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7. Episode 50: Morgawr (Ch. 18-33)
02:58:04||Season 6, Ep. 7The end of the season is upon us, and it's time to deal with this Morgawr guy once and for all. We're in for a wild ride, and our enthusiasm for different parts of the book vary just as wildly. Join us as we discuss the return of book 1's pacing issues, the satisfying return of a sidelined character, and the bizarre decisions made about how this book treats women.If you'd like to hear us answer your questions on the show, email them to brooksbooksshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to support the show financially, head over to ko-fi.com/brooksbooksshow.Next time we're watching Treasure Planet! The time after that we're watching Reign of Fire! And the time after THAT we're starting Season 7 of Brooks's Books with Sometimes the Magic Works.
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6. Episode 49 - Morgawr (Ch. 1-17)
02:50:30||Season 6, Ep. 6Freed from the tyranny of fantasy reference books, we return to resolve those big cliffhangers from the end of Antrax! Morgawr may not have the breadth of horrifying concepts as Antrax did, but it sure has one really strong one. Join us as we get into how Terry starts to converge the separate story threads, the bold choice of reducing a character to a Macguffin, and dive deep into our feelings on the end of a character we love.Send us questions at brooksbooksshow@gmail.com and we might answer them on the show! If you'd like to send us financial support, head over to ko-fi.com/brooksbooksshow.Next time we're reading chapters 18-33 of Morgawr.5. Episode 48: The World of Shannara
02:58:54||Season 6, Ep. 5Sometimes on this show we get to read really excellent books. Sometimes there's really great writing and themes. Compelling character arcs. Interesting worldbuilding ideas. Maybe even some good horror.Sometimes, instead, we read The World of Shannara.If you'd like your questions answered on the show, email us at brooksbooksshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to support the show financially, head over to ko-fi.com/brooksbooksshow.Next time we're reading chapters 1-17 of Morgawr.4. Episode 47: Antrax (Ch. 15-29)
02:58:22||Season 6, Ep. 4Welcome to Brooks's Books, the show where we're tormented by an evil AI for all eternity! Join us this week as we discuss how Leah wants better for Ryer Ord Star, Dave dislikes Phoenix Stones, and Josh believes that Bek Rowe is the personification of the Sword of Shannara.If you'd like your questions answered on the show, email us at brooksbooksshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to support the show financially, head to ko-fi.com/brooksbooksshow.Next time we're reading The World of Shannara. Buckle up.3.5. Episode 46.5: Siblingcast!
01:08:55||Season 6, Ep. 3.5Our schedules have been crazy lately, and Josh and Leah are stuck recording without Dave! We can't just finish Antrax without him on board, so instead the siblings got together to talk about some media we've enjoyed (or not enjoyed) recently. Next week we'll be back to our normal schedule, with the back half of Antrax.3. Episode 46: Antrax (Ch. 1-14)
02:15:53||Season 6, Ep. 3It's time for Antrax, and horror Terry is BACK IN FULL FORCE. I hope you're ready to be distressed! Join us as we explore the mysteries of Castledown, read one of the greatest chapters Terry has ever written, and also go "Eauauaghhhhhh!"If you'd like your questions answered on the show, email us at brooksbooksshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to support the show financially, head over to ko-fi.com/brooksbooksshow.Next time we're reading chapters 15-29 of Antrax.2. Episode 45: Ilse Witch (Ch. 17-32)
03:04:59||Season 6, Ep. 2The party has been assembled, and now it's time to set sail in the skies! This week we join the Jerle Shannara on its blitzkrieg tour of islands in the Blue Divide, and learn a lot more about... well, mostly Bek Rowe. Join us as we discuss the unusual structure of this book, its surprising increase in violence, and how much more compelling the mysteries of this book are than what we've had in the past.If you'd like your questions answered on the show, email us at brooksbooksshow@gmail.com. If you'd like to support the show financially, head over to ko-fi.com/brooksbooksshow.Next time we're reading chapters 1-14 of Antrax.