Podcasts by The Nerd Book Review:The Tractor Seasons

Sol’s Harvestby MD Presley from 2023-11-26T08:15:16

This episode talks about the 4 book Sol's Harvest series by MD Presley. This review is spoiler free and only talks about the plot details of book 1. The series is an analogue to the American Civ...

Murder at Spindle Manor from 2023-11-18T09:25:47

Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang is a SPFBO 9 finalist that was published in 2022 and clocks in at 249 pages long. The book is a gaslamp murder mystery with a lot more of the fantasy elem...

The Last Ranger from 2023-11-10T07:53:11

The Last Ranger by JDL Rosell is the first book in the Ranger of the Titan Wilds series. It is a finalist for SPFBO 9. It is 462 pages long and came out in December of 2022. The book is an epic ...

Master of the Void from 2023-11-04T08:50:55

Master of the Void by Wend Raven is a SPFBO 9 Finalist published in 2023. It is 523 pages long and is a sweeping coming-of-age journey that follows a cast of misfit friends through times of hear...

October 2023 Reading Roundup from 2023-10-31T04:34:28

In this episode I talk about the 9 books I finished, plus 1 book I DNF during the month of October.

Daughter of the Beast from 2023-10-27T18:35:41

Daughter of the Beast by EC Greaves is a Slavic Fairytale inspired epic fantasy. Published in 2022 it is a finalist for SPFBO 9. If you've ever looked for a story that at times reads like a dark...

Shadow of a Dead God from 2023-10-25T19:55:08

Shadow of a Dead God is the first book in the Mennick Thorn series by Patrick Samphire. The 4th and final book in the series releases on November 3rd. The book is an urban fantasy murder mystery...

Kraken Rider Z from 2023-10-22T06:56:31

Kraken Rider Z is a new book by Dyrk Ashton, the author of the Paternus Trilogy, releasing November 14th 2023. If is a Progression fantasy about sentient dragons and their bonded riders, along w...

The Wickwire Watch from 2023-10-19T16:52:43

The Wickwire Watch by Jacquelyne Hagen is a finalist for SPFBO 9. It was published in 2022 and is a gaslamp fantasy with a teenage protaganist who is attacked by a malign spirit called a Spektor...

Legacy of the Brightwash from 2023-10-12T09:10:46

This episode is from my youtube video of Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar. It was published in 2021 and is 662 pages long. It would best be described as a dark urban fantasy murder myst...

Outlaw Mage from 2023-09-27T15:01:50

Outlaw Mage by KS Villoso is an Adventure Fantasy released on August 1st 2023. It features a strong female single PoV character with plenty of magic and action.

My Summer Reading List Ranked from 2023-09-23T10:38:37

I started and finished 16 total books this summer and rated 11 of them a 4 or 5. In this episode I give a quick rundown on each of the 11 books.

Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide from 2023-09-17T17:39:59

This episode is Miss Percy's Pocket Guide(To the Feeding and Care of British Dragons) by Quenby Olson. Quite the mouthful for sure! This episode is as always spoiler free.

The Umbral Storm from 2023-09-03T04:54:55

The Umbral Storm by Alec Hutson was published in 2022 and is 656 pages long. It is the first book in the Sharded Few series and is a Progression Fantasy.    

In Solitude’s Shadow from 2023-08-27T07:01:15

In Solitude's Shadow was published in 2021 by David Greene and is the first book in the Empire of Ruin series.

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An army is at the gates of Haltveldt, a nation built on wa...

Reign and Ruin from 2023-08-20T06:37:51

Reign and Ruin by JD Evans is a Romantic Fantasy novel published in 2020 that won the 2020 SPBO Competition. It is 420 pages long and is available in print and on audiobook. It revolves around 2...

The Lost War from 2023-08-06T07:00:30

The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson is the first book in the Eidyn Series. It is 529 pages long and won the 2019 SPFBO competition. It was re-released by Orbit books December of 2022. The book i...

Small Miracles from 2023-07-29T06:03:31

Small Miracles is the 2022 SPFBO Winner written by Olivia Atwater. It is a humorous urban fantasy novel about a couple of angels and their attempt to make human Holly Harker enjoy herself a litt...

Re-Introduction Episode T-1 from 2023-07-22T08:22:58

This is the re-introduction episode for the new NBR podcast format. Cameron will be recording episode mostly by himself while riding in his tractor for most of the year. He discusses why there w...

