Preeti and Jenn dig into the YA boarding school novel that is New Spring, wonder about internal timelines, and are OBSESSED with Siuan and Moiraine's relationship.

New Spring: Chapters 1-9

The Path of Daggers comes to a close with both bangs and whimpers, and Jenn and Preeti are very confused and have many Questions. So. Many. Questions. Reminder that we're on hiatus until July, when we'll be starting Winter's Heart! Episode 1 will cover the Prologue through Chapter 2. Check out our books! <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/magic-has-no-borders-sona-charaipotra/18811732?ean=9780063208261" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Has No Borders</a> (May 23)<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/spider-man-s-bad-connection-preeti-chhibber/18725894?ean=9781368057707" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spider-Man's Bad Connection</a> (September 5)<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-grimoire-of-grave-fates/18857983?ean=9780593427453" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Grimoire of Grave Fates</a> (June)<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/mermaids-never-drown-tales-to-dive-for-preeti-chhibber/18959041?ean=9781250823816" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mermaids Never Drown</a> (September)<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/fit-for-the-gods-greek-mythology-from-the-margins-jenn-northington/19015499?ean=9780593469248" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fit for the Gods</a> (August 1) - <a href="https://www.malaprops.com/preorder-signed-copies-fit-gods" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Preorder from Malaprop's</a>!

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 25-31

Jenn and Preeti exult in Egwene's secret plan revealed, are very concerned about Rand and his plans, and have some shout-outs and thoughts from Jordan Con and the Discord! Next episode: Chapter 25 - The End Preorder books! <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/spider-man-s-bad-connection-preeti-chhibber/18725894?ean=9781368057707" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spider-Man's Bad Connection</a> (September 5) <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/magic-has-no-borders-sona-charaipotra/18811732?ean=9780063208261" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Has No Borders</a> (May 23)<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-grimoire-of-grave-fates/18857983?ean=9780593427453" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Grimoire of Grave Fates</a> - June<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/mermaids-never-drown-tales-to-dive-for-preeti-chhibber/18959041?ean=9781250823816" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mermaids Never Drown</a> - September (<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/vampires-never-get-old-tales-with-fresh-bite-natalie-c-parker/14322509?ean=9781250230010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vampires Never Get Old</a>)<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/fit-for-the-gods-greek-mythology-from-the-margins-jenn-northington/19015499?ean=9780593469248" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fit for the Gods </a> - August 1

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 18-24

In this section, Preeti and Jenn encounter yet another Sekrit Plan, Sevanna finally starting to reap what she's sown, and a very bleak Rand. <a href="JordanCon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JordanCon</a> is this weekend! Next episode: Chapters 18-24 Pre-order Preeti's new books! <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/spider-man-s-bad-connection-preeti-chhibber/18725894?ean=9781368057707" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spider-Man's Bad Connection</a> (September 5) and <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/magic-has-no-borders-sona-charaipotra/18811732?ean=9780063208261" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Has No Borders</a> (May 23)

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 11-17

Preeti and Jenn get very excited for the return of some characters, get very frustrated with everyone being undercut and character-assassinated, and have some big questions about Balwer. We'll be at <a href="jordancon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JordanCon</a>! <a href="https://gizmodo.com/marvel-spider-man-novel-bad-connection-preeti-chhibber-1850295698" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the first chapter of Preeti's new Spider-Man book</a> (Spider-Man's Bad Connection) on io9! Next episode: Chapters 11-17

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 6-11

As they start Path of Daggers, Preeti and Jenn are SUPER into the Prologue and less into the next four-ish chapters. Weird pacing choices, Robert Jordan!! Check out the <a href="http://jordancon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JordanCon schedule</a> Next episode: Chapters 6-10

The Path of Daggers: Prologue - Chapter 5

It's the grand finale! And yet another rollercoaster, as Jenn and Preeti talk horror, action, pacing, and argue about whether or not [redacted] is actually dead. Content warning for discussion of rape in Chapters 37-39 Join us at <a href="http://jordancon.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JordanCon</a> in April! Next episode: The Path of Daggers, Prologue through Chapter 5

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 35-41

With yet another rollercoaster section, Preeti and Jenn dig into some complicated issues of consent, a very exciting reunion, some Big Plot Questions, and what it means to be ta'veren. Content warnings for discussion of rape in Chapters 28 and 29. Our final (!) Crown of Swords episode will cover Chapters 35-41, and will air on March 8th. Upcoming Books:Fit for the Gods (August 2023), co-edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab Williams<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/magic-has-no-borders-sona-charaipotra/18811732?ean=9780063208261" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magic Has No Borders</a> (May 2023), with a story from Preeti!

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 27-34

This section truly was the best of times and the worst of times. Join Preeti and Jenn as they appreciate the good bits (the bromance potential of Mat and Birgitte, the horror of Moghedien at Shayol Ghul, and a surprising side character saving the day) and get really frustrated by the bad bits (Ebou Dar shenanigans, basically all of Chapter 26). Content warnings for discussion of rape and suicidal thoughts in the Chapter 26 section. Next episode: Chapters 27-34

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 20-26

In this plot-packed section, Jenn and Preeti get to talk about Mat, the Amazing Race/National Treasure situation in Ebou Dar, and newly-arrived characters -- some familiar, some ... unclear. There were some technical issues this episode, so the audio/volume is a little awkward at points. Apologies! Next episode: Chapters 20-26

A Crown of Swords: 13-19

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Longtime fans Jenn and Preeti revisit the Wheel of Time series in preparation for the TV show’s launch, and dig into their personal connections with the books, how well they hold up, and what they think will make it to screen. Join them for two episodes a month, featuring recaps of the books and the show (eventually), interviews, recommendations, obsessing about Mat Cauthon, and more.

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