The Sword and Laser

We discover that some people's names just don't work as awards. We're excited about a site full of fictional timelines. And we ponder troubling jinni paternity questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don't want you to steal cats (not even books, really), just to take home the exhibit from the Museum of Science Fiction. We'll explain! Plus, you must cast your vote for the classic or the new! Will you vote against Veronica? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look for authors who satisfy like Scalzi, find out how dirty the new dirty editions of The Magicians are and discuss an ethical question regarding library books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We praise the underrated and print books, and we get into the dog-eat-dog world of Fire Upon the Deep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hugos are in, for 2016 and 1941! And although the Thorn of Emberlain is delayed, we understand. We also pick our favorite wizard school and wrap up The Last Wish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive into our (non-spoilery) thoughts on the Witcher and get excited about a movie based on Ted Chiang's story and a TV series based on George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards. But Brad poses a question about how one tells if they're reading too much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk with Dave Barrett, author of Inkshares book It's All Fun and Games and Zac Linville author of Inkshares book Welcome to Deadland. One has zombie-like inhabitants based on theme park patrons and the other finds a LARP outing becoming all too real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have an excellent conversation about great character names and revel in the news of rising print book sales. But the big question is, which Witcher is canon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited about American Gods. We have mixed feelings about Time Traders. And we definitely understand why you might have to judge a book by its cover, but there's a good reason to try not to. Except in one particular case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G. Derek Adams, author of Asteroid Made of Dragons, knows his title is over the top. He meant it that way, and it's part of the genius of his stories. Find out which rules he breaks, why, and how it made for a wonderful cast of characters in a fascinating world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.