Kendall Bookworms

Bonus Episode; Some Desperate Glory

Joe has a bone to pick. A rant to make. And poor Alex has to suffer for it. Not only is he forced to participate in this conversation, Joe forced him to have to read this horribly dreadful book. That's right. The brothers read the 2024 Hugo winning book, Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. Listen in as they discuss the reasons why they think this book should never have even been in the discussion for what was once such a prestigious award for Science Fiction and Fantasy. If you have read this book, and either agree with the brothers or especially disagree, please comment and let them know. They would really love your feedback on this one. What did they miss!?
 
Next month for their book club pick, Joe has us all reading The White Plague by Frank Herbert. Yes that Frank Herbert that gave us the most popular science fiction book of all time, Dune. Let's see if what the brothers think of his lesser known work; if it lives up to the name of such an acclaimed author. That episode will be dropping on April 5th, so keep your eyes open for that.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
 We can be reached at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
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Howl's Moving Castle Book Discussion

We are in an Alex book pick month. And he decided on a nice cozy young adult fantasy. The two brothers (and hopefully you!) read Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. A story about Sophie, a young shop girl, oldest of three sisters, who is cursed with old age by the Witch of the West.
 
April is back to a Joe pick month. We will be making the large jump from fantasy to science fiction. Joe has picked the lesser known novel of the most famous sci-fi author of all times. We will be reading The White Plague by Frank Herbert. So mark it in your calendars so you don't miss this show.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
If you would like to get ahold of us you can at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
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Bonus Episode; Double Stuffed

So. Joe did what he said he would never do. He folded. He gave in. He let Alex pick the bonus book. A book series that he said should burn in the pits of hell. 
 
So, for your post Valentine's present from your favorite, lovable, adorable book club podcast; we of Kendall Bookworms give you this month's bonus episode, Double Stuffed by Sylvia Morrow. This is the second book of the Stuffed series. Alex's favorite books and Joe's worst nightmares. Be prepared to be to be so very uncomfortable. And FYI, this is definitely not appropriate for children's ears. So please be sure to have your headphones on or to be listening in a private place. I mean, who wants to hear about a woman being ravished by pillows than Alex...
 
Next month's book club pick is going to be Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. So make sure that you don't miss that dropping on March 5th.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
If you would like to get ahold of us you can at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
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Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko Book Discussion

Joe has picked another book called Night Watch. This time, instead of time travel and revolution, we are discussing Russian philosophy and bad writing. That's right, as the title of the episode says, we read Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch. A novel that takes place in post-Soviet Moscow, where the wizards of the Light and the Dark are battling it out on the streets. 
 
In this episode, the brothers will talk about what was good about the novel and where the author went so wrong in the second half. This is another book that Joe read in his college days, and his opinion has markedly changed since that first reading. Alex... Well, he had some changing opinions on the book too. 
 
Next month (March) is an Alex pick. He is asking all of us to read the classic book, Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Another fantasy book, this time geared more for a younger audience. So make sure you pick it up and have it read by the 5th of next month.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
If you would like to get ahold of us you can at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
This podcast is hosted by Podbean. Please check us out there and like and comment either there or where ever you listen to you podcasts.
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Bonus Episode None of This is True Musings

Welcome to the bonus episode of the month. This month Joe tells Becky about a book that he read for one of his book clubs. It was a book that he had little faith in, but ended up being thankful that Becky insisted he give it a try and read it. So buckle up, because this rambling talk is going to be all over the place; with lots of ups and downs and craziness.
 
Next month's book pick is Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko (Not to be confused with Terry Pratchett's novel by the same name). So make sure you subscribe and keep your eyes open for the 5th of February for that episode drop.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
 We can be reached at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
This podcast is hosted by Podbean. Please check us out there and like and comment either there or where ever you listen to you podcasts.
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The Penelopiad Book Discussion

It is the start of a new year! And what better way than to make a resolution to listen to this podcast. This month Alex picked the retelling of The Odyssey from one of his favorite authors. The brothers read The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. It is through the eyes of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, and her long grueling wait for a wandering husband. Told in a quick and snappy way that is a pure pleasure to read. 
 
