Escapists Anonymous
The Fantasy Fiction Book Club and peer support network for fantasy literature fanatics.
Two friends, Sam and Dan, explore the epic worlds of fantasy fiction literature as they select books to deep-dive into. Read along with us and join in the conversation on our social media @escapistsanonymouspod.
Episodes will include spoilers, so make sure you've read the sections that we're covering.
If you're a fan of Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Brent Weeks, Terry Pratchett, Tolkein, Raymond D. Feist, Brandon Sanderson, Ben Aaronovitch and other authors that would fit in this list, join the Escapists Anonymous community of fantasy enthusiasts.
Episodes
36 episodes
#35 The Blacktongue Thief - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.We explore Christopher Buehlman's Dungeons and Dragons insp...
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Episode 35
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46:13
#34 Faithbreaker - Full Review
Sam and Dan review Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner, the final instalment in The Fallen Gods Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Having felt a bit let down ...
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Episode 34
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57:12
#33 The Book That Held Her Heart - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Book That Held Her Heart by Mark Lawrence, the final instalment in The Library Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Having enjoyed...
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Episode 33
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43:56
#32 The Familiar - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Familiar, by Leigh Bardugo.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Leigh Bardugo is hugely successful in the Young Adult Fantast world, but h...
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Episode 32
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51:56
#31 The Book of Doors - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Book of Doors, by Gareth Brown.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.We've heard lots of good things about this 2024 release and so we're e...
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Episode 31
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52:42
#30 The Devils - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Devils, by Joe Abercrombie.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.We deep-dive into one of the year's hottest releases. The Devils, by Lord ...
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Episode 30
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57:12
#29 Pagans - Full Review
Sam and Dan review Pagans, by James Alistair Henry.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.We delve into this crime-thriller set in an alternative version of modern...
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Episode 29
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44:09
#28 The Book That Broke the World - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Book That Broke the World, by Mark Lawrence: book 2 in the Library Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Having given the prestigio...
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Episode 28
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56:22
#27 The Discworld Episode: Pyramids & Guards Guard
Sam challenges Dan to read his first two Discworld novel, and in this episode, we discuss both Pyramids and Guards Guards and compare views.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading both books before l...
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Episode 27
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50:55
#26 The Children of Gods and Fighting Men - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, by Shauna Lawless.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the fir...
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Episode 26
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48:10
#25 The Great When by Alan Moore - Full Review
Sam and Dan review The Great When, by legendary writer, Alan Moore.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.The Great When is the first novel in Alan Moore's planned...
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Episode 25
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57:30
#24 The Great Leap: Author Interview with Dan Hanly
Sam and Dan are joined on the podcast by self-published author, Dan Hanly, to discuss his debut novel, The Great Leap (book 1 in the Children of Innauron series).SPOILER ALERT: While we try to avoid spoilers, the interview inevitably re...
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Episode 24
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1:20:10
#23 City of Brass: FINAL REVIEW
Sam and Dan wrap up the discussion of S.A. Chakraborty's City of Brass, book one of the Daevabad Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.N...
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Episode 23
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42:39
#22 City of Brass: Chapter 10 - 19
Sam and Dan discuss chapter 10 - 19 of S.A. Chakraborty's City of Brass, book one of the Daevabad Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening....
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Episode 22
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53:47
#21 City of Brass: Chapter 1 - 9
Sam and Dan discuss chapter 1 - 9 of S.A. Chakraborty's City of Brass, book one of the Daevabad Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.We...
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Episode 21
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50:40
#20 Sunbringer: FINAL REVIEW
Sam and Dan wrap up the discussion of Hannah Kaner's Sunbringer, book two of the Fallen Gods Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.We as...
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Episode 20
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49:39
#19 Sunbringer: Chapter 17 - 37
Sam and Dan discuss chapter 17 - 37 of Hannah Kaner's Sunbringer, book two of the Fallen Gods Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.As o...
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Episode 19
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49:55
#18 The Escapists Anonymous Awards 2024
Grab a glass of champagne and join us for an evening of festivities as we crown 2024 winners in the following categories:- Best Protagonist- Worst Protagonist- Best Antagonist- Best World- Best Plot Twist- Book of th...
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Episode 18
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1:02:43
#17 Sunbringer: Chapter 1 - 16
Sam and Dan discuss chapter 1 - 16 of Hannah Kaner's Sunbringer, book two of the Fallen Gods Trilogy.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.In ou...
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Episode 17
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44:28
#16 The Serpent and the Wings of Night: FINAL REVIEW
Sam and Dan wrap up the discussion of Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.We reach the ...
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Episode 16
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48:13
#15 The Serpent and the Wings of Night: Chapter 26 - 41
Sam and Dan discuss chapter 26 - 41 of Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.Things got r...
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Episode 15
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49:22
#14 The Serpent and the Wings of Night: Chapter 13 - 25
Sam and Dan discuss chapter 13 - 25 of Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.We dive yet ...
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Episode 14
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49:32
#13 The Serpent and the Wings of Night: Prologue - Chapter 12
Sam and Dan discuss the prologue to chapter 12 of Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening.W...
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Episode 13
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45:16