Episode 30: The Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix (with Amanda McLoughlin)

Emma is joined by podcasting extraordinaire Amanda McLoughlin (Multitude Productions, Spirits, Join the Party) to discuss one of the most underrated fantasy trilogies ever, The Old Kingdom by Garth Nix. They discuss the three books (Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen) and their different experiences reading them: Amanda as a child, and Emma listening to Tim Curry narrate them while on her recent honeymoon. Both agree that they are tremendous novels- listen to find out why, and to find out about one of the world's oldest grapes. Plus: the Black Book of Bibliomancy, pronunciation of fantasy names, necromancers, Egyptian Afterlife, music & magic, badass librarians and messenger bags, Neil Gaiman, Descartes, #marriagegoals, and "Glacier: a Fragrance by Tim Curry." Amanda is the co-host of Spirits and founder of Multitude Productions. Check out Multitude's website for podcasting resources, and to hire her as a podcasting consultant! Follow her on Twitter @shessomickey To read the interview between Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Sommelier Jordan Salcito about "Natural Wines", click here. Content warning: discussion of suicide and depression. If you are struggling, please seek help and call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or visit their website, suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Find Us Online: If you enjoy Pairing, follow us on social media and tell your friends! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & Tumblr @PairingPodcast. Also check out our website, www.thepairingpodcast.com Become a Pairing Patron on Patreon to get access to exclusive content, personalized pairings, livestreams and more! Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, as that's one of the best ways to get more people listening in! About Pairing: Pairing was created, edited, and produced by Emma Sherr-Ziarko, with music and audio recording by Winston Shaw, and artwork by Darcy Zimmerman and Katie Huey.