BSG #8: Borne is Flubber, Rats are Forever / Borne

What is Borne? Human? Weapon? Flubber?! The Squad discusses Jeff Vandermeer’s "Borne." Join us for the great sci-fi vs. fantasy debate and hear what we think about “The New Weird.” While this book is no Southern Reach Trilogy, there’s still lots of cool stuff going on, including one very questionable twist that shocked Mary in real time. Plus, what’s up next on the blog and the podcast. Rate, review, and enter our next giveaway! Rules at booksquad.ink/thegirlsgiveaway. Check out this month’s featured book store, Avid Bookshop! http://www.avidbookshop.com 0:27 – Welcome, welcome to the Borne episode 0:50 – What is your fav Sci-Fi story? 6:40 – Description of "Borne" by Jeff VanderMeer 9:05 – What did we think about this book? 15:45 – What even is this book? "The New Weird" (http://www.avidbookshop.com/book/9781892391551) 24:55 – Mary can’t stop talking about the Southern Reach Trilogy 26:26 – Mord was Mary’s favorite thing & Jeff VanderMeer’s notes 27:17 – We would like to thank all the cats in the world 27:44 – The difference between science fiction and fantasy 31:00 – Have you guys heard of Zardulu? (@Zardulu on Twitter Reply All's 'Zardulu' - https://gimletmedia.com/episode/zardulu/) 36:16 – What is the point of this story? What is Borne? 39:38 – Borne exploring humanity in his own special way 42:59 – When Borne reveals his true nature 43:53 – Borne-isms 44:29 – You can’t trust something that doesn’t poop 46:00 – What’s the twist???? 51:52 – Emily is the best at picking books 52:39 – Do you guys want to talk about narration? 58:20 – Featured Bookstore of the month: Avid Bookshop (http://www.avidbookshop.com) 63:35 – Listener Feedback: "All the Ugly & Wonderful Things" (Hit us up on THA GOODREADS - https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/220870-booksquadgoals) 1:07:20 – "Room" and Gender 1:12:10 – Stuff We’re Into 1:17:04 – What’s on the blooooog? What’s up next on the podcast? 1:22:15 – Giveaway for "The Girls" by Emma Cline (ENTER NOW! Rules at booksquad.ink/thegirlsgiveaway.) Next time on #BSG: "Stranger Things!"