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The Reading Crossbow Podcast
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 4 ก.ย. 2023
Reading Crossbow = Where "Grim Dark" and "Faerie Smut" collide! We're a sci-fi fantasy "his & hers" book podcast by Rob and Lana. They have wildly different tastes in sci-fi/fantasy and each month they'll have to read each other's book recommendations.
1 year on youtube! What we learned about doing book reviews and more! (Episode 52)
Rob and Lana review the top 5 things they learned during the first year on TH-cam.
0:00 Top 5 things we learned
2:20 Sound and lighting
8:26 Book recommendations
13:05 New episode formats
17:33 Chapters, end cards, and SEO
21:22 Thumbnail failures
28:13 Most CLICK-able thumbnails
35:26 What's next?
Get the books:
www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow
Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq
We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip:
www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow
We earn commission on links.
0:00 Top 5 things we learned
2:20 Sound and lighting
8:26 Book recommendations
13:05 New episode formats
17:33 Chapters, end cards, and SEO
21:22 Thumbnail failures
28:13 Most CLICK-able thumbnails
35:26 What's next?
Get the books:
www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow
Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq
We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip:
www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow
We earn commission on links.
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The BEST and WORST books we read in 2024! Fantasy and Sci-Fiction (Episode 51)
มุมมอง 12014 วันที่ผ่านมา
Rob and Lana review their Top book choices they read over their first year of recording the show. 0:00 Intro 1:50 Top Crossbows 3:46 Top Maps 7:30 Top Magic Systems 11:37 Top Cast 14:00 Top Character 16:48 Top Surprises 20:10 Top Sequels We Read 24:38 Top Upcoming Sequels 26:06 Top Underrated Books 30:30 Top Overrated Books 33:40 Top Spicy Books 37:57 Top Episodes 42:54 Top Sci-Fi Books 46:32 T...
Does The Mercy of Gods live up to the HYPE? No Spoiler Book Reveiw (Episode 50)
มุมมอง 8721 วันที่ผ่านมา
Do the authors of The Expanse live up to their hype?! Is this as good as Sci Fi fans wanted it to be?! Find out in this Spoiler Free book review by Reading Crossbow hosts Rob and Lana. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Three Body Problem comparison 6:51 Character development 18:46 Themes / Thought Provoking 26:46 Setting 33:58 Writing Style / Narration 37:57 S-Tier Rating 49:18 Outro Get the books: www.amazon.co...
Should you read "The Mercy of Gods" by James S.A. Corey?? NO SPOILER midpoint review (Episode 49)
มุมมอง 114หลายเดือนก่อน
Lana reads Rob's recommendation this month: "The Mercy of Gods" by James S.A. Corey. No spoilers! Check out her midpoint review! 0:00 Intro 1:59 Summary 4:45 What went wrong 12:18 What went right 16:38 Should YOU pick up this book? 18:17 Outro Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon...
Is this our favorite book of the year? Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu NO SPOILERS (Episode 48)
มุมมอง 89หลายเดือนก่อน
Rob and Lana read: "Dragon Rider" by Taran Matharu. No spoilers! Okay ya'll, we agreed on ALMOST EVERYTHING in this book review. And that NEVER HAPPENS! 0:00 Intro 3:01 Characters 17:17 Writing Style 19:52 Magic System 35:00 Crossbows 39:08 Show Me The Map! 48:32 Story 53:25 S-Tier 58:21 Outro Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq W...
Should you read "Dragon Rider" by Taran Matharu?? NO SPOILER midpoint review (Episode 47)
มุมมอง 94หลายเดือนก่อน
Rob reads Lana's recommendation this month: "Dragon Rider" by Taran Matharu. No spoilers! Check out his midpoint review! Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
Top book picks this month: The Mercy of Gods & Dragon Rider (Episode 46) #booktube
มุมมอง 54หลายเดือนก่อน
Check out our next set of book recommendations! Rob is recommending "The Mercy of Gods" by James S. A. Corey and Lana is recommending "Dragon Rider" by Taran Matharu. Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
Why Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG Kickstarter is DESTINED TO FAIL #podcast #brandonsanderson
มุมมอง 4.1Kหลายเดือนก่อน
From his grim dark library, Rob discusses the Brandon Sanderson Cosmere RPG Kickstarter and why he's pessimistic about the game's fate and its greatest threat the backers... 0:00 Intro 4:16 Licensed games always end (the guaranteed doom) 7:16 Multiple related games 10:17 Who is backing the Kickstarter? 12:29 The investment is too high for some backers to behave 17:26 A D&D Setting? 19:52 Huge D...