The Sword of Kaigen - 78 from 2019-06-16T08:53:38

Cameron and Chris discuss The Sword of Kaigen by ML Wang. The book is a standalone novel in the Theonite series. It was published this year (2019) and is 651 pages long.

77 - Shards of Honour from 2019-06-02T07:32:51

Shards of Honor, written by Lois McMaster Bujold, was originally published in 1986 and is the first book in the extensive Vorkosigan Saga. Barry and Cameron review the novel in this episode.

76 - The Ruin of Kings from 2019-05-19T07:22:30

In this episode Cameron and Chris talk about The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons. The book was published in February of 2019 by Tor Books, it is 560pgs long and the first book in the A Chorus of Dra...

75 - Red Rising from 2019-05-05T07:28

In this episode Barry, Cameron, Erick and Tyler, a first timer on the show, discuss the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. This episode is pretty much spoiler free even though we do talk about a...

74 - Patrick LeClerc Interview from 2019-04-28T06:21:12

In this episode Cameron interviews Patrick LeClerc. We talk about his SPFBO finalist novel Out of Nowhere, as well as his life as an EMT and his various hobbies that influenced the writing of th...

73 - Steven McKinnon Author Interview from 2019-04-07T06:00:39

In this episode Cameron interviews author Steven McKinnon. His debut fantasy novel is a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition.

72 - Game of thrones Pt2 from 2019-03-24T07:09:39

This episode is Part 2 of our Game of Thrones talk. In this episode we talk about the series as a whole and the Television show as well There will be massive spoilers for the series as a whole!

71 - Game of Thrones Pt1 from 2019-03-24T07:00:40

In this first part of a two part episode we talk about the 1996 book Game of Thrones, the first book in the Song of Ice and Fire Series. The book clocks in at 848 pages long, the shortest book i...

70 - Update episode from 2019-02-24T10:25:48

There is no book review in this episode! It is an update on the podcast.

69 - Kings of Paradise from 2019-02-10T07:08:54

Chris and I talk about Kings of Paradise by Richard Nell. KoP is a true grimdark novel that clocks in at 601 pages long and was published in 2017. It is the first novel in the Ash and Sand serie...

68 - Angie Grigaliunas Author Interview from 2019-01-27T10:02:06

In this episode Cameron speaks with Angie Grigaliunas a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition with her novel Sowing.

67 - The Steel Remains from 2019-01-13T09:14:17

In today's episode Cameron and Casey review The Steel Remains by Richard K Morgan. TSR was published in 2008 and is 352 hardcover pages long.

66 - The God's Themselves from 2019-01-06T10:20:54

Published back in 1972 this Isaac Asimov classic is reviewed by Barry and Chris. Asimov is the final member of the "holy trinity" of sci-fi writers that we have reviewed. 

65 - End of Year 2018 from 2018-12-23T06:28:07

Cameron, Barry, and Chris discuss their favorite books of 2018

64 - Empire of Sand from 2018-12-16T07:44:35

In this episode Cameron and Chris talk Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri. It is her debut novel published this year, 2018, and is the first book in the Books of Ambha series and clocks in at 496 page...

63 - Priest of Bones from 2018-12-09T07:46:03

Priest of Bones is a new release by Peter McLean published by Ace Books. It is the first book in the War for the Roses series and clocks in at 352 pages long. Cameron and Christ have a fun talk ...

62 - Rosewater from 2018-12-02T10:34:05

Chris, Cameron and Barry review Rosewater by Tade Thompson was published in late 2018 by Orbit books. It is the first book in The Wormwood Trilogy an clocks in at 432pgs long.

61 - A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe from 2018-12-02T10:05:24

We're back! In today's episode Cameron, Chris, and Barry  talk about A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White. It was published in 2018 by Orbit books and is the first novel in the S...

60 - City of Kings from 2018-10-21T15:10:49

In today's episode Cameron and Chris discuss City of Kings by Rob Hayes. City of Kings was published this year, 2018, and clocks in at 300 pages long

59 - Devin Madsen Author Interview from 2018-09-30T14:19:49

In this episode Cameron interviews Author Devin Madsen. They talk about a variety of things including, the world she has created, and We Ride the Storm, her SPFBO novel written in that world. 

58 - Promise of Blood from 2018-09-23T09:51:58

Cameron, Chris, and author Matt Presley talk about Promise of Blood by Brian MClellan. Promise of Blood is the first novel in a flintlock fantasy trilogy. 

