The Sword and Laser
Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 20, 2018 • 38min
#341 - All You Need is Brain
The Sword and Laser bump returns! Also, Veronica wants to start reading comics. And we realize we need brain, but that’s all we need. Isn’t that festive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2018 • 39min
#340 - No Birdy Poos
The Verge is writing SciFi for a better tomorrow, plus is Roald Dahl Fantasy? Is It's a Wonderful Life SciFi? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2018 • 37min
#339 - Nope Ropes on a Tren
We’ve got options! For TV shows! Well we don’t but Annalee Newitz, Mira Grant and Kristine Kathryn Rusch do! Plus our feelings on Zeroes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2018 • 33min
#338 - Hygge Punk
Tom inadvertently affects a listener feud, the truth about George R. R. Martin and why we think Zeroes is number 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2018 • 41min
#337 - Hackers, but Bears
Well we are certainly interested in Molly Gloss after that Ursula K. Leguin blurb, we’re mad on behalf of Chuck Wendig, each for different reasons, and coincidentally Zeroes by Chuck Wendig is our next pick. Plus we wrap up the journey that is Matt Ruff’s Lovecraft Country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2018 • 28min
#336 - Optional Excitement
We're excited for optioned TV series for Circe and Dresden Files even if they are just options. Also we brainstorm Type 3 civilizations and female gearheads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2018 • 36min
#335 - Do You Know the Way to Slan Jose?
Gorgeous LeGuin books, more Bobiverse! and our final take on Slan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2018 • 27min
#334 - Is it a Slan Dunk?
We’re excited for TV with Henry Cavill as Geralt, and maybe even some Witchlands! Plus our initial non-spoilery impressions of this month’s book, Slan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2018 • 27min
#333 - Getting Timeless with R. A. Salvatore
We talk to author R. A. Salvatore about his new book Timeless, and also how he feels these days about Chewbacca, Dungeons and Dragons and more. Timeless is out September 4. Pick it up in the Salvastore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2018 • 26min
#332 - Losers and Lovin' It
We lost the Hugos and it was AWESOME! Plus we have great news about a new novel coming from Rivers Solomon, and a new ebookstore from Wal-Mart. Plus we kick off Slan by A. E. van Vogt and our final thoughts on Jade City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
