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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!

The Sword and Laser Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 405 Ratings

Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!

    #484 - It's Giving "Mad"

    #484 - It's Giving "Mad"

    We check in on who's winning the tournament. A vikings kids book! Where it's stabbing time! We talk a little bit about Iron Widow, and wrap up Shadow of the Gods.

    • 48 min
    #483 - C is for Chestburster

    #483 - C is for Chestburster

    A few more thoughts on the Hugos, who would win in a fight between Maas and Yarros, and we preview our March Madness brackets!

    • 44 min
    #482 - Let's Talk About Seax, Baby

    #482 - Let's Talk About Seax, Baby

    We've opened nominations for Mad Marchness!, our March tournament of book picks. Plus, the failure of the Hugos and the rise of Romantasy. And we begin our first impressions of Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne.

    • 54 min
    #481 - Big Trouble in Little Worldcon

    #481 - Big Trouble in Little Worldcon

    Surprise, there's a problem with hosting the Hugos in China. Plus: Keanu Reeves is co-writing with China Mieville, we kick off our February read, The Shadow of the Gods. And our spoilery thoughts on The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes.

    • 54 min
    #480 - What You Can Do With Mickey Mouse

    #480 - What You Can Do With Mickey Mouse

    Alternatives to Goodreads, and one of them is Amazon. Which owns Goodreads. What you can and can't do with Mickey Mouse. The "Who should play Murderbot" discussion continues. Typical human and augmented human stuff! Plus why Veronica should read this month's book pick.

    • 49 min
    #479 - Where Have All The Beef Suits Gone?

    #479 - Where Have All The Beef Suits Gone?

    Are there too many Nat 20s in Kings of the Wyld, our stance on Skarsgard as Murderbot, and we introduce the January pick (which has a lot of triggers).

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
405 Ratings

405 Ratings

malfoxley ,

Great show!

Veronica and Tom, hosts of the Sword and Laser podcast, highlight great books through discussion and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

dajaaj ,

8 year Break!

So I haven’t listened to an episode in like 8 years...since before they had the intro music and sound effects. Love this show and feels just like catching up with an old friend. Like a fine wine just better with age!!

amzimme ,

Great Books!

Great book pics—some I would never have picked up on my own but I loved them! I love their analysis of the texts, banter, and info! This podcast has enhanced my reading life immensely!

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