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This Book I Read... is a podcast from Beyond Cataclysm where we interview an author about a book that has stuck with them, for good – or bad – reasons… Each episode explores the ups and downs of a particular book or author's work, highlighting the great bits, and critiquing the bad stuff. Get inside the minds of other writers and the works that inspire them!

Episodes

  1. The Long Rain with Marco Serrano

    08/19/2025

    The Long Rain with Marco Serrano

    This month CM Lowry is talking to Graphic Designer and RPG Creator Marco Serrano about The Long Rain by Ray Bradbury in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: Kansas being scientifically flatter than a pancake! The Long Rain is a short story by Ray Bradbury, which is a sci-fi psychological thriller. It’s only 12 … The post The Long Rain with Marco Serrano first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    37 min
  2. All You Need is Kill with Nathan Philpott

    06/24/2025

    All You Need is Kill with Nathan Philpott

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Nathan Philpott about All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: Nathan and Chris discuss struggling with pronunciations, translation difficulties and seeking to be culturally sensitive and respectful to the creator Nathan shares a quote with the listeners that illustrates … The post All You Need is Kill with Nathan Philpott first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    37 min
  3. Three Men in a Boat with Sandra Bond

    05/20/2025

    Three Men in a Boat with Sandra Bond

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Sandra Bond about Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: Sandra gives us an introduction to the book Three Men in a Boat.  First published in 1889, the book tells the story of three men on a boating … The post Three Men in a Boat with Sandra Bond first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    40 min
  4. Little Reunions with Flora Qian

    03/26/2025

    Little Reunions with Flora Qian

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Flora Qian about Little Reunions by Eileen Chang in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: The fact that Eileen Chang actually wanted Little Reunions to be destroyed, not published. It was not published until after her death. Flora shares a quote from Little Reunions with us, that … The post Little Reunions with Flora Qian first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    42 min
  5. Viriconium with Dan Sumption

    02/04/2025

    Viriconium with Dan Sumption

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Dan Sumption about Viriconium by M John Harrison in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: Viriconium is actually a collection of books, now published as a single volume, of which ‘Viriconium Nights’ is Dan’s favourite. These stories tell tales of the city of Viriconium, loosely based on … The post Viriconium with Dan Sumption first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    38 min
  6. Extremophile with James Flanagan

    12/19/2024

    Extremophile with James Flanagan

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author James Flanagan about Extremophile by Ian Green in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: Extremophile is a bio-punk speculative sci-fi story written by Scottish author Ian Green, who also wrote The Gauntlet fantasy series. Extremophile is billed as a breakneck biohacking thriller set in climate-collapse London. James’s … The post Extremophile with James Flanagan first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    42 min
  7. The Razor’s Edge with Beatriz Seelaender

    11/19/2024

    The Razor’s Edge with Beatriz Seelaender

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Beatriz Seelaender about The Razor’s Edge by W.S. Maugham in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: Beatriz shares the reasons why she loves this book: It’s very humorous It follows the story of a group of people over the years surrounding Maugham as the central character. The … The post The Razor’s Edge with Beatriz Seelaender first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    45 min
  8. The Dark is Rising with Sara Norja

    10/22/2024

    The Dark is Rising with Sara Norja

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Sara Norja about The Dark is Rising book sequence by Susan Cooper in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: The premise of The Dark is Rising, which is book two of The Dark is Rising Sequence, is that Will turns 11 and discovers he is an … The post The Dark is Rising with Sara Norja first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    43 min
  9. The Accursed Kings with Cécile Cristofari

    09/16/2024

    The Accursed Kings with Cécile Cristofari

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Cécile Cristofari, about The Accursed Kings book series by Maurice Druon in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: The Accursed Kings is series of Historical Fiction books about the Capetian Kings in France. These books are based on the legend that this dynasty were cursed by the … The post The Accursed Kings with Cécile Cristofari first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    46 min
  10. Blue Moon Rising with Stephen Hart

    08/13/2024

    Blue Moon Rising with Stephen Hart

    This month CM Lowry is talking to author Stephen Hart, about Blue Moon Rising by Simon R Green in ‘This Book I Read…’ Topics covered include: Stephen points out that Simon R Green is somewhat unknown, dispite being a New York Times Bestseller, and is most widely known for writing the novelised version of the classic … The post Blue Moon Rising with Stephen Hart first appeared on Beyond Cataclysm.

    54 min
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This Book I Read... is a podcast from Beyond Cataclysm where we interview an author about a book that has stuck with them, for good – or bad – reasons… Each episode explores the ups and downs of a particular book or author's work, highlighting the great bits, and critiquing the bad stuff. Get inside the minds of other writers and the works that inspire them!

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  • Creator
    Beyond Cataclysm
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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