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Books Undone

By: Livia J. Elliot
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  • Summary

  • Some books are more than a simple story. They hide timeless themes and allegories full of meaning that are always worth discussing—but doing so requires dedication and keen eye for details. Join Australia-based author Livia J. Elliot as she deep-dives into the themework present on different pieces of speculative fiction to find what lays beyond the plot, decipher their invisible meaning, and reflect on their symbolism. If you are a fan of fantasy or sci-fi books, new or old, traditional or self-published, this is the show for you!

    Be mindful. Books Undone contains spoilers for the books discussed, which vary in each episode.
    2023
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Episodes
  • Guests Talk 5: Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius

    Guests Talk 5: Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius
    Jul 10 2024

    Today, we're discussing the most Borgesian short-story Borges himself wrote—Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius. My guests today are Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain), José (from José's Amazing Worlds), Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker), AP Canavan (aka, The Critical Drgaon), and Javier (from JamReads).

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 8: Utopias, Dystopias & their Believability

    Episode 8: Utopias, Dystopias & their Believability
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode, I answer Britton's question of Why are we so fascinated by tragedy? by discussing readers' perceptions of utopia and dystopia/grimdark settings. This is a short-spoiler-lite episode, but I still include some quotes from books as well as my own thoughts.

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    TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/15-podcast-utopiavsdystopia/

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    22 mins
  • Spotlight 4: B.S.H. Garcia

    Spotlight 4: B.S.H. Garcia
    Jun 5 2024

    An interview with author B.S.H. Garcia about her prequel novellas From the Ashes and From the Depths, both of which are part of her epic fantasy series, The Heart of Quinaria. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but only regarding the novellas.

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    FIND BETHANY: https://www.bshgarcia.com/

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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