The Binge Reading Bookclub

• Episode 7 - Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel (or Epistoral Structure, the emphasis on the

  Today we chat about  Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel, a story told through very unconventional epistoral technique of the discovery of a giant alien robot on planet earth. A collection of interviews performed by a mysterious government spook, we discover the various pitfalls of keeping a giant robot as a pet and the geopolitical repercussions. Nick and Hugo also chat Worldcon and Bloody Scotland, we continue our novel with dramatic flair, and Hugo puts Nick through his paces, testing his giant robot franchise knowledgeIf you want to read what we have so far of our novel, follow the link to our website below.The next episode of the BRBC will come out on the 28th August where we will have an extra special guest Sunyi Dean to discuss Leech by Hiron Ennes, a a gothic horror told from the perspective of a parasite with multiple human bodies. Follow the links below for more details: Official Sitefollow us on Blueskyemail us: [email protected]

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• Episode 6 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (or the Importance of Voice and Narrative Tone)

  Today we chat about  A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, a story of the Count Rostov and his various encounters while under house arrest the Metropol Hotel in Moscow. We talk voice, narrative tone, and why Hugo feels more compassion for The Bishop than he does for The Count himself.If you want to read what we have so far of our novel, follow the link to our website below.The next episode of the BRBC will come out on the 31st July where we will be reading Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neveu, a Sci-fi epic told entirely through the means of voice notes, captains log's, and audio communications... but transcribed to word form obviously. Follow the links below for more details: Official Sitefollow us on Blueskyemail us: [email protected]

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• Episode 5 - Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin (or A Weekend in the Countryside by Samanta Schweblin)

  Today we chat about Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin, a tense and heartbreaking horror that investigates the repercussions of 'Soul Splitting' in the wake of agricultural poisoning in the Argentinian countryside. We talk tension in writing and how to guide readers through a story without even needing chapters, how to navigate the world of social media and publishing, and our novel takes an 'innocuous turn'.If you want to read what we have so far of our novel, follow the link to our website below.The next episode of the BRBC will come out on the 26th June where we will be reading A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, a piece of historical fiction that counts as book number 6 of Nick's 'favourite books of all time', as it seems that all the books so far have been his favourite book of all time. Follow the links below for more details: Official Sitefollow us on Blueskyemail us: [email protected]

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• Episode 4 - Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor (or Laini's Superpower is Writing Prose)

  Today we chat about Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor, a fantasy novel the follows the story of orphan Lazlo Strange and Godspawn Sarai. Nick breaks down how Laini writes vivid and imaginative prose that reflects the world in which the story is set. We also discuss the implications of if this novel was set in the same universe as Inception, the release of Nick's latest novel Dissolution, and make a 15 year leap in our novel at the end.If you want to read what we have so far of our novel, follow the link to our website below.The next episode of the BRBC will come out on the 24th April where we will be reading Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor, a second world fantasy filled with creatures, angels, and all sorts of mystery. We will explore how Laini Taylor develops a fleshed out world through immaculate prose. Follow the links below for more details: Official Sitefollow us on Blueskyemail us: [email protected]

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• Episode 3 - Planetfall by Emma Newman (or An Unreliable Narrator, or Were They?)

  Today we chat about Planetfall by Emma Newman, Sci-fi set 20 years after humanity sets foot on a new planet in search of God's City. Nicholas helps us understand how Newman shifts the readers perspective to distrust the main character Renata Ghali's (not Renata Bliss) perspective on the story playing out. We also chat about our favourite cross-over universe headcannon, invented ailments, and continue our tonally jarring novel. If you want to read what we have so far of our novel, follow the link to our website below.The next episode of the BRBC will come out on the 24th April where we will be reading Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor, a second world fantasy filled with creatures, angels, and all sorts of mystery. We will explore how Laini Taylor develops a fleshed out world through immaculate prose. Follow the links below for more details: Official Sitefollow us on Blueskyemail us: [email protected]

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