
If you’re a reader looking for something deeper or an indie author working on your book, The Side Quest Book Club is for you. We skip the usual book reviews and ratings. Each episode turns fun side quests into real lessons, so you’ll leave not just entertained, but with a better understanding of why storytelling matters.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionScience FictionBooksArts | |||

This week, we go back to Cradle, Side Questers. We are on the ninth book in Will Wight's Cradle series, Bloodline. And it gets a little spicy. Frankly, it's embarrassing. But only for Jonathan.
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In Bloodline (Cradle Book 9) by Will W... more
This time, we sit down with author Debby Show. We talk generational trauma and her debut novel, Paper Novels. Author Debby Show is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and School Psychologist based in California. With years of experience with ind... more
Hey Side Questers! We are back with part 4 of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void. Nick joins us for this final episode. We get a little taste of the next book in the series.
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Nearly six cen... more
Hey Side Questers! We are back with part 3 of our discussion of Nicholas Keating Casbarro's Vitalerium: Descent into the Void.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Nearly six centuries have passed since humanity discovered vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of sp... more
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Genuine and fun hosts discussing great books. Also good source to discover books I don’t think I would have otherwise known about from indie authors.
I stumbled upon this show a few weeks ago and haven't stopped listening since. The chemistry between the hosts is incredible, and they have a way of making even complex topics feel easy to understand. If you're looking for something that is both entertaining and informative, this is it!
Great episode with Jonathan, Slava and Jess—so appreciated Jess’ contributions and her thoughts on Instagram poetry, Rupi Kaur and the role of aesthetics in gauging the health of a civilization.
Books and banter.
Great show. I like the camaraderie between the hosts—makes for an enjoyable listen. Never heard of the first story they reviewed, but now I want to read it.
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A discussion-centric show that centers on deep dives into fantasy books, with a focus on world-building, character arcs, and cross-book Cosmere connections. Episodes mix spoiler-heavy analysis with friendly banter, guest perspectives, and fan theories, often weaving in authorcraft notes and reading-order considerations. Notable strengths include a conversational duo complemented by recurring guests and a willingness to explore thematic questions in depth (leadership, trauma, ethics) rather than simply reviewing plots. The show tends to attract engaged fantasy readers who enjoy rigorous literary discussion, community vibes, and side quests that connect novels to broader storytelling ideas. Its approachable yet nerdy tone makes it a good fit ... more
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