Game of Thrones Season 4 Book Comparison and Review - Episodes 6, 7 and 8

I know I am behind in my Game of Thrones reviewing. In my defence I have a very good excuse. I am getting married in a couple of days and really haven’t had the time. But after episode 8 and given it’s 1.30am and I still can’t sleep, I am thinking that some words on the subject are in order.

Join me under the cut for a bit of a break down of some of the best of the last three episodes.

The Dresden Readthrough: Small Favor

We continue our readthrough of Jim Butcher's uber-popular urban fantasy series The Dresden Files today with book ten, White Night. The continuing plan is to do a book a month on the first Tuesday of each month, and with 16 books on the publication schedule between now and when our readthrough is over, our reading list should be pretty full for the foreseeable future.

The sixteenth book came out this past week, and it's really weird hearing some chatter here and there while reading this one. Even weirder is how this started out as possibly my favorite and unfortunately dragged a little until it picked up at the end. They can't all be crazy winners.

FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for June 2nd 2014! Maglificent?

This week we review Maleficent, The Fault in Our Stars, Belle, and two awful things to horrible to mention by name. We also talk about Thanos and Extreme Couponing. But not at the same time. If that doesn't entice you, god knows what will!

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The Book Was Better Episode 88: Frozen! (with guest host Lizzy Unpronounceable!)

Do you want to build a snowman? Huh? Do you punk? This week wonderful guest host, Lizzy Unpronounceable, and I ask that very question as we frolic in the wintery wonderland of the junior novelization of Disney's Frozen. What's left when you strip back all the songs? You're about to find out. (But not if you're a kid! This episode is not for teh childrenz). GRAB IT!

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FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for May 26th! Back to the Days of Future Past!

This week review X-Men Days of Future Past, plus Richard Ayoade's The Double, Proclaimers themed musical Sunshine on Leith, and National Theatre Live's Romeo and Juliet! Plus we talk about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Star Wars Episode VII and beyond, and Edgar Wright getting the heave ho from Ant Man, plus our weekly instalment of F*ck Yeah Game of Thrones!. Put this into the holes on either side of your head!

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The Book Was Better Podcast Episode 87: Godzilla (1998) with guest host Suzanne!

This week we celebrate the 2014 good Godzilla by reading the junior novelization of 1998's wretched, embarrassing, pregnant Godzilla (aka GINO, or Godzilla In Name Only!). Why is this Godzilla so weird looking? Why isn't he the heroic King of the Monsters? Who got him pregnant - Hank Azaria or Matthew Broderick? Guest host Suzanne and I are about to find out!

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FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for May 19th 2014! Godzilla vs Princess Grace!

This week we review the unlikely pairing Godzilla 2014 and Grace of Monaco, recap Eurovision, talk about Batfleck and Channing Tatum Gambit, plus we dissect the 6th episode of season four of Game of Thrones! Put it in your listen holes!

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The Book Was Better Podcast Episode 86: Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (with guest host Jacinta!)

This week we journey into Sherwood Forest where we get-not-so merry with the massive novelisation of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. I'm joined by Jacinta who actually unironically loves this film, although I'm going to take a lot more convincing. Who will prevail in this battle of wills?

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Fiction Recap: Solid Recent Reads

A lot of good, new stuff has come out recently in genre fiction. Here are some highlights to help you navigate through, so head behind the jump for a look at a modern space opera, an author compilation, science fiction for a young adult audience, and a biography of one of America's most important publishers.

FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for May 12th 2014! Guilty Pleasures!

This week a taste of Eurovision leads us to a thorough discussion of our television guilty pleasures! Plus we review John Favreau's Chef, report back on the May the 4th Star Wars Marathon, and get stuck into the last episode of Game of Thrones! Shove it in yo' face!

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