Pagenerd
by the pagenerdsPagenerd is a sci-fi book club for people who suck at book clubs. You can read along if you want, but we’ll tell you what happens and have some fun figuring out the science, plot and characters along the way. In each episode we pick a sci-fi novel — current or classic — and explore its world and characters, discussing what it would be like to exist in that novel and how well it's realised on the p... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionArtsScience FictionBooks | |||
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The Pagenerds are back with part two of The Dispossessed, where Ursula K. Le Guin somehow takes an already brilliant book and makes it hit even harder.
This section gets deeply personal. We follow Shevek as he wrestles with fame, isolation, intellec... more
The Pagenerds finally tackle Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Dispossessed, which is a lot in the best way possible. Naturally, we had to split this one into two parts.
This book absolutely rocks. Le Guin drops us onto two sister planets locked in ideologica... more
The Forever War is a book that asks "Who hurt author Joe Haldeman?” and the answer is: The United States Military.
This book is about a futuristic war fought by soldiers in power armour, but really it's about every war and every soldier. It was writ... more
The Intercepts is an excellent beach read if you’re deeply unwell. It’s also the Pagenerds very first horror sci-fi, so thanks T.J. Payne.
The novel drops us into a secret government facility where people are kept underground and understimulated for... more
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- 10/10
So thrilled to have found this! Love the in depth analysis and banter, I’ve binged all the episodes in 2 days! Also love the book store/library shoutouts they do. I’m going to Portland in a week and I’m for sure checking out Powells. Keep it up yall!!!
Apple Podcasts5J0N457Y
United States19 days ago - So happy I found this podcast!
I just subscribed, and I really enjoyed the recap of Murderbot. I plan to listen to all the episodes of books I’ve read so far. If you don’t have friends with the same reading taste as you, this is a great way to revisit the books you’ve read and hear someone else give their two cents.
Apple Podcasts5CtyChickenUnited States23 days ago - Just what we needed.
As advertised a shared book club of relevant and recent sci fi. Good mix of talent, perspectives, and commentary. Not overly generous, cliche, or academic.
Apple Podcasts5TheopoleeseUnited Statesa month ago - Shared with my actual book club
The Frankenstein episode caught me. This is great for me as an asynchronous book clubber :)
Apple Podcasts5WinterDragon108United Statesa month ago - I Love This Brain Fuel
This podcast is exactly what I was looking for. As a book nerd who loves discussing great reads, it’s right up my alley. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys sci-fi and appreciates wonderfully pleasant conversation, the hosts have incredible chemistry.
Apple Podcasts5Jason EtterUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #26 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #72 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #85 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Germany/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  South Korea/Arts/Books |
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A science-fiction book club podcast where a standing group of hosts reads a mix of current and classic titles, then unpacks worldbuilding, character arcs, and the science behind the fiction. Episodes balance rigorous analysis with humor and personal anecdotes, often weighing how well each work imagines technology, society, and ethics while keeping discussions accessible for listeners who may not have read the book. A defining trait is the group's ability to connect genre tropes to real-world science, pop culture, and literary craft, sometimes featuring sponsors or live library shout-outs to ground conversations in community resources.
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