In this week's update, I talk about everything that's been occupying my reading life lately—from continuing my journey through The Bonehunters with the Page Burners group to revisiting The Darkness That Comes Before in a full-spoiler reread of The Second Apocalypse. I share some thoughts on balancing multiple projects, the surprising impact of Lone Wolf and Cub, and ideas for future reads outside of fantasy.

I also spend some time reflecting on something that's been on my mind lately: our relationship with technology. From nostalgia for the 1990s to the growing desire for an "analog life," I talk about social media fatigue, why reading still matters, and the importance of finding quiet moments in an increasingly connected world.

Along the way, I share thoughts on From, Black Summer, upcoming projects like Daily Page, and some behind-the-scenes podcast updates—including a pleasant surprise after switching podcast hosts and discovering more people are listening than I ever expected.

If you'd like to read along, discuss books, or just escape the noise for a little while, grab a book and join me.

Topics discussed:

• The Bonehunters and the Page Burners readalong
• The Darkness That Comes Before spoiler reread
• Lone Wolf and Cub and influential storytelling
• Upcoming Daily Page episodes
• Thoughts on From and Black Summer
• Social media, nostalgia, and the analog life
• Why reading still matters
• Podcast updates and future plans

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