Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding

Welcome to the latest episode of The Book Club. This episode we're discussing Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding.

Retribution Falls is a steampunky, sci-fi action romp with space pirates, dog fights, double crossing no good thieves, and lots of gunfights and even sword play. It's a face paced story and in this episode we discuss the characters, the plot, the influences and its similarities to other touchstones in popular culture.

You can send in general feedback on the book and questions via Twitter or the Good Reads forum.

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The Time Machine by H.G Wells

Scott and Steve discuss The Time Machine by H.G Wells, a classic Science Fiction story that has been adapted into other mediums, and HG Wells is also widely known for several other well known novels including The Invisible Man and perhaps most famously The War of the Worlds. Scott and Steve discuss the author and his background as well as the novel and its influences.

Our next book club selection is Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding. The deadline is Friday 10th May and we'll be recording it the week after. Send us your comments and feedback via twitter, Facebook or the Good Reads forum - http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/71956-the-book-club

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The Alchemist of Souls by Anne Lyle

Welcome to the first book club of 2013! Our next selection is 'The Time Machine' by H. G. Wells. The book is out of copyright so it should be very cheap to buy, or free if you've gone digital. In the episode we talk to author Anne Lyle about her novel The Alchemist of Souls. A historical fantasy novel set in an alternate Elizabethan England. We talk about Anne's work, the evolution of the book and what she has planned for the future. Direct Download

The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester

Scott and Steve are joined by debut author, Laura Lam, to discuss The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester. The response to the book from listeners and all three hosts was varied, but on the whole it seemed positive. In this episode we discuss the characters, the story, areas we all struggled with, influences and references to other works of fiction.

Our next book club selection will be The Alchemist of Souls by Anne Lyle. We'll be talking about it on week commencing January 7th 2013 so be sure to let us know what you think of the book. Anne Lyle has also agreed to come onto the podcast and answer any questions from the listeners. You can send in general feedback on the book and questions via Twitter or the Good Reads forum.

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Old Man's War by John Scalzi

Scott and Steve are joined by Dion from the Scrolls podcast to discuss Old Man's War by John Scalzi. Everyone who took part both on the show and on the Good Reads forum liked the book so it's a positive episode all round! They discuss both the plot and some of the philosophical questions that it raises. Our next book club selection will be The Stars by Destination by Alfred Bester. We'll be talking about it on October 29th so be sure to let us know what you think either via Twitter or Good Reads. Download

The Book Club: The Once And Future King by T.H. White

In this episode of The Book Club Scott and Steve talk about 'The Once and Future King' by T.H. White. This is the classic retelling of the Arthurian myth that is mentioned in such genre sources as X-Men and Babylon 5. Our next book club selection is 'Old Man's War' by John Scalzi. We'll be talking about the book on 17th September 2012 so be sure to get your feedback in! Download

Hull Zero Three by Greg Bear

Scott and Steve discuss Hull Zero Three by Greg Bear, the hard sci-fi novel that narrowly missed out on this year's Clarke Award. They both find the book a bit of a struggle but touch upon some of the highs and lows they experienced when reading it. In stark contrast is the next book club selection, 'The Once and Future King' by T. H. White. A retelling of the Arthurian myth which has been referenced many times in pop culture including The X-Men, Babylon 5 and Merlin. This is quite a lot book, but a very light read. Because of it's length were giving you extra time to get reading and we'll talk about the book on Monday 6th August 2012. Contact details are at the end of the show.