On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
Two best friends do a deep dive into different book series, looking at one book each month and discussing its plot, characters, and themes.
Episodes
210 episodes
BONUS EPISODE- "I wanted to put my heart into my story." The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson WITH BRYAN WILSON
Hannah and Laura are thrilled to be able to talk to science-fiction/fantasy author, Bryan Wilson, about his series, Power of the Stars! They chat about Bryan's publishing journey, writing fictional friendships and complex families, and navigati...
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50:54
Ep. 135- Harry Dresden Sees Karrin Murphy In A Different Light Now That He's Seen Her Panties (Blood Rites)
Hannah and Laura wrap up The Year of the Dresden: 6A by discussing the characters and themes of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. They miss Billy the werewolf, talk a LOT about vampires and discuss how there may just be a bit too much going on in thi...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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1:23:35
Ep. 134- They've Been In Harry Dresden's Apartment For Two Hours (Blood Rites)
Hannah and Laura finish covering the plot of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher and wonder when things went off the rails and why Karrin Murphy had to take her pants off. They also chat about an excellent independently published novella, a fun, fantasy...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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1:06:13
Ep. 133- Harry Dresden Finally Has The One Thing He Always Wanted... (Blood Rites)
Hannah and Laura are in the midst of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher, and friends, there are lots of vampires in this book. So many, in fact, that it is confusing. They also chat about Disney movie sequels with great songs, a book series that Hannah...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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1:21:41
TV Tuesday Ep. 17- "A flower is only a flower because it falls." (Shogun Season 1 with C.M. Caplan)
Hannah and Laura join their friend, C.M. Caplan, in a quest to become samurai for a powerful daimyo and take down their political rivals. That's right! Shogun (season1) is the subject of today's TV Tuesday!!**This episode contains SPOIL...
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1:38:19
Ep. 132- Harry Dresden Can Barely Contain Himself (Blood Rites)
Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Jim Butcher's book, Blood Rites, and seeing Harry Dresden as a detective in a [fairly] straightforward murder mystery. They also chat about a show that Hannah is making part of her personality, d...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:22:31
BONUS EPISODE- INDIE INTERMISSION #6 ANNOUNCEMENT
Hannah is getting married soon! So that means Indie Intermission looks a little different this time around. Hannah and Laura have created a bracket of some independently published books that have been participants in previous Indie Intermission...
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26:46
Ep. 131- What Was Harry Dresden's Role In The Vampire Cold War? (Death Masks)
Hannah and Laura try to figure out why Jim Butcher titled the fifth book in his series "Death Masks." They still aren't sure and will continue to do research. They also chat about a spicy romantasy book, recent book club reads with autumn vibes...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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1:29:38
Ep. 130- Harry Dresden Gets Locked Away With His Lover Who...Might Attack Him (Death Masks)
Hannah and Laura may not know what's happening, but nonetheless, they are covering Jim Butcher's Death Masks! They also chat about some Netflix docuseries, books that have great representation of complicated, strong women, and P. Djeli Clark's ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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1:08:14
TV Tuesday Ep. 16- "The best of science fiction holds up a mirror to our world." (Andor Season 1 with Bryan S. Glosemeyer)
Hannah and Laura are working together to take down the Galactic Empire. They bring a rebel, science-fiction author, Bryan S. Glosemeyer, in on their mission and form another branch of the Rebel Alliance!! It's not a trap! Andor (season 1) is th...
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1:51:40
Ep. 129- Harry Dresden Avoids Awkward Conversations For Once (Death Masks)
It's the Year of the Dresden and Hannah and Laura are covering the middle section of Death Masks by Jim Butcher. It's getting wild, y'all.... They also chat about learning styles and scheduling, Laura's latest favorite YA book, and a creative T...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:28:58
Ep. 128- Harry Dresden Listens To Elvis And Watches Star Wars (Death Masks)
Hannah and Laura chat about board games, how social media is quick to create "experts," and they share a story about a weird live podcast viewing experience they had. Then they get into the first 11 chapters of Death Masks by Jim Butcher and ke...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:39:17
BONUS EPISODE- Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix (Nostalgia Book Club with Fiction Fans Podcast)
Hannah and Laura team up with their friends Sara and Lilly of Fiction Fans podcast to discuss Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix! Just Ella and its roller coaster of a plot seem to hit differently when you're in your 30s, unfortunately. Nost...
