Bookstabber Episode 17: This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
At the end of time stand two opposing forces: The Willow Agency, who finds this book to be a bloated Writing 201 experiment, and the Gene Garden, for whom each book is like a newborn bird being hatched. Can either win the Time War? Obviously not, it’s in the title.
Bookstabber Episode 18: The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson
Gene and Willow are transported on a magical trip to the worst place on Earth. Between shark attacks, abusive Taekwondo champions, poisoned peaches, and state propaganda, it’s a miracle they both managed to have a good time.
Content warning: This book deals with heavy topics, both sexual and violent. Discretion is advised.