First Class Bureaucrat - "The Municipalists" Chapter 1

Episode 109
"The Municipalists" by Seth Fried, Chapter 1

We get to know our officious, by-the-numbers bureaucrat and his role at USMS, just in time for a cyberattack to upend his world. Anita has a hard time wrapping her head around how powerful a federal municipal affairs department can be.

The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing.

Until next time gentlereaders!

First Class Bureaucrat - "The Municipalists" Chapter 1

A Train of Thought - "The Municipalists" Prelude

Episode 108
"The Municipalists" by Seth Fried, Prelude

We dive into our sixth novel with a glimpse into our protagonist's worldview. Scott and Anita discuss how they both found the prelude very theatrical.

The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing.

Until next time gentlereaders!

A Train of Thought - "The Municipalists" Prelude

Very Deep, Much Meaning - "A Memory Called Empire" Final Overview

Episode 107
"A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine, Final Overview

Discussion of themes, characters, whether or not we'd be up to read the sequel, and the unexpected downside of putting prose on the screen. Scott and Anita agree on which part was their favourite. Plus, we announce our next featured novel!

The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing.

Until next time gentlereaders!

Very Deep, Much Meaning - "A Memory Called Empire" Final Overview

Her Literal Ivory Tower - "A Memory Called Empire" Aftermath

Episode 106
"A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine, Aftermath

The denouement sees a coronation, a series of funerals, and a neat little book-end to Mahit's journey to the Empire. Scott still has some suspicions about the fate of at least one character.

The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing.

Until next time gentlereaders!

Her Literal Ivory Tower - "A Memory Called Empire" Aftermath

The Most Symbolic - "A Memory Called Empire" Chapter Twenty-One

Episode 105
"A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine, Chapter Twenty-One

Everything comes to a head in a climactic address to the Empire, and then we get what Anita calls "the Lion King ending." Is this our final chapter with Mahit? What plot threads are still dangling?

The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing.

Until next time gentlereaders!

The Most Symbolic - "A Memory Called Empire" Chapter Twenty-One