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
53 episodes
#52 Matt Dinniman: Operation Bounce House
Sam and Dan review Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Join us as we delve into Matt Dineman's latest offering, Operation...
#51 Solitaire Townsend: Godstorm
Sam and Dan review Godstorm, by Solitaire Townsend.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Join us as we explore Solitaire Townsend’s debut novel, Godstorm, a fresh...
#50 Fonda Lee: Jade Legacy
Sam and Dan review Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee, book 3 in the Green Bone Saga.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Join us as we dissect the sprawling "Jade Legacy"...
#49 Fonda Lee: Jade War
Sam and Dan review Jade War by Fonda Lee, book 2 in the Green Bone Saga.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.In episode 2 of our three-episode exploration of the...
#48 Fonda Lee: Jade City
Sam and Dan review Jade City by Fonda Lee.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.This is the first episode in our three-episode exploration of the Greenbone Saga b...
#47 Sangu Mandanna: A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Sam and Dan review A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.In this episode, Dan and Sam delve into the world...
#46 Re-tellings Special: Hakate The Witch & Alice with a Why
In this episode, Sam and Dan delve into two books, "Alice with a Why: Return to Wonderland" by Anna James and "Hecate: The Witch" by Nikita Gill. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading these boo...
#45 Nicholas Binge: Dissolution
Sam and Dan review the Dissolution by Nicholas Binge.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading these books before listening.In this episode, Dan and Sam dive into the sci-fi techno thriller, Di...
#44 End of Year Awards 2025
In this episode, Dan and Sam host the second annual Escapists Anonymous End of Year Awards for 2025. They reflect on the books they've read throughout the year, discussing categories such as Best Character, Best World Building, Biggest Flop, Bi...
#43 Rivers of London & Moon Over Soho - Double Review
Sam and Dan review the first two instalments of Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London Series.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading these books before listening.In this episode, Dan and Sam div...
#42 Alchemised - Our First Ever DNF
Sam and Dan share their thoughts on Alchemised by SenLinYu.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.In this episode, Dan and Sam discuss their experience with 'Alche...
#41 Lady Macbeth - Full Review
Sam and Dan review Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.In this episode, Sam and Dan delve into Ava Reid's reimagining of Lady Macbeth, ...
#40 The Knight and the Moth - Full Review
am and Dan review The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.We dive into the world of 'The Night and the Moth' by Rachel Gill...
#39 Katabasis - Full Review
Sam and Dan review Katabasis by R.F. Kuang.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Dan and Sam discuss the new fantasy release 'Katabasis' by R.F. Kuang. They delve...
#38 Mistborn - Full Review
Dan challenged Sam to read one of his favourite books, Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, and now we get to find out what he thought.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.
#37 Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil - Full Review
Sam and Dan review Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.Join Sam and Dan as they dive into the intricate world...
#36 Shroud - Full Review
Sam and Dan review Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky.SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.In this episode, Dan and Sam delve into the world of sci-fi with a discussio...
#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...
#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 ...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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 ...
#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...
#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...