Functionally Literate
By Ryan Carter
It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they discuss books in a relaxed and casual atmosphere (and also tell you all about businesses they aren't sponsored by). From Mythology and Swords & Sorcery to Urban Fantasy or History, this book club is all about having a good time while exploring diverse literary genres.
Currently, the club is making its way through:
Le Morte d'Arthur
The Obelisk Gate (Broken Earth, Book 2)
Currently, the club is making its way through:
Le Morte d'Arthur
The Obelisk Gate (Broken Earth, Book 2)
Latest episode
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The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 4-6
(2/7) Boilbugs are gross. Hoa tries to explain stone eaters. Nassun discovers how to manipulate her father. We discover Magic! Read along with us! You can buy the book -
The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 1-3
(1/7) Nassun catches her father red-handed. We summon a couple of obelisks. Schaffa survives Meov. Link dump: -
Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 3, Chapters 8-15
(2/2) The boys finish recounting the exploits of Sir Gawaine, then tell of the adventures of Sir Tor and King Pellinore. Read along with us! Zach is reading -
[Bonus] Interlude 1
Ryan, Julia, and Zach all get together for the first time to discuss the podcast on its 1st anniversary. They play a game, discuss their favorite episodes, and chat about the Fifth Season (heavy spoilers). -
Le Morte d'Arthur | Book 3, Chapters 1-7
(1/2) Zach returns to book club to talk to Ryan about the story of King Arthur's wedding to Lady Guinevere and the three adventures that resulted therein. Read along with us! Zach is r… -
The Fifth Season | Chapters 21-23
(8/8) We find an old friend. Syenite's world comes crashing down. Alabaster has an important question. Read along with us! You can buy the book -
The Fifth Season | Chapters 18-20
(7/8) Essun discovers an underground crystal city. Syenite and Alabaster get settled in Meov and take a lover. Link dump: -
The Fifth Season | Chapters 15-17
(6/8) We discover a comm like no other. Syenite wakes on an island. Damaya makes a discovery that will impact the rest of her life. Read along with us! You can buy the book -
The Fifth Season | Chapters 12-14
(5/8) Syenite discovers a new toy, then breaks it. Hoa is having a hard time tracking our daughter as easily as he used to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/functionally-literate/message -
The Fifth Season | Chapters 9-11
(4/8) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/functionally-literate/message