57 - J Zachary Pike Author Interview from 2018-09-09T08:22:04

In today's episode Cameron interviews author J Zachary Pike, his novel, Orconomics is in the 2018 SPFBO competition

56 - The Poppy War from 2018-09-02T18:05:41

In this episode Cameron, Katie, and Chris discuss The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. It was published May 1, 2018 by Harper Voyager and is the debut novel by Kuang.

55 - Deborah Wolf from 2018-08-26T09:00

Today's episode is an author interview. Cameron had a fun talk with author Deborah Wolf. She is the author of the author of the Dragon's Legacy epic fantasy series as well as Split Feather an ur...

54 - Replay from 2018-08-19T14:04:26

In this episode Cameron and Casey discuss Replay by Ken Grimwood. Replay was published in 1986 and is a standalone novel. 

53 - Dyrk Ashton Interview from 2018-08-12T06:39:11

In today's episode Cam interviews author Dyrk Ashton. We talk about a wide range of topics, from his youth and his time in Hollywood to his PHD in film studies and his new books!

52 - From Unseen Fire from 2018-08-05T13:24:50

Cameron and Chris discuss Cass Morris' debut novel, From Unseen Fire. FUF is the first novel in the Aven Cycle and was published this year. 

51 - Ancillary Justice from 2018-07-30T15:46:19

Today's epsidoe is a sci-fi novel, Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie. Ancillary Justice was published in 2013 and won all of the major awards, quite the debut novel!

50 - Mike Shel Interview from 2018-07-22T06:54:21

In today's episode Cameron talks with author Mike Shel about his new novel, Aching God, among other things. Mike also has a long history with the Pathfinder RPG and we talk about that as well. I...

49 - The Grey Bastards from 2018-07-18T13:55:08

In today's episode Cameron and Chris discuss The Greay Bastards by Jonathon French. The novel was originally self published and won the 2nd SPFBO competition and has recently been re-released by...

48 - Firewalk from 2018-07-08T14:12:58

Today's episode is Firewalk by Chris Roberson. Chris and I discuss this novel published in 2016 by Nightshade Books. It is 356 Hard cover pages long and is the first novel in the Recondito serie...

47 - Jade City from 2018-07-01T15:17:17

We're back! In this episode Cameron and Katie have Dani from the Book Geeks Uncompromised podcast on with us to discuss Jade City by Fonda Lee. We had a great time discussing this novel that was...

46 - Brett Herman Interview from 2018-05-06T06:39:41

In this episode we finish up our SPFBO 2017 series of author interviews with Brett Herman, author of The Chaos Trims My Beard.

45 - The Song of All from 2018-04-29T08:04:53

In this episode Katie and Cameron review The Song of All by Tina LeCount Meyers. This is her debut novel and the first book in The Legacy of Heavens series. It came out in February of year (2018...

44 - Snow Crash from 2018-04-23T16:15:20

In this episode Katie, Barry, and Cameron discuss Neal Stephenson's iconic 1992 novel Snow Crash. The novel is a pioneer in the cyberpunk genre and led to quite a bit of discussion from the thre...

43 - Virtual Light from 2018-04-15T06:36:40

In this episode Barry and Cameron discuss Virtual Light by William Gibson. Virtual Light was published in 1993 and clocks in at 304 pages long. Gibson has won the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K Dick...

42 - Rob Hayes Interview from 2018-04-08T06:57:03

In this episode Cameron and Chris interview SPFBO 2017 Finalist Rob Hayes. His novel, Where Loyalties Lie, is a flintlock pirate novel that Chris and I both enjoyed. This interview contains what...

41 - Alec Hutson Interview from 2018-04-01T10:55:08

For this episode Cameron interviews author Alec Hutson, another finalist in SPFBO 2017. His novel is The Crimson Queen. I really enjoyed the interview and the novel so give it a listen and then ...

40 - Master Assassins from 2018-03-25T15:56:43

In this episode Cameron and Chris review Master Assassins by Robert V.S. Redick. It was released on March 6th of this year and is 458 pages long. It is the first book in the Fire Sacraments seri...

39 - K Bird Lincoln Interview from 2018-03-18T08:27:05

In this week's episode Cameron interviews Author K Bird Lincoln, author of 2017 SPFBO Finalist Tiger Lilly. 

