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The Sword and Laser

The Sword and Laser

By: Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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 Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!

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  • #528 - Dazed and Crowfused

    #528 - Dazed and Crowfused
    Feb 12 2026
    It's time for our March book tournament! Nominations are open. Also, Veronica and Tom have shocking revelations about books they have NOT read. Also, why is Tom having a hard time with this month's pick?

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    40 mins
  • #527 - I'm Starting to Worry This Book Isn't Sci-Fi

    #527 - I'm Starting to Worry This Book Isn't Sci-Fi
    Jan 29 2026
    Andrew Heaton from the Political Orphanage stops by to talk about "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by Jason Pargin. Also, Veronica drinks in reverse. You'll understand if you listen.

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    55 mins
  • #526 - Halfway Happy

    #526 - Halfway Happy
    Jan 15 2026
    LACon V(eronica) registration is open, the Philip K. Dick Award nominees are out, and we discuss why we're "halfway happy." Plus, we kick off I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom and wrap up The Book That Wouldn't Burn.

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    53 mins
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