This fortnight we’re discussing “Shatterglass” by Tamora Pierce. This is the fourth book in The Circle Opens quartet, part of the Emelan series. This series features four main characters and this time we're focusing on Tris. We're joined by Anna and MJ, the hosts of The Circle of Friendship Podcast where they discuss all things Emelan.
Book TW for child neglect, child abuse, ptsd, violence, parental death (not depicted).
Topic 1: Glaki, Yali, and Iralima (abandonment). Begins at (0:50), CW for parental death, child abandonment.
Topic 2: Kethlun (KETH-luhn) - Near-death and disability. Begins at (15:05), CW for ptsd, cptsd, murder mention, near death experience, physical disability.
Topic 3: Tris - Powerlessness. Begins at (28:25), CW for plague, epidemic, Covid-19 mention, serial murder, helplessness, assault.
Promo for The Derek Duvall Show; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (41:17).
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Stand-Alone 8: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle
Interview 5: JP Jackson, Part 1 of 2
Series 8, Episode 4: The Will of the Empress - Tamora Pierce
Series 8, Episode 3: Battle Magic - Tamora Pierce
Series 8, Episode 1: Daja's Book - Tamora Pierce
Highlight 5: Ender's Game/Shadow - Orson Scott Card
Stand-Alone 7: The Raven Tower - Ann Leckie
Interview 4: Aurora Lee Thornton, Part 1 of 2
Series 7, Episode 3: Destiny - Elizabeth Haydon
Series 7, Episode 2: Prophecy - Elizabeth Haydon
Trailer - Author Interviews 1
Series 7, Episode 1: Rhapsody - Elizabeth Haydon
Highlight 4: A Spell for Chameleon - Piers Anthony
Bonus; Patron Series A, Episode 1: The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
Stand-Alone 6: NOS4A2 - Joe Hill
Bonus: One Year Anniversary
Series 6, Episode 4: Extras - Scott Westerfeld
Series 6, Episode 3: Specials - Scott Westerfeld
Interview 3: Hannah Abigail Clarke, Part 1 of 2 (August Clarke)
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