38 - Fountains of Paradise from 2018-03-11T08:33:20

In this episode Cam and Barry discuss Fountains of Paradise by the legendary Arthur C Clark. The novel was published in 1979 and won the Hugo and Nebula and was nominated for the Locus award. We...

37 - Alex Perry Interview from 2018-03-04T10:39:25

In this episode Cameron interviews SPFBO 2017 finalist Alex Perry about his novel The War of Undoing.

36 - Heart of Stone from 2018-02-25T09:48:03

In this episode Cameron and Chris discuss The Heart of Stone by Ben Galley. The novel was published in 2017 and is 406 pages long. It is a standalone novel.

35 - Damien Black Interview from 2018-02-18T10:46:59

In this episode Cameron has a quick review, and then interview with Damien Black. His debut novel, Devil's Night Dawning is a finalist in SPFBO 2017. I hope you enjoy!

34 - Senlin Ascends from 2018-02-11T12:36:16

Cameron, Chris, and Katie get together to talk about Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft. Senlin Ascends was just re-released by Orbit Books after originally being self published. It is the first ...

33 - RJ Barker Interview from 2018-02-04T21:03:37

In this episode Cameron interviews RJ Barker. His debut novel Age of Assasins was published by Orbit books last year. The 2nd and 3rd books in the trilogy will be out this year. The interview di...

32 - Plague of Giants from 2018-01-28T18:05:49

On this episode Cameron and Chris review Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne. It is the first book in the Seven Kennings series.

31 - James Jakins Interview from 2018-01-21T14:40:32

In this episode Cameron and Author James Jakins discuss his novel, Jack Bloodfist:Fixer. The novel is a finalist for this year's SPFBO competition. 

30 - Blackwing from 2018-01-14T14:35:09

Casey and Cameron discuss Blackwing by Ed McDonald. Blackwing is the debut novel by Ed McDonald. It was published in 2017 by Ace Books and is 360 paperback pages long.

29 - Harry Connolly Interview from 2018-01-07T11:11:37

In this episode Cameron interviews author Harry Connolly about his novel, The Way Into Chaos. It is a finalist for this year's SPFBO 2017 contest. There is a short book description at the beginn...

28 - 3 Body Problem from 2018-01-01T10:37:56

In this first episode of the year we have a special 4 person episode! Cameron is joined by Chris, Barry, and a new guest Erick. Erick is another fraternity brother from college and has been a bi...

27 - End of Year Episode from 2017-12-25T06:15:09

I apologize for the length of this episode and it's lack of polish, I have had a very busy week and didn't have the usual time. We were unable to get everyone together at the same time so we hav...

26 - Kings of the Wyld from 2017-12-17T18:26:21

Tonight Casey and Cameron discuss Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. Since there is a little disagreement about this novel Cameron is clearly correct and Casey is clearly wrong since Cameron i...

25 - ML Spencer Interview from 2017-12-10T19:03:55

In this episode I interview ML Spencer. We talk about her book series, The Rhenwar Saga. Spencer is a semifinalist for SPFBO 2017 with her first novel, Darkstorm. Another novel in the series was...

24 - The Dragon's Legacy from 2017-12-03T18:21:08

On this episode Katie and I take the unusual tactic of insulting quite a few people who left negative reviews on Goodreads... In our defence they clearly didn't bother to read the synopsis so wh...

23 - JA Andrews Interview from 2017-11-26T18:25:30

In this episode I interview JA Andrews author of A Threat of Shadows, which is a current SPFBO 2017 finalist as well as A Keeper's Tale:The Story of Tomkin and the Dragon. A Keeper's Tale was a ...

22 - Rules of Supervillainy from 2017-11-19T18:30:11

Chris and Cameron complete the CT Phipps double, last week we gave you an interview with Mr Phipps and now we review his most popular series, The Rules of Supervillainy. We hope you enjoy!

21 - CT Phipps Author Interview from 2017-11-12T19:03:09

In this episode CT Phipps and I talk about several of his book series. CT is a prolific author who writes a mix of urban fantasy, superhero fantasy, and grimdark dystopian fantasy. He also blogs...

20 - Revolt in 2100 from 2017-11-05T18:21:27

Cameron and Barry discuss Revolt in 2100 by Robert Heinlein was published in 1953 from a series of short stories that were published between 1937-39 so Barry has outdone himself here! Listen as ...

