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Books Undone

Books Undone

By: Livia J. Elliot
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A literary analysis podcast, centred in speculative fiction.

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 conducts literary and thematic analyses of speculative and literary 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.

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Episodes
  • Author Spotlight: Bert-Oliver Boehmer (The Galacticide Series)

    Author Spotlight: Bert-Oliver Boehmer (The Galacticide Series)
    May 14 2025

    Author Spotlights are back, and in this episode I'm in conversation with Bert-Oliver Boehmer, author of the Galacticide series--a modern-but-classical military sci-fi with a dash of first-contact, galactic politics, and fast-paced action.

    Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella, THE GENESIS OF CHANGE: https://liviajelliot.com/

    FIND THE GALACTICIDE SERIES: https://www.galacticide.com

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Voicing the Page: Literary Nuance in Audiobooks with Narrator Alison Phoenix

    Voicing the Page: Literary Nuance in Audiobooks with Narrator Alison Phoenix
    Apr 24 2025

    Dance With Me is one of my most personal books, and having a narrator that could translate the literary elements while giving life to a diverse cast was incredibly important. Join me as I chat to audiobook narrator Alison Phoenix, and deep-dive into the perks of audiobook narration.

    DANCE WITH ME is available on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/liviajelliot/dance-with-me

    Find Alison Phoenix:

    - Website: https://alisonphoenixnarration.wordpress.com/

    - Audible: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Alison+Phoenix
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    33 mins
  • When Life’s Meaning Isn’t Your Own: Existentialism in "Walking on Glass"

    When Life’s Meaning Isn’t Your Own: Existentialism in "Walking on Glass"
    Mar 19 2025

    Is life purposeless and meaningless? Can we survive when our purpose is shattered? Those are some of the questions presented in a cerebral book, a gem of Scottish fiction: 'Walking on Glass' by Iain Banks. Let's get this book undone!

    TRANSCRIPT:

    All the links are in the transcript here: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2025/02-podcast-walking-on-glass

    READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:

    - On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories

    - On iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
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    49 mins

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