#58 Fantasy for Beginners

Send us a Text Message.Chris is back today! He did a My Life in Books episode with Sarah K a few months ago, and has since graciously agreed to be a guest host and appear on the pod from time to time. Today, he and Sarah K talk about their love of fantasy novels, why they think more people should read the genre, and give you some recommendations for dipping your toe in the water. But it's not all sunshine and roses - they also talk about some of the problems they see in the genre. We hope you enjoy the episode!This episode is fully transcribed. The episode transcript should be accessible from within your podcasting app or directly from Buzzsprout.Want more Chris? Who wouldn't!Youtube channel [Chris Bookish Cauldron]Instagram: @bookishcauldronSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post.  If you are happy to donate for no reward you can do so on our website.  A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media or review us on iTunes.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news.Books mentionedKushiel's Legacy series by Jacqueline Carey The Idiot by Elif Batuman The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Burial Rites by Hannah KentInkheart trilogy by Cornelia FunkeRealm of the Elderlings series by Robin Hobb The Folk Of The Faraway Tree  by Enid BlytonThe Songs Of The Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine HarrisSabriel series by Garth NixWheel of Time by Robert JordanDiscworld by Terry Pratchett The Binding by Bridget Collins Chimera  trilogy by Kate Glass The Night Circus by Erin MorgensternThe Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan Swans War trilogy by Sean Russell The Order Of The Pure Moon Reflected In Water by Zen Cho Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier.We encourage you to support independent bookshops or libraries. You can find a list of independent bookshops to support on our website, many of which do home delivery.Other people mentioned:Jessica [@jessicas_bookstack]Matthew SciarappaBritta Böhler Where to find usTwitter | Instagram | Website You can get in touch on social media, by email or you can now leave us a voice message. Please note that we may read your messages out or play voice messages on the podcast.Support the Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.