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Wizards Vs. Lesbians

Isaac and Alexis
The Ragpicker
Cannibalism
The Secret Market Of the Dead
Orlando (virginia Woolf Novel)
After Party
Folktale Retellings
Onisama-E
Biting the Sun
Eleanor Arneson
Lolly Willowes
Singing Hills Series
Detective Fiction
Jane Unlimited
Imperial Metropole / East Asia Motif
Direct Descendant
Yuri
Gender
The Starving Saints
Little Shop Of Horrors
Sawkill Girls

A queer sf review podcast about the emerging wizards vs. lesbians microgenre.

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Searching for a more grounded take on gender and trauma than we're used to getting from our adult science fiction we turn, inevitability, to a non-speculative YA thriller. Let's all agree that charisma is a kind of magic and call this a book about wi... more

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It's a girls' boarding school in the 1920s - a time and a place that might cause a reader to indulge in flights of romantic fantasy, which this book first indulges and then dismantles. Whenever and wherever we are, the question remains: who gets to b... more

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Lee joins us to discuss the latest Raadchaii book. (Our policy remains: if there are Raadchaii, there are lesbians.) This is a hearty meal (ironically) if you're interested in religion, colonialism and/or political power - and, of course, there's can... more

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We were promised Moby Dick in space with lesbians, and that's what we got. It's kind of a thankless task, being Moby DIck in space with lesbians - particularly if you're not playing it for laughs, which this book isn't - because the best you're ever ... more

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Isaac
Host of Wizards Vs. Lesbians; central voice driving book discussions with a focus on literary analysis and queer perspectives.
Alexis
Co-host and classic literature correspondent, known for incisive readings and conversational banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • It’s like they are reviewing every book I’ve read in the last 10 years

    I’m super enjoying this podcast! The hosts give thoughtful and intelligent analysis of the books; also they are just plain fun to listen too. I’ve read a worryingly large amount of the books they discuss, so when I see one for something I haven’t read I get to add it to my too read lists, another treat :) Absolutely recommend to anyone who like books and thinking about books!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zelda stop destroying that
    United States9 months ago
  • The WizLes genre’s finest books

    This is the genre of books and the taste in critique I needed. I’ve read many of these but I do enjoy their takes. Great show I’m glad they’re making it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laughing Dog
    United States3 years ago
  • It’s introducing me to a lot of great books.

    Is queer desire the revolutionary moment? I’ll be thinking about the nuances of this question for as long as this podcast runs and a good while after.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocannon R
    United States3 years ago
  • The WizLes genre’s finest books

    This is the genre of books and the taste in critique I needed. I’ve read many of these but I do enjoy their takes. Great show I’m glad they’re making it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laughing Dog
    United States4 years ago
  • A perfect reading list

    I've been absolutely burning through this show and the books it covers, you two are my favorite source of reading recommendations at this point. I would (and have, repeatedly) totally recommend this podcast to anyone interest in queer SFF.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsEvildoom
    United States4 years ago

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A warm, book-club vibe with rigorous critique and content warnings when needed.
Great for discovering new queer sf and getting thoughtful takes on diverse authors.
Thoughtful, witty analysis that makes complex books accessible.

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BONUS: Q & A 5 (FIVE YEARS!)
Q: Tryina Bex asks, I know your focus is Wizards Vs. Lesbians, in parentheses, awesome, but have you come across any good books about spaceships and dragons?
The Pern series by Anne McCaffrey is the go-to example many consider, and it's often noted for blending dragons with spacefaring elements and psychic bonds, though we acknowledge it's not perfect; we also mention Le Guin as a contrasting approach since she often separates dragons and spaceflight.

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What is Wizards Vs. Lesbians about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Fans of speculative fiction with a strong emphasis on queer representation and literary analysis will likely enjoy in-depth, thoughtful conversations about a wide range of books—from cyberpunk-inflected novels to modernist and feminist classics—through a critical, and often witty, lens. Across episodes, the hosts explore themes of gender, sexuality, power, and culture, offering rigorous critique, content warnings when needed, and a book-club vibe that mixes personal reaction with scholarly context. A standout trait is their willingness to connect genre fiction to broader social and political questions, while maintaining a playful, informal banter that makes dense material accessible. The format tends to attract listeners who enjoy cross-gen... more

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