Book Club For Masochists: A Readers Advisory Podcast

This episode we tackle a fantasy genre for the first time and once again ponder the question “How much history do you really want in your historical [genre]?” We encounter a lot of ghosts and westerns, but not nearly enough luchadores, wonder how steampunk fits into Historical Fantasy, and discuss the importance of research, the appeal of setting, and how authentic we should expect historical fiction to be in regards to race and gender. Plus: We say goodbye to Amanda :’( Your Hosts This Episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray Recommended Hellboy in Mexico by Mike Mignola and Richard Corben (Comic) (Recommended) Six-Gun Snow White by Catherynne M. Valente The Girl With Ghost Eyes by M.H. Boroson Vermilion by Molly Tanzer The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke His Majesty’s Dragon - Temeraire Series by Naomi Novik The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold Soldier of the Mist by Gene Wolfe The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle Read The Bone Collector’s Son by