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Genre Blender

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Exploring what makes stories stick, from the page to the screen—with Kris and Rian. 📚📺🎮 New videos weekly. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ youtube.com/@GenreBlenderPodcast

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 07/01/2026

Well, I may not have met my reading goal for 2025 (life always has other plans). But I certainly read some absolute bangers this year. And since it’s a mostly manageable number, I decided to micro-review each one. So… if there’s room on your TBR, have at it! – R www.genreblender.net/micro-review...

Flat-lay graphic on a wooden desk showing the title “Micro Reviewing: Every Book I Read in 2025.” Below the heading are six book covers arranged in two rows: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Normal People by Sally Rooney, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa, Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer, Nemesis Games by James S. A. Corey, and Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima. Glasses, a pen, and pastel sticky notes are visible around the edges of the desk.

Flat-lay graphic on a wooden desk titled “Micro Reviewing: Every Book I Read in 2025.” A cream panel sits in the center with the heading in bold yellow text. Six book covers are arranged in two rows: Butter by Asako Yuzuki, Outline by Rachel Cusk, Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami, Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. A pen, black-framed glasses, and stacked pastel sticky notes are visible around the edges of the desk.

Flat-lay graphic on a wooden desk titled “Micro Reviewing: Every Book I Read in 2025.” A cream-colored panel fills the center beneath two teal labels reading “Micro” and “Reviewing.” Six book covers are arranged in two rows: Babylon’s Ashes by James S. A. Corey, Club Contango by Eliane Boey, How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, The Stand by Stephen King, and A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay. A pen, black glasses, and pastel sticky notes sit around the edges of the desk.

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 15/09/2025

Some pesky technical difficulties appeared meaning this weeks episode is a tad late! Apologies folks, but we will be back soon, chatting about the phenomenon that is The Tiny Bookshop!

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 04/08/2025

K Pop Demon Hunters is taking the world by storm right now and we have been swept up in the winds with everyone else! Offering something for everyone this movie is a glorious mix of stunning animation, layered storytelling and catchy tunes. This episode was Golden 😉 youtu.be/pWc9kkmMXhY

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 23/06/2025

Another pride related episode is now live from the Genre Blender crew! Rian and Kris return to memorable queer characters and attempt to tackle those they have found in books and games! Who has been your most memorable LGBTQIA+ character in media? youtu.be/9LDqUxpmaGE

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 24/02/2025

Genre Blender is giving away a copy of Shayla Morgansen’s Mythos Unbound! To enter, head on over to our YT channel, hit that subscribe button and let us know what your favourite fandom is! youtube.com/shorts/HtPAg...

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 20/02/2025

Genre Blender is now reading Butter by Asako Yuzuki! Based on the true story of The Konkatsu Killer this is shaping up to be an indulgent read 🧈

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 17/02/2025

Kris is joined by author Shayla Morgansen to explore the world of fanfiction! Kris and Shayla discuss their introductions to fanfiction, and the relationship between fanfiction, fandoms, and publishing. Stay tuned for the giveaway! www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Oj...

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 23/01/2025

I dunno who this guy is but he sounds like someone who knows how to party. (fun with auto captions while editing the latest episode)

A screenshot of a captions editor that reads: “That’s high praise for an author if they can pull that off, so that’s props to Jeff Vanderbeer then.”

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 06/01/2025

It’s a brand new year and a brand new us… Just kidding, we’re still (mostly) the same, but we do have some yearly themes and goals to discuss, as well as our Best-Of-2024 Read Watch Play lists! Episode 12 is available to watch on YouTube now: youtu.be/N_ZLumWCF18

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 02/01/2025

The buddy read for January has begun! Absolution by @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social. Come join us at our new Discord community to discuss it (or anything else!) throughout the month. The link is available to free Patreon members. No frills, just community, books & good vibes www.patreon.com/GenreBlender

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 24/12/2024

Episode 11 is out! It’s our final episode for 2024! Rian’s first book tag, and a holiday book exchange where Kris and Rian unwrap their gifts live on the podcast. 🤣 Have a great holiday, everyone. Let us know what you’re planning to read/watch/play! youtu.be/5Q4HqaZZLuw

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 18/12/2024

Check out our new podcast artwork with the cartoon versions of us by Andy (andch24 on Insta). We’re in love. 😍 We have one more episode right around the corner before we wrap for the year, and it’s gonna be a doozy! So keep your eyes peeled for that one! (what a weird idiom that is). 👀🍌

Genre Blender cover art showing a blue background with yellow ‘Genre Blender’ text, and cartoon versions of Kris and Rian. Kris is holding a stack of books, and Rian is wearing N7 armour from Mass Effect and making a peace sign.

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