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1:09:31
Ep. 127- Harry Dresden, Yours Forever (Summer Knight)
Hannah and Laura finish up their discussion of Summer Knight by Jim Butcher, chatting about the plot, characters, and themes. Spoiler: they enjoyed this book a lot! In other news, Hannah watched a strange Beauty and the Beast retelling and Laur...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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1:42:48
TV Tuesday Ep. 15- "2 Besties + 2 Besties= 4 Besties!" (Fallout with SFF Addicts)
Hannah and Laura embark on a journey through a radiated United States to deliver a scientist's head to their friends, M.J. Kuhn and Adrian M. Gibson of SFF Addicts podcast! That's right! This TV Tuesday is all about Prime Video's post-apocalypt...
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1:36:31
Ep. 126- Harry Dresden Breaks Up With His Sister (Summer Knight)
Listeners beware! Hannah and Laura talk to each other two days in a row, so this episode gets a little zany. They chat about one of Laura's new favorite manga series, a really strange Netflix documentary, and an alternative history book that Ha...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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1:17:39
BONUS EPISODE- "Beliefs are very fragile and very powerful at the same time." A discussion/interview on the Tales of Tremaine by R.R. Virdi WITH R.R. VIRDI
Hannah and Laura have the great pleasure of talking to and learning from author R.R. Virdi!! Virdi shares about South Asian mythologies and their influences in his writing, his experience in different publishing routes, and his epic fantasy ser...
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1:22:27
Ep. 125- Harry Dresden Pours Cold Water On Himself For....Reasons (Summer Knight)
Hannah and Laura discuss the second portion of Summer Knight by Jim Butcher and how this book is a breath of fresh, SUMMER air. They also chat about a fascist chimpanzee, new murder statistics that they recently discovered, Hannah's love for Gl...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:34:55
Ep. 124- Harry Dresden Sits In His Car And Eats Soup (Summer Knight)
Hannah and Laura have been celebrating Hannah's upcoming nuptials. Outside of the celebrations, Laura listened to another romance book, and Hannah is on a "true crime kick." They then dive into the first third of Jim Butcher's Summer Knight and...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:13:19
BONUS EPISODE- "I like characters that reflect the imperfections of real life human beings." An author interview WITH JONATHAN NEVAIR
Hannah and Laura are ecstatic that they were able to chat with science fiction author, Jonathan Nevair!!!!! They chat about Jonathan's writing influences, morally gray characters, switching POVs, and writing gender equality in science fiction. ...
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1:10:43
Ep. 123- Harry Dresden Has Entered The Chat (Grave Peril)
Hannah and Laura talk about the themes, characters, and share overall thoughts of Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, and Laura actually can't believe that she wants the Loup-Garous back. They also chat about "loving all the Spidermen," Emily Henry's b...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:45:12
TV Tuesday Ep. 14- "What does it mean to be great?" (Blue Eye Samurai with Namina Forna)
Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to welcome back to the pod author, and "anime buff," Namina Forna to discuss the Netflix animated series, Blue Eye Samurai! They all geek out about their favorite characters/villains, the animation style, and the p...
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1:22:40
Ep. 122- Harry Dresden Was Finally Ready To Commit To A Relationship (Grave Peril)
Hannah and Laura try to talk about anything BUT Grave Peril, including desserts, vegetables, and houseplants. Then they do eventually talk about Jim Butcher's Grave Peril and it's roller coaster of an ending.*Spoilers for The Boys at 20...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:34:03
Ep. 121- Harry Dresden Is Captain Chivalry (Grave Peril)
Laura and Hannah cover the middle third of Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, and friends, it is quite the experience. They also chat about media literacy, heroes and villains in [reality] television, whether or not to DNF a book, and a TV show with a...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:38:48
Ep. 120- Harry Dresden Has A Streak Of Chivalry A Mile Wide (Grave Peril)
Laura goes on a rant about whether or not tv shows are capable of handling sensitive topics. Hannah has been enjoying shows that have a "gritty" feel to them and also read a great indie book. Then Hannah and Laura dive into the first third of t...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:38:33