Books Undone

By: Livia J. Elliot
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  • Some books are more than a simple story. They hide timeless themes and allegories full of meaning that are always worth discussing—but doing so requires dedication and keen eye for details. Join Australia-based author Livia J. Elliot as she deep-dives into the themework present on different pieces of speculative fiction to find what lays beyond the plot, decipher their invisible meaning, and reflect on their symbolism. If you are a fan of fantasy or sci-fi books, new or old, traditional or self-published, this is the show for you!

    Be mindful. Books Undone contains spoilers for the books discussed, which vary in each episode.
    2023
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  • Guests Talk 7: Depictions of Trauma in Fantasy

    Guests Talk 7: Depictions of Trauma in Fantasy
    Sep 5 2024

    The speculative element of Fantasy and SciFi makes them a remarkable medium to portray a variety of trauma. In this episode, I'm joined by authors Joshua Walker, B.S.H. Garcia (Bethany), and Calum Lott, alongside reviewer Kristen Shaffer to discuss a range of topics within this theme.

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    FIND THE AUTHORS:

    > Joshua Walker: https://joshuawalkerauthor.com/

    > BSH Garcia: https://linktr.ee/bshgarcia

    > Calum Lott: https://linktr.ee/valsollas

    > Kristen Shaffer: https://linktr.ee/the.book.hermit

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    52 mins
  • Guests Talk 6: Death & The Compass

    Guests Talk 6: Death & The Compass
    Aug 23 2024

    Today, we're discussing another famous story from Jorge Luis Borges--Death and the Compass. If you're looking for an accessible Borges story, then this is it. My guests today are Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain) and Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker).

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    46 mins
  • Episode 9: Memory in Shadow & Claw

    Episode 9: Memory in Shadow & Claw
    Aug 7 2024

    In this episode, I discuss memory and truth as presented in Shadow & Claw, the first two volumes of The Book of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. This is quite a philosophical episode, and I really enjoyed shared it.

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    TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/16-podcast-shadow-and-claw/ All the links are in the transcript here!

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    49 mins
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