“Other people walk their dog, and I walk my book,” a conversation with JW Wartick

Legend says he’s still reading lists of books to this day. JW Wartick has read all of the Hugo-winning novels, but he’s also read all the Nebula winners, and all the Hugo-nominated novels. To say he’s a voracious reader is to vastly understate the case. But he’s also my friend, and I asked him to … Continue reading ““Other people walk their dog, and I walk my book,” a conversation with JW Wartick”

Zoomed Out: Iain M. Banks, with Damian Mac Choiligh

Zoomed Out: Iain M. Banks, with Damian Mac Choiligh

Damo Mac Choiligh joins me for a deep look at Scottish SF author Iain M. Banks. Some reading recommendations and notes (not all of these are mentioned in the discussion): Banks 101: The Culture Series: Other SF: Mainstream Fiction: Themes: Advanced Banks: Weird Fiction: The Culture Series: Other SF: Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130411676997908

A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle (feat. Mandy Self)

A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle (feat. Mandy Self)

Mandy Self joins me once again to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle. This is a “Seth’s Picks” episode, but it’s also an award-winner, having won the Newberry Award in 1963. We get into spoilers about 15 minutes in. Mandy’s links:https://twitter.com/Brown_Ajahhttps://twitter.com/MandymoniumPod “Ticky Tacky little boxes” referenced by Mandy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Boxes Ways to support the … Continue reading “A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle (feat. Mandy Self)”

Vernor Vinge Tribute episode

Vernor Vinge Tribute episode

With the sad news of Vernor Vinge’s recent passing, I decided (at Olav’s prompting) to host a short-notice discussion panel about Vinge’s work. This podcast has previously covered his three Hugo-winning novels, but we go a bit deeper here, giving some other recommendations for Vinge reading. I’m mostly just here to facilitate, and more than … Continue reading “Vernor Vinge Tribute episode”

Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (feat. Peter Kuskie)

Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (feat. Peter Kuskie)

Update!: We covered Project Hail Mary (movie) on Take Me To Your Reader in March 2026, so be sure to check out the episode: https://pavementpodcast.com/archives/podcast/project-hail-mary-by-andy-weir-with-guest-peter-kuskie Peter Kuskie, son of my co-host Colin from TMTYR (and brother of my theme music composer), and also childhood friend of my son, joins me in person for a discussion … Continue reading “Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (feat. Peter Kuskie)”

“Oh, I have a new limp now!”, a conversation about the World Marathon Challenge with Michael Gabriel

“Oh, I have a new limp now!”, a conversation about the World Marathon Challenge with Michael Gabriel

It’s been almost exactly a year since multiple-time guest of the podcast, Michael Gabriel, finished the World Marathon Challenge (Seven Days, Seven Marathons on Seven Continents), and I asked him to chat with me about the whole experience. it’s not science fiction related, but I just like to chat with interesting people, so this is … Continue reading ““Oh, I have a new limp now!”, a conversation about the World Marathon Challenge with Michael Gabriel”