19 - AM Justice Interview from 2017-10-29T20:01:54

In this episode AM Justice and I discuss her experiences growing up and becoming an author as well as discuss her book, A Wizard's Forge. AWF was published in 2016 and is the first book in the W...

18 - Paternus from 2017-10-22T18:04:25

In this episode Katie and Cameron discuss the fate of the poor vampires and werewolves who are so sorely used and abused in Paternus by Dyrk Ashton! This book is 504 pages long and is the first ...

17 - Steven Poore Author Interview from 2017-10-15T17:15:30

This episode is an interview with British author and 2 time BFA nominated Steven Poore. Cameron and Steven discuss the British Fantasy Awards, The Malessar's Curse series, and Sheffield SFSF amo...

16 - Black Company from 2017-10-08T19:28:27

This week's episode features Cameron and guest host Chris. They discuss the Black Company by Glenn Cook. This book is a classic of the grim, realistic, morally ambiguous fantasy novels that are ...

15 - Author Interview MD Presley from 2017-10-01T20:09:30

This episode is my first author interview. Matt and I talked about his experience as a screenwriter and now as an author. His first novel is The Woven Ring which is the first book in the Sol's H...

14 - The Lies of Locke Lamora from 2017-09-24T13:10:13

In today's episode Casey brings his witty banter, or something like that anyway, back to the podcast while Cameron doesn't even remember to mention the name of the podcast until several minutes ...

13 - Steelheart from 2017-09-10T17:08:12

In this quick episode Cameron restrains his urge to bloviate and Katie listened to her first ever audio book! Steelheart by Branden Sanderson runs 386 pages long and is the first book in the Rec...

12 - The Black Prism from 2017-08-28T15:06:36

Katie tells Cam he is thinking way too much about breasts in their review of The Black Prism by Brent Weeks. This book published in 2010 is the first book in the Lightbringer series and clocks i...

11 - Forever War from 2017-08-14T17:25:58

Guest host Casey claims he's an expert on one thing or the other based on interwebs research and Cameron felt lost in time while reviewing The Forever War by Joe Haldeman. The book was published...

10 - Red Sister from 2017-08-01T18:08:24

We made it to ten episodes! Katie and Cameron discuss girl power in the second book we have reviewed by Mark Lawrence. Red Sister is 469 pages long and is the first book in a planned trilogy.

09 - I Balefire from 2017-07-18T13:42:37

Barry and Cam play good cop, bad cop while reviewing this book by Jade Jesser. Sorry for the long delay between the last two episodes but we should be back on schedule for the next little bit! I...

08 - Dragonbone Chair from 2017-05-30T18:52:28

Cameron proves he has no attention to detail and Katie proves she is by far the more clever of the pair. The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams was first published in 1988 and is considered a clas...

07 - The Affinities from 2017-05-13T20:34:36

Cam worries as Katie once again misses her climax while guest Chris gets deep and insightful while quoting a metal band. The Affinities by Robert Charles Wilson is 300 hardcover pages long.

06 - Six of Crows from 2017-05-02T15:35:23

Cameron poorly times his cold medicine while Katie braves her ills drug-free, but ends up just as addled as they discuss Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. This is the first book in a duology and is...

05 - Stars My Destination from 2017-04-18T18:35:21

Cam wouldn't leave rotating wives for revenge and special guest Barry scoffs at spoiling a 70 year old book while katie sits this one out.

04- His Majesty's Dragon from 2017-04-11T18:37:57

Cameron meanders even longer than usual and Katie insults his homeland. They discuss His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, the fist book in the Temeraire series. 353 pages paperback.

03 - The Fifth Season from 2017-04-03T19:38:43

Cameron goes Old Testament while Katie says 'absolutely' way too many times as they discuss the 5th Season, the 2016 Hugo Award winning novel by NK Jemisin. The 5th Season is the first book in T...

02 - The Name of the Wind from 2017-03-28T19:11:14

Pepper crashes the party while Cam & Katie discuss the Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.

The Name of the Wind is the first book in the Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss. Publis...

01 - Prince of Thorns from 2017-03-22T20:53:28

Katie pictures a naked lady and Cam reminisces about ancient Rome while discussing Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence.

Published in 2012, the Prince of Thorns is the first novel in the Bro...

00 - The Introduction from 2017-03-22T20:34

Katie and Cam introduce themselves and their podcast, The Nerd Book Review. In this intro episode, they talk about them, their history, what they hope to accomplish with this podcast, and how th...