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“The Princess and the Scoundrel” Book Discussion

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Caitlin and Charlotte talk Beth Revis’ new Star Wars book, “The Princess and the Scoundrel,” all about Han and Leia’s wedding and honeymoon. Before diving in, we discuss some future plans and Caitlin shares a story about introducing her nieces to Star Wars. First, we discuss our initial impressions of the book and what really resonated with us. Did the Halcyon inclusion work? Then, we dive into the deeper themes of the novel. Finally, we give each other quotes to react. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers. Click here to download the episode directly.

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Essays on Carrie: Part 1 “Who Owns Carrie Fisher?”

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Caitlin and Charlotte begin a multi-part series discussing essays on Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia from “Our Blessed Rebel Queen: Essays on Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia,” edited by Linda Mizejewski and Tanya D. Zuk. In this episode, we discuss “Who Owns Carrie Fisher? A complicated embodiment of manufactured commodity and avatar of resistance.” by Jennifer M. Fogel. Topics include commodification, identity, gender, parasocial relationships, body image, feminism, the golden bikini outfit, and much more. Please take care as this episode handles some heavy topics referenced above. Click here to download the episode directly.

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“Out of the Shadows” (The High Republic) Discussion

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Caitlin and Charlotte are back for a spoiler discussion of Justina Ireland’s High Republic novel, Out of the Shadows. So much happens in this book and we have a lot — a LOT — to talk about it. Is it Caitlin’s newest fave HR novel? Who is the most intriguing character for us? What does it all mean and what are we heading towards? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers. Click here to download the episode directly!

This episode was edited by Danny Pirtle. 

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“Into the Dark” (The High Republic) Discussion

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Caitlin and Charlotte break down the new High Republic novel, “Into the Dark” from our favorite Star Wars author, Claudia Gray. First impressions, the natural world vs. industry, favorite characters, Geode, wayseekers, theorizing of where the High Republic is going, and so much more. 

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This episode was edited by Danny Pirtle.

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“Light of the Jedi” (The High Republic) Discussion

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It’s the start of the High Republic era! Caitlin and Charlotte dive into “Light of the Jedi” by Charles Soule, the first novel in the High Republic initiative. They talk about their impressions of the book and what they’re excited about for this new era, then they talk about deeper themes: Who are the Jedi now? Why this period? Can we draw upon Camelot & Arthurian myth as inspiration? They also give each other quotes from the novel to analyze and discuss further. All this and more on this episode!

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E. Anne Convery on The Clone Wars, Myth, & Fairy Tales

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E. Anne Convery, the author of the Nightsisters story “Bug” in “The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark” joins Caitlin and Charlotte to discuss her background in fairy tales and mythology, Star Wars, her favorite things about Celebration, writing “Bug”, the collective unconscious, The Clone Wars finale, her namesake convors (Morai!), and so much more. Light spoilers for her new story, “Bug.” 

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