Part 1 | The Stone Sky
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Today the SibNerds are talking about the Prologue – Chapter 2! We’re diving right back in and starting with a Hoa Prologue. It’s not a long prologue, but we talk about it for quite a while because there are so many truths that N.K. Jemisin is revealing. It’s so good—we got goosebumps. Essun is recovering from her brutal fight that closed out The Obelisk Gate, and Nassun is forced into a brutal fight of her own. There are still things that even Nassun must look away from. Next time we’ll be discussing Syl Anagist 5 – Syl Anagist 4! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook:...
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Episode 4: May the 4th Be with You
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In honor of Star Wars Day (which has come and gone by the time this episode comes out), we’re talking all about our first-ever fandom! We talk about the Star Wars action figure bucket we had—please tell us we weren’t the only ones! Anna reveals how she got into the Extended Universe books. Josef talks about the General Grievous timeline. And so much more! Don’t forget to join us for our next Read Along! We’re starting The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin, and you need to read Chapters 1-2 before next week! Anna is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5...
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Part 8 | The Obelisk Gate
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Today the SibNerds are talking about the last few chapters of the book, Chapters 19 - 20! Essun tried to negotiate with the other comm, which didn’t end well. Thank goodness for Hoa! Magic origin reveal in this section, too! Gray Stone Eater name reveal – Steel! Who’s going to have control over the Obelisk Gate? And who’s bringing the Moon home? Can’t wait to find out! The pacing of this book is so perfect. The climax hit us with high stakes and the falling action gave us just enough buffer to get us ready for the next book—and we are very excited about that next book! Join us for...
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Part 7 | The Obelisk Gate
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 16 - Interlude! We’ve finally gotten the Hoa lore reveal to Essun that we’ve been waiting for! How wild is it that Nassun has bonded with the person who gave Essun a broken model for how to love? We’ll be thinking about this for a long time. And the juxtaposition of Nassun and Essun’s meltdowns? Woah. Next time we’ll be discussing the end of the book! Let’s finish this thing! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litroundFacebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 3: Learning about Hopecore
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We’re learning about something new today—Hopecore! Join the Sibnerds as we dive into a new aesthetic in storytelling. We also go on a philosophical tangent to discuss the human condition—and what it means for us as storytellers and readers. Josef is watching: - Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (CrunchyRoll) - Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll) - Ancient Magus Bride (CrunchyRoll) - Solo Leveling (CrunchyRoll) - Hunter x Hunter (CrunchyRoll) - Wotakoi (Amazon Prime) - Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube) - Renegade Nell (Disney+) - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Disney+) Josef is reading: - The...
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Part 6 | The Obelisk Gate
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 14 & 15! Tonkee’s still a bit of a mess, but she’s got a girlfriend and that’s a beautiful thing! Turns out Hoa flew a little too close to the stone eater sun… or something like that. Every time Nassun learns more about the world and Fulcrum, we get a little more hope that she’ll be able to reconcile with Essen eventually. What do you think? Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 16 - Interlude! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 5 | The Obelisk Gate
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 13 & the Interlude! The revelations about the world are coming at us fast and furious in this chapter—these relics sure do talk! Tonkee is a mess, but we love her. And Hoa is… well, doing what Hoa does. Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 14 – 15! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 2: History is Storytelling: Joan of Arc
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As you may know, Josef has gone back to school to get a degree in history—and this past quarter he got to do a deep dive into Joan of Arc. So today we’re letting Josef rant and rave about his new personal Roman Empire (iykyk). Learn anything new about Joan of Arc today? If you want to do your own digging, check out this site: https://www.famous-trials.com/the-trial-of-joan-of-arc-1431 Anna is reading: - The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin - A Whole New World: A Twisted Tale by: Elizabeth J. Braswell - Root Magic by: Eden Royce - Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by: Oliver...
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Part 4 | The Obelisk Gate
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 10-12! !!!Lore-drop alert!!! Thank you to Alabaster for finally answering so many questions we have about the Moon and Father Earth… but maybe we have just as many new questions? Schaffa is maybe a redeemable character?? Maybe??? What do you think? Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 13 & the Interlude! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 3 | The Obelisk Gate
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 7-9! We’re talking philosophy around the concept of love. We’re talking about generational trauma. We’re talking about parenting. And we’re waiting for a lore drop from Alabaster. Do you think Nassun is on her way to a villain era? Is there hope for redemption for Essen? Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 10-12! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
info_outlineToday the SibNerds are talking about the Interlude - Chapter 11!
Damaya has entered an evil Hogwarts type of environment—where you can’t trust the teachers not to kill you. Essun learns that Hoa is more than he seems…but also, what is Hoa?!?! And Syenite is starting to learn more about Alabaster’s power—but there are still so many questions!
Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 12 - 15!
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