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In I Who Have Never Known Men, Jacqueline Harpman turns isolation into existential suspense, following imprisoned women who know less about humanity than your average search algorithm. Part dystopian sci-fi, part feminist nightmare, this cult classic asks what survives when society disappears: language, memory, or simply the stubborn urge to keep asking questions. Perfect for fiction lovers craving thought-provoking storytelling.

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

• I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

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In this episode, I dive into All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. A haunting and deeply human portrayal of World War I through the eyes of young German soldier Paul Bäumer. This brutal anti-war novel explores the psychological toll of combat, the loss of innocence, and the brutal realities of life on the front lines.

A novel that sadly appears to be timeless touches upon the dehumanization of soldiers, the illusion of patriotism, and the emotional scars left long after the battlefield falls silent.

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

• All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
• The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin

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There is no hand holding for readers starting Gardens of the Moon – Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. A sink or swim fantasy novel that starts with a mage battle assaulting a floating continent. A rapidly expanding story, though which way is it expanding? Time will tell in this massive 10 book series.

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

• Gardens of the Moon – Malazan Book of the Fallen
• Deadhouse Gates – Malazan Book of the Fallen

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In this episode, I dive into Assassin’s Quest, the final novel in Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy, sharing my thoughts on its tone and payoff. While the journey has moments of depth and beauty, the tonal structure didn’t land for me, and the ending felt like it missed the satisfying conclusion I expected, leaving the trilogy’s resolution more muted than impactful.

Painting: Today I painted a Dragon

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

· Assassin’s Apprectice

· Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

· Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobb

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On this episode of our book podcast, I explore Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, the Nobel Prize–winning author. Blending literary mystery, environmental themes, and dark humor, this discussion unpacks the novel’s eccentric narrator, animal rights philosophy, astrology and the haunting Polish landscape, trying to unravel why Tokarczuk’s unconventional thriller continues to fascinate readers worldwide.

Painting: Today I painted a deer

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

• Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

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Enter the chaotic court of the Six Duchies with Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb, where loyalty is lethal and magic always has a price. In this episode, I unpack Fitz’s disastrous diplomacy, as he navigates love against duty and one very inconvenient wolf bond. Expect political chaos, slow-burn heartbreak, and feelings sharper than a royal blade.

Painting: Today I painted Nighteyes

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

• Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

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Who gets to tell history? Just because we have a story doesn’t mean we have the truth. History is a woven tapestry of perspectives, one that grows richer and more honest the more voices we allow into it. Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn presents a narrative where side characters exist largely to serve Huck’s moral journey. In contrast, Percival Everett’s James reclaims the identity of one of those marginalised figures, shifting the perspective and challenging the reader to reconsider what was left unsaid. No longer a character in service of plot, James explores the duality of perception, the power of narrative voice, and the nature of silence, especially how history forgets those who did not speak, even when silence itself was an act of self-preservation. In this episode, I compare Huckleberry Finn and James to examine perspective, narrative authority, race, and the ways literature shapes our understanding of truth and history.

Painting: Today I painted Huck and James on a raft along the Mississippi

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
• James by Percival Everett
• What is History by E.H. Carr
• Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

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In this episode, I dive into Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb, exploring who FitzChivalry Farseer really is and whether he ever truly knows himself. From isolation and duty to identity and belonging, it is clear that Fitz uncertainty of himself allows others to take advantage and shape him as they see fit.

Painting: Today I painted a deer on a shield

Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include:

• Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb

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