Fantasy Book of the Month Podcast

Mar 07 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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“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

October 2023: “Leviathan” by Scott Westerfeld | FBOM Ep. 51

Oct 27 2023 45 mins

This month for our conversation on airships, we read Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Here is a brief description of the book: It is the cusp of World War I. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ genetically fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their Leviathan is a whale

August 2023: “Annihilation” by Jeff VanderMeer | FBOM Ep. 50

Aug 16 2023 73 mins

This month, we read Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer, the book that inspired the movie by the same name. Please consider supporting us below: Back Shards of the Aegis on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3sh2z7x 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: