Book Two is Better

Travis & Avery
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A fantasy readthrough podcast with Avery and Travis. Bug us on Reddit/Twitter @BookTwoIsBetter, or email us everything you love or hate at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com

  1. 18H AGO

    Will of the Many by James Islington: Episode Three

    Send us a text FINALE - Part 3, Ch. 52-74. Crikey, do these rotting gods have it out for Vis! Our favorite boy Diago (human) has a ripper of an aquatic romance with the baddie Emissa on his totally normal Spring Break visit to Suus -- but, before the book lets us enjoy our Fourth Wing schoolyard fling and learn the rules of Foundation, we're straight back to the Hunger Games.  Vis and his phantom thieves are off to steal the Heart of Jovan! He takes a quick detour to run the labyrinth, clone himself into multiple dimensions, and visit his favorite puppy. It's time for a final showdown! Islington kills off most of the non-critical characters, gives Vis super powers, and leaves us wondering how Vis's tutors expertly prepared him to navigate synchronism in Book 2.  Hit us up with your thoughts at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter.

    1h 7m

  2. JAN 27

    Will of the Many by James Islington: Episode Two

    Send us a text Part 2, Ch. 25-51. Vek, it's hard being the smartest kid in class. Didn't everyone else have a team of elite tutors during their princely training? I bet that they don't even have a pet Alupi.  I wish all of these hot upperclass girls would stop bothering me with their flirting -- I don't have time for dalliances. I'm on a mission. I don't remember exactly what it was, but I know that my fake mom will be really mad at me if I don't open the secret space-time portal before graduation!  Hit us up with all of your hate mail and fan mail at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com and on Reddit @booktwoisbetter!

    1h 14m

  3. JAN 19

    Will of the Many by James Islington: Episode One

    Send us a text Will of the Many Part One: Ch I - XXIV.  WOTM discussion starts 7:31z  Did you think we'd take another two-year break from the podcast? Well, screw you dad, because we're proving the haters wrong and we are SO BACK.  After a full year of Hadrian, we needed even more glazing for the Roman Empire. We're jumping straight into the Hierarchy series and the tropeopolis of Islington. Follow along as the world's most overachieving 17-year-old, Vis, punches his way through the pyramid scheme of the Catenan Empire. Will he beat the colonizers with his chess skills? His oh-so-subtle social manipulation tactics? Or his ability to navigate the not-suspicious-at-all magic crystal labyrinth of the Academy? Vek, this is exciting!  As always, send us a line at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter with any thoughts, questions, or suggestions! Thanks for listening!

    1h 3m

  4. 12/05/2025

    THE FINALE: Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Four

    Send us a text Chapters 67-End. Dear listener, we have been on a journey together. From Delos to Vorgossos, from Jinan to Selene, and from Hadrian's POV to Hadrian's POV -- thank you for listening to us babble on for this entire year of Ruocchio. Despite our grumpiness at times, we've loved every minute of it -- and are so thankful for all of the notes and kind words! Welcome to the finale of the Sun Eater universe. Will Hadrian blow up the sun he promised us in Book 1? Yes. Is he a good man? Ehhhhhhhh? Was Orphan our favorite character, and was given a death just slightly more unfair than Gilliam Vas (RIP)? Absolutely. What a banger of an ending.  We'll likely be taking a short break for the holidays, and then will be back with the Hierarchy series by James Islington. As always, reach out with thoughts, praise, and criticism to booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter!

    1h 31m

  5. 11/25/2025

    Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Three

    Send us a text Chapter 46-67. In this episode of "Raising Darathama," Hadrian comes face-to-face with the products of his incredible ability to be unlikeable. After sending a warning shot (a.k.a. blowing up 36 people and a full planet), Had attempts some classic politicking - highmatter chopping a table in half, insulting the Chantry and their mothers, and prostyletizing Jewish doctors.  Alexander (worst guy ever) springs a trap, and Hadrian hits full 5-star GTA status as the empire's #1 most wanted. We get an epic A.I. and knife missile battle, Hadrian relentlessly aura farming, and a "kiss the cancer ring" WWE smackdown from William himself. Finally, we have a beautiful wedding scene in the most romantic place in the galaxy -- the bunker where all of the Palatine magic happens. Good god, a lot happens in this book.  We're on to the last episode of the Sun Eater series!! Let us know what you think of us and of the book at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com and on Reddit @booktwoisbetter. Thanks for all of your support!

    1h 26m

  6. 11/21/2025

    Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two

    Send us a text Chapters 23-46. I SHALL BECOME A GOD (remix). Hadrian and his merry band of misfits are off to nuke some Cielcin worldships, but they get sidetracked by 3,000 gingers. We get a preview of why you don't want to fight a Watcher in hand-to-hand combat, a whole ship-load of demonic possession, and a poignant and not gross birth scene.  Come listen to us beclown ourselves as we count down to the death of the sun we've all been waiting for. Let us know what you want us to talk about at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com and on Reddit @booktwoisbetter!

    1h 6m

  7. 11/18/2025

    Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One

    Send us a text Ch 1-22. Book seven is always better, baby. Are you ready for the ultimate lore corner? Hadrian aura farming? Space Jesus jihad? 'Tis the finale of this series, and I shudder to think about what we are going to do without it. Join us on the conclusion of this epic adventure. We'll be covering SUT in 4 parts, releasing each in a pretty quick turnaround so that you can read along with us. Send us a note with anything you want us to cover at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter!

    1h 23m

  8. 11/11/2025

    Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two

    Send us a text MEGA EPISODE - Ch. 28-End. Hadrian is dead. Hadrian meets God. Will Hadrian kill God? Hadrian is Space Jesus. Calen is Kharn and also naked and also there are a thousand of him. Valka's not dead! Valka's dead. Everyone is dead. Featuring: the new best character in the series, Orphan.  We're about to embark on our read of Shadows Upon Time! New episodes will drop as the book is published. Please let us know what you want us to talk about at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter. Thanks, everyone!

    1h 57m
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A fantasy readthrough podcast with Avery and Travis. Bug us on Reddit/Twitter @BookTwoIsBetter, or email us everything you love or hate at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Travis & Avery
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Book Two is Better
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