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Wheel of Genre

Wheel of Genre
Philip K. Dick
Immortality
Artificial Intelligence
Algernon Blackwood
Shakespeare
John Silence
Frankenstein
Area X
Historical Fiction
Kazuo Ishiguro
Faust
The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Ian Fleming
Remains Of the Day
The Book Of Skulls
Philosophy
Umberto Eco
Robert E. Howard
Jeff Vandermeer
No Country For Old Men

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We are reading the Sea of Fertility tetrology in conjunction with Liminal Spaces and Another Bibliophile Reads. We will upload a new video in the series at the end of January, February, March, and April 2026.

Another Bibliophile Reads' Discord: http... more

We are reading the Sea of Fertility tetrology in conjunction with Liminal Spaces and Another Bibliophile Reads. We will upload a new video in the series at the end of January, February, March, and April 2026.

Another Bibliophile Reads' Discord: http... more

This month, we read Gnostic Fiction.

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Weird (ed. Ann & Jeff VanderMeer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dangerous Visions (ed. Harlan Ellison)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

This month, we read Gnostic Fiction.

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Weird (ed. Ann & Jeff VanderMeer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dangerous Visions (ed. Harlan Ellison)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

This month, we read Gnostic Fiction.

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Weird (ed. Ann & Jeff VanderMeer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dangerous Visions (ed. Harlan Ellison)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

This month, we read Gnostic Fiction.

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Weird (ed. Ann & Jeff VanderMeer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dangerous Visions (ed. Harlan Ellison)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

This month, we read Gnostic Fiction.

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Weird (ed. Ann & Jeff VanderMeer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dangerous Visions (ed. Harlan Ellison)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The C... more

This month, we read Gnostic Fiction.

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Weird (ed. Ann & Jeff VanderMeer)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dangerous Visions (ed. Harlan Ellison)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Comple... more

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Ep. 160: The Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett (Spies #18)
Q: Is it my responsibility to hate Ken Follett's books?
That depends on personal taste; some appreciate his craftsmanship while others view him as formulaic.
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Q: What did you think about the character of Faber?
Faber is portrayed as morally ambiguous, with a complex history and emotional depth that sets him apart from other characters.
Ep. 158: The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton (Spies #16)
Q: Why spies?
The process of pretending to be something you're not and discovering truths parallels the journey of the characters confronting God.
PATREON UNLOCKED: Henry IV Part 2 by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare #18)
Q: Is Hal retaining anything from Falstaff after rejecting him?
It remains uncertain whether Hal retains insights from Falstaff or if he sees the relationship as a distraction he's cutting off completely.
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Q: How does a play change when it's part of a sequence, rather than a standalone piece?
The form of the play adapts to the larger narrative, connecting the characters and storylines across multiple works.

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This show centers on speculative fiction and genre storytelling, with frequent deep dives into science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and literary criticism. Hosts Zach and Bob guide expansive conversations that blend close-reading with cultural context, exploring how books—from classic sf to Gnostic-text-inspired fiction—engage with themes like reality, consciousness, technology, and ethics. Episodes often connect novels to broader ideas such as authors' influences, cinematic parallels, and the social implications of AI and modern media, all while inviting listener recommendations to shape future readings. A notable strength is the duo's willingness to trace interdisciplinary threads—from philosophy and theology to adaptation and storytelling ... more

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