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Cool Zone Media Book Club

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The Barrow Will Send What It May
Hermetica
Pathfinder
Dino Wars
Climate Change
Bogbottom
Mutual Aid
Anarchism
Boggards
War
The Free Orcs Of Cascadia
Dino War
Survival
Community
William Morris
Everything That Isn't Winter
Dawn Of the Frogs
Future
Death
Svend and His Brethren

Your storytime podcast for a troubled world and for those who dream of better tomorrows, Cool Zone Media Book Club brings you fiction that is one part provocative and one part cozy. Read to you by host Margaret Killjoy, this is the only book club where you don’t have to do the reading, because we do it for you.

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Margaret continues with the final part of a gutting story about rejection and re-accimlation

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Margaret reads you the first part of a story about kids who grew up on the moon

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Margaret discusses your reactions to Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" and "The Day Before the Revolution" with Hazel Acacia and Steven Monacelli

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Margaret reads you a 1963 science fiction story of class stratification, sports, and first contact.

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Recent Guests

Steven Monacelli
Occasional host of It Could Happen Here
Episode: CZM Book Club: Discussing Two Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin
Hazel Acacia
Contributor, zine author
Episode: CZM Book Club: Discussing Two Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin
James Stout
Author of Against the State
Akapress (publisher)
Episode: CZM Book Club: Against the State by James Stout
Alex Smith
Author of Girls Who Look Through Glass; writer/artist/musician
Rosarium Publishing / Arc Dust
Episode: CZM Book Club: Girls Who Look Through Glass, by Alex Smith
Kelly Rose Pflug-Back
A writer, editor, and weightlifting coach living in Toronto.
Episode: CZM Book Club: The Clover Still Grows Wild in Wawanosh, by Kelly Rose Pflug-Back
November Rush
Tattoo artist and painter living in Montreal, Canada, debut writer
Episode: CZM Book Club: Black Hole, by November Rush
Dean Spade
Organizer, writer, and teacher focused on queer and trans liberation as well as racial and economic justice.
Seattle University School of Law
Episode: CZM Book Club: Mutual Aid by Dean Spade, Part Two
Kelsea Yu
Taiwanese-Chinese-American writer enthusiastic about sharks and ghost stories
Clark's World
Episode: CZM Rewind: CZM Book Club: "The Orchard of Tomorrow" by Kelsea Yu
Laurel Hightower
Author of Fuck This Shit Manor
Episode: CZM Book Club: F*ck This Sh*t Manor, by Laurel Hightower

Host

Margaret Killjoy
Host of Cool Zone Media Book Club

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • LOVE IT! I used to listen these on It Could Happen Here and Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff podcasts, until I just noticed that one book missed part 3 on podcasts, went looking for a way to contact them, or Margaret, ended on coolzone.com, found that the Book Club is available as it's own separate podcast, and IT HAD THE MISSING PART 3 I was looking for! I already knew I would rate this ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ before I found it has its own dedicated podcast. I love what is read and I love the commentary!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jani Janegirl S.
    2 months ago
  • So good!

    Margaret’s reading is fantastic, soothing in a time of horror or decay, and so absolutely needed right now. Also a great introduction to new writers that I didn’t know about! Thank you thank you thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mz matched
    United States4 months ago
  • DAWN OF FROGS

    Please do more pathfinder episodes. I want Margaret to get to play her himbo character. I Used to play a lot of pathfinder so the episodes were super nostalgic and I had a great time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    squddlefish
    United States5 months ago
  • Dawn of frogs dawn of frogs dawn of frogs

    Iheartmedia, if you’re listening, more pathfinder pleeeeease

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _______________67
    Canada5 months ago
  • LOVE

    Love the stories. Loved the pathfinder episodes. Would love even more if they made a whole new show out of playing pathfinder so we could have both! Please and thank you 🖤🖤🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJ*8907
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners love the mix of reading and insightful commentary from a compassionate host.
Great for discovering new writers and engaging with provocative ideas.
Thoughtful, soothing narration with sharp literary critique.

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#155
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Apple Podcasts
#81
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Apple Podcasts
#185
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Apple Podcasts
#189
Austria/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#233
Sweden/Fiction

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CZM Book Club: Hermetica, Interview with Alan Lea
Q: Can you talk about your relationship with fiction and how the fiction that you write complements your nonfiction work?
Alan highlighted that he writes both fiction and nonfiction, noting that fiction serves as a form of joy and survival for him while allowing for deeper connection with societal issues.
CZM Book Club: Hermetica, Interview with Alan Lea
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about where you found inspiration for the book and where you typically find inspiration for your fiction?
The inspiration came largely from the experience of lockdown during the COVID pandemic and the themes of social media and its impact on social interactions. Alan discussed how these elements influenced the claustrophobia present in the book.
CZM Book Club: Cool Zone 2054: General Lichterman
Q: What was the transition from folk hero to brigadier general like?
Lichterman described her transition as somewhat seamless due to her prior involvement in organizing efforts and studying military strategy, although she acknowledged the stress that came with such high responsibility.
CZM Book Club: Cool Zone 2054: General Lichterman
Q: In your own words, what happened during your rise to political prominence back in 2036?
General Lichterman detailed her controversial arrest during the Fight for the Future movement, where a comment she made seemingly contributed to an assassination that led to her being surrounded by media and ultimately pepper spraying reporters.
CZM Book Club: "The Sapling Cage" by Margaret Killjoy
Q: Can you tell us how important the representation in this book is?
Representation in literature is crucial as it provides visibility and connection for readers, especially younger audiences who may identify with the characters.

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The show centers on reading and discussing speculative fiction, with a focus on social critique, governance, climate futures, and marginalized voices. Episodes feature hosts and guests who explore themes like mutual aid, anarchism, anti-colonialism, Afrofuturism, and gender or disability representation, often weaving in personal narratives and real-world context. The format blends literary discussion with editorial commentary, making it accessible for casual listeners while offering depth for readers and thinkers. A standout aspect is the host's blend of warm narration, critical insight, and a community-forward approach that invites listener engagement and ongoing conversations beyond each episode.

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4. Alex Smith
5. Kelly Rose Pflug-Back
6. November Rush
7. Dean Spade
8. Kelsea Yu

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