  This week on the pod, @celestialintent returns to discuss the second half of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Córdova (chapter 12 – end). We talk about the suspicious lack of the First Order, the rarity and beauty of telling a smaller story in the Star Wars universe, and ~teenage romance~. […]

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Book Wars Pod, Episode 129: Don’t Drown, Not Sexy

Download This week on the pod, @celestialintent joins us in our first discussion of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Córdova (start – chapter 11). We talk about who’s returning (and who’s new), life under the First Order, and plans gone awry. Adriana will join us throughout our reading, so stay tuned! If […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 128: I Thought He Was Blue?

Download This week we continue our discussion on Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse (chapters 22-end). We discuss how Finn and Poe are definitely not, not at all, totally a couple, leaders who are so bad at their jobs that BOTH their underlings defect, and self-sacrifice running rampant in the franchise. If you have the means and […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 126: What’s Up! This is Crimes!

Download This week we continue our discussion on Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse (chapters 10-21). We talk about the drag-alongs our rag tag team from last week was able to drum up, the Resistance’s various teams’ inability to follow directions while on assignment, and our old friend, Ransolm Casterfo. If you have the means and are […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 125: Jamming Boba Fett in Weird Places

Download This week we start Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse. We talk about the book as a tie-in to other media (and whether it feels like a tie-in), what redemption might look like for some returning characters, some old friends being dragged back into war, and, of course, Leia. During this episode, we reference the following […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 124: He Likes His Chickens, He Hates the Humidity

Download This week we finally read Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire by Delilah S. Dawson. We talk at length, with special quests Meg (@jane_anon) and Rob (@SmoothLikeMayo) about the problematic plot and writing of this book, and beg LFL and Del Rey to do better. We also mention this tweet thread from friend of the Pod […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 123: Is It Creamy Tho?

Download This week we wrap our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed. We talk about the trauma that emerges during war, dive deep into a few of our favorite characters from the novel, and discuss why Alexander Freed is going to ruin us with this trilogy. For a list of black-owned bookstores to order […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 122: Sentient Garbage

Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapter 15 through the end of the book). We talk about how the merry band of misfits accidentally stumbles into not killing everyone, and the evolving mindsets of both the Republic pilots and the Imperial ones. For a list of black-owned bookstores […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 121: Good Grades at Murder

Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapters 10 through 14). We discuss Hera’s penchant for bringing trash people together and making them useful, Yrica’s inability to bond with her team, and the lack of a moral code in the New Republic. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 120: A Broccoli-Type Direction

Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapters 6 through 9). We talk about the impact being in a war zone can have on your friend group, the birth of the book’s namesake squadron, and HERA MOTHERF*CKIN’ SYNDULLA. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 119: That’s What Makes the Groove New

Download The hosts take time to discuss the protests around the country in response to the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, and how (and why) it matters for EVERYONE, in fandom and out. Resources for those who want to learn more: Places to donate: – https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ – Minnesota Freedom Fund – https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ – Black […]

Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 29: Black Lives Matter

Download This week we’re starting our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (the start of the book through chapter 5). We meet our merry band of misanthropes, try to pin down what’s happening in the different timelines, and figure out where in the galaxy it’s all going down. We also talk about the trauma […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 118: Let’s Go Hang Out in the Toilet

Download This week we’re wrapping up our discussion of TARKIN by James Luceno. We talk about the progression of the Empire, from Order 66 and CATALYST through the OT era, as well as ask the question: does anyone actually respect Darth Vader? (Spoilers: other than Tarkin, no). Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 117: He’s THAT Girl

Download This week we’re finishing up the reading for TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover the different loyalties and motivations of the beings that make up the Empire, how Tarkin is Smart (TM), and what that little rascal Palpatine’s end-game might be. Now, ONTO THE WRAP! Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 116: Does Finland Exist?

Download This week we’re continuing our discussion on TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover how to fight an empire and how an empire ought to respond to such a “fight,” or in this case, an act of open hostility! We also cover Darth Vader being dramatic (like in most episodes, TBH). Book Wars Pod explores […]

Book Wars Pod, Episode 115: The Li’l Belly

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