Fantasy Book of the Month Podcast

Mar 31 2025 50 ep. 64 mins 120

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Fantasy nerds from across the internet get together to talk about books. Every month you will receive written book reviews, recommendations, and themed discussions from an eclectic collection of readers from Reddit and beyond.

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An Interview with Travis Deverell a.k.a. Shirtaloon, author of “He Who Fights With Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure” | FBOM Ep. 59.5 #2

Mar 31 2025 80 mins

Following our last episode, we sit down with Travis Deverell, a.k.a. Shirtaloon, author of the popular LitRPG novel He Who Fights With Monsters. Learn more about Travis Deverell and his book series at hewhofightswithmonsters.com. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Pe

“He Who Fights With Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure” by Travis Deverell a.k.a. Shirtaloon | FBOM Ep. 59

Mar 28 2025 93 mins

This month, we discuss the popular LitRPG novel He Who Fights With Monsters, and hold a discussion on the LitRPG genre more broadly. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Peter's games here, and see his newest TTRPG, The Well! Caty: Visit Griffin's Roost Books and Tre

“Dragon of Ash & Stars: The Autobiography of a Night Dragon,” by H. Leighton Dickson | FBOM Ep. 58

Mar 07 2025 52 mins

This month, we discuss the theme of anthropomorphic animals in fantasy literature. Specifically, we read Dragon of Ash and Stars: The Autobiography of a Night Dragon by H. Leighton Dickson, a fantasy novel featuring an anthropomorphic dragon as the narrator. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up!

An Interview with Joshua Phillip Johnson, author of The Forever Sea | FBOM Ep. 57.5

Feb 10 2025 66 mins

This month, we interview Joshua Phillip Johnson, author of The Forever Sea. Here about how the prairie pothole region of Minnesota and its tall grass prairies inspired the Forever Sea, the author's writing process, and more! Learn more about Joshua Phillip Johnson on his website, www.joshuaphillipjohnson.com. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out T

The Forever Sea by Joshua Phillip Johnson | FBOM Ep. 57

Aug 11 2024 48 mins

This month, we read The Forever Sea by Joshua Phillip Johnson. This novel was first recommended to us by author Mary Robinette Kowal on an earlier episode of the show. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Peter's games here, and see his newest TTRPG, The Well! Caty:

“Classic Fantasy” (The Neverending Story by Michael Ende) | FBOM Ep. 56

Apr 28 2024 34 mins

This month for our conversation on classic fantasy, we read The Neverending Story by German author Michael Ende. This novel inspired the 1984 film that goes by the same name. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Peter's games here, and see his newest TTRPG, The Well!

“Political Fantasy” (Age of Ash by Daniel Abraham) | FBOM Ep. 55

Feb 29 2024 69 mins

This month for our conversation on dinosaurs, we read Blood Adept by Glynn Stewart. Here is a brief description of the book: Kithamar is a center of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories unfold. This is Alys's. When her brother is murdered, a petty thief from the slums of Longhill sets out to discover

“Dinosaurs” (Blood Adept by Glynn Stewart) | FBOM Ep. 54

Jan 09 2024 43 mins

This month for our conversation on political fantasy, we read Age of Ash by Daniel Abraham. Here is a brief description of the book: Hard rides and long nights as a cattle hand prepared Teer for the harsh life of a bounty hunter on the Unity’s eastern frontier. His fate now tied to the disguised El-Spehari demigod Kard, his quick eye and steady shooting hand have kep

December 2023: “Elements” | FBOM Ep. 53

Dec 18 2023 53 mins

This month for our conversation on the use of elements and elemental powers in fantasy, we read Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee. Here is a brief description of the book: The Rise of Kyoshi follows Kyoshi in her early teens and her journey into becoming the Avatar. Before reading this book, it is so hard to imagine Kyoshi as a confused young girl

November 2023: “Last Call” by Tim Powers | FBOM Ep. 52

Nov 23 2023 53 mins

This month for our conversation on airships, we read Last Call by Tim Powers. Here is a brief description of the book: In Last Call, the Locus Fantasy Award and World Fantasy Award winner by Tim Powers, ex-professional gambler Scott Crane hasn't returned to Las Vegas, or held a hand of cards, in ten years. But nightmares about a strange poker game he once attended—a conte