Epilagers: A Book & Beer Club

Uglies Part 1Scott WesterfeldUglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future post scarcity dystopian world in which everyone is considered an "ugly," but then turned "Pretty" by extreme cosmetic surgery when they reach the age of 16.Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. In just a few weeks she'll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunning pretty. And as a pretty, she'll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun.But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally's choice will change her world forever....Goodreads.com---This is Epilagers. A book club for Fantasy-Fiction and Nerd-like reading where we crack open our beer as we crack open our books. Shay and Jay explore new

Movie Review! Mortal EnginesMortal Engines is a young-adult science fantasy novel by Philip Reeve, published by Scholastic UK in 2001. The book focuses on a futuristic, steampunk version of London, now a giant machine striving to survive on a world running out of resources.Mortal Engines is a 2018 post-apocalyptic action adventure film directed by Christian Rivers and with a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson, based on the novel of the same name by Philip Reeve, and starring Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Jihae, Ronan Raftery, Leila George, Patrick Malahide, and Stephen Lang. An American–New Zealand co-production, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world where entire cities have been mounted on wheels and motorised, and practice municipal Darwinism; its movie universe is different from that of the books.---This is Epilagers. A book club for Fantasy-Fiction and Nerd-like reading where we crack open our beer as we crack open our books. Shay and Jay explore new and o

Mortal Engines Part 2Philip Reeve"It was a dark, blustery afternoon in spring, and the city of London was chasing a small mining town across the dried-out bed of the old North Sea."The great traction city London has been skulking in the hills to avoid the bigger, faster, hungrier cities loose in the Great Hunting Ground. But now, the sinister plans of Lord Mayor Mangus Crome can finally unfold.Thaddeus Valentine, London's Head Historian and adored famous archaeologist, and his lovely daughter, Katherine, are down in The Gut when the young assassin with the black scarf strikes toward his heart, saved by the quick intervention of Tom, a lowly third-class apprentice. Racing after the fleeing girl, Tom suddenly glimpses her hideous face: scarred from forehead to jaw, nose a smashed stump, a single eye glaring back at him. "Look at what your Valentine did to me!" she screams. "Ask him! Ask him what he did to Hester Shaw!" And with that she jumps down the waste chute to her death. Minutes later Tom finds himself tu

Episode 10 - Mortal Engines Prologue Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's Prologue, Shay and Jay read the beginning of Mortal Engines from Philip Reeve. We are absolutely loving the steam punk vibe and the imagery the author can give us about this unique world. Get reading and join us in the discussion! Heads up! This is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at epilagerspodcast@gmail.com Rating and Rev

Episode 9 - Ender's Game Epilogue (Only 3 months late) Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's Epilogue, Shay and Jay skim through the rest of Ender's Game from Orson Scott Card. It wasn't a fan favorite for us. We just couldn't get over the logical failure of the plot structure! ~!~ Heads up! This is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. ~!~ You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at epilagerspodcast@gmail.com Rating and Reviewing podcasts hel

Episode 8 - Ender's Game Prologue Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's Prologue, Shay and Jay read the beginning of Ender's Game from Orson Scott Card. So far...not so good though. Listen to hear our confusion of the concept and structure of the game and the writing style of the book. Here's to hoping it turns around for the Epilogue! Heads up! This is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at epilagersp

Episode 7: Game of Thrones . . Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. . In this week's Epilogue, Shay and Jay are doing something a little different. Game of Thrones is a very heated topic right now and they have a lot to say. . Acceptance of the outcome is the final stage, and hopefully this discussion allows everyone to come to terms with the finale. . You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. . If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at epilagerspodcast@gmail.com . Next Episode, we get back on track with Ender’s Game Part 1. . Remember to always keep a book in one hand, and a beer in the other! . Tha

Episode 6 - Delirium Epilogue Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. We discuss our readings in a two part series so that you can read along with us. New episodes every other Tuesday. Heads up! *This is your spoiler warning!* We're here to actually discuss the book, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at epilagerspodcast@gmail.com Please leave us feedback so that we can better ourselves and this podcast by leaving a review and comment! Next Episode, we start a new book, Ender's Game from Orson Scott Card. Will we like a take on the Maze Runner in space? Find out nex

Episode 5 - Delirium Prologue Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's Prologue, Shay and Jay find out how much Shay despises vomit inducing love and romance novels. In this dystopia we're hashing how it may be possible to remove love from an entire society. What do you think the consequences would be? Heads up! This is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at epilagerspodcast@gmail.com Please leave us fee

Episode 4 - The Amulet of Samarkand, The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Epilogue Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's Epilogue, Shay and Jay finish their adventure with Barti and Nat. There is just not enough time in one episode that can express all of our love for this book. Not to mention that we get a little too drunk to continue the conversation >.< Heads up! This is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at e

Episode 3 - The Amulet of Samarkand, The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Prologue. Take 2 (audio correction) Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's Prologue, Shay and Jay explore the world of magicians through Barti's and Nathaniel's eyes. We get into the characters that we have read so far in the first few chapters, and we talk about Stroud's writing style, which is so unique. Turns out we love this book so far and we discuss just how much. Heads up! This is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hasht

Episode 2 - Maze Runner 2 of 2 Hello and welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading where we crack open a beer as we crack open our books. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's epilogue, Shay and Jay will be wrapping up the Maze Runner by James Dashner with some much needed coffee instead of beer. You will hear more about Thomas and the slugs that are called grievers, find out what Theresa’s deal is, fall in love with the Alby/Newt ship, and discuss where the rest of the series could be going. Heads up! This is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, not just summarize and review it, so that means we will be revealing the plot and all of the twists and turns. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages - @epilagerspod - for notifications on episode releases and updates on the next books in our series. If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hash

Episode 1 - Maze Runner 1 of 2 Welcome to Epilagers. A book club for nerdy, fantasy-fiction, reading we, 2 supposed adults, wanted to share with you to enhance Adulthood. Each month we try out a new book in a two part series so that you can read along with us. In this week's prologue, Shay and Jay will be discussing the first 9 chapters of the Maze Runner by James Dashner. We will discuss our thoughts on world and character building so far, and work on some big plot predictions. As Shay has read the book before, she has a lot of fun leading Jay on without spoiling anything for her! But, this is your spoiler warning! We're here to actually discuss the book, not just summarize and review it, so that means we will be revealing the plot. You are invited to follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages @epilagerspod Don't forget about that meow! @memeowJinx If you want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #epilagers and you might be featured in upcoming episodes. You can also email us at

Episode 0.5 - Meet the Epilagers An introductory episode to serve as a trailer for this podcast. We, the co-hosts, will discuss why we decided to start up this podcast, discuss the goals for where we want to go with this, as well as chat and tell you about ourselves. The first book we will be starting off with is The Maze Runner by James Dashner Read up to Chapter 9 and then listen to our Prologue Episode #1 to hear some outrageous plot predictions. It will drop Tues Feb 5th! Thanks for listening! Please leave us feedback so that we can continue to better ourselves and this podcast by leaving a review, comment, or sending us an email at epilagerspodcast@gmail.com --- Hello and welcome to Epilagers. A book club for Fantasy-Fiction and Nerd-like reading created to enhance Adulthood brought to you by 2 Emerging Adults. We try out each new book within our genre for the year in a two part series so that you can read along with us. This year we are selecting books with “Dystopian Culture”, which will includes