book Club Newsletter to get bonus content made just for you and other book loving fantasy/sci-fi nerds like me! NEWSLETTER However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
Whisked Away to New Realms: 10 Fantastical Books on Our Book Club's Radar!
Aug 15 2023
Whisked Away to New Realms: 10 Fantastical Books on Our Book Club's Radar!
Taking a look at 10 books we're super excited about diving into here as potential picks for the Storyphoria Book Club here on the podcast! -PLUS- While it's not officially announced yet, our next book club pick IS one of the ten on this list! Can you guess which one? Do you have one you HOPE it is? HERE'S THE LIST: The Bear and the Nightingale (The Winternight Trilogy #1) by Katherine Arden Russian folklore based fantasy with fairy tale elements The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Gothic, Western, Fantasy with a feel of Historical Fiction Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Low stakes High Fantasy - the book that really put “cozy fantasy” on the map The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Lovecraftian Urban Fantasy novella Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky Sci-fi fantasy with world ending stakes Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Mythological fantasy featuring a house that is not quite what it seems The Summer Tree (The Fionavar Tapestry #1) by Guy Gavriel Kay Classic epic fantasy with a touch of sci-fi All Our Wrong Today’s by Elan Mastai Time travel sci-fi with a focus on character and relationships The Martian by Andy Weir Space based realistic sci-fi - do I REALLY need to tell you about this one? The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid Hungarian and Jewish history and mythology based fantasy _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZON BOOKSHOP.ORG Consider joining the Storyphoria Book Club Newsletter to get bonus content made just for you and other book loving fantasy/sci-fi nerds like me! NEWSLETTER However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Fates Foretold / Blueprints / Stories / Bons Reves
Jul 28 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Fates Foretold / Blueprints / Stories / Bons Reves
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Fates Foretold Blueprints : London, December 1902 Stories : Paris, January 1903 Bons Reves _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZON BOOKSHOP.ORG Consider joining the Storyphoria Book Club Newsletter to get bonus content made just for you and other book loving fantasy/sci-fi nerds like me! NEWSLETTER However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Transmutation / Suspended / Second Lighting of the Bonfire
Jul 24 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Transmutation / Suspended / Second Lighting of the Bonfire
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Transmutation : New York, November 1, 1902 Suspended : New York, November 1, 1902 The Second Lighting of the Bonfire : New York, November 1, 1902 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Aftermath / Incendiary
Jul 21 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Aftermath / Incendiary
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Aftermath : New York, November 1, 1902 Incendiary : New York, October 31, 1902 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Charming but Deadly / Precognition / Pursuit / Old Ghosts
Jul 17 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Charming but Deadly / Precognition / Pursuit / Old Ghosts
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Charming but Deadly Precognition : En Route from Boston to New York, October 31, 1902 Pursuit : En Route from Boston to New York, October 31, 1902 Old Ghosts : London, October 31, 1902 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Escapement / Impasse / Visitations
Jul 14 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Escapement / Impasse / Visitations
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Escapement : Concord and Boston, October 31, 1902 Impasse : Montreal, August 1902 Visitations : September, 1902 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Technicalities / Playing with Fire / Tsukiko
Jul 10 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Technicalities / Playing with Fire / Tsukiko
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Technicalities : London, November 1, 1901 Playing with Fire Tsukiko : En Route From London to Munich , November 1, 1901 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Farewell / Retrospect / Beautiful Pain
Jul 3 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Farewell / Retrospect / Beautiful Pain
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Farewell : Concord, Massachusetts, October 30 and 31, 1902 Retrospect : London, November 1, 1901 Beautiful Pain : London, November 1, 1901 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Intersections I / Darkest Before the Dawn / Intersections II / Pool of Tears
Jun 26 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Intersections I / Darkest Before the Dawn / Intersections II / Pool of Tears
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Intersections I: The Drop of a Hat - London, October31–November 1, 1901 Darkest Before the Dawn - Concord, Massachusetts, October 31, 1902 Intersections II: Scarlet Furies and Red Destinies - London, October 31–November 1, 1901 The Pool of Tears _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club) The Night Circus - Stormy Seas / An Entreaty / Invitation
Jun 19 2023
{Book Club) The Night Circus - Stormy Seas / An Entreaty / Invitation
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Stormy Seas : Dublin, June 1901 An Entreaty : Concord, Massachusetts, October 30, 1902 Invitation : London, October 30, 1901 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Bookkeeping / Three Cups of Tea with Lainie Burgess
Jun 12 2023
{Book Club} The Night Circus - Bookkeeping / Three Cups of Tea with Lainie Burgess
Welcome to Season Two, a buddy read of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Join us as we explore this story in buddy read fashion, slow and steady - just a few chapters at a time! With chapter summaries and analysis, character discussion, and (probably totally wrong) predictions, we'll hopefully unlock our very own Storyphoria as we journey through this book! This season is safe for first time readers as I am myself a first time reader of this book, and I'd love it if you joined us! _______________________________________________________ In this episode we will be covering the following chapters: Bookkeeping : London, March 1900 Three Cups of Tea with Lainie Burgess : London, Basel, and Constantinople, 1900 _______________________________________________________ FIND LINKS TO ALL THE IMPORTANT WAYS TO JOIN THE STORYPHORIA COMMUNITY AT: SOLO.TO/STORYPHORIA Want to support the show?Buy me a book via Amazon or Bookshop.org off my wishlists at: AMAZONBOOKSHOP.ORG However you support the show, even if it’s just sharing/rating/reviewing the episodes wherever you get your podcasts, is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Remember, if you have recommendations you’d like to share, thoughts on any of the books/movies mentioned, or anything else, feel free to reach out via the voicemail option here in the show notes or over on social media where you’ll find me @storyphoria everywhere! INSTAGRAM TWITTER DISCORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyphoria/message