Books Undone

By: Livia J. Elliot
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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Episode 14: Meaning and Purpose in "Walking on Glass"

    Episode 14: Meaning and Purpose in "Walking on Glass"
    Mar 19 2025

    Is life purposeless and meaningless? Can we survive when our purpose is shattered? Those are some of the questions presented in a cerebral book, a gem of Scottish fiction: 'Walking on Glass' by Iain Banks. Let's get this book undone!

    TRANSCRIPT:

    All the links are in the transcript here: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2025/02-podcast-walking-on-glass

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    49 mins
  • Episode 13: Are Books Political?

    Episode 13: Are Books Political?
    Feb 27 2025

    Are books political? I think we're asking the wrong question. Let's dive in!

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    TRANSCRIPT:

    All the links are in the transcript here: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2025/01-podcast-political-books

    READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:

    - On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories

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    25 mins
  • Guests Talk 9: Memory in "The Escher Man"

    Guests Talk 9: Memory in "The Escher Man"
    Feb 13 2025

    Cyberpunk is back, and we're discussing "The Escher Man", with SPFBO semi-finalist Sarah K Balstrup, FanFi addict reviewer Charlie Cavendish, and the author himself, T.R. Napper.

    Join to my newsletter for bite-sized bookish deep dives (and get a free novella!: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/

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    1. On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories
    2. On iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unearthed-stories/id6474701738

    SOME OF THE PAPERS AND BOOKS MENTIONED:

    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38694651/
    • https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22522805-the-buried-giant
    • https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59808603-the-mountain-in-the-sea
    • https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54120408-klara-and-the-sun
    • https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63183008-the-way-of-unity
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    1 hr and 3 mins

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