For the February pick, Joe changed it up a little bit. He picked the Russian urban-fantasy novel Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko. Don't get this confused with last years pick of the same title by Sir Terry Pratchett. Two very different stories. 
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
If you would like to get ahold of us you can at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
This podcast is hosted by podbean. Please check us out there and like and comment either there or where ever you listen to you podcasts.
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Bonus Episode; Becky Talks About the Harry Potter Series

In this very special bonus episode, Becky has come back to discuss several fan theories and controversies (no, not the main one about the author being a TURF). Joe puts his two cents in every once in a while to make sure he sounds like a doofus too.
 
In the discussions the two of them cover topics such as what houses they believe they would have been put in; their thoughts on which characters should have hooked up instead of who actually did; and that the series is actually two series hobbled together by the Goblet of Fire; among other thoughts on their recent readings of the books.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
 We can be reached at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
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The Tain Book Discussion

It's December. Christmas is in the air. So, Joe and Alex thought it would be the perfect gift to for all of you to read and share our thoughts on a book so filled with blood and gore that it would make the Hogfather blush. And no we aren't reading The Hogfather. 
 
For the December pick Joe had us read The Tain as translated by Ciaran Carson. This book is the longest epic from the Ulster Cycle following Cu Cullainn and the Cattle Raid of Cooley. Listen as both brothers stumbling to pronounce difficult words in Irish Gaelic, complain about how some of the most gruesome battle scenes ever written could be so boring and banal. 
 
Next month, Alex has picked another epic myth to follow, but in a retelling done by one of the greatest writers of our time. We will be reading The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. We hope you join us there.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
If you would like to get ahold of us you can at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
This podcast is hosted by podbean. Please check us out there and like and comment either there or where ever you listen to you podcasts.
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Bonus Episode; Author Interview - Alex Kendall

Welcome to Bookworms. In this very special bonus episode, Becky joins Joe to host an author interview. Today Alex Kendall is in the hot as he is about to republish his novel The Destroyer. New and improved; with hopefully all the grammatical errors removed. Listen in to discover his writing process and the passions that he is now pursuing. 
 
With it being the holiday shopping season let us remind our listeners to support your local authors. With Alex's two (2) books being available, he would greatly appreciate it if you bought a copy of his stories. And maybe buy some more as gifts to your family and friends. The link to them is down below.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
 We can be reached at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
This podcast is hosted by Podbean. Please check us out there and like and comment either there or where ever you listen to you podcasts.
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The Face in the Frost Book Discussion

Welcome one and all. This month we have a wild adventure story to bring to you. Alex chose the forgotten classic, The Face in the Frost by John Bellairs. A story of several old wizards fighting an old evil across a strange land oddly similar to our world, but at the same time oddly different.
 
Next month Joe picked a mythical tale of blood and gore. Join the brothers in reading the classic Irish story of Cu Chulainn in The Tain as translated by Ciaran Carson.
 
Just as a reminder, we post twice monthly. On the 5th we post our book of the month. And on the 20th we will provide you lovely listeners with a bonus episode. Please make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode. And please be active listeners and comment and rate on how you think we are doing. All the details below.
 
Please help us grow this podcast. The more listeners we get the more we can do. While Alex and Joe love talking books it is nice to know we aren't the only two out there blathering into the universe. 
 
If you would like to get ahold of us you can at;
kendallbookworms@gmail.com
 
Our Instagram is;
https://www.instagram.com/kendallbookworms/
 
And now we have a Facebook Page. Check it out at;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038528087
 
We have also started publishing all our audio files onto YouTube. If you would rather listen from there, the link is at;
www.youtube.com/@Kendallbookworms
(For some reason these are posting late. I don't know how to fix that, just know I am aware and working on it. Please be patient while the kinks are worked out.)
 
Alex has some self-published books. You can find those at;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Kendall/author/B0BR8LBFJ8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
 
This podcast is hosted by podbean. Please check us out there and like and comment either there or where ever you listen to you podcasts.
https://kendallbookworms.podbean.com/