Worth the hype? "Navola" by Paolo Bacigalupi. It's like The Sopranos...with Dragons! (Episode 45)
มุมมอง 100หลายเดือนก่อน
Lana and Rob give their full NO SPOILER review on Rob's book recommendation "Navola" by Paolo Bacigalupi. Dragons! Court shenanigans! Angry Italians! Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
Do I recommend Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi? Godfather + Dragons! No Spoilers, midpoint review (Ep 44)
มุมมอง 912 หลายเดือนก่อน
Lana reads Rob's book recommendation "Navola" by Paolo Bacigalupi to the halfway point. NO SPOILERS! Find out if this book is worth adding to your TBR Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
We rate Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin. Is it good? No spoilers. (Episode 43) #booktube
มุมมอง 562 หลายเดือนก่อน
#booktube #booktok Rob and Lana read Lana's recommendation this month, "Serpent & Dove" by Shelby Mahurin to the "halfway" point and give their no-spoiler review. "Serpent & Dove" is a YA romantic fantasy about a witch and a witch hunter. Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/...
Should you read "Serpent & Dove"? This dude reads halfway and gives his thoughts. (Episode 42)
มุมมอง 622 หลายเดือนก่อน
Rob reads Lana's is recommendation "Serpent & Dove" by Shelby Mahurin to the "halfway" point and gives his no-spoiler review. It's his first witchy romantasy! Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
New Book Recommendations: "Navola" by Paolo Bacigalupi & "Serpent & Dove" by Shelby Mahurin. (Ep 41)
มุมมอง 852 หลายเดือนก่อน
Check out our next set of book recommendations! Rob is recommending "Navola" by Paolo Bacigalupi and Lana is recommending "Serpent & Dove" by Shelby Mahurin. Get the books: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
Do we recommend Gunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar? NO SPOILER full book review with Rob and Lana (Ep 40)
มุมมอง 1373 หลายเดือนก่อน
Rob and Lana give their full no spoiler review on Rob's book pick this month: Gunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar. Surprise? They don't agree. Get the book: Gunmetal Gods: amzn.to/3Wjcnuk Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
Should you read Gunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar? Halfway NO SPOILER review. (Episode 39) #booktube
มุมมอง 1273 หลายเดือนก่อน
Lana takes on Rob's book pick this month: Gunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar. NO SPOILERS! This book is up there on the Grim Dark content...can she handle it? Get the book: Gunmetal Gods: amzn.to/3Wjcnuk Join our Discord Community: discord.gg/w93qmzeBDq We love nerd shirts! Get this weeks drip: www.amazon.com/shop/readingcrossbow We earn commission on links.
Does Mistborn live up to the HYPE? NO SPOILER review (Episode 38)
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Does Mistborn live up to the HYPE? NO SPOILER review (Episode 38)
Should you read Mistborn? Rob gives his "halfway" No Spoiler review. (Episode 37) #brandonsanderson
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Should you read Mistborn? Rob gives his "halfway" No Spoiler review. (Episode 37) #brandonsanderson
New Book Picks! "Gunmetal Gods" vs "Mistborn," an Independent vs Mainstream faceoff! (Episode 36)
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New Book Picks! "Gunmetal Gods" vs "Mistborn," an Independent vs Mainstream faceoff! (Episode 36)
Book Review: Dragonfall by L.R. Lam, No Spoilers! (Episode 35)
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Book Review: Dragonfall by L.R. Lam, No Spoilers! (Episode 35)
Should you read Dragonfall by L.R. Lam? Halfway Review NO SPOILERS (Episode 34)
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Should you read Dragonfall by L.R. Lam? Halfway Review NO SPOILERS (Episode 34)
Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree (Episode 33)
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Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree (Episode 33)
Should you read The Priory of the Orange Tree? "Halfway Point" NO SPOILER Review (Episode 32)
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Should you read The Priory of the Orange Tree? "Halfway Point" NO SPOILER Review (Episode 32)
Book Recommendations: Let's read "Dragonfall" and "The Priory of the Orange Tree" (Episode 31)
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Book Recommendations: Let's read "Dragonfall" and "The Priory of the Orange Tree" (Episode 31)
BOOK REVIEW: A Sword of Bronze and Ashes, NO SPOILERS! (Episode 30)
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BOOK REVIEW: A Sword of Bronze and Ashes, NO SPOILERS! (Episode 30)
A Sword of Bronze and Ashes: Book Review, Halfway Thoughts, NO SPOILER (Episode 29)
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A Sword of Bronze and Ashes: Book Review, Halfway Thoughts, NO SPOILER (Episode 29)
Book Review "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo, NO SPOILERS (Episode 28)
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Book Review "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo, NO SPOILERS (Episode 28)
Should you read The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo? Midpoint Book Review, NO SPOILERS (Episode 27)
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Should you read The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo? Midpoint Book Review, NO SPOILERS (Episode 27)
New Book Recommendations! "The Familiar" and "A Sword of Bronze and Ashes" (Episode 26)
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New Book Recommendations! "The Familiar" and "A Sword of Bronze and Ashes" (Episode 26)
Warhammer 40k: The Lion Son of the Forest, No Spoiler Book Review (Episode 25)
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Warhammer 40k: The Lion Son of the Forest, No Spoiler Book Review (Episode 25)
Warhammer 40k: The Lion Son of the Forest, Midway Review, No Spoilers (Episode 24)
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Warhammer 40k: The Lion Son of the Forest, Midway Review, No Spoilers (Episode 24)