If you’re not too offended but the first few minutes you’re going to love this episode. It’s not as bad as that sounds, but we both need help choosing words right there at the top. But THEN we get excited about new Scott Lynch, Westeros History, and Benedict Cumberbatch reading Neil Gaiman out loud.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Fat Tire Amber Ale
Veronica: Pinot Noir of some sort. From her big sack of wine.
QUICK BURNS
Coming Soon: “The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF” Edited by Mike Ashley
Gene Wolfe’s New Novel “The Land Across” Sounds Like It Might Be Politically Charged
Publication date confirmed for THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES
More details on THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE
J. K. Rowling’s Pottermore to launch on PlayStation Home
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere
Veronica Mars movie!
BOOK CHECK-IN
Power Couples
NEXT BOOK
Dragonriders of Pern: (just Dragonflight if you don’t have time for all three)
BARE YOUR SWORD
BSFA Awards answer
200 Significant Science Fiction Books by Women, 1984–2001
Veronica’s panel at Engadget Expand
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I was wondering if Sword and Laser was ever going to cover Military Science Fiction, like the epic Honor Harrington series by David Weber or The Lost Fleet series by Jack Campbell. David Weber has another wonderful series, Safehold. I’ve read all of the books in the series and would love to see your take on them. Thanks for the wonderful show, Mark
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