Who’s that laaaaaaaaaaaaaady? This week, Michael takes us to our first day of classes, the gang falls into quizzitch tie breaker purgatory once again and Bijaya tells us just how much of a dick she really is. Find us on Twitter at @potterpod or shoot us an email at potterpod@geeklyinc.com. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://geeklyinc.com/potterpod/hp-b5-ch12.mp3Podcast: Play in new window …

When I was born, my great grandmother put a black fist bracelet around my wrist to protect me from evil spirits. And I was six, the first time my grandmother called me a child of Shango. I grew up knowing about the Orishas, connecting their qualities to those of Catholic saints. I knew the facts …

I’m a sorting hat and I like to sing – join me next time! This week, Bijaya doesn’t sing us the Sorting Hat’s new song, we all learn how friendship is the key to happiness or something, and the Quizzich Cup race gains new grounds when one contestant overtakes the lead!  Find us on Twitter at …

Wow. Just…wow. In a good way. In the best way. You want to know how to do horror and gore and also troubled family dynamics and colonialism in a single YA book? Look no further. Rebecca Schaeffer’s Not Even Bones is your dark remedy to the fact that Darkdawn got pushed back. This is one …

Look, don’t go around calling people “Loony” okay??? This week, Sarah introduces us to a new character, the gang discusses said new character some more, and the battle for the Quizzich Cup is neck and neck! Find us on Twitter at @potterpod or shoot us an email at potterpod@geeklyinc.com. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/https://geeklyinc.com/potterpod/hp-b5-ch10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | …

Unsurprisingly, SFF has been grim lately. The world is a dumpster fire, and it’s invading our art. Inevitable, of course, but if you need a break from The Handmaid’s Tale adaptation, here are three more unusual dystopias to check out. No rebel teen groups, no theocracies, and no zombie plagues. Plum Rains (Andromeda Romano-Lax) – …

The zombie- and magic-infused retelling of Romeo and Juliet that began with Bright Smoke, Cold Fire now finally has a conclusion in Endless Water, Starless Sky. It’s been hard to wait even the usual year for the sequel, since the blood-soaked cliffhanger was so heartbreaking. But Rosamund Hodge has not been idle. This is a …

Would you fight a 1000 moth sized horses or one horse sized moth? This week, Michael brings some perspective to Harry’s troubles, Bijaya reminds everyone of their worst nightmares, and when one contestant is at their lowest point, they rise again like a phoenix (but is this a magical property or a biological quality)! Find …

Werewolves are usually stand-ins for the animal side of humanity, all the urges toward lust and death moderated by social convention. The unchecked id, free to roam about the moors, also contains absolution for these urges, since werewolves are often assumed not to be in control of themselves. The fantasy, then, is not just wanton indulgence …

In honor of the amazing Half-Witch having come out this month, here are five other titles doing things by half measure only in the title. (I am not sorry for the puns.) But first, here’s a bit about Half-Witch: Half-Witch (John Schoffstall) – Lizbet Linz is not a witch. Nor is her father, although he …