Isles of the Emberdark - More Birds?! | Books & Bathos Episode 3

The Other Bennett Sister - Handsome Ladies | Books & Bathos Episode 4

Chris and Shawn find themselves in the Pride and Prejudice Multiverse for this handsome episode. This go round Shawn and Chris take on: We have some words we would love to see come back, what Shawn would call himself as a Regency era aristocrat, who is hot in this novel, what we think of this so called "love triangle" and even some steamy fan fiction. Join us for a chaotic conversation that will definitely influence your next read, potentially for the better. Whether you're a seasoned novelist or a reluctant reader, this episode is totally one for the books.

Isles of the Emberdark - More Birds?! | Books & Bathos Episode 3

It's birds galore in this very Sandersonian episode, in which comedians Shawn Carter and Chris Tester brave the island of Patji to discuss Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson. This go round Shawn and Chris take on: One man's utter hatred of birds, and the magical powers we'd have them bestow, rating and reviewing Isles of the Emberdark, several more birds, the least human game of Hot or Not to date, a very name-y Pop Quiz, and even more birdy goodness. Join us for a chaotic conversation that will definitely influence your next read, potentially for the better. Whether you're a seasoned novelist or a reluctant reader, this episode is totally one for the books.

Murderbot: All Systems Red - Awkward With Actual Humans

It's time to get your robot on with comedians Shawn Carter and Chris Tester. In this episode, we explore the world of human construct, Murderbot, and discuss All Systems Red by Martha Wells. This go round Shawn and Chris tackle topics like: Chris' sapiosexuality and Shawn's deep disbelief, rating and reviewing All Systems Red, another edition of very wormy Hot or Not, an unethically scored Pop Quiz, and a brief interlude for Chris' projectile blaster. Join us for a chaotic conversation that will definitely influence your next read, potentially for the better. Whether you're a seasoned novelist or a reluctant reader, this episode is totally one for the books.

Starter Villain - You Want To Do What To A Dolphin?!

Step into the world of newly minted mega-rich super villain Charlie with comedians Shawn Carter and Chris Tester. In this episode, we delve into the first meeting of your new favorite digital book club and discuss Starter Villain by John Scalzi. Shawn and Chris get into a variety of topics like: Chris' terrible taste in vampires and Shawn's lack of diction, rating and reviewing Starter Villain, a titillating game of Hot or Not, in which we learn a few things about Shawn's type, so much conflagration, and everybody's favorite Dickhead. Join us for a chaotic conversation that will definitely influence your next read, potentially for the better. Whether you're a seasoned novelist or a reluctant reader, this episode is totally one for the books.