Welcome to Episode 6 of The Tennessee Fats Library Podcast!

I took a totally different approach to this one after a long break between episodes. I wanted to make these episodes more organic and less scripted and when I looked back at the amount of typing and notes that were needed in the Red Sonja Consumed Episode (Episode 5).

I decided to go with written notes and more off the cuff commentary based on explaining the point forms in my notes.In this episode I dive into Tim Lebbon's Conan: Songs of the Slain.I already covered this book briefly on my main channel @tennesseefats so I figured why not do the deep dive into this one since it was still top of mind.This one had a lot going on in the villains, but the heroes and the adventuring party really were lighter fare.

Thoroughly a fun read and I did enjoy it, but I'll spend more time here talking about the bad guys as I think they really stole the show in this book. I also dive into LOTS of Hyborian Age Conspiracy Theories in this one,Although this one is slightly different and a long one we'll stick with the same format.

I'll start with a brief summary of when this one was published and what version I'm reading and then we'll get into the following topics:1) What's the Story About & Who are the Characters?2) What are the major Themes that Occur In the Story?3) Do we run into any Archaic Language that needs explaining?4) What did I think and what hit home to me? and finally5) What further readings are suggested if you like this story?Then we'll wrap this sixth episode up.

Not sure what I'll read for the next one.

Suggestions?

And of course let's add some hashtags so interested parties can find this one:

#conan #booktube #podcast #conanthebarbarian #podcast #fantasybooks #bookclub #bookreview #conansongsoftheslain #timlebbon

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Tennessee Fats Library Podcast!I already walked through the Red Sonja Consumed Novel in a VERY brief way on the main channel ( @tennesseefats ) so, although I wanted to avoid a Novel for the next podcast on this channel, I figured this deserved more attention.There was a LOT going on in this book, and I think the major change here is that this is NOT the Red Sonja that most of us grew up reading from Marvel back in the day. This is in fact Gail Simone's new re-imagining of Red Sonja. Totally different person.Hyborian Age? YesRed Hair? YesFights Like a Maniac? YesEverything else? DifferentI know the books somewhat divisive and I get how changing a character that people already know could rub people the wrong way, but for the most part I enjoyed this book and learning about this different Red Sonja.Although this one is a long one we'll stick with the same format.I'll start with a brief summary of when this one was published and what version I'm reading and then we'll get into the following topics:1) What's the Story About?2) What are the major Themes that Occur In the Story?3) What aspect of this story hit the hardest for me?4) What further readings are suggested if you like this story?Then we'll wrap this fifth episode up. Now remember: this series is meant to be a podcast. I have links in the about this channel section to take you to those links where you can download this and listen to it later at your leisure. No flashy effects or hooks, no fancy thumbnails or imagery: just the walkthrough so save yourself the visual of me reading along in my notes and going off on the random tangent here and there. Definitely go with Audio Mode - You'll thank me for it.Not sure what I'll read for the next one. Suggestions?And of course let's add some hashtags so interested parties can find this one:#booktuber #bookreview #swordandsorcery #fantasybooks #booktube

Welcome to Episode 4 Everyone!

I know it's been a while since Episode 3 but I had a few text's I had to get through (and I am a rather slow reader).

I'm happy to say we're back and in Episode 4 we're covering Edgar Rice Burroughs' The Cave Girl Novel - which is actually a collection of two separate serialized stories that were published under the names The Cave Girl & the Cave Man between 1913 and 1917.

The story is a rather odd play on Burroughs classic Tarzan theme with a few key changes in both the direction of cultural shift as well as s a gender role change.

Two very differently paced pieces in one novel.

Let's Go!