Part 7 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about the first half of Part 6, chapters 54-59! This week, we’re quickly approaching the climax of the story. Tress is preparing for her encounter with the Sorceress when she discovers Huck’s secret. The SibNerds discuss their theories in the second half of this episode. Finish the book and join us next time to see how accurate our predictions were! Don’t forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson Circe by:...
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Episode 10: History is Storytelling: Executioners
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This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about one of Josef’s new classes this semester – specifically looking at the role of executioners. He has been reading The Executioner’s Journal for class, which inspired this episode. Disclaimer that some of the discussion around executioners is a little disturbing, but Josef does a good job curbing how dark and twisted some of the details are. Members of our Patreon can vote on our next Read Along now! The Frugal Wizard’s Guide to Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson Circe by: Madeline Miller The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang ...
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Part 6 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 44-53! This may be our favorite section so far! Tress is really starting to embrace that main character energy, and we are here for it! And the DRAGON!!!! Ahhhhh!!!! Next time read Chapters 54-59! Don’t forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang 2. The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson 3. Circe by: Madeline Miller Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 5 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 35-43! Tress is becoming quite the inventor! So far, this part is all about her developing a projectile weapon with pointy mini cannonballs – sound familiar? The other big moment is Tress’s discovery of how to use Hoid’s curse to her advantage. What a clever girl! Next time we’ll be discussing the rest of Part 5! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 9: Unpacking: Rings of Power (season 2, finale)
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This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about the finale of season 2 of Rings of Power. Spoilers Ahead!!! We’re talking about the dwarves, the Stranger, Numenor, Eregion, and that fantastic fight between Galadriel and Sauron. There’s so much to discuss, this week is a little extra long! Tell us how you’re feeling about this season of Rings of Power! Anna is watching: - O Brother, Where Art Thou? - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Futurama (Hulu) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Joker - The Wild Robot Anna is...
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Part 4 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 4! The whimsy continues as Tress learns more about Huck and the different kinds of spores on her planet. We have a feeling that Hoid holds some very important information… if only he wasn’t cursed to be nonsensical. Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 35-43! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 3 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 3! Tress is getting to know the crew in this part of our story, and therefore, so are we! Hoid is such a strange little man… but we’re enjoying his oddities so much! Anna will forgive the secret zombies since Josef clarified that the doctor isn’t *technically* a zombie. Oh, the whimsy is so much fun! Next time we’ll be discussing Part 4! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 8: Unpacking: Rings of Power (season 2, episodes 1-4)
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It’s here, it’s finally here! Season 2 of Rings of Power came in like a lion, and the SibNerds have much to discuss! This is a longer episode as Anna and Josef dive into the moments they love so far, and the twists that are leaving them scratching their heads. Where are you excited to see the show go next? Has there been a moment that gave you nerd-bumps? Anna is watching: - A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Netflix) - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - American Murder: Laci Peterson (Netflix) - Futurama (Hulu) - Simone Biles...
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Part 2 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 2! The biggest revelations of the week: Tress has excellent parents. Hoid is a weird little dude... Huck the rat is a curious fellow—is he really Charlie in disguise? What do you think, is Tress a self-insert character? Next time we’ll be discussing Part 3! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 1 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 1! It’s a new book, like a breath of fresh, whimsical air! We’re already charmed by Tress and Charlie. This world is brain bendy, but in the best way. Any theories about this Sorceress who lives in the Midnight Sea? Next time we’ll be discussing Part 2! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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We’ve got a new read along starting next week! Join us for Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson! Read part 1 for next week!
Together we watched:
- Fruits Basket
Together we played:
- Magic the Gathering
- Dominion
- Betrayal at House on the Hill
- Settlers of Catan
- Ascension
- Monikers
- Sushi Go Dim Sum
- Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (PS2)
Josef is watching:
- Halloween
- Evil Dead
- Event Horizon
- The Invisible Man
- Let the Right One In
- The Cures of La Llorona
- Prey
- The Raven
- Exorcist: Believer
- Talk to Me
- X
- Alien: Resurrection
- My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll)
- Delicious Dungeon (Netflix)
- Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll)
- House of the Dragon (Max)
Josef is reading:
- The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin
- Assassin’s Apprentice by: Robin Hobb
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by: Kanehito Yamada
Josef is playing:
- D&D
- Elden Ring (PS5)
Anna is watching:
- Futurama (Hulu)
- The Lorax (Netflix)
- The Spongebob Movie (Amazon)
- Acolyte (Disney+)
- My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll)
- Demon Slayer (Crunchyroll)
- Rings of Power (Amazon Prime)
- Everything, Everything
Anna is reading:
- #notyourprincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by: Charleyboy and Leatherdale
- The Alchemist by: Paulo Coelho
- The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin
- Everything, Everything by: Nicola Yoon
- The Wild Robot by: Peter Brown
Anna is playing:
- Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch)
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