Dragons & Spaceships
Welcome to Dragons & Spaceships, your ultimate guide to the best books in sci-fi and fantasy! Whether you're into the latest releases or timeless classics, we've got you covered. Our mission is to promote reading and the exploration of new imaginary worlds, diving into all sub-genres from action and suspense to mystery and romance.
Join our host Brandi Nelsen as we authentically share our love for these genres, have fun, and share the hottest books out. Whether you're a hardcore D&D fan or just love a good space opera, let your nerdy side shine with us. Tune in and embark on an epic adventure with Dragons & Spaceships!
Dragons & Spaceships
Latest Episodes
What Actually Makes a Great Book Adaptation?
What actually makes a great book adaptation? Is it staying as faithful to the book as possible, or capturing the feeling that made readers care in the first place?In this episode of Dragons & Spaceships, Brandi looks at Dune, The Hu...
Why Are We Obsessed With Morally Gray Characters?
Why do readers keep rooting for characters who lie, manipulate, kill, seek revenge, and make objectively terrible decisions?In this episode of Dragons & Spaceships, Brandi asks one big question: Why are morally gray characters more ...
What Makes Sci-Fi Accessible to People Who Don’t Read Sci-Fi?
Think you don’t like science fiction? You may just need the right book to start with.In this episode of Dragons & Spaceships, Brandi asks: What makes sci-fi accessible to readers who normally don’t read science fiction? She looks at...
Has Romantasy Made Fantasy Better or More Repetitive?
Romantasy has become one of the biggest forces in modern fantasy, bringing millions of new readers into the genre. But when so many books feature enemies-to-lovers tension, morally gray love interests, deadly competitions, hidden powers, and fo...
The Thursday Murder Club: Murder, Friendship & What Justice Really Means
Would you join a murder club in retirement? Because after spending time with the residents of Coopers Chase, it starts to sound surprisingly tempting.In this episode of Dragons & Spaceships, Brandi dives into The Thursday Mu...