More Magic Book Club

Welcome to the More Magic Book Club, a podcast for fantasy readers dying to talk about the latest fantasy book you read.Each month, we discuss a recent fantasy novel in detail so you know you’re not the only one who hated that character or wanted to move into that fantasy world (and you also don’t have to worry about exhausting your friends who just don’t get it).This podcast is not spoiler-free. Listen at your own risk.

More Magic Book Club is a arts podcast hosted by Demi Utley, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Demi Utley hosts More Magic Book Club, a arts show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  What is weird SFF?

  Sep 19, 202659 minS1

  In this episode we try to define what exactly is "weird" Sci-Fi or Fantasy? Co-host A.J. Peterson joins along with Rain Sullivan (@writeasrainsullivan on IG), a self-described author of weird SFF. Grab your most unusual mug, sink into a cozy chair, and join us for this informative episode! Books mentioned in this episode: The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780062444134 Monk and Robot by Becky Chambers: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9781250386335 Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9781250313188 The Martian by Andy Weir: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780553418026 Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9781250320520 This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9781534430990 The Raven Scholar by by Antonia Hodgson: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780316577229 Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780593804216 There is no Antimemetics Division by qntm: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780593983751 The Raven Tower by Anne Leckie: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780316388702 Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780316565172 Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9780316565172 Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9781250824042 Bookstores Mentioned: Charlie's Queer Books (Seattle) https://charliesqueerbooks.com/ Parallel Worlds Bookshop (Portland) https://www.parallelworldsbookshop.com/ Hidden Worlds Bookstore (Hillsboro, OR) https://www.hiddenworldsbookstore.com/ Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Prefer email? Sign up at moremagicpodcast.com to receive emails when new episodes release, updates on new projects, and special subscriber-only magic. Credits: Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠ Co-Host: A.J. Peterson, https://www.ajpeterson.com/ Special Guest: Rain Sullivan, https://rainsullivanwrites.com/ — Audio Production - Gregory Mikels Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro: Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy Public Domain Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Recorded 1980 Original music links: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

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  Episode #27

  Book Club: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

  Aug 30, 202644 minS1

  This month we chat about the Hugo award-winning novel, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. A fantasy-murder mystery mashup, we get tastes of multiple genres that left us eager to see where this world goes. Grab your sleuthing tools and join us for a discussion *with spoilers* of this creative book! The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett: https://bookshop.org/a/120999/9781984820716 Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Prefer email? Sign up at moremagicpodcast.com to receive emails when new episodes release, updates on new projects, and special subscriber-only magic. Credits: Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠ Co-Host: Marianne Boules — Audio Production - Gregory Mikels Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro: Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy Public Domain Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Recorded 1980 Original music links: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

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  Episode #26

  Mythology Retellings with Lauren J.A. Bear

  Aug 20, 20261h 9mS1

  Some stories stay with us for 3,000 years. In this special episode, mythology retelling author, Lauren J.A. Bear joins to chat about why we love mythology, the importance of it today, and even the implications for art of all types. It's a fun episode where we share a few book recs and really dive into this subgenre and it's legacy. Books mentioned in this episode: Daughters of Bronze by A. D. Rhine Clytemnestra’s Bind by Susan Wilson Helen’s Judgement by Susan Wilson Songs of Achilles by Madeline Miller Circe by Madeline Miller Seeds by Angie Paxton Daughter of Olympus by Hannah Lynn Ungodly Rich Katharine McGee Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Beloved by Toni Morrison The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 1984 by George Orwell Lauren’s piece for Fantasy Cafe: https://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2023/04/women-in-sff-month-lauren-j-a-bear/ Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Prefer email? Sign up at moremagicpodcast.com to receive emails when new episodes release, updates on new projects, and special subscriber-only magic. Credits: Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠ Guest: Lauren J.A. Bear, https://www.laurenjabear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/laurenjabear/ — Audio Production - Gregory Mikels Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro: Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy Public Domain Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Recorded 1980 Original music links: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

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  Episode #25

  The Golem and the Jinni with Helene Wecker - Author Interview!

  Aug 3, 20261h 32mS1

  In this extra special book club episode, we chat with author Helene Wecker about her book, The Golem and the Jinni. From historical immersion in 1899 New York to the complexity of a magic system built on belief to character trapped both physically and mentally, this story has much to discuss. Helene shares many behind-the-scenes aspects of the book and larger trilogy along with amusing anecdotes. You'll laugh and learn a few new things in this episode! Channel Chava and grab your favorite pastry, a beautiful tin cup, and join us for this fun discussion. Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Prefer email? Sign up at moremagicpodcast.com to receive emails when new episodes release, updates on new projects, and special subscriber-only magic. The complete trilogy: The Golem and the Jinni The Hidden Palace The Gates of Midnight Helene's website for future updates: https://www.helenewecker.com/ Credits: Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠ Co-Host: Marianne Boules — Audio Production - Gregory Mikels Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro: Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy Public Domain Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Recorded 1980 Original music links: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

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  Episode #24

  The Love of Gods: Mythology Fantasy

  Jul 20, 202657 minS1

  Who doesn't love a book with gods and goddesses? These immortal, powerful being create perfect drama and stories that leave us appreciating our humanity. From Greek mythology retellings to invented mythologies in secondary worlds, there's a book with gods for everyone. In this special episode, authors A.J. Peterson and Rebecca Brodkey join to chat about their love of gods and offer recommendations for your next read. Pour a cup of something powerful and settle in for this episode (toga optional). Let us know what you think in the comments, and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Prefer email? Sign up at moremagicpodcast.com to receive emails when new episodes release, updates on new projects, and special subscriber-only magic. Credits: Host: Demi Utley, ⁠https://demiutley.substack.com/⁠ Guests: A.J. Peterson, https://www.ajpeterson.com/ Rebecca Brodkey, https://www.rebeccabrodkey.com/ — Audio Production - Gregory Mikels Additional credits for the music used during the intro and outro: Remix Composition & Production - Gregory Mikels Danse Sacrée composed by Claude Debussy Public Domain Performed by the United States Marine Chamber Orchestra with Major Jason K. Fettig, conducting, MSgt Karen Grimsey, harp soloist on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. The Carnival of the Animals composed by Camille Saint-Saëns License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Recorded 1980 Original music links: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Danse_Sacr%C3%A9e.ogg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Camille_Saint-Sa%C3%ABns_-_The_Carnival_of_the_Animals.ogg

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